Thoughts on whether these 1894's are legit?

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30t2fellow

·Feb 19, 2022

Greetings everyone!

I am in the market to purchase an 1894 Renaissance, finding a lot right now listed out of Japan. None have papers or the original book/box. Here is an example:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3337387756...BMg5%2BHgQ%3D%3D|clp:2334524|tkp:BFBMxLDSruJf

I find it odd that none have any documents, and the very rare Japanese version (which I understand there were only 100 of each of those unique dials) are in abundance. Seems fishy to see 6 of one unique style up for sale at the same time with no documentation.

Thoughts??

 

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Dan S

·Feb 19, 2022

Sometimes there will be many listings for the same watch from Japan. The sellers don't actually have the watch in hand, but are intending to buy it when you make the purchase on eBay. Check to see if multiple listings are using the same photos.

Edited: Feb 19, 2022

 

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MikiJ

·Feb 19, 2022

Interesting that there is no exhibition case picture showing the serial number.

 

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Kay13

·Feb 19, 2022

I would ask for a picture with the Serial Number.

 

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30t2fellow

·Feb 20, 2022

I have seen a knock-off company making these, and I know there were many dials floating around for a while, so I would not be surprised to know there are knock offs with Omega 269s inside. I asked the seller and have received elusive responses, perhaps lost in translation. I think I keep looking!

Thanks all for the responses.

 

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cicindela

·Feb 20, 2022·Steve @ ΩF

I have a genuine all gold edition of this watch. They are beautiful. I bought mine from Japan and it came with book box, certificate and all other expected materials. In form they are also homage to the 30t2rg. Same size.
The former parts/watch dealer of both wholesale & retail from Australia, WATCHCO, now in New Zealand had and sold many of the 4-5 different dials. These dials fit and worked perfectly to replace 30t2rg movement watches dials.

 

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cicindela

·Feb 20, 2022·Steve @ ΩF

Here is an rg of mine with the silver version dial.

 

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30t2fellow

·Feb 28, 2022

How about this dial?!?! I don’t recall any of the 1894s, Japan edition included, having this black dial?