Okay, so, let me tell you about this little adventure I had with an OMEGA Speedmaster 38mm, the copy version, obviously. I was really curious about these things, you know, how they stack up against the real deal. So, I went ahead and got my hands on one.
First off, finding this thing was a bit of a mission. I was looking for the right one. It’s a process, and you’ve gotta be patient, or you’ll end up with something that looks like it was made in a rush. After some digging around, I found a few that seemed promising.
Once I got the watch, the first thing I did was to check the dial and the text. I mean, that’s where they usually mess up, right? Spelling mistakes, wonky spacing… you name it. This one looked pretty clean, though. The text was all correct, no weird spacing, and everything seemed to be in the right place.
- Checked the Subdials and Tachymeter: Next up, I looked at the subdials. Are they where they’re supposed to be? Are they spaced out correctly? They were. Then there’s that tachymeter scale on the bezel. On the fakes, it’s often a bit off, not sharp, not aligned right with the dial. But on this one, it looked spot on.
- Examined the Case and Bracelet: I felt the case, the bracelet. You can usually tell the quality just by the feel. The real ones have this solid, well-made feel to them. This copy felt decent, not cheap or flimsy. It had a good weight to it, which was surprising.
Diving Deeper – Serial and Reference Numbers
Now, this part was tricky. I knew that the real OMEGAs have unique serial numbers. So, I popped open the case-back – carefully, of course – and there it was, the reference number. Then, I had to check the movement for the serial number, an eight-digit one. Most copies use the same serial number across multiple watches, a dead giveaway. But here’s the kicker – when I looked up the serial number, it matched the reference number and the watch I was holding. I was pretty surprised.
Final Thoughts
So, there you have it. This copy OMEGA Speedmaster 38mm? It was way better than I expected. It’s not just about how it looks on the outside, but the details they got right inside too. It made me think, you know, about the whole idea of replicas. Where do we draw the line? Anyway, it was a fun little experiment. I got to see firsthand what goes into making these things and how close they can get to the real deal. And let me tell you, this one got pretty darn close.
That’s my story about diving into the world of copy watches. It’s a wild ride, and you learn a lot along the way. Just remember, if you’re ever curious about this stuff, take your time, do your research, and you might be surprised by what you find.
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