PLEASE Help!!! Does this look off to you?

[trippinjimmy]

So today’s the day...I need to decide if I’m picking up the speedy meteorite from the OB or grey...however, I’m calling into question the grey’s authenticity.

Is it my eyes only, or do the fonts on these not seem to match? One is the greys, one is what I shot from the ob.

What do you think/see? My eyes see a font that is slightly wider/bolder on one vs the other.

Am I way off base here, or do you guys see it too?


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[enjoythemusic]

I see it, had a Daytona with the same situation. I ignored it, though could understand on a new piece to have OMEGA sort it out.

[Fermi_Paradox]

There's a definite difference. Setting aside the difference in logo, and the rest of the dial markings, even the dial itself looks too two dimensional.

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[trippinjimmy]

I realize I posted this in the Omega section already, but I'm not getting a lot of responses there.



I'm going to pick up a speedy meteorite today and have found one at an OB. However, I also found a gray one at a $4k savings.



My problem is I'm on a business trip, and today is my last day in Scottsdale. So, it's either get the truly authentic one from the Omega Boutique, or risk getting a non-authentic one.



Please see the pictures below. I feel like the fonts are off on one compared to the other, and as a member mentioned in the other thread, the dial looks flatter.



Do you guys see it too? Or am I just seeing things and being paranoid about buying grey?



Would you be cautious here? Thanks for all your expert opinions!

[seand442]

Could be camera angle, but the date looks a little off on the left one. Where in Scottsdale did you find the questioned one?

[Tavli3]

Is it a reputable dealer? Is it BNIB with warranty?
If yes to both buy it.
Omegas sell for deep discounts at ADs vs the Boutiques


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[WS9D]

Who is the grey dealer? That will determine a lot. Also, that is a meteorite dial correct? The “flatness” and font differences may be due to the texture of meteorite and not any two dials are alike. I could be wrong though.


End of the day, buy the seller not the watch. Use the search field here in TRF and type the seller’s name in as there is a decent who’s who & watch out section on here

[Jabbo84]

....it’s an omega, what did you expect?

[roystrex]

Pass

[trippinjimmy]

Originally Posted by Tavli3

Is it a reputable dealer? Is it BNIB with warranty?
If yes to both buy it.
Omegas sell for deep discounts at ADs vs the Boutiques


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Yes it's BNIB with warranty from January 2020. As far as if it's a reputable dealer, he's on chrono24...good reviews on there, but nothing on this forum that I can find. Harley's time is the dealer.

Thanks for the input.

[trippinjimmy]

Originally Posted by seand442

Could be camera angle, but the date looks a little off on the left one. Where in Scottsdale did you find the questioned one?

The questioned one isn't in Scottsdale, it's online here:

https://www.chrono24.com/omega/omega...id10620445.htm

I did have a few other concerns though...the photos on the listing are not the photos of the actual watch. He emailed me those photos, and I requested a video as well.

I don't know what to do...I've been in love with this watch since I first saw it online and don't want to get burned. It's not one I'll ever sell, so I'm probably just going to go boutique for peace of mind. That might be worth $4,000 to me.

[Tavli3]

Than you’re good to go don’t let the cheaper price scare you. Very common with Omega as I mention before. Nice watch at right price not the boutique price.

I know why you were skeptical cause I had the same concerns when buying omega. You ask yourself how can the factory allow dealers to under sell their own boutiques. Makes no sense and is why I call Omega management a bunch of knuckleheads that have ruined a great brand.


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[trippinjimmy]

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[padi56]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

I realize I posted this in the Omega section already, but I'm not getting a lot of responses there.



I'm going to pick up a speedy meteorite today and have found one at an OB. However, I also found a gray one at a $4k savings.



My problem is I'm on a business trip, and today is my last day in Scottsdale. So, it's either get the truly authentic one from the Omega Boutique, or risk getting a non-authentic one.



Please see the pictures below. I feel like the fonts are off on one compared to the other, and as a member mentioned in the other thread, the dial looks flatter.



Do you guys see it too? Or am I just seeing things and being paranoid about buying grey?



Would you be cautious here? Thanks for all your expert opinions!

Omega subjects are to be posted in the Omega forum and not the Rolex forum .

