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Demetrakos · 31 October 2009, 04:04 AM

Hi guys,
I am looking to buy a SS Daytona black dial for a while now. I was referred to a private collector by a good friend of mine and he gave me 2 options: new one for 8,200euros and a used one (2006) for 6,200euros.

How can I be 100% that these are real watches? There is any serial number or anything else to look for on order to double check and confirm that they are real?

Tks in advance.

Dr.B · 31 October 2009, 04:06 AM

The only "real" way to tell if it is authentic is to open the case...remove the back by an experienced horologist and inspect the movement.....good luck

sleddog · 31 October 2009, 08:55 AM

Welcome to TRF Demetrakos!!!

The Daytona is a classic but is also very well copied by scammers......The best thing to do is meet the seller at an AD and have it verified by them before any money is exchanged!!!! Private collector or not,always beware and look out for yourself!!!!
Good luck and enjoy this great forum!!
Rob.

moviefreak · 31 October 2009, 09:00 AM

Yup AD verification... and if you see the subdials working as a calendar function run away as fast as you can...

31 October 2009, 04:04 AM	#1
Demetrakos "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: cyprus Posts: 4	Help needed Hi guys, I am looking to buy a SS Daytona black dial for a while now. I was referred to a private collector by a good friend of mine and he gave me 2 options: new one for 8,200euros and a used one (2006) for 6,200euros. How can I be 100% that these are real watches? There is any serial number or anything else to look for on order to double check and confirm that they are real? Tks in advance.

31 October 2009, 08:55 AM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Welcome to TRF Demetrakos!!! The Daytona is a classic but is also very well copied by scammers......The best thing to do is meet the seller at an AD and have it verified by them before any money is exchanged!!!! Private collector or not,always beware and look out for yourself!!!! Good luck and enjoy this great forum!! Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

31 October 2009, 09:00 AM	#4
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Yup AD verification... and if you see the subdials working as a calendar function run away as fast as you can... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

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31 October 2009, 04:06 AM	#2
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	The only "real" way to tell if it is authentic is to open the case...remove the back by an experienced horologist and inspect the movement.....good luck

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