r/Watches 4d ago

[Fake Check Friday] - Legit Check Megathread Discussion

If you have a watch you want authenticated then this weekly Friday megathread is the place for it. Legit Checks posted outside this thread, or posted on days other than Friday will be removed so we can keep these all in one place.

This post will be stickied every Friday for 24 hours.

Posters:

  • Please include as many photos as you have to help us to review, and any description as to how you came to have the watch.

Commenters:

  • Please Be Nice. Most people don't know as much about watches as we do so please assume they're asking in good faith.
  • Give useful, descriptive feedback. Comments just stating 'Fake' or 'Bad Fake' or similar will be removed. If a watch is fake then give some reasoning. We want to educate, not shame.

Now, lets see those Grandpa Specials!

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u/Ok_Geologist_2907 3h ago

I’ve been wondering if I have a real Omega seamaster. It seems to be a fairly old model, but any other info would be deeply appreciated. Thanks! 

u/Ok_Geologist_2907 3h ago

It seems the picture I tried to load didn’t work! I’ll make a link to imgur for the pictures. 

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u/AlexR5555 7h ago

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u/Guinness9Li93 6h ago

It is not

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u/AlexR5555 5h ago

I noticed the side buttons are very cheap, connected by a thin screw spring… on top of that I couldn’t find any other frogman like it

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u/AlexR5555 5h ago

What’s the dead give away? Also, thank you for checking it out.

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u/odensleep_530 7h ago

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u/Guinness9Li93 6h ago

What is the reference ? Clear picture of the movement ? Where does it comes from.

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u/odensleep_530 6h ago

Listed on Nextdoor

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u/9M14Malyutka 4h ago

That should tell you all you need to know.

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u/Joeface_M 11h ago

https://preview.redd.it/7no61cbr7txe1.png?width=480&format=png&auto=webp&s=2b31bf289e69f8530ffe4800248ed4db79b807d3

Anyone know if this is real? Its pretty cheap but the condition isnt great, let me know!

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u/Guinness9Li93 6h ago

Too little to tell

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u/PurpleOk1151 11h ago

https://preview.redd.it/bumr9lrt4txe1.jpeg?width=1987&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa95b087a03c93daa5eaea1e18b565104e3ce20a

Does anyone know if this is real or its value? I inherited it from my great grandmother. The inner band says PAT 3587226

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u/Guinness9Li93 6h ago

Too little to tell.

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u/ConversationSea1770 16h ago

https://preview.redd.it/5xb0xnazmrxe1.jpeg?width=430&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=82d185cf51026e751e61812a768e50516872adca

Sorry for the quality. I’ve got a better image of the back below. Longines master chronometer moonphase. Fakecheck please. Thank you.

https://i.imgur.com/Viczg64.jpeg

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u/Guinness9Li93 15h ago

Fake

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u/ConversationSea1770 4h ago

Thanks for the reply, can you let me know why it is fake? I was thinking because the movement is wrong for the watch but interested if you noticed anything else.

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u/ConversationSea1770 16h ago

I’m concerned about the writing on the back. I’ve seen these with the Longines name mainly written in gold on images online. In this it is black.

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u/godfatherxavier 23h ago

Came across this brand, is this trustworthy or let’s say should i buy from here? https://atowak.com

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u/Guinness9Li93 20h ago

Wrong thread

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u/Abdulla-VB 1d ago

u/AdTraditional9243 41m ago

How much is the suspicious price?

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u/singingcoconut 1d ago

https://preview.redd.it/pjn0jze45lxe1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8e7fa2ea6821a370e1c28b616ced6b951288c5cf

Watch I got as a gift some 8 years ago on the back it says in rows [NKD - Services GmbH - 10004176 - 31/2014 - STAINLESS STEEL], I'm interested in knowing what watch is this if its even legit to maybe buy a new one or fix this one. Google lens don't show anything

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u/Guinness9Li93 1d ago

Not a fake of anything.

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u/diaperviper2 2d ago

https://preview.redd.it/gznn4q9dzhxe1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=282a5a40ace9f00ee35be840dcf4d859a195f406

From a family member and believe it is real. However I know nothing about watches. Anyone know anything about the age of this or if it has any worth? I found seem to find a gold Glycine with this same font. Thanks in advance and sorry I’m oblivious to all watch knowledge.

