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Been watching this with my jaw dropped wondering how it is $120 worth of gold turns into that sale price?!

 

I thought I was crazy when I paid $150 for a rose gold one.

 

Here's an interesting point, another one for $566: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-LARGES...143?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4167bc0f2fPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

The seller claims its the biggest buckle they make, pictures below demonstrating the difference (and some just to show a really nice example of a clasp)

 

There's been a rash of high quality buckles coming out of Asia the last couple of years. Some of these have been cast from originals, and have correct markings. In my mind, any buckle on eBay is one of these until proven otherwise.

No way would I pay that kind of money for a gold buckle,
gatorcpa

 

Now that, I didn't know. I've seen those Indian made gold plated ones everywhere on ebay (like $10 each, buy 5 get one free) but I had no idea 18K examples with correct markings were floating around.

 

Some of the fakes have even been cast in silver and then plated in gold. They are then sold by "reputable dealers" , who accurately like to describe the composition as evidence of their being genuine vintage.

 

Not sure that the markings are correct at all. "750" doesn't signify anything. The "MG" is a logo I've seen on later (1970's and up) buckles. Whether MG is a Swiss company or not, I don't know.

Swiss markings on a buckle would be more like "0,750 18K". I think the middle buckle of the three shown above could possibly be real.

Omega used several Swiss contractors to produce these and all had slightly different hallmarks. Gold plated ones would say "Plaque G". Steel would be "Acier Inox". Spaces between words are frequently missing on fakes made by those not familiar with Western languages.

US made plated or steel buckles just say "Omega" on the back. These usually have no logo at all. I have one solid gold US made buckle that says "Omega 14K" on the top and "Ω 14K" on the tang.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa

 

It is supposed to be gold?
gatorcpa

 

Hoi's buckle is the real deal as far as I can tell from that one picture. It should be in 18k gold.

 

Holy CRAP! $600 for that tiny amount of 18K?!?

 

What, I should take it back?

 

While I think that buckle is real, something seems fishy about the listing and bidding

Take care,
gatorcpa

 

Bill Shaine bought this box for more than $660 and then added the insert later. Rest assured he will not let this watch go for below what he paid for it.