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Donn Chambers
·Ask yourself why a watch that's otherwise so nice looking would have such a nasty looking movement...
Vintage omega Seamaster 300
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Sa Calobra
·I thought that was in very good condition but I certainly am no expert on these watches.
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Cuttysark
·I see a lot of 300s fakes also on Ch24 😒
Omegaforums is the right place to buy this kind of watches.
All the community can help to do the right choice.
Omegaforums is the right place to buy this kind of watches.
All the community can help to do the right choice.
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!Peter you've been here long enough to know that the SM300 is the single most faked and messed about Omega model there is. I can't understand why you would stick your neck out and give money for one without either asking for help first or doing a ton of research, research which would have helped you steer clear. I avoid these as a matter of course since there is something hooky about nearly every one. Black dial Omegas of every kind up until around 1980 are a bloody minefield. Perhaps you have easy redress, I do hope so.
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peterkirk01
·Peter you've been here long enough to know that the SM300 is the single most faked and messed about Omega model there is. I can't understand why you would stick your neck out and give money for one without either asking for help first or doing a ton of research, research which would have helped you steer clear. I avoid these as a matter of course since there is something hooky about nearly every one. Black dial Omegas of every kind up until around 1980 are a bloody minefield. Perhaps you have easy redress, I do hope so.
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Shabbaz
·Those 300 and 120's indeed are a minefield. I still dont recognise all the fakes although I've owned a lot of 120's and I currently own a 165.024.
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Fallout Boy
·Peter, hope you can cancel your fishing-experiment 😀
Probably we need an update in https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/
dealing with asian OMEGA copies , blurry pictures and the usual promises.....
dealing with asian OMEGA copies , blurry pictures and the usual promises.....
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JwRosenthal
·I know, I know. I should have come here first. I have contacted the seller and we will work something out. Thanks for all your help and assistance. I think I will stay well clear of this minefield in the future. Good luck.
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hansaboy
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liquidsongbird
·Interested to see where this thread goes. Scary how good fakes are produced.
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pkaye6
·I put my quest for a vintage Seamaster 300 on hold as it was obvious to me I didn't know enough to keep from getting a fake. I'll enjoy my Seamaster 300 Trilogy until I feel a lot more comfortable in searching for a vintage one.
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Dan S
·Agreed these SM120 and SM300 are so heavy faked and stocked with ever-changing aftermarket parts, they really require a deep dive any time you are serious about buying. The only other models I am seeing that compare are vintage Tudor Subs, which are also a minefield. In all cases, the movements (or similar movements) are easy to find from much cheaper watches.
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JwRosenthal
·Agreed these SM120 and SM300 are so heavy faked and stocked with ever-changing aftermarket parts, they really require a deep dive any time you are serious about buying. The only other models I am seeing that compare are vintage Tudor Subs, which are also a minefield. In all cases, the movements (or similar movements) are easy to find from much cheaper watches.
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