Alright, so I’ve been eyeing this OMEGA Seamaster Bullhead for a while now, and let me tell you, it’s a beauty. But with all these fakes floating around, I gotta be extra careful, you know? So I started digging deep.
First thing I did was hit up those online forums. Found a thread on some watch forum, talking about spotting fake Seamasters. Apparently, there’re a bunch of them up for auction. Someone even mentioned how the markers and numbers on the fakes are usually way off from the edge of the bezel. Good to know.
I spent hours going through posts about fake Omegas. There was this one post warning people not to fall for fake vintage Omegas, can you believe that? Some people are just terrible. I learned a lot from that thread, like what details to look for and stuff.
Then, I started comparing pictures. I’d find a listing for a Bullhead, and then I’d have like ten other tabs open with close-up shots of the real deal. My eyes were practically glued to the screen, checking every little detail. The spacing of the markers, the font of the numbers, the way the crown sits. It was intense. I even had to use the macro shots in those articles I read to compare it carefully.
I also started noticing a pattern. A lot of these fake Seamasters were being sold online. Like some guy said on that forum, the new ones are also being faked. So it’s not just the vintage ones I gotta watch out for.
After a while, I felt like I could spot a fake from a mile away. But still, I wasn’t taking any chances. I decided to reach out to some sellers and ask for more pictures, specifically of the movement and the caseback. You can tell a lot from those, apparently.
One seller got back to me pretty quick, sent me a bunch of high-res photos. Everything looked good, but I was still hesitant. So I asked if they had the original papers and box. They did, which was a good sign. I checked some posts about the features of the original papers and box, and that one looked legit.
Finally, after weeks of research and back-and-forth, I pulled the trigger. I met up with the seller in person, inspected the watch one last time, and handed over the cash. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but holding that Bullhead in my hands, knowing it was the real deal, that was an amazing feeling. I also checked the serial number on the watch, and it matched the papers, which made me feel better about my purchase.
Here’s what I learned from this whole experience:
- Do your research. There’s a ton of info out there on how to spot fakes.
- Compare, compare, compare. Look at as many pictures of authentic watches as you can.
- Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask the seller for more details or pictures.
- Trust your gut. If something feels off, it probably is.
- Papers are important. Having the original papers can be crucial to the value and is a great sign it might be real.
It was a long process, but it was worth it. I ended up with a beautiful, authentic OMEGA Seamaster Bullhead, and I learned a ton along the way. Hope this helps someone else avoid getting scammed!
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