zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: The most common fakes have a misplaced HE valve or a Bezel dot that
: is not perfectly centered or oddly shaped, or a bezel that is
: not of good quality or bad lettering. There are many fakes out
: there with different problems, so it would be hard to say which
: characteristic this specific watch may have and some fakes are
: Very good and would easily pass an untrained eye. If you do go
: have a look at it, I would carefully study the pics on the omega
: website and other forums to get a feel for a real one. Some of
: the PO's also have an anti counterfit symbol which is an Omega
: sign embedded within a small globe. Sadly, not all of them have
: it, so the lack of one is not a great indicator of a fake
: either, but if it has one, it does help some with authenticity.

: The most likely story behind this watch is that it is some sort of
: dealer overstock or maybe a warranty return watch, a "grey
: market" watch. Most likely the serial number on the outside
: has been removed, or it will come without the warranty card, or
: it is a used watch. Whatever the reason, it is probably of
: dubious origin as Omega likes to say. Its your risk if you want
: to take it without warranty or without serial #, if its worth
: the $400-$1000 savings. A repair from an authorized Omega
: service center probably won't cost you more than $500, but they
: won't service a watch without a serial # so I would make sure
: the serial# has 8 digits, starts with an 8 and is intact on the
: underside of the 7oclock lug.

: Used watches can be had on the various forum sales corners, with
: all boxes, papers, etc. for around $2200 in V.Good condition. If
: you would like the forum recommended Ad, let me know and Ill
: email you his information. He will give you a good deal and it
: will be 100% authentic with full 3 year warranty.