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cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

scs120
cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
saw the skx007 when the time is expiring, so no time to check/verify with seller. Hoot first , knew too good to be true but thought could use the dial, hands and crown and to practise to open the case. met the seller then cnn saw that it was a fake, seiko printed on the side of the case, signed seiko 5 crown, seiko 5 logo on the glass above the 6 o'clock etc. but the rest was as described by seller; couldnt set date and day but didnt mention genuine or fake. So bo pian got to honor my end of deal and protect my bay rating , got that bloody melon for $30.00 :evil: :evil: :lol:



from his trade feedback, looks like one of us has bought from him before.



pm me if you want seller's ebay id.
oOsiMm
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
Heng its 30 bucks nt more...else really sian..



Jus take it as a learning lesson ;)
fireal
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
wow .. got seiko printed on the SIDE of the case? haha pics please!
lunarin79
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
hahaa bro, i tink i started a thread on this Feiko ;) ;)
Yeoman
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"scs120"

saw the skx007 when the time is expiring, so no time to check/verify with seller. Hoot first , knew too good to be true but thought could use the dial, hands and crown and to practise to open the case. [color=#FF0000][size=150]met the seller[/size][/color] then cnn saw that it was a fake, seiko printed on the side of the case, signed seiko 5 crown, seiko 5 logo on the glass above the 6 o'clock etc. but the rest was as described by seller; couldnt set date and day but didnt mention genuine or fake. So bo pian got to honor my end of deal and protect my bay rating , got that bloody melon for $30.00 :evil: :evil: :lol:



from his trade feedback, looks like one of us has bought from him before.



pm me if you want seller's ebay id.


You mean you met the seller and accepted the feiko?

You should tell him its fake and reject it on the spot. If he insist, bring him to police station. :lol: :lol: :lol:
scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
:lol: :lol: yes I met him to pick up the watch. Well his sale post didnt claim that was a genuine watch, so I was partly to be blamed for quickly hooting an expiring auction. But i did check his feedback, cnn 100% but low count and have sold simliar one before.

So it is a lesson and a $30 melon project watch :lol: :lol: . will post some pics
scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
The melon, fake skx007, note the thin spring bars. I bent the end while removing the strap





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'SEIKO' on the side of the case





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super '5' on the crown





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poorly applied lum, hr markers on the dial dont line up with the hr markers on the chapter ring. "Made in Japan' dial without '21 Jewels' above the 6 o'clock marker





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'SEIKO 5' on the glass, over and above the 6 o'clock. not very clear though.





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'Made in Japan' under the phony serial number

scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
no markings on the movement, dont know what it is













scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
finally successfully open a watch case, now could someone just show me how to remove that crown so that i can the movement out :D



ceo, where is your fakeko thread ? :)
fireal
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
looks like a dg 2813 movement
oOsiMm
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
cant see clearly from pics but should be this small push button,just use a needle and push in firmly while pulling out crown.



MeePokMan
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"scs120"

saw the skx007 when the time is expiring, so no time to check/verify with seller. Hoot first , knew too good to be true but thought could use the dial, hands and crown and to practise to open the case. met the seller then cnn saw that it was a fake, seiko printed on the side of the case, signed seiko 5 crown, seiko 5 logo on the glass above the 6 o'clock etc. but the rest was as described by seller; couldnt set date and day but didnt mention genuine or fake.[color=#FF0040] So bo pian got to honor my end of deal and protect my bay rating[/color] , got that bloody melon for $30.00 :evil: :evil: :lol:



from his trade feedback, looks like one of us has bought from him before.



pm me if you want seller's ebay id.


:shock: make sure the seller give you good rating :



"Nice guy to deal with. man of word. A++++ recommended buyer! Hope to see you next deal"



:lol:
big-e-294
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"scs120"

no markings on the movement, dont know what it is















:o :o :shock:
watchlooker
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
Catch no ball lei..... :?: :?:



When u meet the seller and found that the watch is fake.... can reject on the spot one mah..... why accept lei.... :?: :?:



Also dun understand about the rating lei.... simi a+++.... :?: :?:
herzausstahl
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"watchlooker"

Catch no ball lei..... :?: :?:



When u meet the seller and found that the watch is fake.... can reject on the spot one mah..... why accept lei.... :?: :?:



Also dun understand about the rating lei.... simi a+++.... :?: :?:


The first part is about honor.

