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redpcar
·Looks good.
Is this watch real or fake thread - aka Fake Busters!!
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lkn
·Hello all! I have recently purchased this Omega Speedmaster bracelet ref. 1564/975 at a flea market. I don't know if it is a genuine piece, and would very much appreciate your opinions. Stamping layout is different from examples I can find online. STAINLESS STEEL marking is on top, ref. 1564/975 is in the middle, SWISS MADE marking is on the bottom, with the 62 certification stamp on the side rather than above the text. Link codes read GAE. Thank you!
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redpcar
·If it's a fake, it's a pretty good one. I'm seeing others on the web from reputable sellers that look the same. The 975 on just one of the end links threw me off but others are the same. My vote is real.
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·If it's a fake, it's a pretty good one. I'm seeing others on the web from reputable sellers that look the same. The 975 on just one of the end links threw me off but others are the same. My vote is real.
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Newbie2026
·Hi All,
I am new to this forum and looking forward to be a member of the community with hopefully my first purchase. Looking for your expert help please to see whether this aqua terra looks like a real or fake before I buy.
I am new to this forum and looking forward to be a member of the community with hopefully my first purchase. Looking for your expert help please to see whether this aqua terra looks like a real or fake before I buy.
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redpcar
·Can you show a pic of the back?
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redpcar
·Google AI says:
I would like to see a photo of the lug that also has the serial number on it.
I would like to see a photo of the lug that also has the serial number on it.
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Newbie2026
·Google AI says:
I would like to see a photo of the lug that also has the serial number on it.
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redpcar
·To my eye, the movement looks like an authentic 8900 because it does not have this piece that is common on the counterfeits.
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Archer
·Google AI says:
I would like to see a photo of the lug that also has the serial number on it.
Serial number:83351218
Article ref:22012412102002
Version of movement:8900A
I see nothing in the photos to suggest a fake.
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Newbie2026
·Thank you, I really appreciate your help.
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coyotespike
·Hello all!
The seller and I have agreed on a price - ready to pull the trigger! I am not a watch guy but Claude thinks it looks good and suggests I ask you fine lot if you think it has been Frankensteined.
https://www.chrono24.com/all/omega-seamaster-professional-200m-pre-bond-ref-3961061--id46546352.htm
To me it looks better than anything else I found from comparable models and for a good price. Any thoughts greatly appreciated!
I can also of course take it to someone local after receiving it for a sanity check.
The seller and I have agreed on a price - ready to pull the trigger! I am not a watch guy but Claude thinks it looks good and suggests I ask you fine lot if you think it has been Frankensteined.
https://www.chrono24.com/all/omega-seamaster-professional-200m-pre-bond-ref-3961061--id46546352.htm
To me it looks better than anything else I found from comparable models and for a good price. Any thoughts greatly appreciated!
I can also of course take it to someone local after receiving it for a sanity check.
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redpcar
·All looks good to my eye. Even a larger sized bracelet.
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··Ash @ ΩFHello all!
The seller and I have agreed on a price - ready to pull the trigger! I am not a watch guy but Claude thinks it looks good and suggests I ask you fine lot if you think it has been Frankensteined.
https://www.chrono24.com/all/omega-seamaster-professional-200m-pre-bond-ref-3961061--id46546352.htm
To me it looks better than anything else I found from comparable models and for a good price. Any thoughts greatly appreciated!
I can also of course take it to someone local after receiving it for a sanity check.
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coyotespike
·Thanks redpcar, a larger sized bracelet as a positive sign was definitely outside my wheelhouse
And thanks dsio, I did kinda wonder why the hands were still luminescent considering the tritium should be a few half lives in by now, so that makes sense. I guess some might prefer the original tritium patina. As long as it doesn’t make it feel spammy/Franken I’m fine either way
And thanks dsio, I did kinda wonder why the hands were still luminescent considering the tritium should be a few half lives in by now, so that makes sense. I guess some might prefer the original tritium patina. As long as it doesn’t make it feel spammy/Franken I’m fine either way
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nvoniatis
·Few weeks ago I started looking for a Quartz Aqua Terra 2517.50, and I stumbled upon one in Chrono24 from a private seller.
Could someone help out a bit if this is legit?
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-aqua-terra--id46071868.htm?SETLANG=en_CY&SETCURR=EUR
Extra photos provided after:
Serial number and warranty card checks out, also the private seller provided a photo of the papers and watch with my name.
thanks!
Could someone help out a bit if this is legit?
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-aqua-terra--id46071868.htm?SETLANG=en_CY&SETCURR=EUR
Extra photos provided after:
Serial number and warranty card checks out, also the private seller provided a photo of the papers and watch with my name.
thanks!
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giosue12
·Hello everyone, I hope you all take time to read: I NEED HELP! I recently bought this from a reputable dealer full set (box, pictogram, warranty card) all seem good except for these 3 points:
I’m not trying to accuse any one of anything the dealer has a solid reputation and sourced the watch specifically for me. My concern is whether this could be:
I’ve attached detailed photos of the dial, movement, caseback, and crown. What do you see? Any red flags, or am I overthinking this?
Interested to hear both Omega enthusiasts and watchmaker opinions.
- Rotor mark/smudge - The seller described the watch as being in excellent condition and likely never serviced. There’s a noticeable mark on the rotor. If the case back has never been opened, what could realistically cause this?
- No visible Si14 engraving - Since this is a Master Co-Axial and the movement has the Si14 marking elsewhere, I expected to see it on the balance spring. When I stopped the movement and inspected it, I could only make out the Omega logo and text, which looks more like what I’ve seen on some earlier non-Master 8500s. Am I misunderstanding how these movements evolved, or is this something worth investigating further?
- The crown finish - Every photo I’ve found of this reference seems to show a more matte-looking crown. Mine is noticeably shinier. Could this simply be polishing, a replacement crown, or is there something I’m missing?
I’m not trying to accuse any one of anything the dealer has a solid reputation and sourced the watch specifically for me. My concern is whether this could be:
- Completely normal for this reference,
- An authentic watch with some replacement/tinkered parts,
- Or, in the worst case, a replica?.
I’ve attached detailed photos of the dial, movement, caseback, and crown. What do you see? Any red flags, or am I overthinking this?
Interested to hear both Omega enthusiasts and watchmaker opinions.
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redpcar
·Not a replica. Your concern is that it has been overly polished at some point?
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