Beware of Vkuong

[Paulsky]

I recently bought a rare Seiko SARB009 from Vkuong, a Vietnam based collector.
The overall experience has left a bad taste in my mouth. The warning signs were there, but I didn’t heed them. He claimed the watch had recently been serviced but couldn’t provide any proof. He also asked that the PayPal payment be made as a gift to friends and family. He claimed that the watch was in 96% condition with flawless front and back crystal.
The watch arrived without even a token box or container, just plastic. The back crystal was scuffed and scratched. The spring bars were badly twisted and in bad shape. One pin fell out of the bracelet and had to be replaced, another is close to falling out. The bracelet itself is pretty scuffed.
Overall impression. While I can’t say it was a total scam, I do feel that I was misled by the description and I now have serious doubts that the watch was actually serviced. Bottom line: no way would I buy from this individual again nor would I recommend him as a seller.