fatfather
·I have come across a deal for an Omega Seamaster 300 Military (Ref. 165.024, the "Big Triangle" model) online, and the price seems suspiciously low, leading me to believe it might be a counterfeit or at least a franken.
I'm hoping the experienced eyes here can help me spot the flaws.
My immediate concerns are:
1. The gap between the large luminous triangle at 9 o'clock and the surrounding minute track/markers seems too wide or "off" compared to known genuine examples.
2. The acrylic/bakelite bezel insert is exceptionally clean and scratch-free. Given this is a vintage tool watch from the 1960s, a bezel in such perfect condition raises a massive red flag for me, suggesting it's either a brand new (and possibly incorrect) service part or an aftermarket reproduction.
Could the experts here please point out any additional, common "telltale signs" of a fake 165.024 that I should look for in the photos?
I'm hoping the experienced eyes here can help me spot the flaws.
My immediate concerns are:
1. The gap between the large luminous triangle at 9 o'clock and the surrounding minute track/markers seems too wide or "off" compared to known genuine examples.
2. The acrylic/bakelite bezel insert is exceptionally clean and scratch-free. Given this is a vintage tool watch from the 1960s, a bezel in such perfect condition raises a massive red flag for me, suggesting it's either a brand new (and possibly incorrect) service part or an aftermarket reproduction.
Could the experts here please point out any additional, common "telltale signs" of a fake 165.024 that I should look for in the photos?





