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Ricardojc5443

·Jun 26, 2023

First of all greetings to all and congrats on the forum.

I’d like to know your thoughts on the following watch as it has a case I’ve never seen…
Yea, maybe the dial has been refinished (if it is I’m ok with that), but it’s the case that’s bothering me… Is it legit?
Buy the way it has a 285 movement in it.

Thanks in advance to everyone.

 

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Mark020

·Jun 26, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

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maybe the dial has been refinished

For sure it is

 

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Ricardojc5443

·Jun 26, 2023

Mark020

For sure it is

Thanks Mark. like I said I’m quite ok with that fact.
The case is what’s bothering me…

 

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gatorcpa

·Jun 26, 2023·ΩF InvestiGator

Run Forrest Run!

gatorcpa

 

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TexOmega

·Jun 26, 2023

 

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Ricardojc5443

·Jun 27, 2023

gatorcpa

Run Forrest Run!

gatorcpa

So I got scammed, right guys…

 

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Ricardojc5443

·Jun 27, 2023

TexOmega

Franken watch?

 

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Mark020

·Jun 27, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

What was it supposed to be according to the seller?

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 27, 2023·Melbourne Australia

Are they silver hallmarks/import marks near the crown?

Could be a locally produced silver case.
An extremely heavily over polished silver case.

 

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Ricardojc5443

·Jun 27, 2023

Mark020

What was it supposed to be according to the seller?

The seller didn’t mention anything about it…
But then again if you’d want to sell a frankenwatch you wouldn’t mention anything, would you? You’d wait for a sucker like me

 

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Ricardojc5443

·Jun 27, 2023

JimInOz

Are they silver hallmarks/import marks near the crown?

Could be a locally produced silver case.
An extremely heavily over polished silver case.

Thanks for the reply mate. now you mention it there are strange marks near the crown.
See picture below.

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 27, 2023·Melbourne Australia

Have you got a pic of the back of the watch?

 

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Ricardojc5443

·Jun 27, 2023

Yep. Sure. here goes.

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 27, 2023·Melbourne Australia

I'll let you do the detective work and break the news to yourself.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-au/watch-omega-geneve-omega-md-166-0117

Don't feel bad, we've all done it.

 

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Ricardojc5443

·Jun 27, 2023

JimInOz

I'll let you do the detective work and break the news to yourself.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-au/watch-omega-geneve-omega-md-166-0117

Don't feel bad, we've all done it.

Thanks Jim.
Can’t seem to find the damn watch
I have to feel bad. It’s a beginner’s mistake.
Unforgivable

 

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Vitezi

·Jun 27, 2023

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I have to feel bad. It’s a beginner’s mistake.

No worries now! You've found us! 😀 Before you buy another watch, read this thread:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

Next time you find a watch you like, start a new thread with lots of pictures, give us some idea of what you think is right or wrong with the watch (we like those who try to do their own research), and ask for our opinions before you buy it.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-posting-guide.383/

 

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Ricardojc5443

·Jun 27, 2023

Vitezi

No worries now! You've found us! 😀 Before you buy another watch, read this thread:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

Next time you find a watch you like, start a new thread with lots of pictures, give us some idea of what you think is right or wrong with the watch (we like those who try to do their own research), and ask for our opinions before you buy it.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-posting-guide.383/

That’s one great explanation! High fives all around. Congrats.

 

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TexOmega

·Jun 27, 2023

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Thanks Jim.
Can’t seem to find the damn watch
I have to feel bad. It’s a beginner’s mistake.
Unforgivable

We all start somewhere, I shudder each time I look at my mistakes, but they were my entry-point to seeking more knowledge, finding this Forum with all this information and help was a revelation, as were other forums and blog-postings and books.

 

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Ricardojc5443

·Jun 27, 2023

I know you’re right.
One thing I must work on is my impulse buying.
Just because it’s a cheap omega doesn’t mean it’s a good omega.
So I really need to hold my horses and look up so someone who knows more on the subject than I do