ebay watch genuine? help??

[galvestonokie]

the seller of this watch writes that the serial number is 523732. any way to authenticate? thanks in advance. bob

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330153374356&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:US:1

[no_self_control]

from my experience, titanium is not the preferred metal for fakes. the pictures are not good but the seller says it's 100% authentic. you can always send him a message saying if it's not genuine will he give a full refund. the main problem is he'll only accept a money order. so, it's a bit risky from that perspective.

my gut feel is it's genuine but i wouldn't bid on it because it's got a reserve and i hate wasting my time.

you'll note, the UTC doesn't match either!!!

the seller of this watch writes that the serial number is 523732. any way to authenticate? thanks in advance. bob

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330153374356&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:US:1

[EJC]

from my experience, titanium is not the preferred metal for fakes. the pictures are not good but the seller says it's 100% authentic. you can always send him a message saying if it's not genuine will he give a full refund. the main problem is he'll only accept a money order. so, it's a bit risky from that perspective.

my gut feel is it's genuine but i wouldn't bid on it because it's got a reserve and i hate wasting my time.

you'll note, the UTC doesn't match either!!!

UTC Doesn't match.
Only takes MO, ( not necessarily a problem)
I never liked no reserve auctions for expensive things.
Better pictures are a must!

[pat2vlour]

nothing guarantees us that it is indeed Ti, plus I've seen fake Chrono Avenger in Ti, which was pretty scary, came with a box too.. well same story, we have only the seller word that it's Ti.

be extra careful, since I saw that I would only buy from an AD or someone with papers and receipt from AD

[SnapIT]

I agree with all of the above. Very unconvincing images from what looks like an experienced seller. Not a very good job of confidence building. I'd be asking for more and better closeups before going anywhere close to a purchase.

[SWISS1]

The best fake i have ever seen was a titanium CA which had a utc. It took me a minute or so to suss it, and i have owned three CAs.

[gtopaul]

I've got a fake Chinese Chrono Avenger in titanium. Very close copy to the real thing. Even the serial numbers are different on each watch. They sell for about $300 new. I bought this one on ebay thinking it was a "deal" before I got quickly educated.:-( Ask for better pics.

Paul L

[T Bone]

Yes, pics are a MUST. This model (one I own) has been one of the most successfully faked (they even went so far as to mark the rotor "Breitling" in gold!). It's one of the "best" (worst!) Breitling fakes that's been seen.

Now the seller is indeed experienced, but it doesn't look like any of the prior experience (or much if any) has been with watches. What if he's gotten hold of a fake for a "great deal" and is convinced himself that it is real? You have no recourse with a credit card company or Paypal to get a refund, only the seller's rep. If he's convinced it's real and it's not, it will be a difficult battle at best.

I'd either pass, or at best, require MUCH better pics , plus the sellers additional commitment that you can return it if not 100% satisfied (3 days or some such).