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  1. pierre tptksfd Oct 16, 2013

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    Dear all,

    Currently in India, I plan to purchase an Omega in a bazaar but i want to ensure before it is a real one.

    Could you kindly look at the pictures attached with the website below and tell me what you think?

    I would be extremely grateful if you could help me not to do a mistake if it is a fake one.

    Thanks a lot, in advance.

    Pierre

    www.apiacereshop.com
     
  2. Joe K. Curious about this text thingy below his avatar Oct 16, 2013

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    The movement is correct for this case reference. Note that the case appears to be heavily over polished and the dial was refinished.
     
  3. ulackfocus Oct 16, 2013

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    Never plan to purchase any vintage watch while in India. The odds are stacked against you.
     
  4. pierre tptksfd Oct 16, 2013

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    Thanks a ton to both of you for your answers.
    I understand your point ulackfocus but they could have real ones as well no?
    Since the price is quite low and it I seems to be an original one, would you still recommend not buy?
     
  5. ulackfocus Oct 16, 2013

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    It's not original most likely - the dial has been repainted. These sell for such a low price because redials, frankens, and all sorts of shenanigans go on in that neck of the woods.
     
  6. Hijak Oct 16, 2013

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    Its a redial and who knows what else will be found when looked at by reputable watch person!:thumbsdown: Probability is against you in this situation...you can do better elsewhere!
     
  7. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 16, 2013

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    I think there is a decent chance that this is an original dial. I can't tell for sure with those out-of-focus and blurry photos.

    "Swiss Made" is in the correct place on the dial and it seems to be aged appropriately.

    However, there is a far better chance that it is a "Mumbai Special", as Ulackfocus said.
    gatorcpa