Someone got a bargain from Peru.... or did he?

Spruce

All of them?

I’ve read various 'horror' threads on OF about the dangers of buying from some South American countries and, as a consequence, was a little hesitant about buying a watch from a Buenos Aires seller but he was excellent.
I appreciate that the seller of the watches posted above by @kpaxsg may not have had many reviews and hasn’t any other items for sale and, of course, may not be genuine but surely not all sellers in Peru are scammers.
In any event, isn’t the buyer covered by eBay's safety policies?

kpaxsg

was pretty tempted to bid on the 125.... but just did not feel right about seller, despite 100% feedback

https://www.ebay.com/sch/timesvintages/m.html?item=384306216409&hash=item597a6f7dd9:g:Gt0AAOSwx-1hBnWc&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2046732.m1684

https://www.ebay.com/sch/timesvintages/m.html?item=384306216409&hash=item597a6f7dd9:g:Gt0AAOSwx-1hBnWc&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2046732.m1684

tikkathree

I've always applied the slightly xenophobic logic of asking myself what would be the likelihood of such a watch firstly being in a far-distant South American country and then wondering how come such a country wouldn't have a watch-collecting population of its own. It's shaky man-logic I know but it comes from the old Egyptian saying that if something looks too good to be true then there's a statistical likelihood......

scubafan

Generalization without proof is always an unfair and idiotic behaviour. In EVERY country as in EVERY group of humans there are good and bad sellers, good and bad buyers, good and bad politicians, summarizing, good and bad persons. Always have been, always will be.

padders

I think some generalisations are sensible to be aware of when buying, though of course they are just that and don't apply to every example.

Korea is a hotbed of fantasy redials. Ukraine is the home of the recased pocket watch. Speedmasters from Italy are often messed about and sold by closet dealers. Watches from India are often frankens and redials. Japanese listings are often from resellers llsting watches internationally they have seen on domestic sales platforms. There seem to be 10 times more watches issued by the Pakistani military than soldiers and airman who ever actually served. Watches from Eastern Europe have often been maintained on the cheap if at all. UK listings that say 'serviced by retired Omega trained watchmaker' usually run like crap. Need I go on?

mr_yossarian

..you forgot about the thousands of vintage Rolex from Asia that never put a dial foot on Switzerland. But yes, your listing is solid 😀