A counterfeit Omega Aqua Terra 300m 41mm is a watch made to resemble the genuine Omega model without authorization. The genuine watch has a 41mm stainless steel case, a Master Chronometer movement, and specific dial details. Counterfeits copy the look but differ in materials, movement, and finishing.
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Movement
The genuine Omega Aqua Terra 300m 41mm uses Omega caliber 8800. This movement is Master Chronometer certified. It has a coaxial escapement, a silicon balance spring, and a 55-hour power reserve. Counterfeits often use a Seiko NH35 or a clone ETA 2824. These movements lack the coaxial escapement and METAS certification. The counterfeit movement may have a different beat rate (28,800 vph vs. 25,200 vph).
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Case and Crystal
The genuine case is 41mm wide, 13.2mm thick, and has a lug-to-lug of 47.9mm. It uses 316L stainless steel. The crystal is sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides. Counterfeits may use 316L steel but often have mineral glass or sapphire with poor AR coating. The crown on the genuine watch has a polished Omega logo. Counterfeit crowns may have a rough logo or wrong thread pitch.
Dial and Hands
The genuine dial has a teak pattern with horizontal lines. The date window sits at 6 o'clock. The hands are arrow-shaped with white Super-LumiNova. Counterfeits often have a flat dial, wrong date position (3 o'clock), or misaligned markers. The lume on counterfeits may be weak or green instead of blue.
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Caseback and Engravings
The genuine caseback has a seahorse medallion, wave pattern, and engraved serial number. The serial number matches the movement and the warranty card. Counterfeits have shallow engravings, wrong font, or a serial number that does not match. The caseback may also have a different wave pattern.
Weight and Feel
The genuine watch weighs about 152 grams with the bracelet. Counterfeits often weigh less due to hollow links or wrong materials. The bracelet on the genuine watch has a push-button clasp with micro-adjustment. Counterfeit clasps may be stiff or have sharp edges.
Price
The genuine Omega Aqua Terra 300m 41mm retails for about $5,900 USD. Counterfeits sell for $100 to $500. A price far below retail is a sign of a counterfeit.
Legal Note
Counterfeit watches are illegal to sell in the United States. Omega pursues counterfeiters. Buying a counterfeit supports illegal trade and provides no warranty or service.