No idea how the Summer Blue looks in real life as I've only seen the Diver 300M Summer Blue in person, but these were the photos posted with captions added by me.
Well gosh, if that isn't a pretty good fake. I bet looking at the back might be helpful, but other than 2 very small things that I'm unsure of, I'd be unable to spot it.
Ahhh, I just got back from Summer vacation. I missed some fun here!
@ErichPryde is correct in noticing the missing ridges on the underside of the endlinks-- you were indeed sold a fake.
It's easy to research the fakes that are being sold online-- all the "replica" SM300 Heritages all happen to have the ridge-less same endlink and are mated incorrectly with the 20mm STZ001159 clasp. You're the second person in the last 2 months that I've talked to on here that got scammed by an eBay seller (which is quick to accept a return to protect his reputation to continue scamming) with multiple fake bracelets being sold at real prices, as well as other fake straps/bracelets from brands like AP and Patek.
Who'd you get it from on eBay? There's one guy from Germany and another from Israel that is known to be doing this en masse.
Fake SM300 Heritage with the same smooth endlink as yours. Same GIJ factory code on the bracelet and HJE on clasp:
The STZ001159, though irrelevant because it's not the correct clasp for this bracelet, is easy to spot as fake since the factories in China haven't adjusted their fonts yet. I think the very early genuine models had the "9" in STZ001159 with the curved tail (don't quote me on this), but every genuine example I've seen for years has the straight "9" tail.
Fake (look at the 9 and the bad Omega anti-counterfeit logo touching the triangle):
Genuine:
AVOID EBAY FOR OMEGA BRACELETS/STRAPS LIKE THE PLAGUE!!
Hi all, I sold my 2018 300 Heritage a couple of years ago and regretted it later. I recently purchased a 2021 model same spec, Liquid metal, 8400 movement etc but with the leather strap. I noticed in this link the new bracelet will not fit the older model, can anyone confirm the part number for the older version. Many thanks.
Many thanks indeed for the info, the Seamaster 300 is my daily wearer fitted with a sailcloth strap, a rugged and waterproof combination. Here in Scotland that is what is required. I had a quick look on line and the STZ000768 is retailing new at approx $1200 US. I should have bought it with the bracelet and then fitted the strap. Never mind, live and learn.
Kind regards
Peter.
Many thanks indeed for the info, the Seamaster 300 is my daily wearer fitted with a sailcloth strap, a rugged and waterproof combination. Here in Scotland that is what is required. I had a quick look on line and the STZ000768 is retailing new at approx $1200 US. I should have bought it with the bracelet and then fitted the strap. Never mind, live and learn.
Kind regards
Peter.
To add more - it's clearly a fake given I've now got the legit band from the Omega dealer - this one just feels SO much nicer to wear, its hard to describe. Its a great addition to the other bracelets for this watch I've got!
Are there any good places to post the counterfeiter? I've reported to eBay but lets be realistic they're likely to do nothing!
