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jamesbizs
·A watch that old? They probably just replaced the insert/bezel
Is my TAG Heuer Authentic? All questions here please
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Aquagraph
·Weren't these the watches that Tradenvint were selling, I would be super wary...
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denvro
·They probably just replaced the insert/bezel
Weren't these the watches that Tradenvint were selling
Is it possible/easy to get a correct NOS (original, not aftermarket) bezel insert?
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jameegray1
·Hi all. Buying a calibre 5 war201b.fc6291. I viewed a used watch from a VERY reputable uk reseller and I'm very concerned it is a replica. The watch face is different to new ones that I have seen, the day is slightly misaligned, the fonts and logos look cheap. They are insistent it is genuine. Views please?
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bdev
·The logo on the actual watch is a dark font on a light background. The factory image is reversed.
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Aquagraph
·You'd be better off finding pictures of the watch rather than a computer render to compare to be honest.
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jameegray1
·Here's a photo of one from a Tag Heuer shop.
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jamesbizs
·well. Just buy it and send it to tag heuer. You'll have your answer real quick.
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Gambba
·Hi all. Buying a calibre 5 war201b.fc6291. I viewed a used watch from a VERY reputable uk reseller and I'm very concerned it is a replica. The watch face is different to new ones that I have seen, the day is slightly misaligned, the fonts and logos look cheap. They are insistent it is genuine. Views please?
What concerns you that you think it’s a fake?
There is absolutely nothing in that picture that stands out as it being a fake. Everything appears to be as it should be. Markers are straight, text is quality print and aligned properly, logo correct, hands well finished with lume neatly applied. Nothing says fake in my eyes.
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jamesbizs
·What concerns you that you think it’s a fake?
There is absolutely nothing in that picture that stands out as it being a fake. Everything appears to be as it should be. Markers are straight, text is quality print and aligned properly, logo correct, hands well finished with lume neatly applied. Nothing says fake in my eyes.
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Aquagraph
·The dial looks flat, but TAG probably make the watch with a flat and a machined dial, in which case that photo isn't the same watch.
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·That big seller I've been after. Finally got confirmation from Tag Heuer. Maybe ebay will now do something about him, after the $10,000's he's stolen since I told ebay about him.
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jameegray1
·What concerns you that you think it’s a fake?
There is absolutely nothing in that picture that stands out as it being a fake. Everything appears to be as it should be. Markers are straight, text is quality print and aligned properly, logo correct, hands well finished with lume neatly applied. Nothing says fake in my eyes.
Thanks, that's good news. My concerns are mainly:
1) The face is different to all others I've seen. There are no contour depth engravings on the face like there is on all new versions I have seen. You can just about make these out in the photo of the new one that I posted. Perhaps it is actually just a different model?
2) The 'day' is not quite aligned to the window - you can see the "T" of "SAT" is closer to the top of the window than the "S".
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Aquagraph
·Thanks, that's good news. My concerns are mainly:
1) The face is different to all others I've seen. There are no contour depth engravings on the face like there is on all new versions I have seen. You can just about make these out in the photo of the new one that I posted. Perhaps it is actually just a different model?
2) The 'day' is not quite aligned to the window - you can see the "T" of "SAT" is closer to the top of the window than the "S".
Hmm, yes... that is not a good sign.
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jameegray1
·Hmm, yes... that is not a good sign.
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Mr_Orange
·You seem concerned enough to be asking all these questions. That should tell you something.... walk away and wait for the next opportunity.
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Pitfitter446
·If in doubt......... don’t.
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jamesbizs
·Unless you can't afford to have your money tied up for a couple weeks, just buy it, and send it to TAG Heuer. Simple. There is no reason to worry anymore. Sellers can't rip people off these days, unless we let them. Way too many recourse's available to us.
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