Deal of the year, or complete franken (CK2913 inside)?

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Hi all,

You must have seen this odd 2913 that looked like an amazing deal go for about 2k yesterday:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161972826045?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

When I first stumbled upon it, I got really excited, but after careful consideration I decided to pass on it:

- the caseback is very suspicious. It references 2914, but that is a rail master reference. The engraving does say "Seamaster" on the back, so I don't know what to think. The only 2914 casebacks I know of with seamaster engraving are the PAF Railmasters

- Handset is definitely wrong

- Dial looks funny.

So, is this a case of an awesome deal that just needed a new set of hands, or is this a complete franken?
 
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Lemon of the year would be more accurate 馃ぎ

Besides the FAKE caseback and hands, it is redialed, wrong bracelet, crown, bezel inlay - yeah well...movement could be ok
 
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I took one look at it and closed the browser window. Wrong hands (besides the ugly seconds hand, the minute hand is a complete fake IMO), and the caseback should have had the "Certified High-Pressure Waterproof" inscription around Seamaster, no? Nevermind the 2914-2 reference.

All in all this one was a complete dog, and whoever paid 2k got ripped off.
 
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haha, okay, starting to get the hang of this game. thanks all!
 
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haha, okay, starting to get the hang of this game. thanks all!

Translation: Glad I didn't pay for it yet. I better go message the seller. 馃榿馃槣::stirthepot::
 
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Nope, just educating myself... I like your sarcasm skills though ;p