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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Southeast
Watch: Divers, GMT
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What could one do with my serial#?
I had a watch for sale here on the forum. A gentlemen was ready to close the deal on my watch after at least a half dozen emails of photos, etc. he wanted to see the warranty card, tags, etc. of course I obliged. My serial number was clearly visible in a couple photos. Then he disappeared without responding to any other emails. I'm fine if he bailed as I've decided not to sell the watch at this time. Afterwards I noticed he was a new member with zero post. Could he use my watch serial number to fake another watch? Am I being paranoid?
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kingstown
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Yes you are
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Real Name: David
Location: australia
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I would not worry to much
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Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
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Can't do too much IMO
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Adam
Location: Far East
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More likely to report your serial number/watch stolen than fake a watch. But that's also very unlikely. Maybe send him a pm?
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Watch: Divers, GMT
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Greg
Location: Europe
Watch: Rolex vintage
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May I ask what was the model?
He can of course use your serial number on another watch. |
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Andreas
Location: Margaritaville
Watch: Smurf
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Worst he could do it to try and sell it with your pics somewhere else... Scamming someone.
Still, there's always a bit of tire kickin' going around. A pas-time I'm also guilty of. ![]()
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Real Name: Dave
Location: NC
Watch: 5500 Air-King
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He could also buy a replica and have that serial number engraved on it and then sell it as fake. The serial number could be used on many rep cases as well.
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I wouldn't worry about it. Anyone can go to a Rolex dealer and write down serial numbers from watches in the show case.
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Real Name: Greg
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Real Name: Andreas
Location: Margaritaville
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I can easily come up with a serial. Z945563 see, just did? ![]()
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