Good review...Narikaa's PO is indeed an excellent piece at an incredible price.
I must say that Reg was superb in terms of service and comms when I purchased my 42mm PO from him back in march!
Hi...The date window on that model's dial will not line up with the date wheel on the 2824.
As for the visual differences
1. The hands are too short
2. The HE valve is too big
3. The pearl is all wrong
4. No serial number
5. The bezel sits flat against the watch case
That's just the visual differences...spend a little more and go for the UPO every time!
Oh dear... You should be able to get a refund on the basis of the seller listing counterfeit or prohibited items. Just plead ignorance and say that you thought it was real at the time of purchase.
Hope this works out for you.
Sorry to see you're having problems ...for what it's worth, that's the wrong type of caseback opener for the Seamaster back anyway which is probably why you couldn't get the back off.