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·I added more images from other real versions. Your seconds track is printed over the rifling spirals differently.
Good luck!
Is this watch real or fake thread - aka Fake Busters!!
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tsea27
·Good morning all, I recently purchased a a PO 8500 on the 'bay, which included their authenticity guarantee. The watch is currently sitting with the authenticator and while the watch itself was declared authentic, the authenticator noted that the included hang tag was incorrect for this specific watch. My understanding is that the hang tag includes the serial and reference number, so I'm wondering how concerning this discrepancy is? The seller claims to be the original owner and had purchased directly from an Omega boutique. Here is the listing.. Greatly appreciate any insight that can be provided!
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Ron_W
·Better stay away from this BA 145.022 with a DIY caseback...
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Sheppy1
·Hello, me again! Posted a few days ago about a 007 early 2000s model I had (sent back for a refund now). I picked up a more modern 007 James Bond Limited Edition model (same seller...I know! Ha), and just wondering if people can authenticate this...It comes with box, papers etc. TBH, when it arrived, I thought it was brand new! It's mint and looks unworn. I very much doubt its a fake but I'd like to check for good measure! The only thing throwing me off is the little gold plaque on the side, images online show the little hallmark symbols quite clearly, but mine seem hard to see (to the right of the Omega logo), what do people think?
Thanks
Thanks
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Sheppy1
·Hello, me again! Posted a few days ago about a 007 early 2000s model I had (sent back for a refund now). I picked up a more modern 007 James Bond Limited Edition model (same seller...I know! Ha), and just wondering if people can authenticate this...It comes with box, papers etc. TBH, when it arrived, I thought it was brand new! It's mint and looks unworn. I very much doubt its a fake but I'd like to check for good measure! The only thing throwing me off is the little gold plaque on the side, images online show the little hallmark symbols quite clearly, but mine seem hard to see (to the right of the Omega logo), what do people think?
Thanks
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YY77
·Hello, me again! Posted a few days ago about a 007 early 2000s model I had (sent back for a refund now). I picked up a more modern 007 James Bond Limited Edition model (same seller...I know! Ha), and just wondering if people can authenticate this...It comes with box, papers etc. TBH, when it arrived, I thought it was brand new! It's mint and looks unworn. I very much doubt its a fake but I'd like to check for good measure! The only thing throwing me off is the little gold plaque on the side, images online show the little hallmark symbols quite clearly, but mine seem hard to see (to the right of the Omega logo), what do people think?
Thanks
Could you show multiple angles of the movement as well?
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Sheppy1
·Could you show multiple angles of the movement as well?
Also, while getting that shot for you, I noticed that one of the metal movement parts under the glass, behind the rotary weight, actually has a matching serial number on it, which matches that of the serial on the body and in my papers, surely this would have to be an insanely good fake if it were...?
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YY77
·Here's the best I can do due to the motif on the glass and without showing the serial.
Also, while getting that shot for you, I noticed that one of the metal movement parts under the glass, behind the rotary weight, actually has a matching serial number on it, which matches that of the serial on the body and in my papers, surely this would have to be an insanely good fake if it were...?
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YY77
·
https://omegaforums.net/posts/1416442/
vitriol ·
I am probably too noob to notice the pivots, but what I see is pretty obvious difference in the balance.
Omega
Fake
I have the same watch as shown by the Watchfinder, same reference. Just used fake's serial number with my Metas code and it did not pass.
At first sight this fake looks dangerous, but once one does a basic due diligence- I doubt any collector can be really fooled here.
Omega
Fake
I have the same watch as shown by the Watchfinder, same reference. Just used fake's serial number with my Metas code and it did not pass.
At first sight this fake looks dangerous, but once one does a basic due diligence- I doubt any collector can be really fooled here.
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Sheppy1
·Looks real to me, also check this thread;
https://omegaforums.net/posts/1416442/vitriol ·I am probably too noob to notice the pivots, but what I see is pretty obvious difference in the balance.
Omega
Fake
I have the same watch as shown by the Watchfinder, same reference. Just used fake's serial number with my Metas code and it did not pass.
At first sight this fake looks dangerous, but once one does a basic due diligence- I doubt any collector can be really fooled here.
Thank you! That's a relief and that's a good post! I see the quality difference there between the one that's suspected to be a fake and the real deal. And mine looks identical to the real deal one. I can go back to enjoying the watch now and not worrying about it's authenticity 😊 really appreciate your insight
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ahartfie
··The black sheep in the Spee-ee-eee-eedmaster flockWho wants this collector’s specimen I saw on Instagram yesterday… 
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redpcar
·"CONSTELLETION"
Nice touch.
Nice touch.
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odesy55
·Looking to buy my first omega this off fromjapan curious if it’s legit and worth the price of $780 CAD
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Goseki
·Question in general, if it's a modern model, can't you just stick a magnet to it and see if the movement still works. I assume there's not a fake out there that has copied the 15,000 gauss ability.
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ErichPryde
·Question in general, if it's a modern model, can't you just stick a magnet to it and see if the movement still works. I assume there's not a fake out there that has copied the 15,000 gauss ability.
Sure, in some cases you could do that. There are a couple of earlier coaxials that don't have that magnetic resistance, but any master will. And, in many cases, you can time the movements that you know beat at 25,200 BPH, because there isn't a fake right now that uses that rate.
However- I think it's worth asking whether or not you want to be in a position with a seller that you have to stick a magnet to their watch. If you have pictures available and can identify that it is fake before you even meet face to face, that might be best. In the cases that someone has supplied stolen pictures from online, being able to identify by site that it is not real is more beneficial.
Consider all three options- visual, magnetic, and timing- to be tools that are worth knowing.
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Meme-Dweller
·Question in general, if it's a modern model, can't you just stick a magnet to it and see if the movement still works. I assume there's not a fake out there that has copied the 15,000 gauss ability.
