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

R Robvee

Hi all; does this listing look right to you? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/183168681217
I’m after a ‘first omega in space’ but didn’t think it came with that big box and all the extra ‘legendary’ kit; I thought that was only for the professional.
(This is the box / kit I’ve seen before)

Was this ‘legendary kit’ an option or is it wrong for this watch do you think? Many thanks in advance

R Robvee

...I’ve been in touch with the seller and the shop apparently gave the wrong box.

drhombus24

Not only that, it’s definitely pricey and the straps that come with the box probably can’t be used with the watch. And I’m pretty sure that you can get one in the for sale section here brand new for much cheaper.

A ace666

This one shows the movement of a genuine 600m, what are the key giveaways on the fake?

Also found this one in Spanish on a fake 600m, It’s made me pretty sceptable About trying to find a deal on eBay or online.

Can Anyone translate the jist of this one?

DLT222

Hello new members...

Welcome to the OmegaForums.net!!

I have specifically created this thread just for the newbies who come on here after they have been given a watch buy their uncle's uncle twice removed OR they have bought what you think is a legit Omega off good old flee bay!

The idea is you post your watch here and it is discussed by our panel of experts, who I might add, may say few choice words like 🤬 and 🤬 or maybe 🤬.

The will endeavour to be as blunt as possible, but getting you the answer you are looking for.

The main idea is this..

It will remove the countless new threads asking 'Is my watch fake?' or 'I was left this by my dad's dad's dad from 1860'

Any new threads will be merged in to this one as of now.

Thanks very much.
Wow

The OF Management & Moderation Department.

Fire away!!

K kram45

That doesn't look anything like the original

A ace666

This one shows the movement of a genuine 600m, what are the key giveaways on the fake?

Also found this one in Spanish on a fake 600m, It’s made me pretty sceptable About trying to find a deal on eBay or online.

Can Anyone translate the jist of this one?

westcliffhouse

Has anyone got any advice or comments on this CK2998 on eBay? My spider sense is tingling......... All the pictures look genuine but not of the same watch? I just a tad concerned about the removal of the watch number on one of the photos but not the limited edition number of 0000/2998 on the back, just seems a little bizarre.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273163754224

bazderome

0000/XXXX are usually the press or prototypes, pics taken from the net?

westcliffhouse

Apologies. I think the pictures of the watch are genuine, I am just not convinced they are all of the same watch. The 0000/2998 is probably from a pre-release watch as mentioned I think I am more alarmed by the price I won it at and that the person is asking for payment through Paypal though the account is not linked to eBay in any way. Maybe I am just getting over cautious in my old age, but there are just lots of little things that don't seem right. They haven't even stated the right date on the warranty card whilst at the same time stating that all the photos are of the actual watch for sale. That and they can't start a sentence in capitals or know the difference between a and an, though to be fair that might just be done to the youth of today!..... or that they are actually Spanish, though Julie doesn't jump out at me as a Spanish name. Maybe I should listen to my gut and pass it by. Sorry for the waffle, but was initially stoked to get this watch, and now feel a it may be a lemon. I'd better spend the money on a decent Chronostop instead.

bazderome

I would not pay. Why did he removed the listing ? That's very weird.

westcliffhouse

I didn't, and this morning eBay suspended the account stating that it may have been used fraudulently. So at least I am not £1550 out of pocket and I guess the 'to good to be true' deal turned out to be exactly that. Dodged the bullet 😒