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Old 29 October 2019, 10:50 PM   #1
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Could this be a scam or just a great deal?

I saw this watch on watch recon and it looked like an amazing deal. I was hoping to pick it up as a gift for my dad but have never seen this site before so im a bit weary to purchase. could anyone help me determine the legitimacy of the post?


http://chronocentric.com/forums/chro...read;id=111984
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Old 29 October 2019, 10:52 PM   #2
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If something is too good to be true it usually is
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Old 29 October 2019, 10:56 PM   #3
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It’s possible seller wants a quick sale.

Also possible it’s a scam.

Always buy the seller.
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Old 29 October 2019, 11:04 PM   #4
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It’s possible seller wants a quick sale.

Also possible it’s a scam.

Always buy the seller.
that's the thing, seller says he has references but I haven't seen any yet lol.

I was wondering if anyone here maybe made a deal with this person
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Old 29 October 2019, 11:29 PM   #5
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anything posted on Chronocentric, Timezone these days is 99% a scam. Very low price, seller only accepts bank wire. Obvious tells to this being a scam, I would strongly advise against buying. I've said it before, I really don't understand how Chronocentric can allow Scams to run so rampant on their site. you don't see the level of fraud on WUS, TRF. I think if Chronocentric just took an additional step or 2 to verify watch you wouldn't see so many scams. Sometimes I feel they are complicit in allowing these thieves to flourish on naive buyers.
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Old 29 October 2019, 11:32 PM   #6
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Don’t take any chances. Pass. Buy the seller.


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Old 29 October 2019, 11:37 PM   #7
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Thats how much I paid for mine 4 years ago.
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Old 30 October 2019, 12:22 AM   #8
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Thanks for the reply's guys! I will not be purchasing that watch. I was pretty sure it was too good to be true, thanks for confirming it
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Old 30 October 2019, 12:25 AM   #9
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From the ad itself and the style of photos, seems pretty obvious this isn't his first rodeo.
So that would likely rule out the 'highly motivated' seller notion.
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Old 30 October 2019, 01:35 AM   #10
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Could be a renewed post from 2009.
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Old 30 October 2019, 01:38 AM   #11
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Unusual price,

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Old 30 October 2019, 01:38 AM   #12
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Old 30 October 2019, 01:41 AM   #13
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I'd pass, too good. ALWAYS buy the seller. There are numerous on TRF.
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Old 30 October 2019, 02:43 AM   #14
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Your guy lists quite a few watches for sale. I’ve also seen that some say shipping by USPS only and others say face to face in Mexico. Good luck! :)

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Old 30 October 2019, 03:04 AM   #15
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Your guy lists quite a few watches for sale. I’ve also seen that some say shipping by USPS only and others say face to face in Mexico. Good luck! :)

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/pane...44036db3f3e5cd
yep, I saw that too after doing some research. When I asked for references, he just gave me some emails that could be his for that matter.

On a side note, does anyone on the forum have a similar watch for sale? ill be checking the sale posts but if anyone sees this, feel free to DM me.
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