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This one (Patek "military" watch) takes the cake....

Canuck
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2,600¥ more likely. Even at that rate, who’d want it?
 
dsio
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Who are the stooges bidding on that… damn
 
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Davidt Davidt
The decoration on the movement isn’t uncertain!
The flat perlage is they key that's why it has so many bids, I've seen 1970s timex with nicer looking movements
 
JimInOz
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Why do we even waste our time reporting this shit?

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Tony C.
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^^^ Let's not mince words: if eBay isn't willing to shut down that listing, then they are an accessory to fraud.
 
Sam909
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Actually, I'm new to this, and I trust your expertise. The vendor has 100% positive feedback. I wonder how many others he has damaged financially or cheated by this method. eBay should take action. I believe if the number of reports exceeded a certain count, they should at least suspend it immediately till further investigation.
 
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Vercingetorix Vercingetorix
Let’s explore related items sponsored says eBay. Bunch of crooks.

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Ohh, there is something I do not understand: watches priced at $2,000 or more are automatically authenticated at no extra cost to the buyer by eBay, so what is the catch? So will the seller think they will outsmart the experienced authenticator, or does eBay simply does not care because they will review it later on by its own individual and collect sponsor fees to maintain profit and the loser in both cases will be the buyer by money, or time, bidding stress and so on!?
 
Davidt
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Well the OP watch is fake so it won’t pass authentication, although I doubt the price will meet the threshold for authentication.
I don’t know about the others. If they use genuine Patek pocket watch movements and they’re described as marriage watches, then it could be argued they’re as described and may pass.

I would also say the authenticators are better on modern watches as far as I’m aware. A vintage watch with a redial may well not be flagged
 
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Sam909 Sam909
Ohh, there is something I do not understand: watches priced at $2,000 or more are automatically authenticated at no extra cost to the buyer by eBay, so what is the catch? So will the seller think they will outsmart the experienced authenticator, or does eBay simply does not care because they will review it later on by its own individual and collect sponsor fees to maintain profit and the loser in both cases will be the buyer by money, or time, bidding stress and so on!?
If I remember correctly international sales don’t go through the authentication process.
 
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Davidt Davidt
Well the OP watch is fake so it won’t pass authentication, although I doubt the price will meet the threshold for authentication.
I don’t know about the others. If they use genuine Patek pocket watch movements and they’re described as marriage watches, then it could be argued they’re as described and may pass.

I would also say the authenticators are better on modern watches as far as I’m aware. A vintage watch with a redial may well not be flagged
Thank you David, for explaining this. Actually, without knowing OF Community, I would have given up on this hoppy, and I can't wait to have access and be able to buy straight from here, as it has much more trust and respected members.
 
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Vercingetorix Vercingetorix
If I remember correctly international sales don’t go through the authentication process.
Thank you for clarifying this; this is the first I've heard of it. I looked it up, and it appears you are correct; it may not be covered worldwide.

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I wonder if this all just money laundering? I mean I can believe anyone would actually think this is genuine
 
Davidt
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I’ve heard people say that before (money laundering via eBay or other auction houses) but I don’t get it.

An auction house where you can pay cash - fair enough, but how do you launder money via eBay? Payments to sellers via eBay are by traceable bank transfer aren’t they?
 
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