The Worst eBay Omega Listing Ever

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/124174792586?ViewItem=&item=124174792586

Okay, which one of you guys listed this item? This has to be a troll listing... especially at the $9k BIN price and outlandish description.



eBay Description said:
I'm selling a piece of history that is only increasing in value as the years pass! Bought and now being sold in the USA( not Japan) so no import, luxery taxes, or having to hadle and pay for shipping, which they charge for all. I'm paying for insured shipping, eBay and PayPal fees, so discount that from this price. Also, I can have all Original packaging, and Omega authenticity card from when i purchased this timepiece to show it's genuine!

This is a discontinued watch that are just really hard to find and that we like to call 'rare birds'. This Omega Speedmaster was launched in 2000 and discontinued in 2005 (the first update, or 2nd edition after NASA cantracted Omega to produce the Original or 1st edition for all of the Astronauts that went to the Moon for the First Time! This watch is becoming harder and harder to find a legitimate one that is in the US and not a fake/ or knockoff! I had almost sold this watch last month, but my watchmaker said "you know what you own, so do Not sell it for a number that you will regret it in 10 years because the Original 1st production for the Mission to the Moon are selling from 50k to Millions of US Dollars depending on if it went to the Moon mission or not.
So, this time my price is firm and remember, i have to cover all fee, insured Shipping, losing a piece of history, and my emotional attachment!

This is a custom orderd watch and extremely hard to find a Genuine one with proper documentation, and all Original packaging and everything it came with after being custom orderd in 2003 in Omega's dealers handbook in LittmanJewlers. It was them handcrafted for me in Switzerland( that took 3 months to get delivered from the date i ordered out of the Jewelers Omega handbook in 2003. This was not on display in the store, i selected it from Omega's handbook. Since we all know how iconic is the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional —after being part of all six lunar missions—, we'll go straight to what makes this watch so special. What sets this particular watch apart from your run-of-the-mill speedys, is its Aventurine dial and moon phase aperture.
"The First and Only Watch Worn on the Moon"
This watch is Rare, Discontinued,100% REAL And AUTHENTIC
Used Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonphase Broad Arrow Moon Watch, 18k white Gold besel and half of case. White Dial Face with 12 Blue Sapphire Gems on All of the Hour Markers, not painted like in some similars, or knockoffs. The glass is a Sapphire Crystal that is scrach resistant and definitely has no scratches on it.
Functions: Chronograph, Date, Timer, Sun to Moon Phase Dial at Top, and a helium release valve so Astronauts could use tje watch in Space on the Moon!

Chronograph

Complicated watch with a function for measuring short time periods in addition to its function for permanently displaying hours, minutes and seconds.

Moonphase

A function which tracks the phases of the moon. One lunar cycle is 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 2.8 seconds and includes four phases: new moon, first quarter, full moon, last quarter.

Small seconds

A hand on a sub-dial which tracks seconds typically it completes a full rotation in one minute.

Tachymeter

A tachymeter is an instrument for measuring speed. It is a chronograph with a graduated dial on which speed can be read off in kilometres per hour based on 1000 metres distance.

Accessories( that came with the watch when i bought as a special order from Omega's dealer catalogue, and provide proof of authenticity, and each of these are just as rare as the watch! Also, the watch was special orderd from Omega's Catalogue from an associate who worked for Littman Jewlers (Omega's WarrantyCard says Associate Broker in name spot on card):
1.Original Omega Operating Manual Book (Red Book), 2.Original White Omega Stamped Outer box,
3.Original Red Leather Watch Case (w/Omega Emblem Etched in Metal on Top of Case) w/ some wear,
4.Omega International Warranty Card (shows watch serial # and watch #) Model 3575.20
This is a 100% Authentic Watch w/ Serial Numbers manufactured by Omega with a Omega International Warranty Card (shows watch serial # and watch #).
First Watch Worn to the Moon (it has a helium release valve to tell time in Space)
The watch has an18k White Gold Bezel with Solid 18k White Gold Crown and One 18k Solid Pusher, White Face with REAL Blue Sapphire gems on the hour markers, a Stanless Steel Band, and "NASA Qualified for all Space Missions" is embedded in stainless steel on the back of the watch!
One of the clicker knobs below the crown came loose, condensation got in, and now the dirt has dusted the white face of the watch after it dried out. The watchmaker at the jewelry store I worked at, said he could open, clean, and polish the white face and sapphires back to like new shine, oil the mechanism and relplace the gaskets. Or a "Service" that has to be done every 4 to 6 years to maintain a Fine Swiss Timepiece. I would never have anyone besides Omega to open the watch for authenticity purposes or take a return because then there is a chance of someone sending a fake one back! Watch is sold as is and just needs some TLC from a watchmaker or horologist!
You get Free Insured Overnight Shipping!
Plus, i have to pay fees to eBay and PayPal to sell under their platform. Please serious inquiries and questions only! Thanks!
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Time to bring back the classic side-eye Chloe to illustrate my feelings towards this listing

 
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The 'ordered out of a jewellers handbook' made me giggle.
Description looks like it was written by a machine learned algorithm trained with all of the Speedmaster OF sales listings. 😜
 
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Thanks so much for finding this watch for me @Meme-Dweller! I just bought it! My first Speedy!! The seller told me the crystal is damaged because the astronaut’s rocket was delayed and they could not find the moon (it was daytime when they arrived). Anyway, the listing will still show for a while because he has 15 copies left to sell. You guys are such haters. Next thing you will tell us is that wrestling is fake!
 
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Thanks so much for finding this watch for me @Meme-Dweller! I just bought it! My first Speedy!! The seller told me the crystal is damaged because the astronaut’s rocket was delayed and they could not find the moon (it was daytime when they arrived). Anyway, the listing will still show for a while because he has 15 copies left to sell. You guys are such haters. Next thing you will tell us is that wrestling is fake!
Thats why they call it the 'brown side of the moon' Dibs!!!
 
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throroughly enjoy the hilarious humour, am laughing so hard that my sides ache. thanks for spotting and posting
 
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Next thing you will tell us is that wrestling is fake!
is this wresting or something from the kamasutra?😗😝
 
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Thanks for sharing this. Highly entertaining and informative listing 🤨
I always wondered what the helium release valve was for, at least now I know 😵‍💫
 
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Wow. Just wow. I thought for half a second it was going to be a pimped out 3575.20 (speedy pro moonphase with white dial and blue hands and markers)... I had hoped it could have been greater, but alas, I fear the tinted/smoked sapphire is really what adds value to this watch. I wonder if there are any better pictures of the dial? (Said in jest)
 
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Why does a watch without a face needs operating instructions?
 
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Looks like it's been through a fire maybe...
 
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Gorgeous dial, how do I get my name on the waiting list!...
 
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I call BS. Omega never delivers a watch in only 3 months from the order date...
 
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Nicely presented... even comes with box & papers ... and an International Warranty card !
 
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It's an old meme.
I just felt it might be understood the wrong way and deleted my post.

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