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Old 15 November 2019, 08:09 PM   #1
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Thoughts on the Tudor Day Date. Possible scam

I've purchased the following watch but unfortunately believe its a rep as the serial is 7 digits instead of 6. I would appreciate confirmation before I approach the seller. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-T...rdt=true&rt=nc
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Old 16 November 2019, 12:44 AM   #2
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3 possible scenarios. 1. The watch is a repro/fake. 2. There are still quite a few of the older models that are still produced today for the Asian markets. 3. It is a replacement case due to damage.

I am leaning towards the first but im not entirely sure. Im sure someone will pipe up who can give a better answer.
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Old 16 November 2019, 01:13 AM   #3
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The Ebay link no longer works because the auction has ended. Post a pic of the watch.
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Old 16 November 2019, 01:14 AM   #4
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The Ebay link no longer works because the auction has ended. Post a pic of the watch.
Link still works fine for me.

I'm not an expert on Tudor but the dial looks off and why does the crown stick out so much when unscrewed? Maybe it's just the picture?
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Old 16 November 2019, 01:42 AM   #5
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Dial looks off, spacing between date.day looks off the majority of lume pips missing on top of minute markers, case back engraving looks suspect and movement looks untidy as well as screw/tube /crown...not pretty in my opinion.
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Old 16 November 2019, 02:47 AM   #6
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The watch appears to be a counterfeit. The stampings between the lugs look new, the crown is not correct and how about those fake end links.
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The watch appears to be a counterfeit. The stampings between the lugs look new, the crown is not correct and how about those fake end links.
It states in the description that the bracelet is aftermarket and that the movement does not run and needs work. It says the stem is loose. Most likely why it is sticking out so far.

But yes, the engraving look too perfect. That number 2 is funky
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