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Paid enough, so someone else thought it was real...

but on the back is says "DEPOSE SWISS". Erm... not SUISSE?

Tom

 

Ah, too bad.

Tom

 

also two different buckles shown in pics
An omega buckle would never have the imprint 'hanging' off the edge of the metal

 

Hm my buckle looks like PIC.36 referenced in

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...mega-Seamaster-300-including-Military-watches

So assuming that the buckle in that thread is authentic, since mine in the hand looks identical to that... I'm not going to care much. I'll match it to an authentic Omega strap but it's close enough for me.

Tom

 

Good attitude Tom. You're not trying to pass it off to anybody as a "genuine Omega" etc. It suits your purpose and looks like it was made for an Omega.

I've seen much uglier copies, that one is reasonably close to a 1960s style.

 

I've been looking to see if any more information is hiding, and came across this:

http://omega-constellation-collecto.../omega-constellation-accessories-1952-75.html

If you look at his straps and buckles PDF, he shows the exact same buckle I have, stampings and all. Do any of you know this person and whether he is well versed in what he's sharing?

Two examples, I'm willing to call my buckle real. A little hand polishing with Simichrome and it looks a lot more presentable.

Tom

 

Tom,

The author is Desmond Guilfoyle, and as @mondodec is a member of this and other forums. He is well qualified and has provided guidance to many of us, mainly on Constellations but also on other Omega items.

Cheers

Jim

 

I should think it would look at least a little fresh since I've been hand-polishing.

Maybe these will help.

Front

Back

Tom

 

Nothing wrong with skepticism! But in this case I'm willing to side with optimism.

(I'm using the buckle either way, It Just Looks Cool.)

Tom

 

The buckle's front looks ok, but the back looks weird with the wrong writing and the rivet mark that holds nothing there. Also the key/pin looks small and short, unlike any of the known real ones out there.

 

The pin being wrong wouldn't surprise me... that would be an easy part to lose.

Tom