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Bruce235
·I would return it and buy a nice mechanical watch off of the private sales sub forum on this site. There is not much love for quartz.
Why do you think it is fake?
Why do you think it is fake?
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Donn Chambers
·Not very desirable, but not fake. Just a quartz model from the 1970s. It says so right on the dial!
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Omega13
·Not very desirable, but not fake. Just a quartz model from the 1970s. It says so right on the dial!
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lucian23
·So do not worry the watch is 100% authentic. And i do not understand why to expect to see a automatic machine inside the watch as long on the dial it's written "Quartz"..
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Bruce235
·Ok, what you want is a mechanical watch not quartz. So take that back.
Welcome to the world of vintage mechanical watches. As said, the safest way to buy would be the private sales forum to avoid fakes and poor specimens. There is much to learn before one has the expertise to buy from auctions, eBay and private individuals.
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Vitezi
·Hello @Omega13 and welcome to the forum!
The watch you have purchased is known as a "quartz movement" watch, so-called because it uses a quartz crystal, a battery, an electronic chip, and some tiny motors to tell you the time and keep track of time after you set it. It appears to be a genuine Omega watch and will likely serve you well as a timekeeping device once you put a fresh battery inside.
The second watch you show is called a "mechanical movement" watch, because it uses a mechanical system of springs, gears, and a rotating weight to tell you the time.
To learn more about the different types of watches, take some time 😉 to read this thread:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/horology-101-understanding-your-watch.76731/
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Omega13
·Hello @Omega13 and welcome to the forum!
The watch you have purchased is known as a "quartz movement" watch, so-called because it uses a quartz crystal, a battery, an electronic chip, and some tiny motors to tell you the time and keep track of time after you set it. It appears to be a genuine Omega watch and will likely serve you well as a timekeeping device once you put a fresh battery inside.
The second watch you show is called a "mechanical movement" watch, because it uses a mechanical system of springs, gears, and a rotating weight to tell you the time.
To learn more about the different types of watches, take some time 😉 to read this thread:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/horology-101-understanding-your-watch.76731/
Everyone it's been really helpful
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janice&fred
·And i do not understand why to expect to see a automatic machine inside the watch as long on the dial it's written "Quartz"..
Yes I'm with you as I've also never made a mistake in my life!
Welcome OP and better watches will be coming as soon as you read up a bit 👍
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Dan S
·There are some vintage watch buyer's guides on the internet where you can read up on some basic information. But your watch is a legit vintage Omega with a quartz movement that is powered by a battery. Nothing wrong with it, if that's what you want.
With a few exceptions, they are generally not as collectible, but they keep very good time and typically don't require as much maintenance as mechanical watches.
With a few exceptions, they are generally not as collectible, but they keep very good time and typically don't require as much maintenance as mechanical watches.
