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A forum for identifying and avoiding wholly or partially non-authentic wristwatches -- including counterfeit, replica, Frankenwatches and other fake or bastardized pieces. Our objective here is to DISCOURAGE the sales and purchase of counterfeit wristwatch and jewelry products. It is also for helping people identify watches that are mostly authentic, but have been: altered for personal customization, repaired with inappropriate parts or modified to be passed off as more valuable pieces.

Including a photo of the piece you are talking about ALWAYS helps! You can learn how to post a photo here: How To Include Photos In Your Postings. 'For sale' postings, commercial solicitation and ads are not allowed. Links to Internet auctions are acceptable only if their purpose is to question the authenticity of a product or provide new clues for identifying counterfeit products. Links that appear to be 'shills' promoting the sale of counterfeit products will be deleted. Links to websites of sellers of counterfeit items are not permitted -- we know they are out there and do not need to be encouraging them by sending traffic to their sites. Privacy, additional policies and administrivia are covered in the Terms of Use.

Interesting Website
In Response To: Re: Ebay safe? ()


I think that your website is interesting . . . a nice variety of watches, vintage and modern . . . easy to see a broad variety of watches, in a relatively quick visit to the website.

While there is a certain percentage of fake watches being offered on ebay, your portal will allow readers to go to the ebay listings and do their own research, regarding the watch and the seller. As always, let the buyer beware.

Jeff

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: Ebay has been trying to eliminate counterfeits and fakes by taking
: out known frauds. The problem is too many counterfeiters in too
: many areas. It is nearly impossible to recognize a good fake by
: pictures alone. The sellers reputation is one key, the other is
: better pictures of movements and details. Check the web sites of
: replica watch dealers to see what is available and familiarize
: yourself with the most common fakes.

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