Thoughts on this Geneve Dynamic for sale?

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Mattsky

·Jun 25, 2025

Hello folks - I do like the look of this black racing dial, but it is a redial. Or a 'restoration' as the seller puts it. I'm beginning to wonder if that really matters - for resale purposes, sure, but are we not told to just 'buy the watch that you like' - and if it's been 'restored, so what?
Anyway, I'd value your thoughts on it in any case. Here's the seller's description:

A super and rare Omega in this configuration​

It has a fine stainless steel case, unpolished and in super condition with its original grained finish, which is complemented by its stunning black/blue/white racing dial which has been beautifully restored.​

I asked the seller if the crystal was the original signed one, and it isn't, as it had been too far gone to repolish, apparently. I've no idea if the bracelet is original or not.

 

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masteroftime

·Jun 25, 2025

Dial seems refinished. Odd that the hands are beat and the dial is clean.

Also seems to be a fake bracelet.

 

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Mattsky

·Jun 25, 2025

Thanks masteroftime. Dial definitely refinished, which the seller makes clear to be fair. And agreed, that does make the hands look more knackered. What makes you feel the bracelet is fake? I need educating! What are we looking for?

 

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masteroftime

·Jun 25, 2025

Sorry didn’t read close enough, lol. Really depends on price. How much is the watch?

$1k - no way
$200 - seems like a deal

Bracelet bracket shape and connecting link is totally off

 

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Mattsky

·Jun 25, 2025

Hah.
Just seen your post elucidating on what to look out for in a bracelet: https://omegaforums.net/threads/ebay-watch-eval.156914/
Very handy! (I guess that's a pun.)
So it's up for auction - currently 590 of the King's British pounds, with a couple of hours to run - I'm getting a 'run away!' vibe. 😁

 

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MEGAmole

·Jun 25, 2025

The bracelet on those is attached by a ring on the back of the watch, as it's a one piece case and the movement and dial are removed through the front. Agreed, the shape of the mounting "bracket" is more squared-off than mine, or others I've seen. The "off" connecting link looks like the ones on my watch with a signed bracelet.

 

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masteroftime

·Jun 25, 2025

M MEGAmole

The "off" connecting link looks like the ones on my watch with a signed bracelet.

Do you have a photo?

There are fake signed bracelets. There are fake bracelets with genuine clasps. There are fake bracelets connected to genuine brackets. I’ve seen all combinations because there are plenty of sellers, mostly in the UK, that have been pushing fake bracelets (complete with and without bracket/connector) for years now.

 

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Mattsky

·Jun 25, 2025

Thanks for thoughts, folks, and for warding me off. It undoubtedly looks nice, but it isn't quite what it should be. It sold for 802 of the King's finest pounds. I hope the buyer gets enjoyment out of it and feels that it was worth it.

 

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MEGAmole

·Jun 25, 2025

masteroftime

Do you have a photo?

There are fake signed bracelets. There are fake bracelets with genuine clasps. There are fake bracelets connected to genuine brackets. I’ve seen all combinations because there are plenty of sellers, mostly in the UK, that have been pushing fake bracelets (complete with and without bracket/connector) for years now.

I can post a photo later tonight. I was unaware there were fake signed bracelets in circulation for a 50 year old watch! I'd love to find one though, as I bet it would be difficult or impossible to buy a NOS authentic one and my bracelet isn't in the best shape.

 

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MEGAmole

·Jun 25, 2025

My bracelet.