Caveat Emptor
June 23rd, 2007
FAKE TAG HEUER WATCHES RUN ABOUT $149.00
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
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1. Ed Russo | August 3rd, 2007 at 12:51 am
Dear Chad, I could not find another way to ask you a couple of questions. I have put down 2k to hold a Brietling f Bently GT on a speed band. The Dealer sold me my super ocean he has given me 30% off and I really wanted a Breitling that had the Day and Date but without a busy face. I could also purchase a IWC Cousteu for the same which watch to you prefer and why. I started coillecting about 9 months ago. But as you mentioned I am hesitant to buy off the net. I worked for Brinks and shipped jewelry and watches for 11 years and am just now taking advantage of my contacts. I had a failed neck surgery and seem only happy when I am holding an automatic watch and just feels great. I would love a jump hour Genta and want to die with a Patek on my arm. Please respond at your earliest convenience. Ed
2. Chad | August 3rd, 2007 at 10:37 am
Tough decision! Both big 44+ mm and nice, pretty standard guts, but that aside. I would go with the IWC Cousteu, I like the configuration( set up of the piece) and I am not crazy about the GT bezel. It really is a personal choice on this one. They both will run great for you. CTWG
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