[Andrés G]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

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The dial difference could be due to the meteorite but I wouldn't buy a watch with a missaligned date dial as the first one seems to be. It could be the sign of several issues.

Better safe than sorry, if it's a must have watch for you.

[Fermi_Paradox]

I think the date wheel looks like it's out because of the angle the picture was taken at.

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[JR16]

They look the same to me , just diff angle and lighting. HOWEVER, I would never buy a watch at this price point from an unknown gray/reseller. Like others have said , buy the seller first.


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[trippinjimmy]

Originally Posted by JR16

They look the same to me , just diff angle and lighting. HOWEVER, I would never buy a watch at this price point from an unknown gray/reseller. Like others have said , buy the seller first.


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He's not "unknown," just unknown on this forum.

https://www.chrono24.com/dealer/chec...lPage=10620445

Plenty of reviews...do you still feel that way?

[drjrhc]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

....it’s an omega, what did you expect?

What an idiotic response.

If you don’t have anything productive to say, why post?

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

....it’s an omega, what did you expect?

Have four Omegas, including mom and dads from 1970, an 80s gold tank, and the new 50th Anniversary.... all work great. What problems have you had to make such a statement?

[trippinjimmy]

Adding one more photo of the back - again, the c24 watch is bnib fully stickered...I just don’t know if I’m being paranoid or it’s legit.


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[TimeRookie]

I’m no expert but the grey market one looks good to me. The only thing I notice about it is the chrono sweep second hand doesn’t seem to be perfectly zeroed. I can’t see this being a watch to copy. It’s such a rare Speedmaster it has a small market. It’s not likely to be targeted by the fakers

[AboutTime]

I would not buy from a grey market dealer if I was uncertain of the authenticity of the watch in question. I wouldn't want to "torture" myself with anxiety.

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by TimeRookie

I’m no expert but the grey market one looks good to me. The only thing I notice about it is the chrono sweep second hand doesn’t seem to be perfectly zeroed. I can’t see this being a watch to copy. It’s such a rare Speedmaster it has a small market. It’s not likely to be targeted by the fakers

Agreed - it looks fine. Firstly no meteorite dials are the same and these look like they are in different lights. I suspect it is legit.

[trippinjimmy]

Originally Posted by Andrés G

The dial difference could be due to the meteorite but I wouldn't buy a watch with a missaligned date dial as the first one seems to be. It could be the sign of several issues.

Better safe than sorry, if it's a must have watch for you.

Could you please expound on the date wheel issue - that's the watch at the boutique.

What could those issues be? Is it an easy fix I'd get under warranty?

Thanks!

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

Could you please expound on the date wheel issue - that's the watch at the boutique.

What could those issues be? Is it an easy fix I'd get under warranty?

Thanks!

I don’t think it’s misaligned. It’s the angle from the left the photo is taken at I think....

[Fermi_Paradox]

Check if the watch serial is one known to be copied by counterfeiters?

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[AEC]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

Could you please expound on the date wheel issue - that's the watch at the boutique.

What could those issues be? Is it an easy fix I'd get under warranty?

Thanks!

It's likely the date isn't centered in the window because it's in the process of changing to the next day. I own two Omega watches with modern Co-Axial calibers, and on both of them the date display begins creeping forward after 10:30 PM.

Modern Rolex calibers have date mechanisms that keep the date display centered and still before changing instantaneously at midnight, but modern Omega calibers aren't as precise in this way.

[trippinjimmy]

Originally Posted by Fermi_Paradox

Check if the watch serial is one known to be copied by counterfeiters?

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I'd love to...how do I look that up? My google skills aren't turning up anything relevant.

[trippinjimmy]

Originally Posted by AEC

It's likely the date isn't centered in the window because it's in the process of changing to the next day. I own two Omega watches with modern Co-Axial calibers, and on both of them the date display begins creeping forward after 10:30 PM.

Modern Rolex calibers have date mechanisms that keep the date display centered and still before changing instantaneously at midnight, but modern Omega calibers aren't as precise in this way.

Thanks, that is most helpful...I was almost writing off the boutique watch from the date wheel. I thought I had noticed something similar on my seamasters though before!