Yet Another Omega Constellation Fake Alert!



Just when we all thought the message about fake dials and ensembles was well and truly received, up pops another collection on eBay.  Described as “NOS” and “superb NOS” the three dials and one case listed by eBay seller antqfrek are all the handiwork of Chinese counterfeiters.

Please review this essay, written some time ago to expose these low quality fakes, and compare the examples with antqfrek's listings 1, 2, 3 and 4.  It will become obvious in no time at all that they are oriental ‘confections’ deliberately designed to defraud.  The case 14900 62 SC is one of the most faked case numbers of all Omega vintage Constellations and I am surprised that a seller with more than six thousand sales of jewellery, watches and miscellanea under his belt was not aware of this.

I have communicated to the seller antqfrek and advised him of the situation.  It will be really interesting to see if the seller chooses to pull the auctions or let them run. We’ll add a postscript when the auction closes or is pulled.

POSTSCRIPT

I received this communication back from the seller:

"I appreciate you letting me know. I had no idea that they were fake. It would have never occurred to me that someone would go to the trouble to fake a watch dial! Crazy world I suppose. I am taking your word on the matter and I will be removing them as soon as I get to my computer later this morning. I appreciate you letting me know, my feedback means a great deal to me and I wouldn't care for it to become sullied by something like this."

Now, that's why antqfrek has a 100 percent positive feedback.  

10 comments:

  1. gatorcpa3:51 am

    Looks like all four auctions have been ended.

    Good work, Desmond!
    Evan

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    1. Yes, the guy was one of the good guys Evan.

      I've posted his reply. In Killing the auctions, he forwent quite some money on that black dial. I'm amazed that so many people thought it kosher.

      Cheers

      Desmond

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  2. Man, good eye Desmond - I bet there are a lot of watch collectors out there who whouldn't have been able to spot the problems with these, and you may have just saved them a whole lot of money. Did the seller have any other counterfeit products listed, or was this a one-off mistake on his part (as his 100% positive feedback might suggest)?

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    1. Hi Simon, He sells a range of merchandise and I think this was a genuine oversight.

      Regards

      Desmond

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  3. Al Fountain11:09 am

    You gonna love this one, Desmond

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-OMEGA-CONSTELLATION-CHRONOMETRE-WORKING-MOVEMENT-CAL-565-/251137859949

    Kind Regards

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    1. An absolute doozy, Al.

      The second sweep takes the cake - it looks impotent!

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  4. Another fake "18K" Conny 091919 cased watch on eBay #321015854649.

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    1. Thanks for letting me know. Yes, and fortunately it still has all the signs of a fake gold 168.005, so it's not too diffficult to pick.

      I've reported it as should others.

      Cheers

      Desmond

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    1. Looks quite genuine. Movement is correct but needs a clean, dial has light patina but even, case is quite good and it has the correct crown.

      Cheers

      Desmond

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