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Old 3 May 2017, 05:09 AM   #1
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Oyster Perpetual DateJust T Swiss Made T: Real or Fake?

He gave me a watch that he claims to have just "found" while going for a walk, and Im almost certain it's a fake because that kind of blind luck just doesnt exist (He lives in a faily low income neighborhood, which was a red flag.)

I spent about an hour or so doing several tests with the watch, like dipping it in water, listening for ticking, inspecting every inch for blurry font or misspellings, but I am no expert obviously.

Fixed above the 12 is what Im assuming is the serial number (116264) and below the 6 is another set of numbers (X41900). I really want to believe it's real, but if it's not, it's a damn good replica and I might just wear it anyway lol.

Here's a gallery of the watch: http://imgur.com/a/ck4PB
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Old 3 May 2017, 07:49 AM   #2
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It's fake.

It's your call, but I recommend that you hit it with a hammer.

I'd also suggest that you get some other opinions before you do anything.

A visit to a AD or watchmaker may be in order, but I stand by my earler statement.
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Old 3 May 2017, 08:11 AM   #3
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Just wondering, what makes you say it's a fake? Curious so I can look out for future counterfeits.
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Old 3 May 2017, 08:20 AM   #4
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Clearly fake to start laser engraved serial


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Old 3 May 2017, 08:23 AM   #5
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Did it never cross your mind to hand a found watch in to the police?
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Old 3 May 2017, 08:32 AM   #6
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Did it never cross your mind to hand a found watch in to the police?
No... Does that make me a bad person :/
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Old 3 May 2017, 08:34 AM   #7
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No... Does that make me a bad person :/
Yes, for owning a fake
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Old 3 May 2017, 10:54 AM   #8
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Put it back where he found it, it isn't worth keeping and maybe the original owner would want it back fake and all.
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Old 3 May 2017, 11:02 AM   #9
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Pretty bad when I didn't even have to see the dial side pic to know it's fake. lol
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