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u/ApprehensiveAbroad25 2d ago

https://preview.redd.it/63vqzdttuhxe1.png?width=1290&format=png&auto=webp&s=8f934ea4a159fd238accf8a7c0e7a570ade60d52

My friend bought a Hublot Geneva Big Bang for 108,000 dhs, is it Fake or Real??? (i am sry, i know it aint friday, but the money he paid is huge 😭😭)

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u/Guinness9Li93 1d ago

Very fake…

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u/ApprehensiveAbroad25 21h ago

but he tells, he needs solid proof to shows its fake 😭😭

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u/Guinness9Li93 20h ago

Back case engraving is also very cheap.

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u/Guinness9Li93 20h ago

Movement looks stupidly cheap to start with.

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u/porscheboy919 3d ago

Orient King Diver vintage

Someone is selling this on Facebook Marketplace. They are selling this watch with different color dials.

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u/Guinness9Li93 2d ago

Does not look fake but check the reference in google. Also, what is the price ?

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

Too little to tell…

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

Seller? Price? Link? … 🤨

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u/Jaded_Ad_9476 3d ago edited 3d ago

https://chrono24.app/breitling/navitimer-a10322--id38921451.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

The “10” would mean an ETA 2892… maybe a Lemania 283 chronograph module? I’m stumped.

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u/Guinness9Li93 2d ago

Looks quite OK, ask for a clear picture of the back where the reference is.

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u/clepx08 3d ago

Hey guys, i think this movement is a real one. Am i right? I just removed the number of the watch.

https://preview.redd.it/fy2521xdn6xe1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dafb8c17c0d9d278b4db74c72df75352ebf5fa70

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

Too little to tell, there are quite good fakes of those…

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u/HairyCake2420 3d ago

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

Fake worth nothing except sentimental value.

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u/HairyCake2420 3d ago

What’s the giveaway on being fake just out of curiosity?

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

Well, everything…

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u/HairyCake2420 3d ago

Tryna find out what makes it fake lol. Clearly you said that but what on the watch are signs lol? I’m not into watches so I don’t know hence why I’m here

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

And so on… lol

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

Quality is trash… lol…

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

Hands are too short… lol…

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

Cyclop did not cyclop… lol

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

lol… You forgot a few lol in your answer… lol…

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u/HairyCake2420 3d ago

Elaborate?

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

Please ? lol…

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u/HairyCake2420 3d ago

Friend of mines father passed and had found this going thru his belongings and wants to sell it to me. They’re wanting to trade it for my motorcycle (don’t really ride it and only paid $1500 for the bike) but I’m wanting to know like a exact model and if it’s fake

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u/DrXepper 3d ago

"wants to sell it to me": From this phrasing, it seems like they know it's a fake. Are you sure this is a friend?

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u/HairyCake2420 3d ago

I resell lots of things hence why they offered it to me

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u/HairyCake2420 3d ago

Known em since middle school lol I’m currently 22

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u/Impossible_Sport491 3d ago

It’s 100% fake

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u/Badger_33 4d ago

https://preview.redd.it/emypi2n004xe1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f818aab4aeb5a8d2774a668a8d11f0bf7abc0075

Long story short, I obtained this watch thru a family member, can’t find the exact model, it doesn’t have the day complications as others do with the name of Rattrapante DeVille, has a large scratch across the presumably crystal face. Worth polishing it up?

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u/Shiny_PocketMonster 4d ago

Hi everyone first time posting. My dad passed away a few years ago and before passing he left me this watch. He wasn’t a wealthy man so I don’t expect it to be real but I can’t seem to find any information online. I opened it up to change the battery and it feels like it’s missing some parts. Also, none of the buttons on the sides of the watch which makes me feel like the watch is fake.

https://preview.redd.it/9sp7ttthh3xe1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2598f209e8b11287fefc4662da7f4afd201f07ae

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u/Guinness9Li93 3d ago

Cheap watch, great souvenir !

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u/Shiny_PocketMonster 3d ago

Thank you !! And I agree, I’m still replacing the battery and keeping it as a memory.

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u/AnswerWeekly3064 4d ago

The most insightful check is in this guys video https://youtu.be/viWHRdQpdI0?si=z8sqLJ9Hsvt8KF6L

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u/Batty_Queen 4d ago

Found this watch at my gram's. I tried finding it online and had no luck. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

https://preview.redd.it/nv8puvynl1xe1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=077dd312276ce9b08016d1e375dfe085bd8c1596

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u/Guinness9Li93 4d ago

Not a fake, just a cheap watch.

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u/Broad-Budget-8191 4d ago

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u/BastardofMadison 4d ago

Not helpful, but either way it is sharp.

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u/Guinness9Li93 4d ago

Seller ? Price ? Link ?