Today I want to talk about the CopyOMEGA Ω Speedmaster 38mm I found on an online store, and I spent a whole afternoon on this.
So I was browsing online stores, and I saw this OMEGA watch, the Speedmaster 38mm. It looked pretty good, so I got interested and wanted to figure out if it was genuine or a fake. I’ve heard there are many counterfeit OMEGA watches out there. I started to do some research online.
How I identified it
- Checking the Serial Number:
The first thing I did was look for the serial number. I heard that authentic OMEGA watches always have a 7 or 8 digit serial number etched on the backside. I checked the pictures on the store, but the serial number shown there is not clear enough. I decided to contact the seller to ask for a more clear picture. They sent me the picture, but there is no serial number on it. I guess this is a red flag.
- Examining the Details on the Dial:
Then I looked closely at the dial. I read that fake OMEGAs often have spelling mistakes or incorrect spacing on the dial. I zoomed in on the pictures to inspect the text and spacing. Everything looked fine at first, but then I noticed a little misalignment. It’s so subtle, but it got me suspicious.
- Subdial Spacing and Placement:
I also learned that the subdial spacing is crucial. On fake Speedmasters, the subdials are often placed incorrectly or have the wrong spacing. I compared the online store’s pictures with some pictures of genuine Speedmasters I found on the official website. Honestly, it’s really hard to tell them apart.
- Tachymeter Scale and Bezel Markings:
Another thing was the tachymeter scale on the bezel. It’s supposed to be sharp and perfectly aligned with the dial markings. The one on the online store’s watch looked okay, but it was not as sharp and clear as the ones on the official pictures. This made me even more suspicious.
After all this, I still couldn’t be 100% sure. But leaning towards it being a counterfeit. The blurry serial number, the subtle misalignment on the dial, and the not-so-sharp tachymeter scale were big hints. It’s really tough to tell sometimes, but I think it’s better to be safe than sorry. If I really want a Speedmaster, I think I will save up a bit more and get it from an authorized retailer. That way, I can be sure it’s the real deal.
This whole experience taught me a lot about spotting fake watches. It’s not easy, but with some research and a keen eye, you can get better at it. Hopefully, my experience can help some of you guys out there!
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