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.
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.
Looks like all four auctions have been ended.
ReplyDeleteGood work, Desmond!
Evan
Yes, the guy was one of the good guys Evan.
DeleteI'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
I came across this dial on eBay 176296981893. Omega addict suggested it’s a fake Chinese dial BUT CAN you point out how one can tell? Thx
DeleteI did a search on that number but couldn't find the listing. It comes up as "No exact matches"
DeleteBut the answer to your question is to review the above essay and check out any posts in the RH column that deal with fakes.
Cheers
Desmond
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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)?
ReplyDeleteHi Simon, He sells a range of merchandise and I think this was a genuine oversight.
DeleteRegards
Desmond
You gonna love this one, Desmond
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-OMEGA-CONSTELLATION-CHRONOMETRE-WORKING-MOVEMENT-CAL-565-/251137859949
Kind Regards
An absolute doozy, Al.
DeleteThe second sweep takes the cake - it looks impotent!
Another fake "18K" Conny 091919 cased watch on eBay #321015854649.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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.
DeleteI've reported it as should others.
Cheers
Desmond
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ReplyDeleteLooks 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.
DeleteCheers
Desmond