Feedback on condition?

[Sunstreaker]

Originally Posted by paxjedi

Just be direct but polite. Tell him the photos on his website show very sharp chamfers but the one he sent you shows it is clearly too polished. So ask him for more photos and tell him that its too expensive a purchase if you don’t see the true condition. Tell him that any Daytona buyer will ask the same.


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Will do. Let's see where this ends up ...

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by mfserge

That’s a fake, it’s supposed to have a ceramic bezel.

Are you serious?

[Andad]

Originally Posted by paxjedi

Holy polish batman!

Looks like the polisher started with a 50 grit stone and rounded out all the chamfers.


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I can you show you the sharp chamfers on my unpolished 116520 for comparison.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Sunstreaker

Hi folks - I'm looking at purchasing a 116520. The dealer sent me this photo. As usual it's hard to tell the true quality however it is a reputable dealer.

Those that have more experience assessing pics and what to look for, what do you think initially of this condition?

Thank you

Don't buy it.

[Sunstreaker]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Are you serious?

He was being sarcastic ...

Originally Posted by Andad

I can you show you the sharp chamfers on my unpolished 116520 for comparison.

Thank you, that's very helpful!

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Don't buy it.

I think I know why but can you please elaborate?

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Sunstreaker

He was being sarcastic ...





Thank you, that's very helpful!





I think I know why but can you please elaborate?

This is my opinion only. The deal is problematic with the ad pictures and the actual photograph sent to you not matching. The main thing in my view is that the watch is not worth the asking price. You will lose nothing by not buying this particular watch. The economy is crashing all around us. Do you really think that these insanely inflated prices will last, given crises that are ongoing as we speak?

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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by KY..

If a seller is not willing to provide you as many clear photos as you need of the watch before you spend many thousands of dollars then they really should not be taken seriously as a place to buy the watch. PERIOD

Right??

Buyer: send me pics please.
Seller: No.
Buyer: ok I’ll buy it.


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[Sunstreaker]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

This is my opinion only. The deal is problematic with the ad pictures and the actual photograph sent to you not matching. The main thing in my view is that the watch is not worth the asking price. You will lose nothing by not buying this particular watch. The economy is crashing all around us. Do you really think that these insanely inflated prices will last, given crises that are ongoing as we speak?

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Well said and I agree that it’s a hard pill to swallow. The thing that perplexes me is that these prices seem to continue to rise despite the economy around us. Gives me a bit of fomo that I’ll never get my hands on one, if I’m being honest.

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Right??

Buyer: send me pics please.
Seller: No.
Buyer: ok I’ll buy it.


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LOL alright alright, I get the point already! 🤣

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Sunstreaker

Well said and I agree that it’s a hard pill to swallow. The thing that perplexes me is that these prices seem to continue to rise despite the economy around us. Gives me a bit of fomo that I’ll never get my hands on one, if I’m being honest.


LOL alright alright, I get the point already!

Thanks for letting us have a little fun, but it’s all we’ll intentioned and hopefully conveys some good learning. Good luck in your quest! Highly recommend the top sellers on this forum. It’s a crazy expensive watch and a long term hold, so I’d welcome the chance to pay a bit extra from an amazing seller, complete set, etc.


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[214270Explorer]

For a whopping $28K they should bring the watch to your house for a close-up examination.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Sunstreaker

Thank you both! And yes, that's the only picture they sent me aside from the advertisement photos. I've attached the ad pictures here:

I don't think this is the same watch as you first posted. This one is way better. I see someone else has pointed this out. A crispy 520 is pretty hard to find. I went through this the past couple months.

[DocHorton]

I hate when sellers have obviously computer enhanced photos with fake backgrounds. I don't understand why they just don't post the pics of the actual watch as it is like many others do. Capetown always has terrible photos in their listings.

[paxjedi]

The store is legit and they do have a lot of inventory.
You just have to be smart about buying at those pricepoints.
The best way to deal with them is really to go there (as a local) and look at the merch.



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[Sunstreaker]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Thanks for letting us have a little fun, but it’s all we’ll intentioned and hopefully conveys some good learning. Good luck in your quest! Highly recommend the top sellers on this forum. It’s a crazy expensive watch and a long term hold, so I’d welcome the chance to pay a bit extra from an amazing seller, complete set, etc.


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Yes, spot on. At this point I'd much rather pay a bit more and get a well taken care of piece than an over polished one. Even the examples I've seen in person at a major store like Tourneau have been polished away.

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

For a whopping $28K they should bring the watch to your house for a close-up examination.

No kidding ...

Originally Posted by EEpro

I don't think this is the same watch as you first posted. This one is way better. I see someone else has pointed this out. A crispy 520 is pretty hard to find. I went through this the past couple months.

That's right, I don't think it is. Where did you end up buying from ultimately?

Originally Posted by DocHorton

I hate when sellers have obviously computer enhanced photos with fake backgrounds. I don't understand why they just don't post the pics of the actual watch as it is like many others do. Capetown always has terrible photos in their listings.

Honestly, no idea

Originally Posted by paxjedi

The store is legit and they do have a lot of inventory.
You just have to be smart about buying at those pricepoints.
The best way to deal with them is really to go there (as a local) and look at the merch.
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I do think they are legit but agree, in person it's a lot easier to assess and make a call.