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  1. JohnSteed Nov 14, 2014

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    I've only recently realized the frenzy (and pricing) around these 'rare birds'.

    #1. To my eye, this one doesn't seem correct at all. So not tempting at all. Take a look:--

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-ome...387543605?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item35dfc5b835Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    #2. On the other hand, this looks much better in comparison. One would be tempted but for the fact it ended 13 Nov:---

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/32157965184...l?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=321579651849&_rdc=1Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    Don't mean to flog this topic but need to test my stuff, if you will. :)

    Your thoughts please!!
     
  2. flame Speedmaster Neil Nov 14, 2014

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    Hi Mr Steed

    Mr Market didn't like them - which is perhaps the biggest indicator....?

    Best - Neil
     
  3. JohnSteed Nov 14, 2014

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    Thank you Neil!

    Yes! But #2 shows "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available". I've received this in an email before when auction ended early for a watch I was bidding on (and my bid cancelled).

    Checking #2 further, four bids were cancelled
     
  4. michael e Still learning. Nov 14, 2014

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    Both look wrong to me.
     
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  5. flame Speedmaster Neil Nov 14, 2014

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    Hi Mr Steed

    I'll add....I don't think I like the stamping & sourcing from Italy appears to be a bit of an issue with these nowadays !

    Best - Neil
     
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  6. JohnSteed Nov 14, 2014

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    Thanks guys!!

    On #1 having two days to finish, there's only 4Bids. Can't test mr market on this one ;)
     
  7. cristos71 Nov 14, 2014

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    First one I don´t like at all and the second one is a bit more tricky, but I say fake too.

    The font looks too big and the general shape, especially the back looks off.

    Here´s one to compare, note the font and also the very centre section of the back of the link is very thin when compared to the fakes

    20140528_102301.jpg
     
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  8. trim Nov 14, 2014

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    Interesting topic - I'm glad these topics are being 'flogged' so to speak.
     
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  9. JohnSteed Nov 14, 2014

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    Agree. That was easy for (even) me to figure out.


    If not original, then the craft is being refined and more caution needed with these :unsure: In my case, a relative n00b, that means more questions


    Thank you ..... I will certainly need to take a closer look!


    Appreciate it!
     
  10. mozambique Nov 14, 2014

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    wasn't one of these ebay lots the dodgy fake ones from Italy that got reported and then relisted a week or two back?
     
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  11. JohnSteed Nov 14, 2014

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    Good memory!

    There's a thread somewhere ... maybe. We just need to analyze carefully so not to be burned. The reason for my post
     
  12. pitpro Likes the game. Nov 14, 2014

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    Italy...Fugetaboutit...Fugazzi
     
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  13. JohnSteed Nov 16, 2014

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    On #1 ten hrs to go. May be family and friends but now at 90 bucks ::facepalm2::
     
  14. mozambique Nov 18, 2014

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    Ooooh $90 must be gen-u-ine for sure!
     
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  15. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Nov 18, 2014

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    I didn't know you spoke Italian ;-)
     
  16. pitpro Likes the game. Nov 18, 2014

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    Si, now pass the mutzarel
     
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  17. JohnSteed Nov 19, 2014

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    Sold at US$ 368. 9 bids (friends n family?? ). Even fakes at that price? Wow!!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/231387543605Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  18. mozambique Nov 19, 2014

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    Crap, I am going to get the hammer and chisel out and start making some right away
     
  19. JohnSteed Nov 19, 2014

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    Which is why, and I sort of understand, no 6 ELs are sooooo costly

    A good artisan could have a decent market, I guess.
     
  20. mozambique Nov 19, 2014

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    Hhhmmmm..............I know this metal shop in Hong Kong.............hang on call from Hong Kong on line 1