Expert’s Advice: How to Tell a FAKE Omega Seamaster

Last Updated on June 2, 2024 by Ch David

Are you trying to learn how to authenticate an Omega Seamaster Diver? Our experts are here to help with:

• Replica vs Original images of the Seamaster
• Detailed explanations
• And a professional authentication service

How to tell if your Omega Seamaster is real

Answer: The bracelet’s links instantly tell if your Omega Seamaster is real. Fakes never have their middle clasp correctly sized.

Related guide: Seamaster Planet Ocean.

1. Bracelet

• The fake watch has its middle element on the link at the wrong width.
• The fake Omega has its link in the middle smaller (narrower) than the one found on the authentic watch.

The authentic watch has its middle element on the links wider.

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2. Pearl size

• The fake Seamaster has the pearl at the wrong size.
  • The pearl is too big on the fake watch: it touches and even covers a part of the white triangle.
  • See how all sides of the triangle are partly covered by the metal outer ring of the pearl at the top.
• The fake pearl also fits too deep into the watch.
• The metal ring on the replica Omega Seamaster Diver is also too thick and too bulky.

3. Pearl placement

• The fake pearl is not centered in the middle of the triangle and it covers up too much of the left side of the triangle.
  • The authentic pearl doesn’t go above the white triangle.
  • It has the same amount of distance from the left to the right edges.
• The fake pearl is too big.

Another comparison:

• The fake pearl is placed too much to the right side of the triangle.

See how the authentic pearl is correctly shaped and positioned.

4. Balance wheel

• The fake watch has its balance wheel using the wrong color.
• The balance wheel is silver/grey.

The authentic balance wheel must be black.

A quick mention:

• The steps we’ve written so far are the BEST ways to authenticate this item
• The next few steps are still reliable methods…
• … but they apply to non-top-versions of replicas available for this item

If in doubt, we recommend double-checking the steps we’ve explained above this line.

5. Dial

One major flaw with the two lines on the dial that indicate the 12 o’clock hour marker:

• The fake item has its two lines improperly positioned – they are not parallel.
• The legitimate Omega Seamaster watches must always have their two lines at 12 o’clock parallel, and they never have to be crooked or misaligned.

Deeper comparison:

• Authentic: 12 o’clock are perfectly parallel and symmetrical.
• Fake: Crooked Lines.

Kep a close eye on all the elements that are present on the dial. Any error or inconsistency can be signs of a replica manufactured watch.

6. Bezel

• The inscriptions on the fake watch’s bezel are too thin.

If you touch the bezel and don’t feel like those are engraved deep into the bezel, that is a fake Omega Seamaster.

6. Micro-adjustment

• Fakes sometimes don’t have the “PUSH” engraving.
• The authentic Omega Seamaster must have its micro-adjustable feature inside the clasp of the bracelet.

If your Omega Seamaster does not present this “PUSH” micro-adjust feature inside its clasp, then you’re not looking at a real watch.

8. Lume (Glow)

• The fake Omega watch has its blue light less powerful and of less quality when compared to the real watch.
• Notice how details that present the blue light lume effect are more powerful than the fake item.

A fake Omega Seamaster has its lume effect less powerful than the authentic watch’s effect, due to the chemical treatment applied when replicating the crafting of the authentic watch.

9. Anti-reflective coat

• The fake watch’s crystal does not have the anti-reflective coating applied.
• Whenever light lands on top of the crystal, whether it is natural or artificial, the light will reflect heavily and too powerfully from the watch’s crystal.
• It will, at times, cause you inconveniences when trying to read the time.

On the authentic watch: The crystal has an anti-reflective coating applied all around the crystal, so as for light to not reflect like on the fake.

Shortlist: Verify a Seamaster with ease

1. Examine the bracelet of your Omega Seamaster. Many counterfeit watches exhibit improperly sized (narrower) middle elements in the link.
2. Observe the pearl lume. Counterfeit watches often feature pearls with incorrect shapes and thicknesses.
3. Validate the placement of the pearl on your watch. Frequently, fake watches have off-centered pearls.
4. Inspect the color of your watch’s balance wheel, a visible part of the mechanism on the back side. Replica watches tend to have a grey-colored balance wheel instead of black.
5. Scrutinize the elements on the dial. In counterfeit watches, various elements are often misaligned—such as the 12 o’clock marker lines, which may not be parallel.
6. Check the elements on the bezel. Fake watches commonly have printed elements on the bezel rather than engraved ones, resembling the authentic version.
7. Verify the micro-adjusting feature. Replica watches frequently lack this feature on the clasp’s interior side.
8. Examine the lume effect of your watch. Ensure that it glows strongly in the dark, allowing easy time reading.
9. Inspect the anti-reflective coating on your watch’s crystal. Fake watches typically lack this treatment.

The nine comprehensive steps for distinguishing between a genuine and counterfeit Omega Seamaster, as mentioned previously, could be less applicable in situations of time constraints or online purchases.

This is why we have created a rapid 60-second method for authenticating your Omega Seamaster. Presented below are the leading nine cues that aid in identifying whether your Omega is authentic or counterfeit.

FAQ: The Seamaster

1. How do I verify my Omega Seamster’s serial number?

You can verify the serial number of your Seamaster watch by contacting Omega’s customer service. Here are your options:

1. Contact Omega’s customer service and provide them with the serial number. They can verify its authenticity and provide additional information about the watch if needed.
2. Use Omega’s online resources, such as their official website or Omega’s Watch Archive tool, to enter the serial number and verify its authenticity.
3. Visit an authorized Omega retailer or service center, where trained professionals can authenticate your watch and provide any necessary assistance.

2. Who wears Seamasters?

Daniel Craig’s role of James Bond has popularized the Seamaster, specifically the Seamaster Diver 300M, as the iconic watch worn by the character in recent Bond films.

Seamaster watches are worn by a diverse range of individuals, including professionals, athletes, celebrities, and watch enthusiasts. Their versatility, durability, and iconic design appeal to a wide audience, from adventurers to business professionals.

2. Is Omega entry level?

No, omega isn’t considered entry-level at all. The brand is generally considered to be positioned in the luxury segment of the watch market.

Omega’s reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and heritage contributes to its status as a prestigious watch brand with a range of offerings at various price points.

Expert Omega Seamaster Authentication

If you require assistance in verifying the authenticity of your Omega Seamaster, you can rely on us.

Simply provide us with high-quality photographs of your Omega Seamaster, and within 24 to 48 hours, we will furnish you with the outcomes. Additionally, our response will include a detailed report outlining the reasons behind our determination of whether your Omega watch is genuine or counterfeit.

With that, we conclude our guide on distinguishing between counterfeit and authentic Omega watches. Rest assured, we will keep enhancing this article with improved and more recent comparisons as they become available.

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Thank you for reading this,

Ch Alex