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David AP · 15 January 2014, 01:16 AM

As mentioned by someone else, I don't really believe all this.
I wouldn't be surprised at all if these fakes are being announced as real on forums such as this so loads of educated, well informed collectors can simply highlight what gives it away as a fake, giving whomever makes them the feedback necessary to make the next round even harder to detect.

I know that's pretty cynical, but that's what I'd do if I was in that game.

watchcrank · 15 January 2014, 02:52 AM

interesting and sad if true, bad form if a troll! M

Hawk99 · 15 January 2014, 03:19 AM

I totally agree with the comments that this was a full on phishing expedition. He never got worried, or upset, or angry, and never commented on how much $$ he may or may not have lost to basic fraud. He just asked for more info on how the fake details were spotted. Interesting.
Either this, or he is the calmest person on the planet, and we should all take notes.

GedgeDS · 15 January 2014, 03:40 AM

So true, I would either have notice served by close of business or have already ninja'd the kneecaps off of the seller!

These things make me feel sick! I have had a close call with a 6263 once where it was discovered to be a 'composite' watch when I sent it to Rolex for a service - luckily dealer was unaware and I received a full refund.

Cc1966 · 15 January 2014, 03:42 AM

If it's true = bad, if it is fishing = bad. Either way, this story does not have a happy ending.

Frogman4me · 15 January 2014, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very unfortunate but how does one spend that much money without doing homework and being 100% sure? It certainly does not help to post pics and ask after the fact. Sorry for buyer and a painful lesson to learn. I only hope he can get his money back somehow but that won't be an easy feat I am guessing. This is why I only deal with a few people that I know well and trust.

I agree Ken. I spoke with the guy on VRF and we concluded a very tough and painful lesson learned, if indeed this story is true.

pietermann · 15 January 2014, 05:28 AM

Buyer "Vincent" asks in his opening/first post: "Does she (the watch) look strange?". Now I think that asking that question is ... strange :) . Why would you ask that about a watch that you just bought?

silversurfer96790 · 15 January 2014, 07:55 AM

No one spends a 100K on a watch without doing some homework, just another troll having some laughs.

dysondiver · 15 January 2014, 08:33 AM

looks like someone testing the waters with a new run of '' old '' dials to me ,,,,

15 January 2014, 03:42 AM	#35
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	If it's true = bad, if it is fishing = bad. Either way, this story does not have a happy ending. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

15 January 2014, 01:16 AM	#31
David AP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Posts: 104	As mentioned by someone else, I don't really believe all this. I wouldn't be surprised at all if these fakes are being announced as real on forums such as this so loads of educated, well informed collectors can simply highlight what gives it away as a fake, giving whomever makes them the feedback necessary to make the next round even harder to detect. I know that's pretty cynical, but that's what I'd do if I was in that game.

15 January 2014, 02:52 AM	#32
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	interesting and sad if true, bad form if a troll! M

15 January 2014, 03:19 AM	#33
Hawk99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BC Posts: 388	I totally agree with the comments that this was a full on phishing expedition. He never got worried, or upset, or angry, and never commented on how much $$ he may or may not have lost to basic fraud. He just asked for more info on how the fake details were spotted. Interesting. Either this, or he is the calmest person on the planet, and we should all take notes.

15 January 2014, 03:40 AM	#34
GedgeDS Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 50	So true, I would either have notice served by close of business or have already ninja'd the kneecaps off of the seller! These things make me feel sick! I have had a close call with a 6263 once where it was discovered to be a 'composite' watch when I sent it to Rolex for a service - luckily dealer was unaware and I received a full refund.

15 January 2014, 05:28 AM	#37
pietermann Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Pieterjan Location: Belgium Posts: 193	Buyer "Vincent" asks in his opening/first post: "Does she (the watch) look strange?". Now I think that asking that question is ... strange :) . Why would you ask that about a watch that you just bought?

15 January 2014, 07:55 AM	#38
silversurfer96790 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: Tokyo Watch: GMT 16710, 1675 Posts: 294	No one spends a 100K on a watch without doing some homework, just another troll having some laughs.

15 January 2014, 08:33 AM	#39
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	looks like someone testing the waters with a new run of '' old '' dials to me ,,,,

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