Hello everyone,
I am new here and hate that this is my first post, but could the experts please offer me some advice on this Speedmaster.
Watch advertised as ref. 311.30.42.30.01.005 dated late 2015, this matches the warranty card, and the serial on card and case also match. It was supplied with the outer box, and big presentation box containing all the extra accessories, warranty and pictogram card - the warranty card was stamped by a local branch of Goldsmiths so a proper AD in the UK.
So far so good, however on physical inspection the following concerns have arisen when comparing the pictures on the Omega website for this reference:
The caseback looks wrong - it is missing the "Professional Moonwatch" inscription.
The engraved hippocampus looks very soft, not sharp edged when compared to the Omega pictures.
The subdails appear to be correctly spaced however whilst they are recessed they look totally smooth - photos on Omega website close up show there should be a pattern of concentric circular rings to these dials.
The crystal also appears to have a gap in it internally, located above the "Swiss Made" text, I suspect this is not a genuine crystal and was fitted by someone other than Omega or an authorised service centre as I believe there should be a small engraved Omega symbol direct centre of the crystal, I cannot find it with a loupe or very close up picture. There are slip marks on the caseback which to me suggests somoene has opened it (badly) likely to replace the crystal.
The second hand is slightly missaligned, again leads me to believe someone has done work to this that was not best qualified.
My gut is telling me that this is either a frankenwatch at best, or worse a fake but would like some expert opinion.
Thanks!
