Hi everyone, newbie here. Just purchased this watch from ebay (i know i know big mistake going for the buy before asking here but i came across the forum later) and im here to answer the infamous question: huge bargain or fake? The seller tells me its a Deville 196.0308 dating around the mid 80's with a 1436 movement, all genuine parts. Im attaching the pictures he sent me, he is a watch owner and collector, has a vast collection and seems legit all around. I'll leave you guys the last word. Thanks for your feedback
How much did you pay? Most mid-80's quartz watches are just above redials and ladies watches on the collectibility scale.
150€. Just trying to figure out if i got a fake or a gen more than if i bought a 2k watch for a cheap price
Firstly thanks for your quick replies, the watch is coming in tomorrow. Im a total newb collector so i dont have any tools to open the caseback, i might just take it to a horologist in my homeown to have him open it up and give it a look. I dont think its a fake or a "replica" it just seems to be in great shape, just looking for more info and a potential confirmation about it from you, more knowledged, guys!
Here is the Omega Vintage Database listing for Ref. 196.0308: https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-de-ville-symphonie-dl-196-0308 Watch doesn't look the same at all and has a date feature. My gut says that your watch is a genuine Omega quartz, but I don't think you have the correct case reference. gatorcpa
Thank you so much Gator! Only way to find out the ref number is to open the caseback and check, right? If so i think i'll just take it to the shop and have them open it and give me the correct ref n°, i will update you guys asap. Thanks, so glad i didnt end up with a fake
I'll say it's genuine. Most likely a 196.0316 from the 1980s, similar to the Omega "Symbol" series, but with a plain dial and date at 6 and the lack of the De Ville stamp on the caseback indicates that it isn't a water resistant case. Just Google Omega De Ville 196.0316 for images similar to yours.
Thank you so much Jim, exactly the type of info i was looking for! Cant wait to start researching a bit more and learn about it now that you've given me the correct ref. So relieved i didnt end up being "burned" by an impulse purchase!