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I bought this before researching...Is it real?

  1. kimchismell

    kimchismell Jul 20, 2015

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    I assume the dial has been reworked to include enamel. It was advertised as a 1961 caliber 285. Is the watch authentic, or did I just make a mistake? Any help is appreciated.
     
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  2. CanberraOmega

    CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 20, 2015

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    It is authentic, but as you mentioned, the dial has been 'reworked' - which SIGNIFICANTLY reduces its value.
    There is also some rust on the movement.
     
  3. X350 XJR Ω 1

    X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jul 20, 2015

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    Its genuine, but the dial is just a poorly done refinish.
     
  4. kimchismell

    kimchismell Jul 20, 2015

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    What should I have paid? Where can I get a correct face?
     
  5. kimchismell

    kimchismell Jul 20, 2015

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    oops dial...spellcheck
     
  6. gornati

    gornati Jul 20, 2015

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    Most likely, eBay
     
  7. X350 XJR Ω 1

    X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jul 20, 2015

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    Return it if you can, the dial completely kills the value and finding a nice original is not going to be easy or cheap.
     
  8. STANDY Ω 1

    STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jul 20, 2015

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    So how much did you pay first ?

    Easy for us to say too much or not bad than put a figure on a watch with a redial.
     
  9. kimchismell

    kimchismell Jul 20, 2015

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    $330
     
  10. Wongo

    Wongo Jul 20, 2015

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    Everything looks ok enough but the dial...
     
  11. Modest_Proposal

    Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Jul 20, 2015

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    $330 is far too much for that reference with that poor redial. Get it returned if you can and then ask questions first. :)

    ,David
     
  12. Spacefruit Ω 2

    Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Jul 21, 2015

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    You are not the last of us to come to the forum with that first question.....

    Welcome!