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Post by Fergus on Mar 10, 2020 5:05:32 GMT -8
Beware of someone listing/selling Z199 end links on the great auction site.
The description states they are original end links for SQ 7548 but I have my doubts.
I have asked twice for pictures of their number stamps because they are stamped, but as yet received no reply.
The sellers pictures try not to show any evidence they are OEM.
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Post by HiBeat on Mar 10, 2020 6:05:03 GMT -8
Thanks Don.
FWIW the Uncle Seiko end links are excellent if you are in need just hit Larry up for some spares.
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Post by Fergus on Mar 10, 2020 7:12:16 GMT -8
Thanks Don. FWIW the Uncle Seiko end links are excellent if you are in need just hit Larry up for some spares. Thanks Jon and I did wonder if they were US units he/she is listing. |
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Post by vintagenavitimer on Mar 10, 2020 15:27:21 GMT -8
thanks for the heads up!
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Post by chamampion on Mar 24, 2020 2:47:12 GMT -8
I actually bought a pair of those endlinks from that seller on eBay 2 weeks ago. I have an original Z199 from my 7548 and the shape of the endlinks are pretty unique. Even though the pictures didn’t show the stamping, I was convinced to take a punt and they arrived today.    Original on the left, new endlink on the right. The brushing looks the same as does the stamping. I’m convinced that these are OEM, unless someone went to a lot of effort replicating 2 endlinks for 24 euros. |
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Post by Fergus on Mar 24, 2020 2:57:06 GMT -8
Very odd. It would have been so easy to have included a picture (he had 10 left out of 12) in the listing plus I asked twice for a picture but got nothing.
Ahhh well they do look OEM.
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Post by HiBeat on Mar 24, 2020 11:13:04 GMT -8
I actually bought a pair of those endlinks from that seller on eBay 2 weeks ago. I have an original Z199 from my 7548 and the shape of the endlinks are pretty unique. Even though the pictures didn’t show the stamping, I was convinced to take a punt and they arrived today. Original on the left, new endlink on the right. The brushing looks the same as does the stamping. I’m convinced that these are OEM, unless someone went to a lot of effort replicating 2 endlinks for 24 euros. Gotta be Real Deal. Nice Score ! |
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Post by Fergus on Apr 14, 2020 5:31:02 GMT -8
There's a Z199 bracelet, with missing links, listed at £280...NOT A BIN, that's starting price  |
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Post by HiBeat on Apr 14, 2020 10:09:03 GMT -8
There's a Z199 bracelet, with missing links, listed at £280...NOT A BIN, that's starting price
If it's the same one that has been languishing on ebay USA for $280 for a while now, it's our trusty supplier Tony Plaza trolling the ebay waters for a rainbow sale. I very much am disgusted by this sort of behavior. It's his right but it's dumb, won't ever lead to a sale, does not recalibrate sales of others any higher, and makes him look greedy.
His "seikoparts14" account (he also sells under "ako_nato" and something like "collectionsathome") has really great parts, some at reasonable prices and more dumb stuff like the $499 BIN crappy used and faded 6105 bezel and other items at crazy inflated prices, etc.
I like Tony and he is a great asset as a one on one guy but this ebay asking for the sky strategy, well I just don't get it.
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Post by Fergus on Apr 14, 2020 22:35:38 GMT -8
This guys in Europe John, goboboseb, He has a 7548 listed as well for the same price.
I have a couple of Z199's both are full length with all links, one I bought new back in the 80/90's for my 7548.
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