Omega Geneve...is this a fake?

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gordon.m

·Nov 10, 2018

The "like new" appearance seems fishy, but not as much as the movement. The Omega name looks like it's printed instead of engraved. I'm new to Omegas (except the one I inherited from my Grandpa) so I'm turning to the experts for your sage advice. Any thoughts on the authenticity of this Omega Geneve? It's on eBay right now and had a bid starting at our around $0.99. It's the exact color and shape I've been looking for so I was super excited when I saw it, but something makes me hesitate.

Thanks in advance.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/264029439466

 

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Canuck

·Nov 10, 2018

You would probably benefit from having the opinions of a number of others, but I don’t see a lot wrong with it. Damned faint praise, I know. Others may offer opinions, so don’t proceed based on what I say. The movement in particular is not one sought after by a lot of collectors. But I have a day/date Omega (different model) with that movement in it, and it is a great performer.

 

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JimInOz

·Nov 10, 2018·Melbourne Australia

Quite genuine. But it's been re-dialed.

 

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Edward53

·Nov 11, 2018

My ebay "rule of thumb": the slickness of the photos is generally in inverse proportion to the quality of the watch.

 

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Rochete

·Nov 11, 2018

Movement is legit. Case probably too although a pic of inner caseback would be nice. Obvious Redial. Haven't clicked on the link but watch looks "South Korean".

 

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gordon.m

·Nov 11, 2018

Thanks for all the feedback. Good to know it's not a fake, but I assume the redial reduces it's value considerably.

And, yes, it is from South Korea. Good eye, Rochete.

 

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Timk32

·Nov 14, 2018

Hi can anyone answer the same question regarding this watch please. It appears to be in my price range, I am buying as a gift for the inlaws. In my opinion it reminds me of a 70's Geneve/seamaster 166 but I did not think they were branded on the back. No photos of the movement sorry.

 

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Timk32

·Nov 14, 2018

I can see now that the caseback is seamaster and the dial Geneve. Must be genuine!!! I guess I'll steer clear.

 

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Davidt

·Nov 14, 2018

Geneve's can have Seamaster backs.

It's genuine but in very average shape.

 

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Timk32

·Nov 14, 2018

Thank you Davidt, I might give it a go then. See if I can't get a very average price. I know it is not desirable but at £1-200 It might be worth a go.

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Davidt

·Nov 14, 2018

Early - mid 70's.

Entry level model, in gold cap in fairly poor condition.

On one hand you could say at £100 or so it's not a terrible buy. On the other hand (and in my opinion) it's better to spend more on a better example.

 

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Rochete

·Nov 14, 2018

Yes, it looks 70s, probably a 1030 movement.

 

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Timk32

·Nov 14, 2018

Advice taken. Thank you both, I will leave this one for someone else.

 

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JimInOz

·Nov 14, 2018·Melbourne Australia

Davidt

Early - mid 70's.

Entry level model, in gold plate in fairly poor condition.

On one hand you could say at £100 or so it's not a terrible buy. On the other hand (and in my opinion) it's better to spend more on a better example.

FIFY

 

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Millenary Watches

·Nov 17, 2018

Edward53

My ebay "rule of thumb": the slickness of the photos is generally in inverse proportion to the quality of the watch.

Ironic how this can be true, but it really is!😁😜