Hi guys, So I'm continuing my journey for the right Omega. I'm looking for a watch for a daily use. So generally speaking, do you think it's a good idea to purchase a watch on eBay from a South Korean seller? For example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-O...301302?hash=item25d8df46f6:g:KGgAAOSwjRpZP~51Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-O...954502?hash=item25d8caba06:g:z4kAAOSwMvtZPpqZPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network They look good to me, but are they authentic?
Did you read the description of the second one? Have you done a site search for South Korean sellers? Are you not concerned there's no movement photos? Read this before dropping any money. https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/
Below is a link to a thread I started back in May 2012. I bought a watch from S Korea. Newb tax paid in full https://omegaforums.net/threads/any-ideas-on-the-year.883/
Welcome to the Forum The Koreans are notorious for exemplary redials,… and polishing the Hell of of a watch The 'Korean' watches tend to look very bright and shiny……but at the expense of originality If you are cool with that…buy the watch………if not be patient, do some research yourself, and draw upon the experience in this Forum… Never rush in to a purchase until you are satisfied… there is not a better alternative, somewhere out there
As a South Korean myself I feel like I can comment - haha. I would be careful...there are many of these watches (I've particularly seen a lot of Grand Seikos and Omegas) that are pieced together and not authentic, from "South Korea." This is not a comment about the specific seller since I know nothing about this seller, but just in general. For any of these - I would demand to see movement pics. Agree with ICONO - these are polished like all heck. The fact that the feedback is good and there is a lot of it doesn't sway me.
Due diligence demands movement shots and close examination of all pictures and comparisons to known 'correct' examples. Also - Speedmaster 101 is your friend and will be an enormous help
Thanks for the tips guys. Well, what do you think of this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-OME...216179?hash=item41c793a4b3:g:qVkAAOSw1~JZPkf3Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network It has a movement photo, legit?
I came across a Los Angeles based seller doing the same over polishing, same redials, and same odd hands. Wonder if they are related.
First step the reference is on the caseback. The caliber is in the description. Do they match? Should that reference number be in a gold plated watch? It's not a question of being legit. It's a question of being original. If you like it and the price seems good what does it matter? Are you planning to resell it at some point? If so you should understand what collectors look for.
I'm not planning to resell it nor to add it to my collection (as I don't own such). I do care about it being an authentic Omega because of quality and reliability (quality of materials, movement etc.)
All of the watches posted are real. The problem is actual value and if the dial has been restored aka redial, the other problem is being over polished which collectors don't like as the lugs are not sharp. If collector value and originality don't matter these watches are fine. Obviously people buy these watches, but no one on this forum would.