Bought a fake Daytona

[mrmclovin]

Guys I am writing this with a heavy heart I am no means an expert on watches and can imagine that there are many like me.

If you're ever buying a watch locally don't assume you can tell the difference between a real and a fake I lost quite a bit of money recently because of my ignorance in thinking I am smart enough to tell.

The watch in question is a 116500LN and from digging further it's one of those super cloned movements. I went to local police today but not sure how much help that would be they said they most likely can get video as we met at a bank but we'll see how far that goes.

Stay safe out there guys.

[wesdaniel]

Sorry to hear that. It can't be fun. And, I'm guessing you parted with a good chunk of cash for it.

Just out of curiosity, where did you source the deal?

[mrmclovin]

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

Sorry to hear that. It can't be fun. And, I'm guessing you parted with a good chunk of cash for it.

Just out of curiosity, where did you source the deal?

Enough for it to sting for a while if I don't recover it, local deal through our marketplace kijiji

[shaunylw]

How much did you pay for it?


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[wesdaniel]

Originally Posted by mrmclovin

Enough for it to sting for a while if I don't recover it, local deal through our marketplace kijiji

Ouch. Primary rule: Buy the seller. Hope the cops can help you.

[mrmclovin]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

How much did you pay for it?


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19k CAD

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[mrmclovin]

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

Ouch. Primary rule: Buy the seller. Hope the cops can help you.

Hopefully they can get an ID from surveillance cameras

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[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by mrmclovin

19k CAD

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Sorry to hear that. The price is certainly too low. I hope they are able to recoup your cash.


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[eskiserkan]

Sorry for the loss. Any photos of the watch ?

[Yaz]

Oh !
Sorry to hear that !
In fact I have me too avoided to a friend a catastrophic loss just by posting in the forum as I am really no expert on Daytonas and more generally on new watches...so many super clone fake that I am just avoiding to buy grey if not a trusted seller (even that I am paranoid)...
Hope you’ll get your money back buddy !
Keep faith.


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by mrmclovin

Enough for it to sting for a while if I don't recover it, local deal through our marketplace kijiji

What is kijiji?

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

Ouch. Primary rule: Buy the seller.

This, the intuitively obvious answer to avoid injury. I guess I marvel at the repeated stories about people not doing this.

[mrmclovin]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

What is kijiji?

Local market place in Canada

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[wesdaniel]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

What is kijiji?

It's, essentially, craigslist.

[CorradoBrit]

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

It's, essentially, craigslist.

Basically. Its a minefield just like Gumtree and CL

[EEpro]

If authentic, a black dial 116500 could have been walked into (or mailed into via prepaid FedEx) a dealer for another 30%.

You can't afford to get a deal on a hard to get watch. I hope any new people reading learn this lesson. Buy the seller applies for sure... but even then if the deal is too good you have to remember their account or website could be compromised or impersonated.

[WatchEater666]

There are some crazy fakes out there. Someone nearly got me with a fake sub that had a bunch of genuine parts... Luckily got my money back...

[alex.cicollo]

Another thread on the same matter?


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[cht]

Originally Posted by mrmclovin

Guys I am writing this with a heavy heart I am no means an expert on watches and can imagine that there are many like me.

If you're ever buying a watch locally don't assume you can tell the difference between a real and a fake I lost quite a bit of money recently because of my ignorance in thinking I am smart enough to tell.

The watch in question is a 116500LN and from digging further it's one of those super cloned movements. I went to local police today but not sure how much help that would be they said they most likely can get video as we met at a bank but we'll see how far that goes.

Stay safe out there guys.

So...are you ItDan???

[Gtecko]

Originally Posted by mrmclovin

Enough for it to sting for a while if I don't recover it, local deal through our marketplace kijiji

you bought a Daytona through Kijiji ??!

[Masteryacht]

Post a photo of it.

[CorradoBrit]

Originally Posted by Masteryacht

Post a photo of it.

See link in post #18

[Knappo 1307]

So is the OP banned? It seems he is a banned member from the past, reposting as a new member with a fake watch? According to the other thread he made: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=764971

[Nick9]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

So is the OP banned? It seems he is a banned member from the past, reposting as a new member with a fake watch? According to the other thread he made: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=764971

He did a similar post on Canadian Watch Collector. Was called out in a flash as a repeat offender, banned there in a blink. He'll be back....

The previous was that "Jimmy" from Montreal.

Head's up.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Nick9

He did a similar post on Canadian Watch Collector. Was called out in a flash as a repeat offender, banned there in a blink. He'll be back....

The previous was that "Jimmy" from Montreal.

Head's up.

What is the purpose do you suppose?

[BNA/LION]

Sorry to hear this!

[CorradoBrit]

OP banned. Good riddance.... again

[NeedMoreCoffee]

Why go through the hassle of making this thread? Insurance/police fraud to try and "recover" his 19k CAD?

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by ChrisDM

Why go through the hassle of making this thread? Insurance/police fraud to try and "recover" his 19k CAD?

Ah, that at least makes some sense. I figured it wouldn't just be for attention. Thanks

[tike71]

Originally Posted by ChrisDM

Why go through the hassle of making this thread? Insurance/police fraud to try and "recover" his 19k CAD?

IMO his other post was to try to establish possession of a legitimate watch with an intent to sell down the line. When that backfired, he tried to save face by posting he got scammed.