And a fake E859 Polaris on the bay right now

Item 151471469665 currently

Has been spotted / sold (or not?) several times over the pas 4 years on the bay.
Comes from the same workshop that made a similar looking fake Supercompressor PolerouterSub

So here it comes again.

Seller seems to be specialised in franken / mariage watches, so he shouldn't foo any serious buyer.

However, the watch is already at 6000$ with at least 10 different bidders

Just for the record (but this very watch has been posted here before):

here is the totally home-made / hand-engraved caseback:

and the shameless, handpainted dial:

not to mention the sort of silver / brass alloy diecast case.

This one has been around many times. Buyers beware !

I'm sorry to report, but more "LeCoultre" fakes coing out of known Auction houses

By: zaf_basha : November 10th, 2014-15:14

Namely, Antiquorum, Geneva November 8, lots, 409 and 410. Do your homework folks, please! The first one: http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/lots/lecoultre-co-lot-286-409?page=11 and the second: http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/lots/lecoultre-co-lot-286-41...

Well Spotted, Zaf

By: Tim_M : November 10th, 2014-18:45

Hi Zaf, Thanks for the heads-up. While I think it runs afoul of the new "no link" policy on the PuristsPro, I'm hoping the mods will make an exception for these given your long and dedicated service to the JLC community. I've always enjoyed your work. Bes...

Antiquorum is well known for being absolutly clueless...

By: Ilja : November 11th, 2014-01:48

The lot 637 is described as from 1960 while it is a 80's product made from 1950's overhang parts. They even don't care about the much later reference number. I.

USA market watches

By: zaf_basha : November 11th, 2014-06:28

Importation of watches into the United States, in the 1960s and even today is complicated. The value of the watch must be broken down by the value of the case, the value of the movement and value of the strap. The movements will get a different duty depen...

Thanks again for reminding these platinum rules, my friend. [nt]

By: amanico : November 11th, 2014-08:12

Thanks for

By: halkcb : November 13th, 2014-19:34

this very useful information. Have been looking for some of these us imports many thanks

Thanks for the warning, Zaf. It will avoid some bad surprises, I am sure. [nt]

By: amanico : November 11th, 2014-08:11

Alas, something V&C collectors have known for years

By: Tick Talk : November 12th, 2014-09:35

Thanks for this reminder Zaf. There have been some notorious fakes and frankens put out by big name auction houses, including those with fake provenance. Really makes you wonder how they justify the 40% skimmed off in seller and buyer premiums :-( All I c...

Thanks Zaf for the heads-up

By: NT931 : November 13th, 2014-16:57

Your sharp eye and community spirit are both much appreciated