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I’m new to this. Any alarm bells with this watch?
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Zapatta
·Fakest of all fakes
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gbesq
·Fantasy redial. Omega never produced a watch that looks like this. You need to spend some time reading and researching before buying, but it was a smart move to check with us before pulling the trigger so I applaud you for that. Hang out on OF and learn. Read as much as you can about the models that interest you and continue to ask questions. When you're ready to buy, your best bet is to buy something from the private watch sales forum right here on OF. There you will find genuine Omega watches, both relatively new and vintage, at fair prices from other members who are trustworthy sellers.
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Dan S
·Case and movement are ok, the rest is no good.
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JwRosenthal
·It’s a groovy looking dial but as said above- not based on anything Omega ever produced. If you like the style, there are a ton of vintage divers out there that have similar features and several micro-brands that are doing retro styles likes this.
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ChrisDoyle1
·Serious? What are the signs?
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gbesq
·The best place to start is to ask the seller what the reference number of the watch is that he or she is selling. That number is on the inside of the case back. Then Google that reference number and compare it to what you find online. Omega's website has an entire section devoted to vintage references, many with photos. Compare that to what you're thinking about buying. Do the case, hands and dial match? Does the watch have the correct caliber, etc. The ability to evaluate a watch for purchase, to determine whether a watch dial has been repainted, whether a case is overpolished, to assess the condition of a movement, etc. all comes with experience. It takes time to acquire those skills. Be patient, don't rush, do your research, and ask questions.
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Dan S
·As noted several times, the dial is simply not made by Omega. Everything is wrong. Take some time to study and learn, not all knowledge can be spoon-fed.
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Jantar
·Well the first sign is that it doesn’t resemble any watch Omega ever made.
That dial is purely made up. Either fake or a redial.
The hand combination was never used on any seamaster I’ve seen.
It’s just all wrong. Once you spend even a few hours browsing the images, threads and for sale posts on the seamaster on this forum you too will easily be able to tell how fake this watch is.
That dial is purely made up. Either fake or a redial.
The hand combination was never used on any seamaster I’ve seen.
It’s just all wrong. Once you spend even a few hours browsing the images, threads and for sale posts on the seamaster on this forum you too will easily be able to tell how fake this watch is.
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NotAClue
·Serious? What are the signs?
@gbesq said it all. This dial never existed to omega. That alone is enough of sign I guess. If you want to buy “solo” you will just need to stick around and learn. If not, try the sales section here or a vintage dealer (prepare to pay a bit more there). Either way, stay away of that watch in particular
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TimeODanaos
·Pace JWR above, the dial seems to be based on everything Omega ever produced. It's an aesthetic mess. The fonts look horrible (especially "Omega"), and you don't usually see "Swiss Made" a mile high like that. Do take the kindly advice above to look at a few Omegas patiently for a while, and you will very soon see the same. You did well to ask here - a good start.
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cvalue13
·Serious? What are the signs?
ive circled the main problems
😁
glad you asked here first.
If you want a genuine Omega model rather than a redial, then this watch is not for you at any price.
If instead you don’t mind a redialed watch model never made by Omega, and like the looks of this, then there is a right price and a wrong price for this piece.
Most (all?) here are concerned with originality.
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gbesq
·ive circled the main problems
😁
glad you asked here first.
If you want a genuine Omega model rather than a redial, then this watch is not for you at any price.
If instead you don’t mind a redialed watch model never made by Omega, and like the looks of this, then there is a right price and a wrong price for this piece.
Most (all?) here are concerned with originality.
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberThis falls into the rarified category of insulting redials. 😁
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Dan S
·Frankly, I would be surprised if the listing doesn't actually indicate that it is a redial.
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keepsonticking
·I'm a dummy, (or two) and I can see that dial looks very wrong. Even if you don't always know the exact reasons for labeling something a fake, your common sense will often tell you it just looks too....new? (among other things) Threads like this allow this forum to be its best self.
Also, to the OP, please take a look at the recent post re: someone's uncle's Omega. The watch shown there is a fine example of a watch that just "looks right" for its age. I know nothing about dress watches, but I'm 90 percent sure it's legit just from the overall impression. The watch in this thread does not give that same vibe.
Also, to the OP, please take a look at the recent post re: someone's uncle's Omega. The watch shown there is a fine example of a watch that just "looks right" for its age. I know nothing about dress watches, but I'm 90 percent sure it's legit just from the overall impression. The watch in this thread does not give that same vibe.
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Davidt
·It’s an absolute bag of crap.
The seller has been selling variations of this for a couple of years and waxes lyrical about “running like a train” and other utter rubbish but the watch is horrid.
An utterly random collection of various, popular dial elements all cobbled together in one watch like Homers car.
The seller has been selling variations of this for a couple of years and waxes lyrical about “running like a train” and other utter rubbish but the watch is horrid.
An utterly random collection of various, popular dial elements all cobbled together in one watch like Homers car.
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JwRosenthal
·It’s an absolute bag of crap.
The seller has been selling variations of this for a couple of years and waxes lyrical about “running like a train” and other utter rubbish but the watch is horrid.
An utterly random collection of various, popular dial elements all cobbled together in one watch like Homers car.
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Davidt
·This really winds me up as black Seamasters are extremely sought after, as are crosshairs, Arabic numerals, yellow lume, Ranchero style hour markers, broad arrow hands and lollipop hands. This seller cobbles all these elements together with his horrible fake dials.
I can only imagine how many unsuspecting buyers have bought these thinking they’ve bought a real gem, when it’s a poor watch with very little collector value.
OP hopefully you haven’t bought yet. If you have you should be covered by eBay for a return.
I can only imagine how many unsuspecting buyers have bought these thinking they’ve bought a real gem, when it’s a poor watch with very little collector value.
OP hopefully you haven’t bought yet. If you have you should be covered by eBay for a return.
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Tet
·Hahahahaha, you know those alarm bells? Well they are ringing here, and they are ringing loudly!
