Have I been sold a fake ETA 2892-2 mechanism in a Conquistad

[Tommy Tom]

Please can you you have a look at the FM Conquistador I have for sale in the VIP section.

I bought it recently from a reputable dealer and asked him on more than one occasion to confirm it was a genuine ETA 2892-2 movement, which he did. There is an ETA and 2892-2 stamp on the mechanism, but Taka who I know knows his stuff on these mechanisms says its a Seagull ST18.

Before I get back to the dealer with all guns blazing I would be grateful for a second and third opinion.

If it's an ST18 why has it got the stamps on - are they really that elaborate?

Regards,

Tom.

 

[supermanx]

Tak knows his stuff, and from looking at the pics your 2892-2 stamp is actually laser etched, and the shock system is differant. Paul/Womart was famous for selling these movements, could be silix was misled by the maker.

 

[sub4me]

Send that junk back and do NOT accept that.

 

[watchbuff]

Ask the dealer if he knew, If it's Silix, he is just a seller. You should either send it back or get an adjustment on the price.

 

[takashi]

I agree... Could be silix misled by the makers (this happened before... about more than a year ago)... and this is how Sash (if you remember) was removed as a dealer here.

 

[Tommy Tom]

Thanks for your help guys. Silix has always been good to me and I trust him so there must have been a mistake.

I will let him know and try and get a refund on it.

Thanks for your help.

 

[R2D4]

I have been seeing these lately on the cartel sites. Great price for an "advertised" ETA2892. This is bologna sausage! I hope you get this resolved Tommy Tom.

http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?m ... cts_id=658

 

[cybee]

Well if anyone is selling a watch with a purported Eta 2892 for $328.00 you can beleive it's some form of clone movement.

The genuine movement alone, purchased from the Czar of Oakland cost $236.00.

 

[watchbuff]

Trusty a liar......................NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Tommy let us know how this pans out.

 

[hk45ca]

Trusty a liar......................NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Tommy let us know how this pans out.

jandrew is just a lowly sales man. remember? :roll:

 

[horologie_unitas]

lets see a pic....wanna see !

 

[Tommy Tom]

HU,

The pics are over on the VIP sales board - check them out.

It was actually Jay from Silix who I bought it from. He has since said (and I totally believe him) that he bought it in good faith thinking it was genuine. He has offered me a refund and he should be applauded for that.

saying that - i've now picked up a 2 year old Certina DS automatic swiss watch with a genuine 2892. Do you think I should swap them out and flog this moody seagull (as a seagull of course not a 2892!!!!)

Let me know what y'all think.

 

[tutima]

I would take a partial refund from Silex...Swap the movements and call it a day... 8)

Well worth the effort IMO...

 

[Tommy Tom]

I would do it if the watch was bigger but the size is just too small for me. I think i'm just going to sell the 2892 separately.

Jay has offered to give me a no quibble refund which I think it good service. Not sure how many dealers would have done it without argument.

 

[brtelec]

I am not at all surprised by Jays offer to refund you. This works out well.