Hi, It's me again. The clueless university student "collector".
Just a moment ago I found an omega on ebay for 150 $.
It's a de ville - co axial (OM391)
I'm used to seeing good products on ebay go out real fast (especially on the lookout for omega watches)
But I noticed (after committing), that it had been about 4 hours since the upload.
It brought a question in mind... Why wouldn't anyone buy this piece in that time frame?
So I did a little research on the time piece the guy was selling....
and found the exact piece at "perfect watches) which is a fake replica selling site.
I DON'T WANT A REPLICA.
http://www.perfectwatches.cn/omega-...ss-steel-case-black-leather-strap-622829.html

For all you Omega- savvy experts .... How do I tell if it's fake? Is the one I'm committed to buy fake as well?
I won't pay until I've found out it's real. I have a gut feeling that's telling me it's fake.
Thank you!!

 

Your gut is not lying

 

Seems like these are becoming common, i've seen quiet a few of them around.

 

You paid 150USD for an Omega De-Ville. If something sounds too good to be true, it normally is. This is

 

This is so frustrating. HOW are we supposed to know which is real which is not if these fake pieces are just floating around. ....
Can't even retract my "commitment" on ebay. what do i do.

 

If nothing else the poor quality of that text is a giveaway. Fake as the fake sheikh

 

Should've realized before.
I didn't pay.... should I risk the penalty on ebay....

 

That sucks man. Research is all i guess. At least you didnt get burned out of a few thousand.

 

yeap.....After looking at the watch thourougly I realized.
but it may be too late now.

 

I am having these issues so much lately. Having trouble with spotting real ones with the fake ones.
so sad right now.

 

Raise a dispute or just send a message to eBay telling them it's fake.

 

Do you think these are fake?

 

I think we all learn from mistakes like these. Luckily, you haven't paid a penny so it's no big deal. Someone was trying to rip you off let's face it. Just cancel the transaction on eBay. The seller won't be bothered as I'm sure they'll expect things like this. There's no way they would list an Omega for 150USD and not know it's fake. No way.

The only Omegas for that sort of money are either very old models or that one in a million that wasn't too good to be true.

However, as suggested, research these things more. You could have spent 1000USD here thinking that everything seemed right only to receive a fake still. Knowledge is the only way you'll (hopefully) avoid issues.

 

I already tried to cancel it. but there is no comment box to tell them my reasons.

 

LOL Fake as my girlfriend's butt. I don't have one. Exactly.

 

Thank you for the awesome advice. I'm still a newbie with the watch collecting business.
My dream is to buy an authentic watch from an authentic dealer one day... not one of those 300~500 $ watches....
But those real ones that go from thousands to tens of thousands.
That one day will come soon and I can't wait.
Anyways. Thanks, I'll be trying my best to cancel this commitment

 

Go to the eBay customer service section. Do not pay. Do also report it as fake while at it.
It will be arranged for you.

 

Do you realistically think you will be able to find a modern men´s Omega for $150? If you do then you will probably also fall for more fakes as they just don´t exist. If you have a small budget like a few hundred dollars or so then you will have to think vintage. That world is also full of fakes and franken watches but with some help here ( before you hit the BIN button ) you will likely end up with something nice that you can be proud of

 

We didn't need a picture... Omega DeVille Co-Axial for $150. Nuff said.