The second part is about humor.
scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
Osim, thank you. will try that. :)

Ceo, tiok :lol: :lol: , damn actually I saw that thread, just that it didnt hit me then. Probably we should have a sticky for questionable items/sellers , then can do quick scan b4 hooting :D

MPM : :lol: :lol: :lol: my bay/yahoo rating chin swee leh must protect. $30 to risk my rating chin kan kor to explain to potential sellers

no pain lah :lol: :lol: .
watchlooker
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"herzausstahl"

[quote="watchlooker"]Catch no ball lei..... :?: :?:



When u meet the seller and found that the watch is fake.... can reject on the spot one mah..... why accept lei.... :?: :?:



Also dun understand about the rating lei.... simi a+++.... :?: :?:


The first part is about honor.

The second part is about humor.[/quote]


Thanks bro... still catch no ball.... :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I mean about the whole things lei.....
Yeoman
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"watchlooker"

[quote="herzausstahl"]


The first part is about honor.

The second part is about humor.



Thanks bro... still catch no ball.... :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I mean about the whole things lei.....[/quote]

Bro, I also catch no ball.

Why honor?
watchlooker
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"Yeoman"

[quote="watchlooker"]


Thanks bro... still catch no ball.... :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I mean about the whole things lei.....


Bro, I also catch no ball.

Why honor?[/quote]

Ex...z... ki lei... why honor?? :?: :?:
scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
:lol: :lol: i understand many believe i shoulda walked away. well the thing is i wouldnt have put in a bid had i known it was a fake. :D

Now there were only pics in his post and never did he claim it was a genuine seiko, and the time was running out so no time to email the seller to seek clarification, a quick scan of his feedback rating looked ok, and the price was low, so i put in my bid and won. Since i won, i have to honor my end of the deal, since the item is as described by him. of course, alot of description was left out :lol:

lesson is there are 3 important steps to follow when bidding.

step 1. verify

step 2. confirm verifacation

step 3. double confirm verification



forget about 100% rating :lol: :lol: :lol:
watchlooker
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"scs120"

:lol: :lol: i understand many believe i shoulda walked away. well the thing is i wouldnt have put in a bid had i known it was a fake. :D

Now there were only pics in his post and never did he claim it was a genuine seiko, and the time was running out so no time to email the seller to seek clarification, a quick scan of his feedback rating looked ok, and the price was low, so i put in my bid and won. Since i won, i have to honor my end of the deal, since the item is as described by him. of course, alot of description was left out :lol:

lesson is there are 3 important steps to follow when bidding.

step 1. verify

step 2. confirm verifacation

step 3. double confirm verification



forget about 100% rating :lol: :lol: :lol:


Even if that's the case, u can choose not to honor by email the seller that his item is fake and retract the bid or retract his post. There's a resolution in ebay which I believe can do that tio bo..... or am I missing out on anything......



Dun really catch full ball lei..... :oops: :oops:
roo7
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
Does the seller know it's a fake ?



Is he selling them intentionally ? If so, I feel you should report him to eBay.
scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
yes watchlooker, I could have walked after realizing that was not a real seiko and let ebay resolve the dispute. We know ebay resolution is not going to be quick, simple and straight forward. Thus after weighing the process and the possible unfavorable outcome of ebay resolution against the $30 and all my positive ratings, I chose to hold my end of the deal up, paid him, took the watch and walked.

Then why this thread, well, it is just to share with members that there is such a local ebayer, whether knowingly/unknowingly, sold at least one fake seiko. So beware. :)



But dont let this stop any of u from swimming in the bay :twisted: :lol: :lol:
scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
No roo, I pointed to him it was a fake. He said he didnt know a fake from a genuine one. He said he just found this watch in his drawer, couldnt set the date and time but ticking so decided to sell it. Of course there is no way to verify his claim. But he didnt specifically say it was a genuine seiko in his sale description. :)
Lgt
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"scs120"

No roo, I pointed to him it was a fake. He said he didnt know a fake from a genuine one. He said he just found this watch in his drawer, couldnt set the date and time but ticking so decided to sell it. Of course there is no way to verify his claim. But he didnt specifically say it was a genuine seiko in his sale description. :)


But he also didn't specify it was a genuine copy aka fake. ;)
Yeoman
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"scs120"

No roo, I pointed to him it was a fake. He said he didnt know a fake from a genuine one. He said he just found this watch in his drawer, couldnt set the date and time but ticking so decided to sell it. Of course there is no way to verify his claim. But he didnt specifically say it was a genuine seiko in his sale description. :)


Seller doesn't specifically say watch is genuine means you will accept it even if it turns out to be fake? Why this kind of mentality? Any watch listed on ebay is supposed to be genuine. They do not allow fake watches and selling fake watches is illegal.
scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
No, they are not allowed to sell fake products or make false claims.

