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Hi all,

Im new here first post so go easy on me ive bought an Omega Geneve dynamic from a friend for a £600 I bought it to wear as i love the 60s design but dont know anything about its authenticity ive checked it runs to time over the last couple of days he stated that it was serviced about 6 years ago so not sure weather to get it serviced i hope to pick up some good information on here Thanks.

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JimInOz
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I don't know about the cost, I never concern myself with that side of it. If I want a watch I just get it.

As to yours, it's genuine and in quite good condition. The added bonus is the original box and papers.
Being a 166.039 it would have originally come on a Corfam strap so the optional bracelets are a bonus.
 
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Looks good to me. See how it runs on the wrist. If it loses or gains more than about a minute a week consider having it serviced. If not, just wear it and enjoy. You could try a bit of polywatch on the crystal if the small scratches bother you but don't use anything more abrasive since it will effect the sunburst on the bezel unless you mask it carefully.

Oh be aware the box is not original to the watch. It is from the 90s, an era where they self destruct and leave fine red dust in whatever drawer or container you use. Tbh it might be worth binning it but obv keep the papers which are a great plus. Be gentle when setting the time or esp date. With more than one of these I've seen the split stem detach from the watch if you pull too hard on the crown. Date setting on the 565 is not Omega's finest hour.

You did well at that money IMO.
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I do like a Dynamic. Good on you, sir.

One slight fly in the ointment, if you're bothered by originality, is that I'm pretty sure the bracelet isn't original.

First shot is an original bracelet.
Second is a modern repro.

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In a post on here, @bikerfox mentions things to look out for:

This is particular type of counterfeit is common on eBay and etsy. It looks and feels very different that then original. Here are a few things to look out for when looking at the original bracelets:
  • The correct reference is 1153/138
  • The links should be hollow and not solid (the fakes are sometimes advertised as having "solid" links)
  • The links should be removable with screw pins. Some of the Series II dynamics had pins but not like the one pictured. The fakes use pins.
  • look for continuity between the shape of the mounting bracket and the bracelet. The brackets have a specific shape that is different in the pictured bracelet. The bracelets are removable (by springbars) from the bracket and I've seen plenty that have been replaced with wrong bracelets or bracelets that have had the widest links removed at the point that connects to the bracket.
  • the center link that connects to the bracket shouldn't have the little nubs. Those I believe are indicative of fake bracelets.


On an associated note, here's a Corfam strap re-issue post on this forum.

Take a dive down a few Dynamic rabbit holes...
Here
Here
And here...

Enjoy!
 
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I do like a Dynamic. Good on you, sir.

One slight fly in the ointment, if you're bothered by originality, is that I'm pretty sure the bracelet isn't original.

First shot is an original bracelet.
Second is a modern repro.

Omega Geneve Dynamic legit bracelet.webp Omega Geneve Dynamic fake bracelet 4.webp


In a post on here, @bikerfox mentions things to look out for:

This is particular type of counterfeit is common on eBay and etsy. It looks and feels very different that then original. Here are a few things to look out for when looking at the original bracelets:
  • The correct reference is 1153/138
  • The links should be hollow and not solid (the fakes are sometimes advertised as having "solid" links)
  • The links should be removable with screw pins. Some of the Series II dynamics had pins but not like the one pictured. The fakes use pins.
  • look for continuity between the shape of the mounting bracket and the bracelet. The brackets have a specific shape that is different in the pictured bracelet. The bracelets are removable (by springbars) from the bracket and I've seen plenty that have been replaced with wrong bracelets or bracelets that have had the widest links removed at the point that connects to the bracket.
  • the center link that connects to the bracket shouldn't have the little nubs. Those I believe are indicative of fake bracelets.


On an associated note, here's a Corfam strap re-issue post on this forum.

Take a dive down a few Dynamic rabbit holes...
Here
Here
And here...

Enjoy!
 
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Thanks Mattsky,
He also gave me the original with the 90s box and papers in the photo I will eventually change it back once I get it serviced thanks again for the information.
 
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