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Old 13 April 2015, 01:00 PM   #1
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Real or fake (please help)

Hey guys,

I am speaking to a person from Craigslist to meet about this watch. He is offering just the watch head for $4,250. I will meet him in person and also at a jeweler. Can you guys please look at the images and let me know if this watch could be legit. I really appreciate your help.

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Old 13 April 2015, 02:32 PM   #2
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It looks fake, the magnification of date is off. But even if it wasn't just by reading "Craigslist" I'm your description is reason enough to stay away.


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Old 13 April 2015, 06:44 PM   #3
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the magnification of date is off....
+1

If you are going to meet at a jewelers, have him remove the case back for a look-see. If the movement is genuine, then talk price...

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Old 13 April 2015, 07:31 PM   #4
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Need far better shots, springbar is sticking out of one lug that's not good
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Old 14 April 2015, 12:43 AM   #5
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Need far better shots, springbar is sticking out of one lug that's not good

Noticed that but only in one picture. (#11). The date magnification looks to be off, that could be the angle.

Meet at a Rolex AD or a RSC or a good independent watchmaker and have them take a peek at the mo event and verify it is genuine.

Price seems aggressive.


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Old 13 April 2015, 11:38 PM   #6
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Looks bad to me!
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Old 14 April 2015, 01:01 AM   #7
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I'm the nervous type. Condition not great, real or not. I'd keep looking.
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Old 14 April 2015, 02:43 AM   #8
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poor pix.

pass.
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Old 18 April 2015, 09:59 PM   #9
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I'm with Chewbacca - the photos look like they've been taken deliberately to obscure the finer details, especially the date.
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Old 18 April 2015, 10:09 PM   #10
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Every shot is off angle, the cyclops will be one of the easier pick ups but every photo is taken on angle none are direct on. As discussed a visit to an AD or watch maker particularly if there is one you trust can crack open the case and confirm.
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Old 18 April 2015, 11:03 PM   #11
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no mate, the magnification looks off.

also, meeting some stranger off of Craigslist with $4K cash in your pocket is a good way to end up dead in the boot of your car on a side street with your body only being discovered when the metermaid smells you decomposing.

I would pass.
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