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

  1. aleksh Jan 21, 2019

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    Thanks a lot
     
  2. Chez Feb 1, 2019

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  3. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Feb 1, 2019

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    Impressive first post.
     
  4. Chez Feb 1, 2019

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    Yeah, I cannot figure out how to post a new item in this thread, for a new query..... yes, I’m an idiot...
     
  5. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Feb 1, 2019

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    Just like you did. Then hit the add photos button in the lower right.
     
  6. Chez Feb 1, 2019

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    Ok, maybe I’ve pulled my head out of my ass now...

    My query is about this 3511.20. The thing that’s jumping out at me most is the case back and the lack of sharpness where it says SPEEDMASTER, the other item that gives me pause is the engraving on the clasp and the Omega symbol there. There are probably other things that will jump out at you experts. I would greatly appreciate an educated assessment of the authenticity of this piece.

    Thanks in advance!

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  7. Chez Feb 3, 2019

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    Any opinions?
     
  8. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Feb 3, 2019

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    Looks fine to me. Never seen a fake with a serial number on the back.
     
  9. Folgono Feb 3, 2019

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    I'm pretty sure it's legit but let's wait some more insights. Do you have pictures of the bracelet and movement ?
     
  10. Chez Feb 3, 2019

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  11. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Feb 4, 2019

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    Does your friend know that it doesn't use a battery?
     
  12. Folgono Feb 4, 2019

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    This story is strange. His watchmaker friend can remove the back from an IWC didn't explain him that he could also remove the pressed caseback of the Omega ?
     
  13. Chez Feb 4, 2019

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    He told me that the iwcpics were taken sometime ago and the omega was working at that time. He says he doesn’t care enough st this point to find out why it’s not functional.

    At this point I’m inclined to take a risk on the $150 .... and just buy it.
     
  14. Meme-Dweller Feb 5, 2019

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    Stupid stories where basic problem solving is inexplicably useless ends up 99% of the time being a fake and the seller knows it.

    Just use the $150 for a nice night out with your family. Don't let the greed get to you.
     
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  15. appar1tions Feb 5, 2019

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    Thoughts on this? I tried looking up the number listed on the case back but none of the results match the dial.

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  16. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Feb 5, 2019

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  17. WadeP Feb 9, 2019

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    Edited Feb 9, 2019
  18. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Feb 9, 2019

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    Pic for posterity.

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  19. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Feb 9, 2019

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  20. CasualCorona Feb 14, 2019

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