Welp,

I may have done something pretty stupid here guys. Hoping you can make me feel more assured.

Listed as a 16710, from Georgia , missing the crown, no movement shots, no serial number/model number shots. Pretty crappy pics overall as you'll see below.

And I bought it.

I suspect it's actually a No Date Fat Lady with a really interesting bezel fade. Can anybody back me up on that?

Really appreciate your help!

 

I'm not an expert, and the photos won't help pre-authenticate it – but it really depends on what you paid. To my eye it looks worth a gamble. A little strange to see it on a folded link, and the EL's look a little worse for wear, but hey.

What do you know about the seller?

 

Basically nothing, minimal feedback. It was a full on gamble.

If it's a franken I think I'll be able to part it out for break even at worst (as long as the movement isn't totally shot).

 

Georgia, the country in Caucasus - or Georgia, the state in the US?

 

It's a Caucasus special. I would be less concerned if it was the US state. I had put the Georgian flag after, but it didn't come through.

 

Unless someone can point to something that rules it out immediately as a project or replica, you really have to give some indication of what you paid to get any meaningful assurances or feedback on it, one way or the other. I think all jumping off points for evaluating the deal would start with this. Also, just damn curious.

Of course it also has to arrive. But good luck and keep us updated. I am generally pretty cautious with purchases, so I think it's fun to see someone go commando, and I'm always rooting for it to work out when they do!

 

Oh wait, I have possibly a small assurance for you? Again, doesn't guarantee this ever arrives. But with regard to the watch itself, I just noticed how the handset was relumed at some stage and mismatched against the patina of the dial (which is pleasing). A project or replica would never be this sloppy.

I found the listing and I think you're fine...I wouldn't worry. Also, it's done. Now just enjoy whatever happens next. COMMANDO!

 

Wow, indeed quite a gamble.
Tbilisi, Georgia. Free standard shipping from outside the US. this will be quite a wait..
Paypal will definitely be your best friend on this one..
No Date white gold surround dials are interchangeable between the 167.. series. So could be a plethora of parts..
Good luck.

 

A hair above $5k, which is where these were 4 years ago if it's legit and actually makes it to America.

 

Gamble upon gamble. See if you can upgrade this.

 

was following this too. Bracelet is dated 2 71 so unlikely to match this ref. Hope everything turns out fine. Please update us when you have more photos/info. Good luck!

 

He said he'll FedEx it.

 

Keep us updated. Fingers crossed for you.

 

may the odds be in your favor

 

The well wishes are much appreciated. I'll update once (if?) this gets here.

 

Bump for an answer here

 

Hey man, the watch is back at fleabay. What's happening? Scam?

 

For sure a scam. Guy gave me a bs tracking number, then gave a bunch of excuses.

 

Very typical, and is too good to be true

 

that sucks man, hopefully you can get your money back from PP.