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Rep or Gen?

DrPuddington

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I'm tempted to get this I saw in some classified ad in Oz (Gumtree), though it was advertised as "certified by watch maker" I kind doubt the built of this watch. Can anyone chime in on this? Thanks!

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ZoomBoy

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Just doing a Google images search for "U Boat Tourbillon" this watch appears, but mainly on rep dealers. There seems to be a legit U Boat Tourby, but it has an 8 day movement and PR on the front, etc.
 

Mydinura

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I'm tempted to get this I saw in some classified ad in Oz (Gumtree), though it was advertised as "certified by watch maker" I kind doubt the built of this watch. Can anyone chime in on this? Thanks!

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Just out of curiosity, How much was this sellers asking price? style looks pretty much the same as one of my reps I bought in Bangkok a few years ago.
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DrPuddington

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Just out of curiosity, How much was this sellers asking price? style looks pretty much the same as one of my reps I bought in Bangkok a few years ago.
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If I'm not wrong it was about 800AUD? It was listed as "certified authentic by local watchmaker" hahaha.


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Mydinura

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If the local watchmaker is the person on that business card, a Google search for Keith Sweetman and that mobile number show no real hits. Just some gumtree search results that lead no where. Seems sus so it was a good idea you didn't pursue it.
Someone on eBay is trying to auction a used u-boat with a $500 starting bid. Says near new condition but the photos clearly show its been neglected. Also looks like a rep. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=151913488800&globalID=EBAY-AU

Im thinking I should report it