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  1. omg smstr May 7, 2015

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    Hi guys,

    First, I want to thank you as I'm becoming suspicious and paranoid on watch authenticity.
    I've found the following "constellation" and I did some homework on it

    http://www.ebay.fr/itm/361284590634?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
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    I first had a strange feeling with the tilted OMEGA print (weight of crown making the dial unbalanced?)

    Then I asked the seller for additional information (photos from caseback and movement)
    It's automatic bumper movement (382) with serial 12xxxxxx on 2577 case.
    From Omega database, it must be a seamaster from early 50's

    Am I then a good student or a bloody ba$$$rd harassing a poor seller

    My point is of course to get additional knowledge and not being officer of the anti disillusion ebay's squad

    with my finest regards

    Y.
     
  2. cristos71 May 7, 2015

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    Run away..it looks like some kind of re-dialed Seamaster frankenmonster
     
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  3. Bruffell06 May 7, 2015

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    I could have done a better job at doing the 'constellation' text than whoever did this.
     
  4. Event horizon faux seller of watches and complete knobhead May 7, 2015

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    After that remark I'm going to christen this watch the seamonsterstein
     
  5. toddle321 May 7, 2015

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    i love that autocorrect changed constellation to consternation in the title of this thread. :)
     
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  6. omg smstr May 7, 2015

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    done on purpose ;), It sometimes well depicts my feeling while chasing on vintage watches

    I have another one, my concern is probably more related to my lack of knowledge

    http://www.ebay.fr/itm/271859832192?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    The font used for "automatic" on the dial is clearly different in term of size and type from rest of the print
    My idea would be that it's too bad to be wrong.
    Plus, seller sent me a photo coming from the website of a UK's auction house with similar font on a constellation

    any input would help me to better understand the rule of the jungle

    Y.
     
  7. Lessismore Pro Constellation picker-outter! May 7, 2015

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  8. omg smstr May 7, 2015

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    Thanks, it's really helpful, a quick overview already brings some answer.
    I'll dive deeper into it.