Hi just purchased this omega gold 16 mm buckle and was wanting to make sure it looks right its supposed to be 1970 circa

 

Am afraid to say this is a complete fake. Also this is not a 1970's period buckle. I would return it for a full refund if I were you.

 

How con you tell do you have any reference pictures of a correct one

 

Yes it looks like a "homage" buckle and not the real thing as it just isn't fine enough in its execution.

EBay is teeming with these oriental confections. Here's what a real late 60s one looks like at the back

Cheers

Desmond

 

This was the listing for the buckle http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251343183431Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Interesting. The seller states -

"OMEGA Yellow heavy gold plated 16mm Logo Buckle marked on inside back: "PLAQUEG SWISS" Circa: 1970. Extra Bold Logo. I have this new, but old stock Omega Logo buckle. This Omega buckle is a lost or discontinued Omega style, which is thicker and more stylish than current production Omega logo buckles. This buckle associates well with the early Omega so called: “BOMBAY“ heavy or thicker lug designs of the 1950s and 60s. Especially collectible Omega buckle. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME."

So on that basis you would appear to have good grounds to return the item and get a refund. Of course you have to prove to everyone's satisfaction that the buckle is not a genuine Omega piece.

 

Yes I contacted the seller and told him of my concerns he assured me it was authentic but if I wanted to return it he would give a full refund. I am leaning towards it being authentic buckle from what year not sure but judging some internet research this seems to be a hard thing to authenticat

 

Good to know I probably should return for refund because 40 dollars for a knock off is way too much if I wanted knock off I can buy them for 20
Thanks for your help great information I guess now I'll be looking for another 1

 

You didn't do too badly. Here in the UK exactly the same buckle goes for £30 GBP, usually.

 

Good move. Be patient on finding original buckle. Sometimes it is more difficult than finding the watch itself.

 

How about this one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCELLENT-V...pareParts_SM&hash=item58a6c79d37#ht_82wt_1082Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Man who would of thought it would be so hard to find a correct buckle I'm not sure its worth it. Maybe i should just keep this Homage?

 

IT'S NOT A HOMAGE. IT'S A FAKE.

 

Homage / Fake one in the same IMO

 

Not in anybody else's opinion.

 

Yes I guess your right the seller didn't call it a Homage so it is a Fake

 

How about the buckle in this auction


Faked or real ?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/RARE-1ST-OWN...hes_MensWatches_GL&hash=item51b3bf0fda&_uhb=1Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network