Universal Geneve Watches On Ebay

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Great, thanks. So couldn’t find anything either. Being new to UG I thought I would ask in case.

Being new to UG I wouldn't advise you to buy a watch with movement problems (chrono doesn't work, seller says). Parts can be hard to find and expensive
 
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Being new to UG I wouldn't advise you to buy a watch with movement problems (chrono doesn't work, seller says). Parts can be hard to find and expensive

Thanks, yeah I was interested in what it would take to get the chrono working. It seems to be reasonably priced right now but if it were to go a little higher it might not be worth the risk of the unknown...
 
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Thanks, yeah I was interested in what it would take to get the chrono working. It seems to be reasonably priced right now but if it were to go a little higher it might not be worth the risk of the unknown...
You won't know until your watchmaker had a look. Do you have a skilled watchmaker who is able to source or manufacture parts?
 
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You won't know until your watchmaker had a look. Do you have a skilled watchmaker who is able to source or manufacture parts?

Yes, I have made a few good contacts through the forum. I am pretty confident in their abilities.
 
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Yes - one billion watch nuts are wringing their hands and drooling while waiting to snipe it.
Sounds like I should have kept my mouth shut and sat back as well! 🍿
 
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Yes - one billion watch nuts are wringing their hands and drooling while waiting to snipe it.
Yep!
 
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Is it just me or does this look like he's taken a picture of the watch being displayed on a monitor?

https://www.ebay.it/itm/292579884651?ul_noapp=true

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Is it just me or does this look like he's taken a picture of the watch being displayed on a monitor?

https://www.ebay.it/itm/292579884651?ul_noapp=true

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You are 100% right. The pixelation and moire lines are clear enough. It is probably out of a catalog.

Good that some of the internet sh*tbags can't be bothered to pull off a proper swindle.

Would certainly report this one.
 
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I have contacted the seller, no paypal, doesn't want to take pictures, only 5 ebay rating, maybe a scam
 
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maybe

I admire your ability to give him the benefit of the doubt 😀. I really think you'd need balls of steel for this one - where's the chap who extracted the lovely chronograph from somewhere in Latin America over a period of weeks and months?
 
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His seller record, although very brief, does suggest that he has sold a very few high value items in a reliable fashion.
However it seems that the final price will reach, perhaps, 3k Euro and maybe more.
I may risk a late snipe.
Of course, I may not.
 
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yah, it's sure not much to go on. And no logic to why someone can't take a picture. But you never know, sometimes there are just really strange people out there.
the chapter ring position is totally jacked...