marrickvilleboy Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 So a friend of mine in the watch world purchased what he thought was a genuine Omega 007 Limited Edition (the first one released in 2002) and he got it on Monday. Sadly, upon closer inspection it looks like a replica. He sent me pictures and from what I can see, this is one of the first Omega 007 Seamasters (the closed factory model) released back in the day. Now i'm sitting here thinking, could the seller, who is based in Queensland, be a former member here trying to pass off a quality replica as genuine? Friend said the seller's name is Allen U. Does this ring a bell to any of the aussie guys here? Anyway, appreciate your thoughts on the watch. It has the correct HEV position, you can see the serial on the lug and it uses the seagull clone eta 2892 movement which are trademarks of the best replica Omega SMP replica around. He is trying to get his money back at this stage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 How much did he pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 He said around $1K which I guess should have been a sign that it was fake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoowop Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 He said around $1K which I guess should have been a sign that it was fake Not really. These older gens can be found for even less than 1k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoowop Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 But where is the insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 the limited edition fetches for much more I think no insert which I think was the reason why it was cheaper? no idea - need to ask friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 the limited edition fetches for much more I think no insert which I think was the reason why it was cheaper? no idea - need to ask friend There is a gen in a local jewellers. It's boxed with papers and in great condition, but it's priced at £3500!!!! I asked the shop owner if there was a misprint and he said "no, the owner of the watch thinks that because it's a limited edition it's worth it!" Whilst I love a nice Omega (rep and gen), £3500 is at least twice what I'd even think about paying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 There is a gen in a local jewellers. It's boxed with papers and in great condition, but it's priced at £3500!!!! I asked the shop owner if there was a misprint and he said "no, the owner of the watch thinks that because it's a limited edition it's worth it!" Whilst I love a nice Omega (rep and gen), £3500 is at least twice what I'd even think about paying. yeah thats too much. I think i've seen these go for around $2.5K on average whereas the standard one goes for around $1.2-1.5 in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Yes, that's what I thought. They are asking over $5000! Hahahaha!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 No idea about the member but I have certainly never seen any of the full sized automatics of the old SMPs go for anywhere near 1k, usually closer to 2k that they go for on evilbay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 This isn't my watch, friend has sent it back I believe. I have a similar one hence I knew that it was the closed factory version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Allen from Queensland...That name rings a bell with me, Let me check my emails and come back to you. Update: Sorry different Allen hope your friend gets his money back. Edited April 5, 2015 by bwhitesox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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