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mabmojo · 2 July 2008, 11:49 PM

Hey Guys,

Almost bought this sub this morning. But the price seems to good. What are your feelings?
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...m=330249067598

Cheers and Thanks

Thani · 2 July 2008, 11:51 PM

the dings arent nice.. he doesnt say what series it is..

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 July 2008, 12:04 AM

I would not touch it. Imho, it's a knock-off:

See this pic from the listing.

The LEC is far too obvious, and the SEL is poorly fitted (gap).

And on this other pic from the listing, the seller has blurred the details so that you cannot see if the "m" in "metres" is directly over the "M" in "Chronometer" or not (as it should be).

This is indeed "ROVER eBay" as the url states.

Thani · 3 July 2008, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I would not touch it. Imho, it's a knock-off:

See this pic from the listing.

The LEC is far too obvious, and the SEL is poorly fitted (gap).

good observation bo, i did not see that LEC.. its too clear your right..

Tools · 3 July 2008, 12:09 AM

In my opinion the watch shown is a replica......

Hassie · 3 July 2008, 12:17 AM

I really should be working ... But checked this out and agree with Bo and Thani ... Looks very suspect. In addition to their noted observations, I see that: crown doesn't look right -- too thick, wide; crown guard ears seem overlapping the crown and too thick, not quite right shape. The close up pics of bezel/face are blurred, but it seems to me that the dial is a bit "off," as well, as far as clarity of detail of printing and logo. $3100 also seems way too low .... Should E-Bay be notified?

Hassie · 3 July 2008, 12:19 AM

And, of course, the LEC seems much too large and "in your face," not as I have ever seen on a real one.

lordcon · 3 July 2008, 12:22 AM

Most certainly a fake. Needs to be reported.

Terry Newton · 3 July 2008, 12:55 AM

I reported it.

Terry Newton

toph · 3 July 2008, 12:58 AM

the LEC was the first thing i noticed- you should not be able to notice it thats the problem

definite fake

figbo · 3 July 2008, 03:06 AM

An "unlucky" fellow bought it with buy it now,could anybody get in touch with the buyer and tell him(her) about his(her) mistake?

toph · 3 July 2008, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

An "unlucky" fellow bought it with buy it now,could anybody get in touch with the buyer and tell him(her) about his(her) mistake?

I just messaged him/her- i will let you know what they reply

figbo · 3 July 2008, 03:17 AM

Thank you Toph,I'm new to this e-bay stuff and don't know how to do it.

toph · 3 July 2008, 04:04 AM

check out what he bought here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=290221842613

a rolex submariner box for $78

what a crook!!!

onkyo · 3 July 2008, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

check out what he bought here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=290221842613

a rolex submariner box for $78

what a crook!!!

Nice find. I can't believe he has 100% + feedback.

Bassplayer · 3 July 2008, 05:07 AM

Hope they did not pay quickly...

RolexEducation · 3 July 2008, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

check out what he bought here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=290221842613

a rolex submariner box for $78

what a crook!!!

This is probably the biggest tell of them all!

Terry Newton · 3 July 2008, 05:22 AM

I contacted my contact at E-Bay and gave them all of the links in question. Please do not interfere as I wish to have this guy banned from E-Bay. He is a crook and I thank everyone who found the link in the first place for the watch, and Chris for finding the link to the box that he used to make his sale look legitimate.

Terry Newton

Terry Newton · 3 July 2008, 07:26 AM

This is now an invalid item. Thanks all and I hope this guy gets pulled from E-Bay.

Terry Newton

pwrslider · 3 July 2008, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

In my opinion the watch shown is a replica......

agree!

Terry Newton · 3 July 2008, 10:25 AM

Unfortunately this story did not have a happy ending yet. It ended with the E-Bay's; "Buy It Now" option which means that a credit card was used and the watch was purchased before E-Bay pulled it. The item is now listed as invalid so I am hoping E-Bay can cancel out the charges to the guy's credit card. The buyer contacted me all in a panic and is wondering what to do. I contacted my source in E-Bay and it should get resolved. It may just take a little time.

