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  1. ashleysteadman Dec 30, 2013

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    Hi All, I need some help/advice on something...

    I've noticed this Speedy on eBay....http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OMEGA-SP...2162?pt=AU_Watches&hash=item27dc5943f2&_uhb=1Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    It's being advertised as a 3510.50. which is a Speedmaster Reduced (Automatic), but it looks to me to be a full-size Speedmaster Professional. Looks legitimate to me, but I'd value everyone's input.

    If it sells as low as it looks like it might, it could serve as a perfect donor for a project I'm putting together (http://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-861-calibre-revival-project-speedmaster-professional.9196/)

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 30, 2013

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    Seller has 2 feedback, I'd just walk away
     
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  3. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Dec 30, 2013

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    If you live in same city and have possibility of face to face checking before transaction then probably it is worth it.
    Otherwise I follow Ashley suggestion.
     
  4. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Dec 30, 2013

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    :thumbsup: ;)
    Just done that.
    We'll see how it goes.
     
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  5. ashleysteadman Dec 30, 2013

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    Let me know if you get a response from the seller/what the watch is like! :)

    I'm in Sydney so can't check it out.
     
  6. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Dec 30, 2013

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    I acquired one of my higher price collection from a low feedback ebay seller (well not 2 but less than 20). A forum member (Darren) helped me to covet and check the watch. Turn out the watch is NOS and everything went smooth. A great experience.
     
  7. ashleysteadman Dec 30, 2013

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    I got a response from the seller:

    "its the same watch that is in the photos. i made a mistake and now cant edit the info. it actually is automatic winding. had it for 2 years. selling as i need the money for insurance for my car."

    I thought all Omega Speedmaster Automatics say "automatic" on the dial? Anyone else think it might be a replica...?
     
  8. ulackfocus Dec 30, 2013

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    Good rule of thumb with Omega (or most Swiss brands): If it doesn't say AUTOMATIC on the dial, it isn't self winding or it's a bad redial.

    A Speedmaster Professional is a manual wind watch. The Automatic Speedmaster Reduced does NOT say Professional on the dial. This seller has no clue what they have, or it's a scam.
     
  9. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Dec 30, 2013

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    Question:

    Dear damie_au2013,

    Would it be possible to view the watch at all.

    I'm based inMelbourne and would be OK for a meeting in any public place for your security.

    Would prefer Melb CBD or other area if you like.

    Regards


    Jim


    Answer:

    currently in NSW on holiday break. accepting via paypal. if not then sorrybudy.

    :cautious:
     
  10. ashleysteadman Dec 30, 2013

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    AVOID!! :)
     
  11. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Dec 30, 2013

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    It's clearly not a Speedy reduced - very fishy....
     
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  12. JohnSteed Dec 30, 2013

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    IMHO this reply means ... flee
     
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  13. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Dec 30, 2013

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    Yep.......avoid. Fishy and suspicious.
     
  14. ulackfocus Dec 30, 2013

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    Susfishious? Fishpicious?
     
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  15. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Dec 30, 2013

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    :D I'll go with Susfishious: So highly suspicious it smells like rotten fish.
     
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  16. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Dec 31, 2013

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    The description I a trade listing lifted from another her lot unrelated to the photos.
    describes a different watch, shows a box in the photos but says box is damaged in the description.
    description also talks of watch checked by our watchmaker whereas the seller is clearly a private individual with no watch experience.

    i am sure the watch does not exist.
     
  17. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 1, 2014

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