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s1im · 7 August 2016, 10:07 PM

Ok before i go ahead.... this is mine and I bought it this morning from a boot sale for a grand total of £2!!
now I'm 99% sure the case is fake/wrong,(wrong model no for a start) but until I get it open (case tools are at work) I just thought I'd throw it out there!
Its mucky and shows some age, and if the seller was selling trying to do someone over, I think he would be selling for more than £2

most fakes I pick up scream fake.... but this feels nice in hand
most fakes seconds hand gives it away.

tbh this is just confusing me! and as I respect you guys, opinions please!

Canook · 7 August 2016, 10:53 PM

Case is def wrong... No pinholes

s1im · 7 August 2016, 11:29 PM

the numbers on back seem to be a std fake numbers, I know the case is fake/incorrect which leaves me to believe the rest is crap,

GLADIATOR · 8 August 2016, 12:05 AM

In addition to above
Crown has three dots for triplock?

s1im · 8 August 2016, 12:11 AM

yep 3 dots, i think its a homebrew fake. Just can't get inside it until tomorrow!

GLADIATOR · 8 August 2016, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s1im

yep 3 dots, i think its a homebrew fake. Just can't get inside it until tomorrow!

That said I do like it, and would love it as an example for my course.
adam

s1im · 8 August 2016, 01:53 AM

We shall see what it's hiding tomorrow.
Found a loupe, this is one of the reason it confused me, neat printing.

GLADIATOR · 8 August 2016, 01:56 AM

Looks like all the white lettering was originally painted with tritium??

Swiss_Time_Watches · 8 August 2016, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canook

Case is def wrong... No pinholes

Milsub doesn't have them.

offrdmania · 8 August 2016, 02:51 AM

Hoping for the best. Maybe a real movement in a fake case

jmsjabb · 8 August 2016, 05:35 AM

Triplock may be a service replacement. That isn't any sign it might be fake. Nice fat strap bars

We are still learning until the day we die. Let's spread the knowledge.

s1im · 8 August 2016, 06:16 AM

i'll post up my findings tomorrow when the back comes off!

GLADIATOR · 8 August 2016, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s1im

i'll post up my findings tomorrow when the back comes off!

May be the best 2 pounds you EVER spent - I hope so!

droptopman · 8 August 2016, 07:39 AM

No cap on the CP is usual ETA tell but I am not as familiar with these as other models.
Good luck.
Even if a Franken watch at that cost it's a cool looking watch.

GLADIATOR · 8 August 2016, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

No cap on the CP is usual ETA tell but I am not as familiar with these as other models.
Good luck.
Even if a Franken watch at that cost it's a cool looking watch.

What is the "CP"?

droptopman · 8 August 2016, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

What is the "CP"?

Sorry, canon pinion. The post the hands attach to.

GLADIATOR · 8 August 2016, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsjabb

Triplock may be a service replacement. That isn't any sign it might be fake. Nice fat strap bars

But it is NOT a correct Trip Lock stem, where is the rubber gasket?
A

GLADIATOR · 8 August 2016, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

Sorry, canon pinion. The post the hands attach to.

Thanks, got that now
A

s1im · 8 August 2016, 06:53 PM

Alas....... As expected ( but not hoped for!)
Chinese movement marked 2838
Better keep looking at boot sales!

swatty · 8 August 2016, 07:11 PM

Phew, I was going to offer you 5 pounds for it .

Canook · 8 August 2016, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaetano_alfano

Milsub doesn't have them.

there you go... i just learnt something

droptopman · 8 August 2016, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s1im

Alas....... As expected ( but not hoped for!)
Chinese movement marked 2838
Better keep looking at boot sales!

Dang...that's too bad.

offrdmania · 9 August 2016, 12:06 AM

Well, the 2 pounds paid for those fat spring bars

htbilgic · 9 August 2016, 12:47 AM

Still, a cool looking watch for 2 pounds.

Sose · 9 August 2016, 02:19 AM

Wow! Thanks for sharing!
That was the longest I've held my breath for!
:)

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Sose · 9 August 2016, 02:19 AM

Wow! Thanks for sharing! That was the longest I've held my breath for!

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7 August 2016, 10:07 PM	#1
s1im "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK Watch: 116610ln Posts: 108	Most likely fake milsub Ok before i go ahead.... this is mine and I bought it this morning from a boot sale for a grand total of £2!! now I'm 99% sure the case is fake/wrong,(wrong model no for a start) but until I get it open (case tools are at work) I just thought I'd throw it out there! Its mucky and shows some age, and if the seller was selling trying to do someone over, I think he would be selling for more than £2 most fakes I pick up scream fake.... but this feels nice in hand most fakes seconds hand gives it away. tbh this is just confusing me! and as I respect you guys, opinions please!

7 August 2016, 10:53 PM	#2
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	Case is def wrong... No pinholes __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

8 August 2016, 12:05 AM	#4
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	In addition to above Crown has three dots for triplock? __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

8 August 2016, 01:56 AM	#8
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	Looks like all the white lettering was originally painted with tritium?? __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

8 August 2016, 02:51 AM	#10
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	Hoping for the best. Maybe a real movement in a fake case __________________ TRF Member 11738

7 August 2016, 11:29 PM	#3
s1im "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK Watch: 116610ln Posts: 108	the numbers on back seem to be a std fake numbers, I know the case is fake/incorrect which leaves me to believe the rest is crap,

8 August 2016, 12:11 AM	#5
s1im "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK Watch: 116610ln Posts: 108	yep 3 dots, i think its a homebrew fake. Just can't get inside it until tomorrow!

8 August 2016, 01:53 AM	#7
s1im "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK Watch: 116610ln Posts: 108	We shall see what it's hiding tomorrow. Found a loupe, this is one of the reason it confused me, neat printing.

8 August 2016, 05:35 AM	#11
jmsjabb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North Cotswolds Posts: 115	Triplock may be a service replacement. That isn't any sign it might be fake. Nice fat strap bars We are still learning until the day we die. Let's spread the knowledge.

8 August 2016, 06:16 AM	#12
s1im "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK Watch: 116610ln Posts: 108	i'll post up my findings tomorrow when the back comes off!

8 August 2016, 07:39 AM	#14
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	No cap on the CP is usual ETA tell but I am not as familiar with these as other models. Good luck. Even if a Franken watch at that cost it's a cool looking watch. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

8 August 2016, 06:53 PM	#19
s1im "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK Watch: 116610ln Posts: 108	Alas....... As expected ( but not hoped for!) Chinese movement marked 2838 Better keep looking at boot sales!

8 August 2016, 07:11 PM	#20
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Phew, I was going to offer you 5 pounds for it .

9 August 2016, 12:06 AM	#23
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	Well, the 2 pounds paid for those fat spring bars __________________ TRF Member 11738

9 August 2016, 12:47 AM	#24
htbilgic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Chicago Watch: Doxa Pro 300 NoT Posts: 535	Still, a cool looking watch for 2 pounds.

9 August 2016, 02:19 AM	#25
Sose "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NOVA Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 1,174	Wow! Thanks for sharing! That was the longest I've held my breath for! :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Breitling SuperOcean 42, 50th Anniversary Navitimer Coach Morgan W116 (by Movado) Longines Legend Diver (no date) Rolex GMT Master IIc, Explorer II

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