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Looking at a Planet Ocean 2201.50....legit?

  1. tyscottb Dec 29, 2015

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    I found this Planet Ocean at a local Pawn Shop. It appears to be legit, but it does not come with any papers.

    Can anyone confirm that I have the right model#? Does it look legit? This will be my first Omega purchase. How much does it hurt the value if there is no box, papers, etc?
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  2. ctime3 Dec 29, 2015

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    I am 0 for 200 at this. Always wrong but the pearl is missing and the markers, date, and second hand look very faded. I would be cautious of course but let the Jedi masters on here chime in. Good luck Sir.
     
  3. tyscottb Dec 29, 2015

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    Thank ctime3. The markers are definitely a creamish color. Could they have faded or do they just look fake to you?
     
  4. ctime3 Dec 29, 2015

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    Very possible my friends brother has that model. Perhaps that one saw more sun? The end of the second hand is red too. This sounds odd but it would be great if an AD or boutique could verify the authenticity. But I assume it is real I would ask for a hefty discount because of the fade (even though it looks cool) and the fact the pearl is missing.

    Thanks Charlie

    QUOTE="tyscottb, post: 375838, member: 4209"]Thank ctime3. The markers are definitely a creamish color. Could they have faded or do they just look fake to you?[/QUOTE]
     
  5. tyscottb Dec 29, 2015

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    I think I can it for $1500 out the door. Good deal if it's real?
     
  6. mikekilo725 Dec 29, 2015

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    My PO 2500 has a Red--Tip so that is good. But like everyone said, markers are awfully faded. and regarding the peral, I don't think that one came with one

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  7. tyscottb Dec 29, 2015

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    If it's authentic...whats everyone's opinion on how much the faded markers devalue the watch?
     
  8. mikekilo725 Dec 29, 2015

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    vintage is in ;) I paid $3750 for the one pictured, albeit fuzzily, above and that was about 6 months ago. But then again I didn't push the seller on Chrono24 as I really wanted the watch. Not sure what the current asking price, but I would say the case could be made as a 20% de-valutation, but that is a SWAG
     
  9. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Dec 29, 2015

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    I don't think they're that faded, I think it mag be the photo conditions. Ask for a shot outdoors on a flat white surface like white paper.

    If it was faded it would be weird as they're not tritium. I do think it originally if a white button or pearl on the bezel, don't think it would be an empty space as is. Could be wrong

    As for the price 1600 is not that bad, but make an offer for 1200 and perhaps settle at 1400
     
  10. tyscottb Dec 29, 2015

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    Great feedback guys.... thanks
     
  11. ctime3 Dec 29, 2015

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    I like Nobel Prize's reply. Perhaps you can tell him that it probably needs a service and knock off $500 since Omwga charges $525?
     
  12. ctime3 Dec 29, 2015

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    Forgive my misspelling I am typing with one eye and drunk
     
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  13. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Dec 29, 2015

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    Lol. And I'm reading hang over and with blurry vision
     
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  14. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Dec 30, 2015

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    Markers on dial look sloppily rely end to me. If they did that bad a job on those, then I do wonder how well they serviced the co-axial escapement in this watch...

    If you send this to Omega I'm pretty sure they will insist on a new dial...

    Cheers, Al
     
  15. Majork Dec 30, 2015

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    I don't know.
    A lot seems off to me.

    Pearl, lume, date font and color, length of the seconds hand, hev position...

    Might be the pictures though - difficult to say.

    Not sure I would want to spend any money on this...
     
  16. Superdoc Dec 30, 2015

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    Some more photos might help... but this looks off to me..
    I wouldn't touch it.

    The font on the dial alone looks sloppy, the letters and numbers are not crisp , the 'Seamaster" looks crooked...the engraving on the back looks shallow... all looks to be the work of a Chinese factory to me...

    in natural light, the AR will be a big tell...
    general gestalt, I would pass
     
  17. bgator Dec 30, 2015

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    I'm not an expert, but after comparing this to the one I'm wearing and taking into account everyone's prior comments of potential indues, they really look the same to me.

    $1500 is a great price. But if you are not sure, I would pass. Can you have them open in case back to look at the movement or put a refundable deposit and take it to a watchmaker for an inspection?
     
  18. dennisthemenace Hey, he asked for it! Dec 30, 2015

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    Shouldn't there be a hyphen in co axial?
     
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  19. ctime3 Dec 30, 2015

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    Good call. It's like playing where's Waldo. That would seal the no deal for me

     
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  20. mikekilo725 Dec 30, 2015

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    Good catch. Yes there should be (see the pic I posted). Given that offer them $5