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15 December 2022, 08:37 AM | #1 |
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GMT 1675 - worst insert of the week competion
Hi guys and gals,
Here is my worst 1675 insert of the week. In an effort for us to all learn a little more about spotting aftermarket inserts passed-off as genuine Rolex. I thought this one was hilarious, spot the biggest mistake to make when advertising dodgy gear!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-GMT...-127632-2357-0 |
15 December 2022, 11:29 AM | #2 |
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To help new collectors out, there are several threads here in the Reference Library and other Rolex collector sites that may enlighten collectors to the attributes of fake inserts. Also, I believe I placed a link in your last thread on where you could find some information on identifying fake or aftermarket GMT inserts at another web site.
This insert on ebay that you have a link to is the most common of the fake or aftermarket inserts. Its called the "hooked 2" insert.
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15 December 2022, 01:19 PM | #3 |
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Thank you both… I’ve chuckled at “hooked twos” for a long time, and it is always fun to call out the fakes!
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15 December 2022, 02:20 PM | #4 |
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Thé old ‘watchmakers estate’ routine. Seems to be a glut of estates out there full of fake crap
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15 December 2022, 05:05 PM | #5 |
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Thanks John and Harry's etc, yes the infamous hooked 2's but there's an even bigger blunder, have you not spotted it yet?
All contributions appreciated. Steve |
15 December 2022, 07:37 PM | #6 |
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There is a section in the forum to specifically discuss internet crap.. eBay & Internet Sales WatchOut |
16 December 2022, 05:05 PM | #7 |
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Ouuf thats bad
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16 December 2022, 08:46 PM | #8 |
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The answer
If your interested....
Compare the 4 and 14 on picture 1 to the rest. Yes picture 1 has those pointed 4's other pictures terrible hooked 2's Then you realise picture 1 is a fake insert and the others pictures are another fake different. 2 fake inserts for the price of one. The worst, enjoy!! |
19 December 2022, 05:46 AM | #9 |
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How about properly spelling "Watchmaker"... (watcmaker)
It's Still Up, let's kill this listing! |
19 December 2022, 05:50 AM | #10 |
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Reported.
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19 December 2022, 07:32 PM | #11 |
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Nice 👌
Nice one Jim 👍
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22 December 2022, 10:56 PM | #12 |
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Removed
I reported it too and messaged the seller just incase it was a genuine mistake.
Shame, its removed now 😢 |
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