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Old 1 July 2021, 04:43 AM   #1
Gaz1A
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Is this a real 1680 case?

Hi folks, my first post here but wanted to ask the forum for advice here. I'm being offered a 1680 mid-case and wanted to get a legit check here...

See pictures below - I've seen archive threads here that talk about these fakes and after reviewing some of the pictures, I just wasn't sure...

I would appreciate any help here, thanks in advance







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Old 1 July 2021, 04:57 AM   #2
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I was offered this case as well, or at least saw it on ebay :)
I asked about it at VRF, and generally it is seen to be not good. Obviously fake engravings, maybe a Vietnam case?
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Old 1 July 2021, 05:02 AM   #3
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I was offered this case as well, or at least saw it on ebay :)
I asked about it at VRF, and generally it is seen to be not good. Obviously fake engravings, maybe a Vietnam case?
Oh god, I just found it on eBay - what the hell? Not good. Thanks for the heads up.
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Old 1 July 2021, 05:43 AM   #4
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Case is fake but caseback is genuine


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Old 4 July 2021, 06:22 PM   #5
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Buyer of the case contacted me about a mk3 dial I’m selling, asking about the correct dial for a 2.722 serial. Looks like he’s trying to build a complete watch with this case.
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Old 5 July 2021, 02:16 AM   #6
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If you're building a replica why overpay for an old fake case, just buy a new fake case?
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Old 5 July 2021, 02:37 AM   #7
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Midcase is likely no good - don't like the engravings. Looks like one of those Italian Ebay seller (RRTVN or whatever he goes by today) cases.
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Old 5 July 2021, 07:17 AM   #8
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It’s on Chrono24 right now, it’s listed for €4500,-
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