Is this watch real or fake thread - aka Fake Busters!!

[cicindela]

JimInOz

Well don't just stand there looking at it son, report it! Report it!

“That boy’s as timid as a canary at a cat show”

Well said Suh.

 

[Hanadi]

Anyone knows the name of this model or collection? Thanks.

 

[Hanadi]

 

[dx009]

It's called the Omega Fakemaster 2015. It's not a real Omega, basically. Just a very bad wanna be fake.

 

[tpatta]

Pocket watch conversion from Romania?

 

[Hanadi]

tpatta

Pocket watch conversion from Romania?

I have no idea, I've found it in a old locker.

 

[rcs914]

H Hanadi

I have no idea, I've found it in a old locker.

It's an UMEGA of course. Very prestigious

 

[tpatta]

rcs914

It's an UMEGA of course. Very prestigious

Dibs !!!!

 

[JimInOz]

tpatta

Pocket watch conversion from Romania?

More likely a Chinese movement, thus the shock protection. Wandolec Specials don't usually have that.

 

[Foo2rama]

OK here is a good one... I know the answer... I came across this looking at gold reduced on ebay as I was curious.

 

[Speedmasterfan88]

May I present you the all new Basel World 2017 Seaspeedster PO Professional Chrono (already reported).:

 

[Son of Light]

Hi all. I just received this watch through an eBay purchase: Seamster 2532.20. The seller was reputable and claimed to be the only owner. They have the card from the AD they bought it from in 1999, and the original box and kit, but no pictograph card or serial number card. I've noticed there is no serial number on the lug either as I see on most Seamasters. Is this normal?? I though Omega always makes the serial visible someplace. Any info would be appreciated. Please let me know if you need more photos.

 

[Foo2rama]

Son of Light

Hi all. I just received this watch through an eBay purchase: Seamster 2532.20. The seller was reputable and claimed to be the only owner. They have the card from the AD they bought it from in 1999, and the original box and kit, but no pictograph card or serial number card. I've noticed there is no serial number on the lug either as I see on most Seamasters. Is this normal?? I though Omega always makes the serial visible someplace. Any info would be appreciated. Please let me know if you need more photos.

Looks good to me. Serial numbers would not have been engraved on the lugs at that time.

 

[Son of Light]

Foo2rama

Looks good to me. Serial numbers would not have been engraved on the lugs at that time.

Phew! It sure seems real to me! And in amazing shape.

 

[tpatta]

Foo2rama

Looks good to me. Serial numbers would not have been engraved on the lugs at that time.

Beat me to it. Looks fine. Congrats.

 

[dennisthemenace]

Foo2rama

Looks good to me. Serial numbers would not have been engraved on the lugs at that time.

I think Omega were putting the serial number on the lug long before this model was introduced.
Judging by the warranty card that came with the watch when it was sold, it came from a grey market dealer who removed the serial number from the lug.
What Omega AD ever sold a watch with a warranty card like the one shown?

 

[Son of Light]

dennisthemenace

I think Omega were putting the serial number on the lug long before this model was introduced.
Judging by the warranty card that came with the watch when it was sold, it came from a grey market dealer who removed the serial number from the lug.
What Omega AD ever sold a watch with a warranty card like the one shown?

Can someone shine some more light? The other side of the warranty card shows the name of the seller: New Watch Co in Houston. They appear to have since gone out of business.

Let me note: I've looked at photos of other examples of this model online (old sales threads, etc) and none of them appear to show serial numbers on the lugs. Also, wouldn't there be evidence of the removed engraving? These lugs are pristine.

 

[Son of Light]

Son of Light

Can someone shine some more light? The other side of the warranty card shows the name of the seller: New Watch Co in Houston. They appear to have since gone out of business.

Let me note: I've looked at photos of other examples of this model online (old sales threads, etc) and none of them appear to show serial numbers on the lugs. Also, wouldn't there be evidence of the removed engraving? These lugs are pristine.

Correction: I can see that one lug indeed is different- the number was definitely removed. Should I care about this? I plan on keeping and wearing it indefinitely so as long as it's real I'm fine with that.

 

[Foo2rama]

Son of Light

Correction: I can see that one lug indeed is different- the number was definitely removed. Should I care about this? I plan on keeping and wearing it indefinitely so as long as it's real I'm fine with that.

It's legit. If you have a concern have a watchmaker pop the back of to confirm the movement.

 

[Son of Light]

Foo2rama

It's legit. If you have a concern have a watchmaker pop the back of to confirm the movement.

I see a lot of info about Omega apparently not being willing to service such watches? Is this accurate?