Hi this real or a replica

[Bacardi. 0]

Just bought a speedmaster of the bay. I know the strap is not real, I am not that clued up on movements etc what do you guys think.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221512134452

 

Cheers

[kennycoder 97]

Strap not real? You mean like photoshopped? Defenately the watch is real, I guess it's not easy to make a 3D render this real

As for being genuine, looks like some kind of a franken to me. From what I know 1155 movement is very similar to 7750 but this one looks quite "asian" to me with omega rotor.

 

EDIT: Ok after some research this does seem to be gen. Cal 1155 is indeed very 7750-ish. Good acquisition!

[2hot2trot 4]

There are many more guys on here that know a hell of a lot more than me, but in my opinion that is 100% GEN. Great catch mate and enjoy!

[2hot2trot 4]

I think I will get my coat!

[Realism 72]

pretty noticeable dings at that price... no uh... wouldnt have bought it

[Bacardi. 0]

I know about the dings, I was going to send it off and get it refinished (hopefully getting most out).

 

As for it being a franken there is another on the bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251607375408 which looks the same which leeds me to think it was not a franken.

[BC1221 44]

def real.

 

ive yet to see a rep with serial numbers engraved on the movement

if its a franken, its one hell of a franken.

 

i wouldnt worry. thats a beautiful watch.

good buy.

 

i wouldnt get it polished. i think it looks great as is.

watches look better with a few scars imo.

id maybe get a new crown but thats about it.

Edited August 11, 2014 by BC1221

[RichardMiami 4]

looks gen seller has 916 reviews of which 100% are positive.

 

You have probably gotten a bargain! Enjoy.

 

And no, I would not polish it either. Vintage watches should be kept in vintage condition - other than a service to the movement.

[Proctor 5]

looks gen seller has 916 reviews of which 100% are positive.

 

You have probably gotten a bargain! Enjoy.

 

And no, I would not polish it either. Vintage watches should be kept in vintage condition - other than a service to the movement.

 

+1 congrats and welcome

[JSJ 0]

Very interesting post, thanks. I'm no expert either but that movement looks very crisp indeed for a rep.

 

I agree about the polishing too. I wouldn't bother. It looks great as it is to me. Macro pics always make things like scratches looks worse - which is why I think that movement looks gen. Take pictures like that of most rep movements and they would look like they were made of cream cheese.

 

Well done mate!

[jdog 1]

Congrats on the purchase. But personally I think it's a bit silly asking that AFTER buying. But hey, to each is own.

[Bacardi. 0]

Congrats on the purchase. But personally I think it's a bit silly asking that AFTER buying. But hey, to each is own.

 

I know what you mean, but I did that once before on a forum. After I had posted it someone else from thread outbid me.

 

I just wanted some info so if it looked like a replica I could start a ebay case before the time ran out.

[Wriggles 12]

Seems genuine but no mention of box or papers which is something I'd generally expect to see.

 

Based on model number on inside of the caseback it would appear to be one of those specials for the Japanese market. Calibre1155 is a plain old ETA7750 with Omega rotor.

The only thing that looks odd is the case back, seems to have two different model numbers on the inside, both of which were japanese specials. And the serial on the caseback does not match the serial on the movement so possibly not the original caseback.

Just my conclusions based on some research.

 

http://chronomaddox.com/omega/tables/mr/speedy_history_cm.html

[herb 0]

I have no knowledge to add on the watch, however I know a lot about ebay policies, having been on both sides of disputes over the years.

 

I would be comfortable buying something like this and then taking to a dealer to verify authenticity. If it does not check out, you would have no problem returning it, and Paypal would refund your money directly. As long as the seller represented that it was gen, he is bound by this.

[Bacardi. 0]

I would be comfortable buying something like this and then taking to a dealer to verify authenticity. If it does not check out, you would have no problem returning it, and Paypal would refund your money directly. As long as the seller represented that it was gen, he is bound by this.

 

That's why I posted after buying.

 

With regard to the numbers in the caseback, I have seen others with two numbers in. However should the number on the outside of the back match the number on the movement?

[masmannan 0]

expect to pay a small fortune in duty and import taxes.

 

good purchases.

[Bacardi. 0]

Here's another with two model numbers in the case back.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-SPEEDMASTER-gold-18KT-STEEL-175-0043-watch-bracelet-/251561323153?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item3a92392a91

 

Why would they be out ting two numbers in the back

[gtwc 1]

Looks good (and a good buy at the price) to me.

Stunning macro pics.