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

  1. JimInOz Melbourne Australia May 10, 2020

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    It's quite possible the original owner was offered the much nicer wooden box when they bought the watch.
    My Rail Master came in exactly the same box (which was the standard box for the RM I believe).

    The owner may have upgraded to a bracelet that suited their tastes. The bracelet costs more than a strap so it doesn't lower the value of the watch

    I wouldn't worry about it as long as the watch reference is correct and the bracelet is an original Omega.

    You don't have to have an exact "matching set" (unless it really disturbs you).
     
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  2. dickopf May 11, 2020

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    Thanks for the reply, Ill see if I can do that!
     
  3. Tinq May 11, 2020

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    Hi, can you guys help me find out whether this seamaster I got from my grandpa is real or fake? It would also be nice to know why!

    Thank you in advance IMG_20200511_165220.jpg IMG_20200511_165258.jpg IMG_20200511_165242.jpg IMG_20200511_165313_1.jpg
     
  4. JimInOz Melbourne Australia May 11, 2020

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  5. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado May 11, 2020

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  6. larryganz The cable guy May 11, 2020

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  7. Farmer May 11, 2020

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    I suspect what the OP and similar posters are doing is testing the experts on this forum to see if their fake will pass muster before selling it on the interweb as a " proven Omega," v
    call me cynical if you like but that is sure how it smells to me
     
  8. Meme-Dweller May 11, 2020

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    Never trust anyone who only types in italics.
     
  9. Farmer May 11, 2020

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    Okay, I'll bight, why is that? Sorta like saying never trust a man who ties a Windsor knot in his tie. ps. I always type in italics.
     
  10. efauser I ♥ karma!!! May 11, 2020

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    I never trust a man wearing a Windsor knot.
     
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  11. gpstar May 12, 2020

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    The pictures you posted are low quality. Do you have a better photos of the movement that shows the balance wheel as well as closer photos of the jewels?
     
  12. elpatz May 12, 2020

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    Hi see the best ones I have. These are from a video the seller sent me. The movement serial matches the case serial. Do you see something to worry about in the movement?

    Thanks a lot
     
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  13. gpstar May 12, 2020

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    The pictures are still low quality and I can't make out the pivots on all the jewels, but from what I can make of it, I do not see any of the telltale signs that the fakes have.
     
  14. Meme-Dweller May 12, 2020

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    It's genuine.
     
  15. Daniel F D May 16, 2020

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    Hello
    I would like to have your help.
    I bought an omega geneve case 166.121 at an auction last year. I like these model and although it seems to work well, i am a noob and i am afraid it is fake. I really wish someone could help me based on those photos.
    Thank you
     
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  16. JimInOz Melbourne Australia May 16, 2020

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    Looks fine to me.

    Have you Googled Omega 166.0021?

    Are other examples like yours?
     
  17. Daniel F D May 16, 2020

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    Thank you
    I’ve googled in omega site yes...
     
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  18. Daniel F D May 16, 2020

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    Other exemples that I found...
     
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  19. rob#1 May 16, 2020

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    There were so many variants of the Geneves and Dynamics from the late 60s - early 70s, love the funky styling on these.
    This one looks like it would benefit from a service though
     
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  20. Daniel F D May 16, 2020

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    Yes, I think it would benefit too... but if I don’t know if it is fake or not, first I should ask an opinion on a omega official boutique maybe...
    Thank you