The way i understand it is this. Sellers have to truthfully describe their items and buyers have the resposibility to clarify/verify their claims. For this case, I didnt verify nor clarify. :oops:

Have I misunderstood this all this while? :lol: :lol:
ivan
cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
Bro scs, I can only say, u r the man.

Hey, I also found some watches in my drawer, u wanna buy?



I post on eBay and u bid can?



:) :) :)

Kidding





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Yeoman
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"scs120"

No, they are not allowed to sell fake products or make false claims.

The way i understand it is this. Sellers have to truthfully describe their items and buyers have the resposibility to clarify/verify their claims. For this case, I didnt verify nor clarify. :oops:

Have I misunderstood this all this while? :lol: :lol:


I understand where u are coming from. If seller is selling a genuine watch with vague description and you did not clear your doubts before buying, it is fine to accept the watch. However, this should not apply to fake watches.
watchlooker
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"scs120"

yes watchlooker, I could have walked after realizing that was not a real seiko and let ebay resolve the dispute. We know ebay resolution is not going to be quick, simple and straight forward. Thus after weighing the process and the possible unfavorable outcome of ebay resolution against the $30 and all my positive ratings, I chose to hold my end of the deal up, paid him, took the watch and walked.

Then why this thread, well, it is just to share with members that there is such a local ebayer, whether knowingly/unknowingly, sold at least one fake seiko. So beware. :)



But dont let this stop any of u from swimming in the bay :twisted: :lol: :lol:


That's a major factor that I dun like to fish in the bay.... I never buy any watch from the bay :shock: .... always through shops mostly, forums, friends and trusted online site..... :evil:



U make it sound like bo pian one.... the resolution is so lousy meh... heard from various forums.... the resolution tends to side with buyer instead of seller. And what is this thing about ratings.... can anyhow put one meh.... sorry dun know how the bay works..... :?: :?:



$30 maybe a small sum.... but I had rather spend it on good food then hand it to a seller for fake goods! No offense, I did see your point though but can be done better! ;)
oOsiMm
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
ok lah...lesson learnt lor.... if it seems too good to be true(price for a seiko diver) then mostly it is...



ebay feedback system is a cockca-nathan.... seriously begin used wrongly and abused by many many many ppl...



you can always ask ppl who know to bid on a fake item(say a 1 dollar 'non exisitence' watch strap) and later give you positive feedback...this way you want 1000 feedback also can..... lotsa big time ebayers do this while they are starting out new accounts...



but of coz it sucks for those geuinue sellers...
scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"ivan"

Bro scs, I can only say, u r the man.

Hey, I also found some watches in my drawer, u wanna buy?



I post on eBay and u bid can?



:) :) :)

Kidding





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like that good meh :lol: :lol: :lol:



ya lor , anyhow quickly hoot first talk later then kena lemon and got to deal with it one way or the other, lesson learnt :)



Osim and Big-e thanks for the tips on how to remove the crown, just got it out and put it back in successfullly. Next, will try to remove the bezel. Probably will start a new thread seeking u guys help on how to take a watch apart and put it back working again :D
oOsiMm
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
bezel just use a small swiss army knife or if you got the right tool for watch bezel opening to pry open...just insert thru the bezel n case gap can riao.
johnwongtw
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
Hey guys, I am back from overseas, just saw this thread, the seller had 2 watches, I bought the first one, placed a $15 max bid and won it at $12.75, thought I would be outbid for sure if it was a genuine piece.



It didnt dawn on me that I would win it initially. LOL :lol:



Then after I won it, it was too good to be true, so I asked seller if it was genuine, and as bro SCS said seller mentioned that he wasnt sure. But I suspected that it was too good to be true. Looked closely at the poorly taken photo, vaguely saw the seiko 5 logo in the glass, knew at that point that I won a lemon.



Still I decided to go ahead with the transaction because I didnt want to taint my ratings, thought I would use the strap for my other seikos when travel, or play rough sports. I thought it would be fun just taking it apart and assembling it together again, or see if I could buy a seiko movement and try fitting it into this case for fun.



Lastly, it was $12.75, or worse case, max bid $15. I couldnt be bothered.



When I met up with the seller, I did however tell him that the watch wasnt genuine and pointed out to him the various reasons why it wasnt genuine, the seiko 5 logo on the glass, the crown, the word seiko on the side of the case. We had a chat for 10 mins talking about seiko divers. He asked if I would like to buy the other watch he had listed on the bay, I politely declined.



