Real or fake ? Advice
Hi crunchers, looking for some expert opinions. I bought what i think is a bit of a grail watch for me, its a 1967 Omega geneve, an absolute stunning time piece. Now i know which wrist to put it on and thats the limit of my expertise 🙄.
Heres the question, is it real or have i bought a Mumbai special ? (Bought from Japan)
It seems to run just fine, not a great power reserve, i will be sending it off for a service, but dont want to send it off to get it sent back saying "naw mate, youll need to send this back to a Chinese sweat shop to get it serviced".
So could one of you experts run your eye over it and give me your opinion?
Cheers 👍
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Billy
Fairly new to collecting, Scottish, i like what i like.
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Watchmaker and in person would know best. Does the caseback on the inside have any engraving?
Seems similar movement to this one:
https://www.vintage-portfolio.com/shop/omega/vintage-omega-geneve-automatic-black-restored-dial-date-166041/
Watchmaker and in person would know best. Does the caseback on the inside have any engraving?
Seems similar movement to this one:
https://www.vintage-portfolio.com/shop/omega/vintage-omega-geneve-automatic-black-restored-dial-date-166041/
Going to a watchmaker today, so ill ask 👍
Impossible to tell from photos but it looks good to me. It's got genuine wear and tear. Problem with any 50+ year old watch is it is likely to have been serviced by independent watchmakers who may or may not have fitted genuine parts. But it's a great looking watch and if you intend to keep it just enjoy it and don't worry too much about it. 👍
I'm hardly an expert, in my opinion it's legit. Crystal may be a replacement as it should have a tiny Omega symbol etched into the plexiglass just above the pinion. But that's no bad thing & to be expected on a watch of this vintage.
It's lovely, I'd certainly be proud to wear it .
Congrats 👏🏻🎉
I'm hardly an expert, in my opinion it's legit. Crystal may be a replacement as it should have a tiny Omega symbol etched into the plexiglass just above the pinion. But that's no bad thing & to be expected on a watch of this vintage.
It's lovely, I'd certainly be proud to wear it .
Congrats 👏🏻🎉
Yeah was thinking the same, the crystal is a bit too good for its age.
Well thanks for your opinion 🙏
And yes iam really enjoying it ❤️
Congratulations, it a lovely watch. All seems to be in order with it. It's definitely not a Mumbai Special.
Style is correct to the era, that dial is awfully clean, my only concern with the watch. Movement looks like Omegas that I collected in the past.
I have a 1960's Seamaster, movement looks good to me.
I have a 1960's Seamaster, movement looks good to me.
Well,,dont be shy, lets see the bad boy
Well,,dont be shy, lets see the bad boy
Love a simple classic
Love a simple classic
Cant beat a classic. 60yrs old, still going strong and still looking gorgeous. Wonder how many of today's would look as good after 60yrs. True craftsmanship 👌
Love a simple classic
Got a new strap from the jewellers. Simply just lifts it and makes it pop.. Been looking at it all day 🤣
Going to a watchmaker today, so ill ask 👍
Hi Billy, so what was the verdict from the watchmaker?
Hi Billy, so what was the verdict from the watchmaker?
Yeah its all good, said its probably had a new glass at some point, unsure if its had a replacement dial as the condition of it is very good. Said its genuine, movement is in good condition for its age, recommended a service at some point. Said if i wanted to "trade it in" to give him first refusal 🤣.
So im very happy...think its a stunning piece,, always catching myself looking at it, without checking the time 🤣🤣
That’s fantastic news. Enjoy 🥳