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Rennfahrer · 1 July 2012, 12:12 PM

Any thoughts? Pre-buying checklist of things to look out for? They seem pretty underappreciated. I have been thinking about the Memovox but then thought, hey, what about the Advisor...

Cheers,
Patrick

ncstate1201 · 1 July 2012, 12:35 PM

correct me if I am wrong these were only 34mm. these have been faked as well, I have run across one before, almost pulled the trigger but when I researched it at home I found out I had dodged a bullet. The things I noticed on the fake were around the two crowns, it just looked like they had used a dremel tool to carve out where the winding stems went through the case, it was also an unusual case shape (way too flat) around where the crowns were. Additionally, I would double check the dial as always. The one I ran across had a different dial than I had ever seen.

You could try to stick to one of the ones in here:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/38805318...collectors-are

At least that gives you a point of comparison to start with. I am no expert, but hope it helps.

ncstate1201 · 1 July 2012, 12:37 PM

I used to have an article just about the Advisor bookmarked after my run in, but I cannot find it now. Somebody had written a full article that was online (similar to this one, that I thought had completely outlined all the variations). If someone else has it maybe they will post it....

FremStar · 1 July 2012, 12:45 PM

Thanks for that article link ncstate! Really cool read!

Rennfahrer · 2 July 2012, 07:38 AM

Thanks - that was a useful article to keep in the archives.

azguy · 2 July 2012, 07:46 AM

Be careful out there, many people have told me the market is flooded with fakes, and really good ones....

1 July 2012, 12:12 PM	#1
Rennfahrer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Patrick Location: NC Watch: 1967 5512 Posts: 93	Vintage Tudor Advisor Any thoughts? Pre-buying checklist of things to look out for? They seem pretty underappreciated. I have been thinking about the Memovox but then thought, hey, what about the Advisor... Cheers, Patrick

1 July 2012, 12:45 PM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Thanks for that article link ncstate! Really cool read! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

1 July 2012, 12:35 PM	#2
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	correct me if I am wrong these were only 34mm. these have been faked as well, I have run across one before, almost pulled the trigger but when I researched it at home I found out I had dodged a bullet. The things I noticed on the fake were around the two crowns, it just looked like they had used a dremel tool to carve out where the winding stems went through the case, it was also an unusual case shape (way too flat) around where the crowns were. Additionally, I would double check the dial as always. The one I ran across had a different dial than I had ever seen. You could try to stick to one of the ones in here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/38805318...collectors-are At least that gives you a point of comparison to start with. I am no expert, but hope it helps.

1 July 2012, 12:37 PM	#3
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	I used to have an article just about the Advisor bookmarked after my run in, but I cannot find it now. Somebody had written a full article that was online (similar to this one, that I thought had completely outlined all the variations). If someone else has it maybe they will post it....

2 July 2012, 07:38 AM	#5
Rennfahrer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Patrick Location: NC Watch: 1967 5512 Posts: 93	Thanks - that was a useful article to keep in the archives.

2 July 2012, 07:46 AM	#6
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Be careful out there, many people have told me the market is flooded with fakes, and really good ones....

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