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Re: ***Possible scammer alert***
In Response To: ***Possible scammer alert*** ()

: Gents I advertised some time ago for a Rotary Aquaplunge
: chronograph dial and as rare as the watches themselves are
: getting a dial is akin to finding teeth in a hens mouth, or s**t
: from a rocking horse. So imagine my 'glee' which turned to doubt
: when I received the below e-mail. Seriously the guy claims to
: have a complete watch which according to the pics he sent looks
: in fantastic condition and he is willing to part it out. I will
: play this out to its logical conclusion and report back. In the
: meantime beware of e-mails from gear sound gdgsh4580@gmail.com
: >

: Rotary Aquaplunge Chronograph Dial

: gear sound gdgsh4580@gmail.com >

: Reply Yesterday, 09:38 PM

: You
: 
: Photos

: Thanks for your message and interest, attach pictures of Rotary
: Aquaplunge Chronograph which i am scrapping out as parts, please
: let
: me know the parts you are in need of and how much you are willing
: to
: offer including shipping and i can also accept a sale of complete
: wrist watch if you are in need of it, i will need to know your
: complete
: shipping details and phone number should in case of shipping,
: thanks
: and hope to hear from you soon

: DH David Hamilton d_a_35@hotmail.com >

: Yesterday, 10:55 AM

: Hi interstates please send pics and price

: David

: GS gear sound gdgsh4580@gmail.com >

: Yesterday, 10:51 AM

: I have this items for sale ... if still interested contact on
: gdgsh4580@gmail.com for more details and photos, thanks and
: hope to hear soon

He replied to my WTB for a GF Bracelet - I said I'd been plagued by scammers - no contact since - probably all one needs to know. Best AH.

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