Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)

Lads I got sent this pic a few minutes ago. All fakes?

Just the way they are arranged make me think the person taking the picture thinks they are worthless. They certainly look bogey, and fakes usually look 10 years old after a year. Usually there is a story behind them too, like found in a box, of left by dead aunt sort of thing that separates the seller from having to know if they are real or not.

The AP offshore is bogus look at the screw on the bezel, on an real one all aligned as then are not actual screws. Registers look wrong real ones are modular and the registers are set under the dial.

Cheers lads, they looked fake to me. Strange story though they were in the estate of my late uncle who made his money from working in and eventually taking over my grandfather's pharmacy shop from the age of 14, improving it and running it well. He then sold up to retire at age about 45 and started an antiques business as a hobby. Since posting here last night, I heard that the Panerai had a price tag still on it saying €95, I hope he didn't pay more than a fiver for it lol.

He was a suave (gay) businessman, what the hell interested him in these fakes?

We'll see what the antique contents of his house make at auction. I'll report back here if anyone's interested.

They do look suspect. That AP looks like it has had a hard life.

You can put a reserve on an ebay auction alright. They tend not to be used as much anymore though as they turn off bidders.

What I tend to do with ebay listings is just list them with a Buy it Now price that I think is fair and then have a 'make an offer' button on the ad.

Then sit back and see if any interesting offers come in.

Many thanks for replies. Adverts is also a right pain. Back to drawer they go.

Lads, just arrived back in Ireland over the weekend so threw this up this evening. Any thoughts or tips for the ad?

Here's an interesting suggestion for anyone who is in foreign climes, and worried about their wrist furniture...

Italian tourism boss suggests stopping watch theft with cheap alternative

A tourism chief in Naples has come up with a unique solution for any visitors worried about theft in the southern Italian city, after reports the French actor Daniel Auteuil recently had his luxury watch stolen in the area.

Cesare Foa, the president of the tour operators' association Aidit, says hotels could provide guests who wear expensive watches with cheap plastic alternatives to ensure that their actual timepieces can stay safe while they head out and explore the city.

Italian news agency ANSA reported last week that Auteuil had a €39,000 Patek Philippe watch stolen from his wrist by two people riding scooters while he was traveling in a taxi with the window open.

Via CNN International.

LOL! You couldn't make it up.

Has anyone sent a watch Up to pride and pinion via DHL? They sent me a label and it’s being collected tomorrow but are there customs formalities?

@Cyrus - are you sure insurance is covered? Depends on the value of the watch of course, but I'd be inclined to fly up the M1 and deliver it myself

If dealing Gavin prepare to be astounded by incompetent to answer an email.

The perils of making a living as a social media commentator...

What purchase history do you have?

What Rolex watches do you want to buy?

hard to know.. it feels like watches may become more available this year/next.. ive my name down since last year for a GMT in weirs.. not holding my breath. Spoke to salesperson in Lunns a few months ago and he reckoned he was seeing a fair few cancellations on their wait list and there should be more available..

Is that what you have previously bought or is that what youve asked to buy ?

So what's your history with the AD? Unless you have spent a small fortune, you can forget about ever getting a submariner from them. It ain't gonna happen. Do you not think we've all tried that? 😂 It's basically a gift worth several grand, they're not just going to give that to you.

Fair enough you don't want to tell us about your purchase history, but it is essential in whether or not you will get your Rolex. With an insignificant history, you are extremely unlikely to get it. With a significant history, you have a good chance.

Paul Thorpe had a video recently where he stated that ADs had been informed by Rolex that they were to sell no more than three Rolexs a year to individuals. Something about Rolex seeing the same names appear in registrations time after time.

Unmanageable. ADs are in on the scam. So are Rolex. They are delighted all the undesirable watches are moving at the same time.

The above are snips of bull **** policy to try keep people interested…….give them hope…..and keep the game going as long as possible.

Can’t use my name three times? Ok let’s use my wife (her maiden name even), my son, my dog, two of my cows, my father etc.

Boom I own 21 Rolex and Rolex know “nothing”.

You are being touchy, but I guess the same accusation could be levelled at us. Asking your spend history is very common question. Usually you don’t give specifics e.g you could say “low 5 figures on non hype watches and jewellery”.

Stick around and show off the collection. We are not a bad bunch. Couple of cliques here and there but many here are friendly off the forum so that happens.

It's not like Rolex haven't been aware for years that the same names are doing the registrations, PT claims Rolex are irked by it now. As for Rolex shifting undesirable models, they have always controlled means of production, so don't make so many.

Maybe it's some topsy turvy world where a manufacture increases demand for a less desirable model by throttling the supply of an in demand model. Do they get some perverse satisfaction out of saddling the customer with some watch they didn't really want?

That said, I would like a no date sub, preferably at retail.