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20 January 2024, 05:53 AM | #1 |
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Any 1655 Expert here? Trying to get my grail watch but wanted check before wiring
Here is the watch I am looking at.
Coming from a reputable shop but the dial and case seems a little off compares to the others I've seen. IE the print on dial, font etc. Thanks you all https://imgur.com/a/DYmXkE3 |
20 January 2024, 06:54 AM | #2 | |
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20 January 2024, 07:33 AM | #3 |
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Engraving is suspicious, at a minimum.
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20 January 2024, 07:31 AM | #4 |
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I would steer well clear… case, hands, dial all aftermarket.
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20 January 2024, 07:38 AM | #5 |
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I wonder what "reputable" means in this context.
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20 January 2024, 08:03 AM | #6 |
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I always think these are fakers testing their works
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OP please reply to requests for the seller's identity
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20 January 2024, 08:07 AM | #8 |
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The shop has been in business for over 30 years, but when I compared all the dial variations of 1655, I didn't see any of them that has such badly printed dial (almost looked like poorly written in some areas). Although the movement seems genuine but the case and dial was a red flag, so I wanted to check with you all.
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20 January 2024, 01:20 PM | #9 |
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Go with a reputable seller for your grail watch.
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20 January 2024, 01:31 PM | #10 |
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Could be a problem, given that the OP considered the seller to be reputable.
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20 January 2024, 06:48 PM | #11 |
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Thanks for the inputs, I will stay away from this one.
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20 January 2024, 07:14 PM | #12 |
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Round top three on engravings is interesting too ;-/
Who is the rep-seller/dealer pls lok?
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I feel like we have seen this watch before, in this section - The dial looks familiar.
Need to try and find that thread but I am sure that thread discussed a supposedly reputable dealer.
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20 January 2024, 09:02 PM | #14 |
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It's here Dom alongside this post....if any others I'd be interested.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=933326 Really need ALL posters to name a seller/put link to it if watch is deemed dubious. This forum is here to protect other members / buyers, as well as Original Posters please.
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Why would the OP want to protect this dealer unless there is some involvement
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21 January 2024, 03:48 AM | #18 |
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Why is this such a big secret, another shady "reputable" dealer selling a fake? Unless this dealer is not knowledgeable in watches whatsoever. Regardless, we should still know who this is.
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21 January 2024, 03:52 AM | #19 |
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Not trying to protect anyone, I did put a deposit on the watch, I would like to express to the dealer that I would not proceed with the watch and get my money back before I put up the link. I hope you all understand.
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Easy to find using Google lens. Here is the link:
https://sansomwatches.com/product/ro...-vintage-1973/
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Can anyone share with me about the info on the other post on the forum about this same watch? I tried to click on that link but looks like it is gone. I am a rookie on the vintage watches, oldest piece being a S serial 75090 that I bought from the original owner. But other than, I have limited knowledges on them. That's why I reached out to you all when I had doubts about this one. 1655 is one of my grail watches, the other being a pretty much 116519 Meteorite dial (pretty much impossible at the current going rate). |
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I was going to try my luck if the case, engraving and the dial are original and the dial is genuine but refinished. Seems like the verdict here is that the watch is not good except for the movement and bracelet (at least I didn't see anyone mentioning them) |
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$27k marked down to $16k.. if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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21 January 2024, 04:25 AM | #26 |
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To be honest, that watch looks pretty cool...
But in Philadelphia, it's worth fifty, bucks! |
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Bracelet looks ok, but it's a C&I, so the value is limited,
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Why are you even thinking about spending $17K on a watch with so many issues, and potentially fake parts? Plus, when it comes time for you to sell it, it will be a nightmare.
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Have a look at the inverted triangle at 12, the distance between the tip and the coronet seems too narrow. They almost touch each other, whereas in other 1655s, there's more space. Do a search on 1973 1655s on chrono24 and put the images next to each other.
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21 January 2024, 05:46 AM | #30 |
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As Dan mentioned the bracelet looks OK, get your deposit back OP and don’t even think about looking at that other 1655 on this website…
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