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KillerKowalczyk Guest
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I was wondering if fake Seiko OM's actually exist, and if so how do you determin the if it is fake or not. Pics would be appreciated if possible. Thanks |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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I don't know why anyone would replicate a $150. watch face4.gif |
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KillerKowalczyk Guest
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Thats what I was thinking, but there is a website online claiming to have them for $176??? I don't know, just thought I'd ask. heres the link (edited for content and sales of replica watches) i also found this interesting |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Would not trust the place either way. |
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KillerKowalczyk Guest
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Im just worried now that my orange monster is fake. I bought it off of Amazon.com and the thing is built like a brick TIHS house and keeps great time so I doubt its fake. Last edited on Thu Jan 8th, 2009 04:21 pm by |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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I highly doubt the OM is a replica but would think the Seiko direct drive at $185. is a definite replica :shock: |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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KillerKowalczyk wrote: Im just worried now that my orange monster is fake. I bought it off of Amazon.com and the thing is built like a brick TIHS house and keeps great time so I doubt its fake. Amazon.com is Gray market but I'd say more than likely your safe their. ;) |
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Ron Jr 3T WIS 
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I've seen Seiko and Casio fakes on Canal st. in NYC when I worked near by. Hell I have even seen Poljot fakes there also. So I would bet that fake OM's exist. Though I did read that the NYPD was cracking down but they do that once every couple of years. |
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KenC Admin 
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Here's the bottom line on OM pricing. I bought mine direct from the Seiko Outlet in Las Vegas. With bracelet, it cost me $170 plus a little change...that include sales tax and shipping. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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no doubt there are replicas in every shape, form and brand out there...it is even rumored a company on another forum is selling a replica model with his brand name on it :D WIS need to really do their research these days and know the seller before buying or buy the seller as it has been said....Killer bought his at Amazon.com and I highly doubt a company of this size would be selling fakes and he should have nothing to worry abouthand6.gif Ron Jr wrote: I've seen Seiko and Casio fakes on Canal st. in NYC when I worked near by. Hell I have even seen Poljot fakes there also. So I would bet that fake OM's exist. Though I did read that the NYPD was cracking down but they do that once every couple of years. |
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KillerKowalczyk Guest
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Actually the watch did not come directly from Amazon.com, it came from a company called WorldOfWatches.com http://www.worldofwatches.com/Seiko-WATCHES.asp?bo_brand_id=2293 I think Amazon.com works more or less like a middle man. Honestly at this point even if the watch was a fake (which im about 99.9% sure it isnt) I wouldnt even care. It keeps great time (+4s/day), heavy, and looks fantastic. I almost feel ashamed to wear it and want to buy a new "crappier" watch or another orange monster to just keep in the sock drawer. Last edited on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 11:36 am by |
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KenC Admin
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KillerKowalczyk wrote: Actually the watch did not come directly from Amazon.com, it came from a company called WorldOfWatches.com http://www.worldofwatches.com/Seiko-WATCHES.asp?bo_brand_id=2293 My personal experience with worrldofwatches.com has been postive...they do "side deals" with WOOT. |
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Ron Jr 3T WIS
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I think you might have misunderstood me I doubt his is fake as it came from a known dealer. I was just saying that I have seen fake Seikos and everyone knows G-Shocks are faked so why not the OM and BM? Just be safe out there some of the high end fakes are scary. I had seen a fake Rolex Sub on canal selling for $600.00 USD it used real Rolex parts just the movement was fake and even that looked real with red wheels and correct engraving. The seller was bragging that even Rolex would have a tough time spotting it as a fake. |
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