I have been in the watch business for some time and I still seeing huge jumps in the Pre-owned market comparatively from years passed.  I too have purchased from time to time the “Can’t Ressist” item from the internet and although being a retailer I have to say there are some great buys out there.  The internet has made the watch business blossom, not hurt it! (Kobold i.e.)  Still the Latin proverb Caveat Emptor rings true.  People are still bringing  Explorer I “False-EX” watches in and thinking they found the Arch of the Covenant.  Use your head folks, ask questions, email the source, know the product or find someone who does.  Watches in general have great reference points, I.D. numbers, check points!(Ask me for God sake)  Even the super savvy get caught, I myself have to open ever Franck Muller brought in to see the movement because of the quality of the fakes on the market.  I want you to have fun buying watches, chasing deals not ebay ghosts, happy ”safe” hunting . CTWG

2 comments June 23rd, 2007