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milov · 1 April 2017, 08:00 AM

I know nothing about this watch. Remarkable if authentic.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUTHENTIC...gAAOSwA29Y3AxZ

This seller often sells rare vintage items.

Old Expat Beast · 1 April 2017, 08:45 AM

Moved to Vintage for now.

THC · 1 April 2017, 09:01 AM

Alpino ?
Crown Collection?

Cryten · 1 April 2017, 09:14 AM

I wonder if those hands are the same size as the Mil Sub? (assuming it's genuine Rolex that is)

themaninblack · 1 April 2017, 09:28 AM

Be careful with your money!

stubborndonkey · 1 April 2017, 10:01 AM

I think the 41 negative feedback is enough of a warning here

Thegr8one · 1 April 2017, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stubborndonkey

I think the 41 negative feedback is enough of a warning here

He has over 55k feedback.

MILGAUSS88 · 1 April 2017, 10:33 AM

1. Doesn't look anything like the known Commados.
2. Serial number is 3 years newer than the known Commando #s.
3. No one is bidding on it.
4. Looks like the dial and hand design was stolen from British Military Sub.
A regular Commando is worth $10-$15k.
This would probably be double or more if correct.
So, I am going to call BS. Would have to be a prototype to be legit, and I would rather play the lottery I think my.odds are better.

MILGAUSS88 · 1 April 2017, 10:39 AM

Coronet and the "T" both appear to be too thick to be original as well.
Disclaimer: this is only my opinion.
Would be glad to hear anyone elses critique of the watch.

linesiders · 1 April 2017, 01:40 PM

COMMANDO fonts are interesting. Engravings are close - not convinced either way if someone was REAL good. I did a fair amount of scouring the web when I had mine - never heard of a phantom albino Commando...

NO Stainless Steel

Xeer · 1 April 2017, 02:36 PM

Kill it with fire!

Mike Wood · 1 April 2017, 08:06 PM

Utter sh*te!

Too Old · 1 April 2017, 09:22 PM

Perpetual on dial with manual movement

demonloop · 1 April 2017, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

Utter sh*te!

End of thread. Thanks Mike!

jban5 · 1 April 2017, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Too Old

Perpetual on dial with manual movement

I'll never figure out how the makers of this type of "thing" can go through so much trouble to put something like this together and not know what the terminology stands for. Even says "manual wind" in the description.

Lucky, I suppose, if they had put this much effort into a credible pile of parts they might be selling that $15k watch.

linesiders · 2 April 2017, 12:15 AM

Yah know what? This almost looks like one of those decal dials - the ones printed off an inkjet - if so explains a lot. But somethings look good enough to be true in the macros.

The case looks interestingly good and the engravings are close enough to raise an eye brow - even though some are in the wrong place and SS is missing.

The serial is well past the regular Commando range but that range is from 68/69 yet the watches never came out until 71ish.

Not worth the gamble without having in person - there are some oddballs out there - could be a mermaid.

bdex75 · 2 April 2017, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

Utter sh*te!

Well there you go.

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linesiders · 2 April 2017, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

Well there you go.

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Hahaha - shoulda seen that the guy that said utter she!t was the guy I wanna be when I grow up

omitohud · 2 April 2017, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

Utter sh*te!

U know the seller right, Mike?

I blame it on the autoconnect.

emersm · 2 April 2017, 10:50 AM

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scooba · 5 April 2017, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

Utter sh*te!

yes

2ar2c1 · 5 April 2017, 04:17 AM

occasionally new versions are available: from Heritage Time:

linesiders · 6 April 2017, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ar2c1

occasionally new versions are available: from Heritage Time:

WTF?

1 April 2017, 01:40 PM	#10
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,501	COMMANDO fonts are interesting. Engravings are close - not convinced either way if someone was REAL good. I did a fair amount of scouring the web when I had mine - never heard of a phantom albino Commando... NO Stainless Steel __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

2 April 2017, 12:15 AM	#16
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,501	Yah know what? This almost looks like one of those decal dials - the ones printed off an inkjet - if so explains a lot. But somethings look good enough to be true in the macros. The case looks interestingly good and the engravings are close enough to raise an eye brow - even though some are in the wrong place and SS is missing. The serial is well past the regular Commando range but that range is from 68/69 yet the watches never came out until 71ish. Not worth the gamble without having in person - there are some oddballs out there - could be a mermaid. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

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1 April 2017, 08:45 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,798	Moved to Vintage for now.

1 April 2017, 09:01 AM	#3
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,664	Alpino ? Crown Collection?

1 April 2017, 09:14 AM	#4
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	I wonder if those hands are the same size as the Mil Sub? (assuming it's genuine Rolex that is)

1 April 2017, 09:28 AM	#5
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	Be careful with your money!

1 April 2017, 10:01 AM	#6
stubborndonkey "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 474	I think the 41 negative feedback is enough of a warning here

1 April 2017, 10:39 AM	#9
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,183	Coronet and the "T" both appear to be too thick to be original as well. Disclaimer: this is only my opinion. Would be glad to hear anyone elses critique of the watch.

1 April 2017, 02:36 PM	#11
Xeer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 179	Kill it with fire!

1 April 2017, 08:06 PM	#12
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	Utter sh*te!

1 April 2017, 09:22 PM	#13
Too Old 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: Bucks, UK Posts: 1,096	Perpetual on dial with manual movement

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