Gbkirsch 0 Posted September 13, 2013 Anyone agree this is a rep? If so, I love the "Certificate of Authenticity" you get if you purchase... http://www.ebay.com/itm/110998254805?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted September 13, 2013 Looks gen to me. Certs of authenticity are standard practice with watch dealers if the original papers are missing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathnote 0 Posted September 13, 2013 Don't know. But the guy has sold a considerable number of expensive watches in 2013 so might be legit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gbkirsch 0 Posted September 13, 2013 Maybe he's legit but something about the watch looks so close to my rep version. I've never actually seen the gen so I'm not 100% sure... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gbkirsch 0 Posted September 13, 2013 I studied some photos from the Panerai web site of this watch and I noticed the eBay watch has black hands while the gen from Panerai has silver hands. On such a limited edition watch, I don't think they would have used different hands?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gbkirsch 0 Posted September 13, 2013 Well, I've found both silver and black hands on images of this watch online so I have no idea which is which. I was interested in this watch but I could never buy one on the bay, never!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted September 13, 2013 silver hands will often photograph as black depending on how the light hits them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbohire 0 Posted September 13, 2013 If you buy put your name forward for brain surgery you must be mad. Don,t ever buy an expensive watch from eBay there's a good chance you will be shafted. Go to a retail shop and inspect first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted September 13, 2013 silver hands will often photograph as black depending on how the light hits them tis true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 Posted September 13, 2013 OK, partly because of this forum I´m neurotic , but I would never trust a "certificate of authority" from a non-AD. No papers, no deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gbkirsch 0 Posted September 14, 2013 Yeah, I agree with everyone's comments here. I find so many ads for watches that are most likely reps, it astonishing. Somebody out there is getting hosed! It's really a shame and no doubt has the potential to bring extra heat down on this hobby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted September 14, 2013 Element in Time is a legit grey source... not sure if this is the same guy or not, but if it is, he truly legit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blockislandguy 0 Posted September 16, 2013 Buying a used $7000 watch on Ebay is like buying a 2 year old Porsche 997 with no service records or warranty from a private seller. Sure, you can do it and sure, ostensibly you paid less than what a new one with papers and a warranty sells for. But for just a little bit more money you can get the real thing with a real warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peakpower 0 Posted September 16, 2013 Looks like a gen to me... There's nothing wrong with buying off eBay as long as you, check feedback, pay using Paypal, and the auction includes their guarantee. I've bought many watches over the years on there. I've returned a few for various reasons and I've had no problems with getting my money back from Paypal. Their system is biased towards the buyer. If you want to get screwed on eBay, try selling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolexwatchman 0 Posted September 17, 2013 I would buy it if something goes wrong Bam! http://pages.ebay.com/se/en-us/coverage/index.html or Paypal bam! done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ics1821 0 Posted September 17, 2013 Element in Time is a legit grey source... not sure if this is the same guy or not, but if it is, he truly legit +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onelund 0 Posted September 17, 2013 I would buy it if something goes wrong Bam! http://pages.ebay.co...rage/index.html or Paypal bam! done! What will happen if the seller have emptied their pp account ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peakpower 0 Posted September 17, 2013 I would buy it if something goes wrong Bam! http://pages.ebay.co...rage/index.html or Paypal bam! done! What will happen if the seller have emptied their pp account ? Paypal will still refund your money even if the seller has a zero balance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
