Hi there,

got offered this watch ... LOTS of red flags for a vintage watch (if it seems too good to be true it usually is)

but here you go ...









I know *very little* about the SM300 ... so pls some steering would be appreciated ...

again, gut says "RED FLAGS" ... but I again - not an expert.

cheers, Al

 

Bogus bezel

 

Isn't that the highly coveted and ultra rare "bumblebee bezel"?

 

Its the most Orange bezel I have seen

 

And they have even been so kind as to sand down all sharp edges on the case in order to provide a safe and comfortable wearing watch. Very thoughtful......

 

I am aware that it is one of those vintage watches some idiot tried to make look like new ...

but is it legit?

what checks out OK (albeit too shiney and what not)

- I knew the bezel is not original
- I knew the bracelet is not original

what else ...?

thx for piping in ...
Al

 

Hard to say. Most likely some strands of Omega DNA somewhere in there, but all in all having loads of the telltales for when it's time to run away!

 

The bezel is not only "not original"......it's not Omega.

 

And also not nice at all..... How hard can it be?

 

Just to make myself clear:

my approach to this watch is not buying a proper vintage one (I know it is not NOS) - but rather i'd compare it to buying one of those Australian WatchCo ones.

Again Thx for your input

 

WatchCo uses authentic Omega replacement bezels........not this knockoff garbage.

 

As you may know by now stay away from that one. Many valuable posts here in OF and Google land

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-seamaster-300.1265/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-verdict-regarding-the-seamaster-300-watchco.11004/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/is-it-legit-for-it-to-house-a-caliber-550-movement.313/


.... and there ...

http://thatwatchandmore.blogspot.com/2013/03/buying-vintage-omega-seamaster-300.html?m=1


Oh. And are you ....

Buying??

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-professional-166-024-67-big-triangle-date.39745/

 

Couple of neon lights and you got yourself a mobile disco.

 

Are you looking for an authentic vintage piece? If so, this is a wreck....just slow down and drive right past it.
O and put a block on his email address so you don't risk rear ending him later down the road.

 

When a questionable (should I say fake) bezel, case and bracelet pop up upfront, everything else can only be uphill from there. Let others find the "hidden treasure" in that watch, if there's ever such a thing.

If you're hesitating between his and a Watchco, I'd suggest that you drop this one instantly.

Btw I loved the joke about the bumblebee bezel insert, whoever said that. Cheers and good weekend all.

 

Fake bezel and fake case. Just ask him for pictures of the case back.

 

I say move on .... To greener pastures and to some further homework and our own FOr Sale forum

 

I too am looking for a Watchco Seamaster 300. Read all the threads on here so to be as informed as I can. I too would stay clear of this one mate.

 

Check out my original post .................................

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

 

No worries.... reason already kicked in

Cheers