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I was at Costco here in Toronto today, and they carry a small selection of Omegas (SMP's and Connies) albeit grey market. Today, however, from 30 paces away, I spotted the most obvious fake Bond SMP. Not just a grey market watch missing a serial number but an out and out FAKE.
I wish I had my camera. It had a cheap folded metal band with an off-centered stamped logo, a non functional HEV, and a see-through caseback, among other flaws.
I asked to see a manager (but I think I got a mid-level supervisor) and, as I was wearing MY Bond SMP, I pointed out the obvious discrepencies. Not being a watch expert, he wasn't sure at first, but I seemed to convince him. I suggested that he pull it from the showcase before some poor chump dropped $2200 CDN on a $30 piece of crap, and that they should contact the supplier. He thanked me, but 2 minutes later put it back in the showcase.
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