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25 February 2020, 04:53 AM | #1 |
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Does this look authentic ? Panerai buckle
Hey guys I Was wondering if you could help me out. I bought this buckle on eBay they claim it’s authentic I was just wondering if you guys can confirm. The buckle has PAND laser etched on the inside and the edges are pretty sharp. Thanks
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25 February 2020, 05:27 AM | #2 |
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Does it really matter?
Best way to see if it's authentic is to put it best to one that you know is authentic and compare Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk |
25 February 2020, 05:46 AM | #3 |
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Looks good enough, how much did it cost? That can also be a tell sign.
Honestly, while I love and have bought many of the OEM straps, I could never wrap my mind around the idea of paying over $200 for a ss buckle, especially when there are very nice alternatives for $15. |
25 February 2020, 05:56 AM | #4 |
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I payed $80 which seems reasonable for authentic piece but if it’s fake than that’s way too much.
Do you guys have one like that that’s 100% authentic are your edges sharp. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
25 February 2020, 06:31 AM | #5 |
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I have both authentic and replica buckles.. they are basically identical and I might have lost track of which is which at this point
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25 February 2020, 06:37 AM | #6 |
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Dont know if this helps but here are 3 oem and mine have different initials on the back.
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25 February 2020, 09:28 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the photos. Are your buckled sharp on edges ?
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25 February 2020, 12:48 PM | #8 |
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I think they look similar to yours
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28 February 2020, 12:48 PM | #9 |
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I bought the same on e-Bay. After further analysis, it is a fake. And the edges are super sharp. I had to file one so that it didn’t destroy my straps. Compared to the OEM it is not bad. But I only use it and on non-OEM straps.
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