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Yaz · 16 November 2018, 06:37 PM

Hello guys,

I'll try to be sharp and quick in my description.

I am in contact with a guy from Texas, US (I'm from Switzerland) who sell a 16710.
He's nickname is GhentWatch.
When I look on the internet, GhentWatch is from Belgium [just sent an PM to him on TRF] not from Texas US.
Then, in different websites (which I didn't knew the existence) I've found some good comment on him (link), and some bad comment on him (link).
The more interesting is that when negotiating price to the watch, I cut 10% off (from an already cheap price) without any negotiation...
So I am a little bit concerned.

Now, if it is ok, and if the guy is good, it will be the first time that I'll buy a watch from the US without chrono24. What is the best way to proceed ?
Any advice ?

Thank for your help.

Old Expat Beast · 16 November 2018, 09:26 PM

My advice is to walk away now.

crowncollection · 16 November 2018, 10:04 PM

pass

edweather · 16 November 2018, 10:51 PM

Too much risk for me.

Beckster · 16 November 2018, 11:14 PM

I think you have your answer already.

rollin62 · 17 November 2018, 12:33 AM

There are literally 100's of posts here that say the same thing: If in doubt, don't do it. You have to be 100% sure of the seller. Don't let a good price trick you into taking a risk.
So far you have 3 red flags: Belgium/Texas, some bad comment, and a cheap price that was easily made "cheaper".

CorradoBrit · 17 November 2018, 12:50 AM

Chronotrader is a huge red flag. No end to the scam ads on that site.

214270Explorer · 17 November 2018, 01:35 AM

Don't do it; you'll be oh so sorry

Gtecko · 17 November 2018, 02:56 AM

I will add to it but you got the feeling, smells like a nice scam my friend, avoid.
they are some GMT II on the sale threads on here from reputable sellers. have you looked ?

Jojoshop · 17 November 2018, 03:07 AM

Just by asking you already answered your own concerns
Walk away!
Regarding good reviews and comments, look it up on YouTube and you will how easy and quick it is to built a reputation online

I bought my watches from reputable sellers here on this site. I didn’t even join the forum until recently. I rather spend the extra $ and keep my piece of mind

Ghentwatch · 17 November 2018, 04:01 AM

Hi guys. The real Ghentwatch here. Thank god I still have an account here.

Don't buy from this guy. I've been trying to get him banned from most relevant forums but Chronotrader admins aren't responding.

You can always DM me over on Instagram or whatever to double check my identity. And I have accounts in my name on most watchforums.

Sorry for the inconvenience this lying SOB has caused.

CorradoBrit · 17 November 2018, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghentwatch

Chronotrader admins aren't responding.

Exactly why the scammers love the site. No feedback system, lack of a report button and unresponsive admin. Avoid like the plague

shaunylw · 17 November 2018, 05:07 AM

any bad comments and different locations are enough to get me out of there. Too many watches to be messing with that kind of stuff.

Davidwang · 17 November 2018, 05:35 AM

I will walk away. Red flag. I only buy from really good TRFer with cross referenced.

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Yaz · 20 November 2018, 12:07 AM

Thanks to all.
I've talked to the TRF GhentWatch (from Belgium) and it seems that the other guy (from US) is a scammer...
Hope they will ban him from most of watchforums.

16 November 2018, 06:37 PM	#1
Yaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: GVA Watch: Rolex 16710 Posts: 1,629	[HELP] Before buying GMT from US Hello guys, I'll try to be sharp and quick in my description. I am in contact with a guy from Texas, US (I'm from Switzerland) who sell a 16710. He's nickname is GhentWatch. When I look on the internet, GhentWatch is from Belgium [just sent an PM to him on TRF] not from Texas US. Then, in different websites (which I didn't knew the existence) I've found some good comment on him (link), and some bad comment on him (link). The more interesting is that when negotiating price to the watch, I cut 10% off (from an already cheap price) without any negotiation... So I am a little bit concerned. Now, if it is ok, and if the guy is good, it will be the first time that I'll buy a watch from the US without chrono24. What is the best way to proceed ? Any advice ? Thank for your help.

16 November 2018, 09:26 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,355	My advice is to walk away now. __________________ _______________________

16 November 2018, 10:04 PM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	pass __________________ watches many

16 November 2018, 10:51 PM	#4
edweather "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: Georgia, USA Watch: Casio Illuminator Posts: 650	Too much risk for me. __________________ An expert under pressure is a drip.

16 November 2018, 11:14 PM	#5
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	I think you have your answer already. __________________ Rolex Only Please

17 November 2018, 12:33 AM	#6
rollin62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: MI Watch: Detroit Watch Co Posts: 23	There are literally 100's of posts here that say the same thing: If in doubt, don't do it. You have to be 100% sure of the seller. Don't let a good price trick you into taking a risk. So far you have 3 red flags: Belgium/Texas, some bad comment, and a cheap price that was easily made "cheaper".

17 November 2018, 12:50 AM	#7
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	Chronotrader is a huge red flag. No end to the scam ads on that site.

17 November 2018, 01:35 AM	#8
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Don't do it; you'll be oh so sorry __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

17 November 2018, 02:56 AM	#9
Gtecko "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Halifax Posts: 518	I will add to it but you got the feeling, smells like a nice scam my friend, avoid. they are some GMT II on the sale threads on here from reputable sellers. have you looked ?

17 November 2018, 03:07 AM	#10
Jojoshop "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jim Location: LA Watch: BLNR Posts: 492	Just by asking you already answered your own concerns Walk away! Regarding good reviews and comments, look it up on YouTube and you will how easy and quick it is to built a reputation online I bought my watches from reputable sellers here on this site. I didn’t even join the forum until recently. I rather spend the extra $ and keep my piece of mind

17 November 2018, 04:01 AM	#11
Ghentwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 1	Hi guys. The real Ghentwatch here. Thank god I still have an account here. Don't buy from this guy. I've been trying to get him banned from most relevant forums but Chronotrader admins aren't responding. You can always DM me over on Instagram or whatever to double check my identity. And I have accounts in my name on most watchforums. Sorry for the inconvenience this lying SOB has caused.

17 November 2018, 05:07 AM	#13
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,504	any bad comments and different locations are enough to get me out of there. Too many watches to be messing with that kind of stuff.

17 November 2018, 05:35 AM	#14
Davidwang "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Indiana Posts: 99	I will walk away. Red flag. I only buy from really good TRFer with cross referenced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 November 2018, 12:07 AM	#15
Yaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: GVA Watch: Rolex 16710 Posts: 1,629	Thanks to all. I've talked to the TRF GhentWatch (from Belgium) and it seems that the other guy (from US) is a scammer... Hope they will ban him from most of watchforums.

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