Terry Newton

Bassplayer · 3 July 2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Newton

Unfortunately this story did not have a happy ending yet. It ended with the E-Bay's; "Buy It Now" option which means that a credit card was used and the watch was purchased before E-Bay pulled it. The item is now listed as invalid so I am hoping E-Bay can cancel out the charges to the guy's credit card. The buyer contacted me all in a panic and is wondering what to do. I contacted my source in E-Bay and it should get resolved. It may just take a little time.

Terry Newton

You are a good man.

2 July 2008, 11:49 PM	#1
mabmojo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 9	Is this sub legit? Priced too Good. Hey Guys, Almost bought this sub this morning. But the price seems to good. What are your feelings? http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...m=330249067598 Cheers and Thanks

3 July 2008, 12:04 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I would not touch it. Imho, it's a knock-off: See this pic from the listing. The LEC is far too obvious, and the SEL is poorly fitted (gap). And on this other pic from the listing, the seller has blurred the details so that you cannot see if the "m" in "metres" is directly over the "M" in "Chronometer" or not (as it should be). This is indeed "ROVER eBay" as the url states. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

3 July 2008, 12:09 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,499	In my opinion the watch shown is a replica...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 July 2008, 12:55 AM	#9
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I reported it. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

3 July 2008, 12:58 AM	#10
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	the LEC was the first thing i noticed- you should not be able to notice it thats the problem definite fake __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

2 July 2008, 11:51 PM	#2
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	the dings arent nice.. he doesnt say what series it is..

3 July 2008, 12:17 AM	#6
Hassie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 18	I really should be working ... But checked this out and agree with Bo and Thani ... Looks very suspect. In addition to their noted observations, I see that: crown doesn't look right -- too thick, wide; crown guard ears seem overlapping the crown and too thick, not quite right shape. The close up pics of bezel/face are blurred, but it seems to me that the dial is a bit "off," as well, as far as clarity of detail of printing and logo. $3100 also seems way too low .... Should E-Bay be notified?

3 July 2008, 12:19 AM	#7
Hassie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 18	And, of course, the LEC seems much too large and "in your face," not as I have ever seen on a real one.

3 July 2008, 12:22 AM	#8
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	Most certainly a fake. Needs to be reported.

3 July 2008, 03:06 AM	#11
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	An "unlucky" fellow bought it with buy it now,could anybody get in touch with the buyer and tell him(her) about his(her) mistake?

3 July 2008, 03:17 AM	#13
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	Thank you Toph,I'm new to this e-bay stuff and don't know how to do it.

3 July 2008, 04:04 AM	#14
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	check out what he bought here http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=290221842613 a rolex submariner box for $78 what a crook!!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

3 July 2008, 05:07 AM	#16
Bassplayer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Watch: Wife says too many Posts: 348	Hope they did not pay quickly... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ " I prefer to drink; not drive " John Alec Entwistle

3 July 2008, 05:22 AM	#18
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I contacted my contact at E-Bay and gave them all of the links in question. Please do not interfere as I wish to have this guy banned from E-Bay. He is a crook and I thank everyone who found the link in the first place for the watch, and Chris for finding the link to the box that he used to make his sale look legitimate. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

3 July 2008, 07:26 AM	#19
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	This is now an invalid item. Thanks all and I hope this guy gets pulled from E-Bay. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

3 July 2008, 10:25 AM	#21
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Unfortunately this story did not have a happy ending yet. It ended with the E-Bay's; "Buy It Now" option which means that a credit card was used and the watch was purchased before E-Bay pulled it. The item is now listed as invalid so I am hoping E-Bay can cancel out the charges to the guy's credit card. The buyer contacted me all in a panic and is wondering what to do. I contacted my source in E-Bay and it should get resolved. It may just take a little time. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

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