dfq23 126 Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) I just bought a gen from Ebay.... It doesn't have the papers... It's an over priced quartz... AND I CAN'T WAIT!!! Had a hankering for something nice as not been "in" to watches for a while and was browsing the internet this morning and thought I'd give Fleabay a look, so I did a few searches on models and brands I have always liked. One of the first results, newly listed stood out. Listed as being used but mint unworn condition. Comes with a service box and instructions but no warranty. It's a quartz but I'm no movement snob and it also means pick up and wear ( I so rarely wear one of my "nice" ones lately, the less fannying about the better) and no service costs later down the line. First Check - Is it a rep? One of the pics showed the hang tag on it. Yep model numbers all match up and I know they don't rep this exact model so one test passed and in the pics it does look a minter Second Check - Is the seller legit? UK watch dealer with over 4000 transactions and 100% feedback so yep, happy with that! All looked good in the pics. Quick check on usual price of this model. £1050 RRP but can be had for about £800. Taking a Best offer, i'll stick one in. Oh he has already had 30.... FUCK IT!! BUY NOW!!! So.... One of these will be with me Friday For £480 delivered. Nice saving and I doubt I'm gonna lose anything on it at that price! The strap on it's own costs £200!!!! Plus when I mentioned it to the other half one she rang she said "i'll get it for your birthday next month if that's what you want" So even better!!! FREE WATCH!!!! WOO HOO!!!! Edited July 12, 2017 by dfq23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davesjourney 27 Posted July 12, 2017 And why the hell not! Wear it in style Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted July 12, 2017 Nice, and yep it can be nice to just open the watch box and put it right on without having to set. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 12, 2017 Gen Tag? Under £500? Why the hell wouldn't you? Nice pickup, mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 134 Posted July 12, 2017 Bargain mate. Looks great on the strap aswell! Wear it well :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 665 Posted July 12, 2017 Looks really good on that rubber strap. nice one mate! Happy Early Birthday present..! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted July 12, 2017 I can't see this one ending on m2m somewhat Great pickup, look forward to the wristies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomtom1988 63 Posted July 12, 2017 Nice pickup, I'm one of those guys that prefer Quartz watches, great deal on a nice piece! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3rm87 176 Posted July 12, 2017 You are the bargain king! Wear in good health mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,075 Posted July 12, 2017 I can't see this one ending on m2m somewhat Great pickup, look forward to the wristies. By the end of July would be my (educated) guess................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,362 Posted July 12, 2017 that is a steal pal brilliant ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaraA 5 Posted July 12, 2017 Really Nice Whats the name of the watch ? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 126 Posted July 12, 2017 Really Nice Whats the name of the watch ? :) Tag Aquaracer way1110.ft8021 is the model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted July 12, 2017 Nice for that preiss...... PR? ( :) ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plikk 23 Posted July 12, 2017 Very nice watch! Enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted July 12, 2017 Now you've really screwed up. The unwritten rules are now written down. Nice pickup. I've bought gens from eBay before. As long as you're smart and careful it's not a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted July 12, 2017 The police are probable looking for you 'cause you practically stole that watch! Very nice and a Great deal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTinMan 13 Posted July 12, 2017 Why can I never find deals like these? Very nice, really can't be beat for that price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The astromaster 0 Posted July 12, 2017 Is that 40mm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 126 Posted July 12, 2017 Is that 40mm? Yep mate. More of a dress style diver which is kind of what I wanted rather than the tool style Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griffo 6 Posted July 12, 2017 Nice buy and great price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 126 Posted July 12, 2017 The price of a decent rep now it sometimes makes more sense to check out cheaper gens. Already saving my pennies for the next Ashford's Black Friday deals! There is a rep of this on bracelet (but not on rubber) but quite easy to tell the differences. Japanese quartz movement rather than a Swiss Ronda one means the date wheel is slightly off. You can tell by the ribbed outer dial ring cutting the date window on the centre of the rep but slightly further to the left on the gen. Plus on the rep the pearl is more inset and slightly smaller lume whereas on the gen it's larger and more flush with the bezel. Although most would never notice these and it's only $178 from Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted July 12, 2017 The crown is smaller and the bezel engraving is the wrong size too on the rep, I had one and compared it visually at the AD. That is a nice pick up, but knowing you it will be up for sale soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 126 Posted July 12, 2017 The crown is smaller and the bezel engraving is the wrong size too on the rep, I had one and compared it visually at the AD. That is a nice pick up, but knowing you it will be up for sale soon! Don't forget also that the word Tag on the logo is much thicker font on the gen.Lol you after first dibs mate?? I know you like an Aquaracer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
