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A forum for identifying and avoiding wholly or partially non-authentic wristwatches --
including counterfeit, replica, Frankenwatches and other fake or bastardized pieces.
Our objective here is to DISCOURAGE the sales and purchase of counterfeit
wristwatch and jewelry products. It is also for helping people identify
watches that are mostly authentic, but have been: altered for personal customization,
repaired with inappropriate parts or modified to be passed off as more valuable pieces.
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: Having read the ebay description, he did say it was a Venus 170 movement and that the dial had been restored!
roger
: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4943403556&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT
: I think I may have bought the bait on this one.
: Received the watch and although it is good
: looking , I think it may be put together
: from various pieces. Before taking it to a
: specialist, I wanted to ask how I could
: check on my own if I bought a bastardized
: piece?
: Details: The crown appears new relatively new
: Back is marked with "1203", but I now
: understand that is marking for non-chrono
: Wear between pieces does not appear even
: Face could be original, but appears too clear
: and crisp to be from the 60s
: Movement is not signed "Breitling"
: but is likely a venus 170
: In hindsight, his description of himself give
: me great concern
: If anyone can offer advice, I would very much
: appreciate it.
: Thanks,
: Adam
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