Anti-Magnetique

Chiasmatos
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Hey peeps,

I just ordered this 34mm from Vinted in a rush and forgot to check the "Verification" option at checkout in order to have it sent for authentication beforehand, so I am hoping that I could get a few insights here instead before it arrives.

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Is anyone familiar with this one to confirm its authenticity? I have not seen that Omega font from the mechanism before, but it does seem to have a serial number on there, so I'm a bit confused.
Unfortunately, I will not have better photos until it arrives, as it was already sent my way, but I can cancel/return based on the information you can share with me here.

Cheers!
 
JimInOz
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I've never seen an original Omega dial with "antimagnetique".
It looks to be a redial, but with those photos it's hard to tell.
The movement is a genuine Omega and badly in need of a service.
 
Davidt
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Hopefully it was cheap. However, the issue with cheap watches is that it still costs the same amount to service them as any other watch.
 
Dan S
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Very poor photos, but the dial appears to be badly repainted. I also have a feeling it may have been re-cased in a non-Omega case. My gut feeling is that it's a total dog.
 
Chiasmatos
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Thanks so far, lads! The seller mentioned that it is indeed no longer in the original casing, but the movement is actually original. I have now found similar movements predating WWI with that font, so that at least provides some peace of mind, and it is apparently in good working condition as well.
I'll post some additional photos when I get my hands on it (in a couple of days), but with the information we have so far, would you say I wasted $150 US?
 
Chiasmatos
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JimInOz JimInOz
I've never seen an original Omega dial with "antimagnetique".
It looks to be a redial, but with those photos it's hard to tell.
The movement is a genuine Omega and badly in need of a service.
Damn. I did see some similar mentions in other threads just now about Omega not marking those details on their dials.
I have only recently gotten into vintage watches, so I'm a bit of a newbie. I'll try to read up some more of the pinned posts here.
I was a tad hasty with this particular purchase because I missed some deals before that I now regret hard, like the one below (was $20), and a Longines Admiral (also cheap, vintage, but with a non-working date).
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Figured I should buy first, ask questions later, then return if necessary from now on.
 
Dan S
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Chiasmatos Chiasmatos
Figured I should buy first, ask questions later, then return if necessary from now on.
Why not ask questions first?
 
Chiasmatos
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Because these watches sell like hot cakes on Vinted (EU). I don't want to kick myself in the gonads for having missed another potentially good deal.
I don't know how long it would take to receive a response here, and these known brand watches are gone within the hour. I just get lucky sometimes because I tend to stay up all night 'til the morning, so I may lay first eyes on some of these.
 
Dan S
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It sounds to me like they are just selling crap. What makes you think that anything they sell would constitute a good deal? You will end up with more than 1000 Euros worth of junk, and you could have had a couple of good watches. Nobody sells a good vintage Omega for 150.
 
JimInOz
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Chiasmatos Chiasmatos
I just ordered this 34mm from Vinted
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It sounds to me like they are just selling crap.
The site is chockablock full of fake Speedmasters/Seamasters etc, fake Moonswatches, overpriced genuine Omegas.

Save some money and look at reputable sites or the sales forum here, you'll come out ahead in the long run.
 
JimInOz
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Regarding your original watch.
The serial dates it to 1931 so it's 94 years old, caliber appears to be a 35.5 S which was often used in pocket watches which probably explains the case.
It has no shock protection on the balance so I wouldn't subject it to any shocks.

You don't appear to know anything that will help you in your searches, so I suggest you spend some time learning.

Here's a good place to start, good luck in your future purchases.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/ Cover Image
Thread 'Learn How To Fish' ·
I have had a few newer members asking me for advice on how to spot a good vintage watch and what they should be on guard for. I've decided to post a little primer on how to assess vintage watches...
ConElPueblo ·
 
Dan S
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Unless you really know how to identify desirable vintage watches (from knowledge and experience), you're just betting on a long-shot, and sellers will exploit you easily. And no offense, but based on the OP watch, you still have a lot to learn ... it's obvious junk.

Stick around, spend time studying the watches that collectors post here, and you will learn a lot.
 
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Chiasmatos Chiasmatos
That is mostly true, but if you see any of these watches in Romania, Hungary, or Bulgaria, for example, there is a good chance that they are being sold by gypsies who stole them and are oblivious to what they're selling, so you can usually get them for dirt cheap.
I live in Albania, which is not that far off. Now I don't know exactly how the trade works in there, but I can give an educated guess.

What you explain was true 15-20 years ago. The internet was still a mystery to most, especially those in that line of work, so assessment was based on the local market. Those selling online in the international market were very few, hence demand was low and prices followed.

With the rise of cheap mobile internet, that doesn't happen anymore. First hand sellers, even those you mention, either sell in bulk to other traders, or run WhatsApp auctions for valuable pieces. It's very rare these days for people in the trade to be oblivious of the market.

One word of advice, for what it's worth, is to research models before investing in them. At this early stage you have yet to develop an opinion of what you like, and the skills to pick the right watch.
 
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