Hi All

I have just joined this Forum although I have ben an avid vintage Omega collector for many moons. Anyway - a few days I bought what initially looked like a great Ranchero on EBay (Germany) under Item number:

221288409790

Only then I did some research and the watch appears wrong on quite few levels - luckily the Seller has a 30 day return policy.

What do you guy think - I would value your opinions - thanks.

 

link or pictures will get more help.

 

Thanks - if you search on EBay under Auction number you will see the listing.

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Omega-Ra...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Hi Kippy. Welcome to the forum.

I regret to say that that "Ranchero" is so wrong that I have trouble finding anything good with it at all. Even the movement is Franken. They added the 267 bridge to a 265 plate. It's not 15 jewels in a 267 movement....

It's Omega parts alright, (I doubt the hands is Omega though) but completely Franken, redial and polished case on top of it.

 

The hands are wrong , it doesn't have the arrow shaped lume …and the crown is also not ranchero original

 

So this is a deliberate attempt to deceive the buyer...

 

Thanks so much for the expert advice - oh well you live and you learn - back t Germany goes this watch - as it arrives in Australia - thank goodness for Forums like this - appreciated guys.

 

Absolutely!

The case reference isn't uncommon having been used for Seamasters as well as the Ranchero.

Counterfeit hands added to a refinished dial and suddenly there is one more Ranchero.