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Vintage Watch ID Help!
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaI'm afraid it's a fake or more correctly, a counterfeit, not a real Omega.
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deriancypher
·I'm afraid it's a fake or more correctly, a counterfeit, not a real Omega.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaHow can you tell?
Because I've studied vintage Omegas for years and have seen thousands of genuine ones and thousands of fakes.
Read the first section here.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/how-do-i-identify-my-vintage-omega-watch.93146/
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deriancypher
·Because I've studied vintage Omegas for years and have seen thousands of genuine ones and thousands of fakes.
Read the first section here.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/how-do-i-identify-my-vintage-omega-watch.93146/
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Dan S
·These older fakes sometimes actually have a decent Swiss movement, but the case will not be gold.
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BenBagbag
·Stating it is 18kt gold are almost never on the outside of cases. Dead giveaway;
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timecube
·Stating it is 18kt gold are almost never on the outside of cases. Dead giveaway;
Thank you! I wasn't questioning your expertise, just looking for specifics I could give to highlight that it isn't real. Thank you for the link! I'll check it out!
Quite specifically,
THIS:
is an extremely common variety of fake.
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deriancypher
·Thank you all for the feedback! I really appreciate it. The family member in question doesn't believe me so is going to go and have the "diamonds" checked tomorrow. After reading the info provided I'm confidant what the result will be. Disappointing, but better to know!
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaThank you all for the feedback! I really appreciate it. The family member in question doesn't believe me so is going to go and have the "diamonds" checked tomorrow. After reading the info provided I'm confidant what the result will be. Disappointing, but better to know!
Many people still have watches like this, stored in drawers waiting to be found and even being worn.
They were everywhere in Europe the 1950s/1960s maybe even later.
Like your family member, they think the watch is genuine and have probably cherished it as it has memories, maybe it was a gift from someone who didn't know better, or sometimes they did know, but thought they got a good deal.
If you go to the jeweller with them, just explain the relevant facts and if the watch has any sentimental value, just have a good laugh with them.
If the jeweller has doubts, ask them if they have EVER seen a genuine Omega with the jewel count (21 Rubis in this instance) on the dial.
I never have.
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osbornemr
·I just ran across this forum while trying to research the authenticity of a watch. I have a ladies watch that has been with my wife prior to our marriage over 25 years ago. It appears to have been made after 1959. I am asking if any of you can give any advice on its authenticity as my wife has asked me to sell it for her. I do not know if it is authentic, nor the sale value. There are no markings on the back of case, and only OMEGA on the inside. Thank you for any advise.
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osbornemr
·Looking at my own pictures, i need to go back and reexamibe my watch, i think i see the word SWISS and perhaps something else below the 6 marker, and maybe some tiny writing at on the back of the case. I will post more updated info shortly
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SpikiSpikester
··@ ΩFThat looks like a real Omega from the late 1950's or 1960's. The 17M serial no. on the movement is consistent with that.
Unfortunately, the value is nothing more than the melt value of the gold & stones in it - once they are tested. Good luck !
Unfortunately, the value is nothing more than the melt value of the gold & stones in it - once they are tested. Good luck !
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Dan S
·I just ran across this forum while trying to research the authenticity of a watch. I have a ladies watch that has been with my wife prior to our marriage over 25 years ago. It appears to have been made after 1959. I am asking if any of you can give any advice on its authenticity as my wife has asked me to sell it for her. I do not know if it is authentic, nor the sale value. There are no markings on the back of case, and only OMEGA on the inside. Thank you for any advise.
The watch is authentic, and it's certainly a nice piece. Unfortunately, these small ladies watches don't have much collectible interest beyond scrap value.
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osbornemr
·Thank you both for your replies - respectfully
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