nilomis
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Impossible, looking only pictures ...
I had one Spitfire Chrono in my hands that was externally 100% perfect and it passed all external validation checks.
It had, box and the IWC card. Everything was 100% perfect.
Took to my watchmaker and after opening the case ... Voila: Fake 7750 movement.
Returned to the seller and he was also chocked (He is an old friend and knows a lot about watches).
Another seller, this one of very upscale watches, told me that there is a new scam "on the block": Some criminal get a real watch and, using fake parts, makes two. Some parts from the real one, some parts from the fake. For sure we live on a very complex world.
Lesson learned: Fakes are improving so much that I'm tempted to open even watches acquired on brand boutiques.
Cheers,
Nilo
legit check plz
I'm having an ongoing discussion about the authenticity of my IWC with some of my friends. I made an attempt to take them to the AD, but to no avail. They're so persistent that they just don't seem to believe! I am going to show your opinions to them. Har...
Absolutely no doubt
I have absolutely no doubt as to the authenticity of both your Spitfire Chrono and the Big Pilot Antoine de Saint Exupery. I have no idea why they would question you... possibly just to aggravate you. A great pair of watches. Dean
Impossible, looking only pictures ...
I had one Spitfire Chrono in my hands that was externally 100% perfect and it passed all external validation checks. It had, box and the IWC card. Everything was 100% perfect. Took to my watchmaker and after opening the case ... Voila: Fake 7750 movement....
Sorry to hear that happened
I purchased both of my IWCs 2 years ago from an AD(not from a private dealer), and they still maintain perfect accuracy. Both watches deviate only 1~3secs per day, and for the big pilot, it runs for seven days without any interruption. We all know a valjo...
Buying from an Authorised Dealer ...
... adds a significant amount of peace of mind. It doesn't sound like you need to worry. But having said that, the Ref. 3717 Spitfire Chrono is a commonly counterfeited watch and the copies can be quite accurate. I assume your friends are just teasing you...
IWC Boutique ...
It's new here where I live and I paid a visit. A wonderful experience. I went there just to visit, my excuse was to buy a buckle. The experience was so great that I was tempted do buy a watch and ... I did! I go to do a post about the full story later, if...
Not a problem ...
I can continue as a Walker, just like the ones from Walking Dead. Now serious. I'm a tad better but this flu take more than a full weak to vanish. Thank you, Nilo
how about take them to local guy
find a reputable watch maker and have him open the case, if the movement is real then that is all you need to know as far as I am concerned.
Here are the pictures
My phone is just inappropriate for taking close-up shots, so the logo engraved on the crown is hardly visible and not clear for observation. Please tolerate me with poor pictures ;p I also prepared additonal photos of the back case of both watches. Serial...
One easy way to check authenticity...
... is to do a Google search for the serial number. Since the fakes will generally all have the same number, if your serial number shows up online for sale in numerous places, it's probably fake. Of course there's no guarantee that if your number doesn't ...
I've recently seen a Breitling copy that was . . .
. . . startlingly realistic. Best to visit an expert for authentication.