Ebay authentication services OPENS watches!!

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by S’portEye

Why were you more concerned with the stickers and not the fake link? Genuinely curious.

From the listing pictures it showed a watch with the new factory stickers on the side of the case. I was expecting a newish unpolished watch. eBay authentication told me no such stickers were on the watch like the listing showed. I already had a good 16610LV and was getting this one since it seemed in better condition. When I learned the pictures didn’t match I questioned its true condition and opted out. Later the seller told me he just posted some existing pictures he found online for the listing. Crisis averted. It was nice to talk to a person live from that authentication service.

[njlam]

I have bought three nice watches thru eBay with their authentication service, a Panerai GMT, a JLC Reverso and a Rolex Batman and have been thrilled with the watches and the peace of mind.

The one time I used Chrono24 (a zenith via a private seller) the outcome was not as good and cost me $1200 in servicing (born by me). If Chrono24 had an authentication service, all the problems could have been avoided.


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[Luap1976]

I thought or I think I was told that if the case back is opened by a random person that the 5 year warranty is void

[Hardtimes]

What is the alternative...no authentication?

[colonelpurple]

Originally Posted by Bensrolex

I recently discovered that the eBay authentication process involves opening each watch. Obviously this is problematic since it may affect manufacturer warranties, and also can introduce problems that did not exist when the watch left the seller's hands.

In my case, this resulted in the the need to do a full service of the watch due to an improperly replaced gasket. Fortunately, eBay agreed to pay for the entire cost of the repair.

Buyer beware. However, I have got some fantastic deals on eBay, so....

I don't believe this is true
it would mean they would need to have every tool, and every seal gasket
i have bought many watches via ebay and pretty sure this is not true

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

I don't believe this is true
it would mean they would need to have every tool, and every seal gasket
i have bought many watches via ebay and pretty sure this is not true

There are a few listing for watches on eBay that don’t have the eBay authentication check mark in the listing. Be weary of these listings. Maybe you bought some of those?

[Kingcobb]

I bought an omega smp off ebay once. The authentication people called and said the watch was legit but the ad claimed it was brand new and the authenticator said it had a poor polishing job and could not be called brand new. I had the option to accept it, return it, or negotiate with seller. I sent it back.

[Sublovin]

I would probably be more concerned if they “authenticated” the watches without looking inside! Let’s just hope they pressure test them appropriately upon closing them up.