Bidle 0 Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Hi guys, Thanks for taking the time to look at this topic. I'm convinced that the following watch is fake or did I missed anything or any other points? - font of the date - the points at 12 seems to be a little bit smaller - the hight of the bezel, which is larger on the real thing. Thanks for the help! And a reference photo: Edited May 17, 2017 by Bidle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nnilswerdna 5 Posted May 17, 2017 Open it up, only way to know for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bidle 0 Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Open it up, only way to know for sure. Unfortunately not an option in this case. I do know the latest versions already come with an updated font as IWC uses a slightly different font than the standard ETA's. This was the first thing to let me think it is a replica. Also no certificate and seller found the watch at the attic. So the whole story is already a bit shady, owner found it on the attic. Supposed to be from a deceased family member. Edited May 17, 2017 by Bidle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmill012 0 Posted May 17, 2017 Ask the seller to send a picture of the watch with the back open. Let him know, If it is real, you will buy it. You will get your answer quickly if he balks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMA 0 Posted May 17, 2017 they usually found in the attic or house clearance, classic ebay fake watch sale :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bidle 0 Posted May 17, 2017 After all the watch seems to be real and I was wrong, but better safe than sorry. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted May 18, 2017 .....and you could let us know how and why you know it to be real..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted May 18, 2017 Dunno who can translate, but here's the original page for these pics: http://www.horlogeforum.nl/t/iwc-mark-xvi-automatic/107931 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_morgan 0 Posted May 18, 2017 Dunno who can translate, but here's the original page for these pics: http://www.horlogefo...utomatic/107931 Google translate worked pretty well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites