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Post by dasher on Feb 20, 2015 13:40:32 GMT -8
This is currently on the 'bay:  I can't find any references on it. I want to say Feiko, but it is darn tempting. The 5 and the word Seiko seem out of place, as does the font of the word Seiko. Likewise, I don't see any dial text down by the 6:00 area, you know, the usual "Japan xxxx " stuff at the bottom. The rotor weight in the movement picture seems too amateurish to me (this is a current, nearly-new listing). Experts? Your opinion(s) please? Dan |
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Post by Otosi on Feb 20, 2015 13:56:23 GMT -8
Looks super fake. Date wheel font, Seiko font, 5 font. I think your instincts are good.
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Post by scubarob99 on Feb 20, 2015 13:56:29 GMT -8
Day window looks fishy...in fact the whole thing looks fishy.
Rob
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Post by toxicavenger on Feb 20, 2015 14:14:13 GMT -8
hack job
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Feb 20, 2015 14:38:13 GMT -8
FEIKO but a darn good looking one!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2015 14:41:56 GMT -8
FEIKO but a darn good looking one! Agreed but it is well done. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2015 14:43:20 GMT -8
This is currently on the 'bay: I can't find any references on it. I want to say Feiko, but it is darn tempting. The 5 and the word Seiko seem out of place, as does the font of the word Seiko. Likewise, I don't see any dial text down by the 6:00 area, you know, the usual "Japan xxxx " stuff at the bottom. The rotor weight in the movement picture seems too amateurish to me (this is a current, nearly-new listing). Experts? Your opinion(s) please? Dan This particular fake has been around for some time...  This picture dates back to around 2006. The seller identified it as a fake and called it 'horrible'. The watches have a low level Swiss movement in them; I forget the calibre but it may have been something from A Schild. |
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Post by dasher on Feb 20, 2015 14:59:31 GMT -8
FEIKO but a darn good looking one! I know! I was like "wow, where the hell have these watches been??" The case back reads 6119-8095 and it does not come up on searches. The movement and rotor looked a little crap, and that helped seal the deal with the "ehhhhhhh" being a big "NO" sound. Sure does look good on the dial side though.... Dan |
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Post by igniferroque on Feb 20, 2015 21:28:24 GMT -8
For some reason they have a hard time getting the Seiko font right.
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Post by earthphase on Feb 20, 2015 21:31:30 GMT -8
Hie much margin for profit can there be in faking a seiko 5 - geez.
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Post by philsinclair on Feb 20, 2015 22:01:34 GMT -8
Sure do like the look but can't figure why they would fake this. EB 8022 is rooted enough to use. I think it's the one that used to go in the cockroach Rolexs. Watch stopped when the cockroach died. Cheers Phil
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Post by HiBeat on Feb 21, 2015 6:33:58 GMT -8
Seiko never had a crown at 2 o'clock either.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2015 9:12:59 GMT -8
Hie much margin for profit can there be in faking a seiko 5 - geez. It seems that any frofit is enogh to encourage the fakers. Just look at the Casio F-91W, a $20 watch that is possible one of the most faked in the world! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2015 9:30:38 GMT -8
Sure do like the look but can't figure why they would fake this. EB 8022 is rooted enough to use. I think it's the one that used to go in the cockroach Rolexs. Watch stopped when the cockroach died. Cheers Phil Pretty sure this isn't one of those 1 jewel pin lever movements...   This movement isn't from Seiko and it doesn't look Chinese. The fact that it is still running means it isn't cockroach powered  |
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Post by sdoocms on Feb 21, 2015 10:30:15 GMT -8
That watch has a lot in common with a three dollar bill.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2015 12:10:53 GMT -8
That watch has a lot in common with a three dollar bill. Maybe...     |
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Post by sdoocms on Feb 21, 2015 12:33:14 GMT -8
That watch has a lot in common with a three dollar bill. Maybe... Those are not bills they are notes...  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2015 14:35:05 GMT -8
Those are not bills they are notes... What about this one...  |
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