Omega Hour vision gold hallmarks real or fake?

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I just bought an Omega Hour Vision Red Gold 431.63.41.21.02.001 dated 10/2022, with the following gold hallmark. Is this hallmark authentic?
 
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I just bought an Omega Hour Vision Red Gold 431.63.41.21.02.001 dated 10/2022, with the following gold hallmark. Is this hallmark authentic?
This Hallmark!

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St Bernard with a T is a valid hallmark, can you post some overall photos of the watch and movement?
 
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Why do you think it is fake? The HV would not be an obvious model for fakers to attempt. The sapphire mid case is not something they can knock up for pennies, and the 8500 is fully on view so would also need to be close to fool anyone.
 
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Why do you think it is fake? The HV would not be an obvious model for fakers to attempt. The sapphire mid case is not something they can knock up for pennies, and the 8500 is fully on view so would also need to be close to fool anyone.
I did think that too until last year I was looking at one going cheap, even sent it to @Trev to consider as he was after one, but upon close inspection the watch was a very close fake. It took side by side inspection to confirm it.
 
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Why do you think it is fake? The HV would not be an obvious model for fakers to attempt. The sapphire mid case is not something they can knock up for pennies, and the 8500 is fully on view so would also need to be close to fool anyone.
Thank you. This is a photo of my watch, but the serial number on it is blurred at the last number! (this "1" at end of serial).

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I did think that too until last year I was looking at one going cheap, even sent it to @Trev to consider as he was after one, but upon close inspection the watch was a very close fake. It took side by side inspection to confirm it.
Interesting. And slightly worrying!
 
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Thank you. This is a photo of my watch, but the serial number on it is blurred at the last number! (this "1" at end of serial).

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Nothing jumps out as off to me. The usual tell is the balance, they usually get that wrong, this looks fine to me.

It’s a nice piece , I’d cherish that myself for sure.
 
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Serial number: 82079721
Article ref: 43163412102001
Version of movement: 8501A
 
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Nothing jumps out as off to me. The usual tell is the balance, they usually get that wrong, this looks fine to me.

It’s a nice piece , I’d cherish that myself for sure.
Thank you, I’m just a bit concerned about the serial number being worn down and the last digit being faded.
 
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That’s a beautiful watch, enjoy it mate it’s one of my favourite modern gold Omegas
 
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