Is my TAG Heuer Authentic? All questions here please

imagwai

This one is fake right?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-SEAL...517540?hash=item1f17d05d64:g:u2AAAOSwS9NfgefM

Marcos Alvarenga

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Just take a look at this site. It’s a “legal” website that sells fakes.

I’m impressed about the quality of some models, maybe there are pictures of authentic ones in some cases.

However Aquaracers and Formula 1’s are indistinguishable from authentic ones.

imagwai

I wouldn't say that. They all look like very obvious fakes from a quality point of view imo. I could point you to a site that sells much better. But doubt either are legal, and also don't think it's a good idea to post links to them on the forum![/QUO

imagwai

I wouldn't say that. They all look like very obvious fakes from a quality point of view imo. I could point you to a site that sells much better. But doubt either are legal, and also don't think it's a good idea to post links to them on the forum!

Jim Dollares

I think we should always avoid sharing links to sites that promote fakes! If serious sites link to them it increases their scoring by google

Sorry.
Deleting the link now.

imagwai

I wouldn't say that. They all look like very obvious fakes from a quality point of view imo. I could point you to a site that sells much better. But doubt either are legal, and also don't think it's a good idea to post links to them on the forum!

Aquagraph

I agree though, I found a different site that was based in France and had it's address clearly available - I don't understand how a company like that could operate in the EU without being shut down. China is to be expected, but not within Europe.

Tag_ZA

Hi all, I have been looking around on Chrono24 and came across this Carrera. I would like some thoughts on it, especially the last 2 images.

https://www.chrono24.co.za/tagheuer/carrera-calibre-heuer-01--id16299507.htm

1. It seems the lugs are different colours. With most of the piece black but 2 lugs seem to be silver and 2 black. (in the last 2 images)
2. How secure is Chrono24 in terms of authenticity? Do they guarantee this?

Thanks in advance.

imagwai

1. Could this be a trick of the light? All the other photos show steel lugs. You can always shoot the seller a message to check. Always good to message them first anyway, so you know what kind of seller you are dealing with.
2. Chrono24 aren't the seller - they are an online marketplace. The "seller" you are dealing with here is a private individual in Japan, one without feedback by the look of it. Chrono24 will hold your finds in Escrow and release them to the seller once you have confirmed the watch has been delivered. They won't check the watch for you - that's up to you.

Also bear in mind if importing from Japan, you may be liable for import duty, taxes and fees.

imagwai

Could this be a trick of the light? All the other photos show steel lugs.

Tag_ZA

https://www.chrono24.co.za/tagheuer/carrera-calibre-heuer-01--id16299507.htm

1. It seems the lugs are different colours. With most of the piece black but 2 lugs seem to be silver and 2 black. (in the last 2 images)

Mr_Orange

I agree.

I have made it my policy to never buy from private sellers on Chrono24. This is not as a result of a bad experience but I feel it is so much harder to 'buy the seller' when they are private.