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OEM ASSO STRAP.Is it legit?

korneevy

Renowned Member
DO NOT TRADE WITH ME
26/12/10
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I would go against the torrent here and say it is replica. Good one and much better than what you get from TDs for sixty bucks or so, but not a real mccoy. I am comparing with my gen asso, and while this does look similar but not identical. difference stitch quality and color, different leather grain, fatter PAM print on the markings on the underside. what is even more concerning, is that I remember reading, but honestly dont remember which rep forum, that same seller is also selling high end reps of IWC straps and there have been several cases where members went to verify and were told by ADs or boutiques that theirs were reps, and went back and got their money back from the seller. If you want a real asso, just get one from an AD or boutique, about same price and guaranteed to be authentic. I would not buy from this guy as he is already known to sell rep goods and his style of selling and disclaimers make it even more suspicious.
 

Rockslide

Getting To Know The Place
30/3/12
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It sure looks close comparing with my GEN. Only thing I can notice is the prints in the strap?
Im not sure, I have some photos of mine to help you guys compare.



 

linkielei

Getting To Know The Place
27/4/12
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It´s real, i have the same Gen. Strap. I dont see any difference.
 

gvln

Renowned Member
22/11/11
957
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for sure its a rep strap, just look at stitching and print - its wrong at all
 

AP_VC

Active Member
20/2/12
373
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It's a rep strap, %100.
Guys,please be careful when buying OEM Assolutamente straps as the amount of reps floating around (eBay and even on Risti) is ridiculous.
The back engraving on this specific strap gives it away pretty easily!!!
 

bigjulie

Known Member
15/4/12
126
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Rep

I have two rep and two OEMs of these and the engraving is too defined and deep. It looks identical to one of my rep straps.
 

invisible1

Do not accept unsolicited offers
26/1/13
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Wow!! That strap is 100% BAD fake. I have a gen Asso strap and it looks nothing like the ebay strap. I am surprised some RWI members thought this was a gen strap. I guess that means they have rep straps that they assumed were gen. Caveat emptor.