Sorry you fell prey bro, if you need my help to complain to ebay I can testify that I did inform the seller that the watch he sold me was a imitation/fake, I did not see the 2nd watch(presume that's the one you got). However I think the case would be weak because as some other bros pointed out, the seller didnt mention that the watch was genuine. And if it was intended to find a resolution, it should have been discussed between you and the seller prior to paying for the item.



Feels sianz to get screwed, but just take it as a lesson and use this as a practice watch lor...
roo7
cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
Sounds like he's intentionally selling this fakes.



Can you post his eBay store ?





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johnwongtw
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay

"roo7"

Sounds like he's intentionally selling this fakes.



Can you post his eBay store ?





Sent from my iPad




I bought from here: http://www.ebay.com.sg/sch/rainmaker_82/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686



He was also trying to sell me his Orange mini monster, that one is real ;)



So from my post above, I did feel a tinge of sianz when I realise it was an imitation, but when I thought of the possibilities I could do with this watch, I felt that $12.75 was a reasonable price :)
scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
ya hor, he knew he was putting up a fake for sale. :evil:

I got a stronger case now, but i've been messing with the melon, bent and misplaced the spring bars liao :lol:



john was no.1 and I no.2, just hope that there is no #3 from us. :)
johnwongtw
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
Dont think I can prove that he knew he was selling imitations/fakes, but after I met him, definitely I told him the watch he sold me was an imitation. At that time, his auction for the other watch was still running.



Think it will be hard to prove that he knew he was selling the 2nd fake watch to SCS bro too.



1. I could only make reference to the watch I got from him as I didnt get to see the watch he sold to SCS bro.

2. It was all verbal, no hard evidence.

3. He did not list as original, and when asked about it, he claims that he didnt know(this is probably the only piece of evidence documented that it could be a fake.)



I think he sold off all his stock liao, no more watches on his store :|
scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
hey john, I understand :)

I dont intend to pursue furthur. Lets hope no more of our people kana again..
oOsiMm
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
Actually from another point of view,though we had 2 victims but least this made members(esp newer) more

aware of such possible fakes and happenings esp in ebay. I'm sure some bros even did some research on how exactly an original SKX007 will look like after they have seen this thread. So still an educational thread mah..



would it be possible that clearer closeup pics of these 2 fakes be taken then make it as a sticky thread(start a new one on seen fakes?)

I'm sure more new members will benefit from this.
scs120
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
yap Osim :lol:



roo, missed your post just now. Ceo post on page 1 has the link to the seller. dont know how to point to another post of the same thread, or another thread in scs forum. will find out :)
johnwongtw
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
Heres a few pics of the feiko :



First telltale sign is the seiko 5 logo in the glass. Quite hard to capture. But its above the 6 oclock position:





Next is the word seiko on the side of the case:, if you look closely the bezel insert is sunk in and the glass sticks out a fair bit, the pip(luminous ball at the bezel) looks fake and doesnt look like it will glow





Next is the dial. I know there are 2 versions, 1 is for japan domestic market only. The skx007J, the dials are almost the same apart from the dials. The japan version has the words made in Japan on the bottom left of the 6 oclock marker, at the bottom right states the movement and the dial number. Below the words "Divers 200m" there should be the words 21 jewels. This feiko missed out the 21 jewels.



There is another variant, SKX007K, this version is mainly for export. Below the 6 oclock marker would only mention the movement and dial codes. No "Made in Japan" and no "21 Jewels" under the Divers 200M.



This Feiko seems to have the 2 variants mixed up.





Here are some pics after i took the movement out:











Once you open the caseback u can tell its a fake immediately, no mention of seiko anywhere.



Lastly, the serial number is the same as SCS bro's serial number 302137.



Fakes for skx007 are quite common(found a shop selling fake skx007 pepsi bezel in malacca a few weeks back) please take extra care when buying them.



[size=75]Apologies for the poorly focused pics, taken with iPhone, it's incapable of taking good micro shots. :oops: [/size]
Pipwatch
Re: cnn hooted a fake 007 from the bay
$30 for a fake seems like the going price. I'm surprised he bothered - and had the gall - to turn up to meet you. He must like living dangerously.



But, fact is he (knowingly) breached Ebay rules :evil: - and for the protection of others, should be reported. If he wants to sell fake watches, he should be doing so on some of the replica watch forums.