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Someone just rocked the U Boat

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    #2
    Blackpitts
    Registered Users Posts: 780 ✭✭✭Blackpitts


    ArcticFox wrote: »
    http://www.adverts.ie/mens-watches/u-boat-flightdeck-cab-50mm-oiginal-ref-1905/401043?ct=1#comment_4734865

    Have a look here to the dangers of buying without paperwork....

    There was so much evidence in this ad that it was dubious at best.... make up your own mind of course

    (I'm still amazed by the naivety of some of the bidders who obviously made no effort to research the product in question)

    I bet it's a fake.
    It was already for sale few months ago
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=72426884


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    Steve
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 22,584 CMod ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Guys, this was reported by a concerned boards user tonight and I immediately removed the ad.

    Just fyi, please feel free to pm any adverts mod or report a suspect ad when you see this sorta stuff and we'll be happy to assist. :)

    Thanks for the heads up.


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    #4
    Eoin
    Registered Users Posts: 21,239 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Don't be too overzealous though! I had a seagull poster come in to my advert and say it's a replica based on nothing at all.


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    Bullseye1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,731 ✭✭✭Bullseye1


    Do we know for certain it's a fake?


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    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Bullseye1 wrote: »
    Do we know for certain it's a fake?

    Do we need to?

    Its oversizedpriced tat either way :D


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    Ghost Train
    Registered Users Posts: 30,071 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    Somebody on the ad had linked to the page below, if info below is correct then it was a fake

    http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/how-spot-fake-u-boat-415502.html


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    ArcticFox
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭ArcticFox


    Bullseye1 wrote: »
    Do we know for certain it's a fake?

    Yeah, it had every indication of being fake - the link posted above called out every irregularity in the book!

    Fake for sure. Just lucky that someone didn't buy it.

    I have noted a number of fake Mont Blanc Pens going up for sale on Adverts too - that really annoys me so I try my best to point out the faults to potential bidders.

    Rule of thumb (watches/pens or otherwise) - ask the seller to meet you at an authorised dealer to confirm authenticity. The seller's response in itself will speak volumes.

    Cavaet Emptor


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    marcus1971
    Registered Users Posts: 204 ✭✭marcus1971


    ArcticFox wrote: »
    Rule of thumb (watches/pens or otherwise) - ask the seller to meet you at an authorised dealer to confirm authenticity. The seller's response in itself will speak volumes.

    Cavaet Emptor

    Good idea, but I wouldn't be relying much on the staff at most of the ADs in Ireland to know how to spot a fake, with very few exceptions, most I have ever come across were totally clueless about what they are selling, although I do agree that the intimidation of it might put a chancer off.


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    ArcticFox
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭ArcticFox


    marcus1971 wrote: »
    Good idea, but I wouldn't be relying much on the staff at most of the ADs in Ireland to know how to spot a fake, with very few exceptions, most I have ever come across were totally clueless about what they are selling, although I do agree that the intimidation of it might put a chancer off.

    My only experience of doing this is with a Mont Blanc Pen - I took it to the Pen Corner and they definitely know their stuff.


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    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    Great Article and gives some great pointers

    You defo need to be very careful when buying

    Thats why I tend to look on TZ, Watchuseek and ADs

    If nothing else you can ask the questions and great guidance and advice

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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