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21 November 2012, 01:15 AM
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fake or not? Pls help!
Hi all, apologies for this "amateur-like" post, but I am about to do my first purchase ever online and was wondering what people's thoughts are on this piece.
The seller has been extremely professional with me over phone and email, but given the big purchase from my end I wanted to seek your experienced opinion on this--fake or not? Many thanks in advance for your comments and input! |
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21 November 2012, 01:23 AM
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Careful Shimke..
I am no expert on Brietlings, but... this one. I got a bad feeling. Looks cheaply made. |
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21 November 2012, 04:59 AM
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21 November 2012, 08:58 AM
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No apologies needed and you definitely want to be sure before taking the plunge on a quality piece. Just like the others I'm no expert, but am wondering if you have any straight on shots instead of at an angle? There are a couple obvious indicators that you (or we) may be able to see from a straight on shot.
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21 November 2012, 09:18 AM
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I know they have this Flying B for sale over on 300watches.com...have you compared the images with those available?
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21 November 2012, 08:55 AM
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Thanks gents for your feedback! Appreciate it!
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21 November 2012, 10:47 AM
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i would worry - look at the holes in the leather strap - not all the same. also, there is no dead on picture of the dial which also makes me skeptical. finally the model number looks blurry. bad etching??
i would stay clear
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21 November 2012, 11:04 AM
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It is just impossible to tell from those pictures. A couple of thoughts.
Ask the seller for head-on pics of the watch laid on a sheet of paper with today's date and his email address printed on it. Arrange for a watchmaker in the seller's hometown to open and verify the watch for you.
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21 November 2012, 11:18 AM
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21 November 2012, 11:36 PM
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Awesome advice!
Thank you all for the comments and feedback! Really appreciate it... Think I'll walk away from this one and wait until i can get my grail- the Daytona SS! Hope you guys have an awesome day! Cheers. |
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