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onefastman · 17 July 2015, 08:51 AM

I bought a used solid 18k 'Italian' president band from a forum member for my 1803 and he assured me it was in good condition and one of the nicest he has ever come across (as far as replicas go).

I got it today and aside from it having more stretch than the pictures I recieved showed it has a link that has completely worn through on the end and many that are starting to do the same. It looks like it is hollow!

Is this something common on these bracelets or did I get lied to?

I've paid theough PayPal with a note that specifies that I can return for any reason as well as specifically what I was told I was getting (or expected to get).

Any thoughts are appreciated.

locutus49 · 17 July 2015, 08:57 AM

Looks like it has been polished. But I guess not if it is a replica, it is probably plated.

springer · 17 July 2015, 10:39 AM

I would contact the seller and return the bracelet. The older, original Day Date bracelets did not have solid links.

crowncollection · 17 July 2015, 11:14 AM

over polished return it, unless the deal was outstanding. if it was agreat deal a jeweller can fix it

onefastman · 17 July 2015, 12:36 PM

It was an ok deal, not less than half what a new one would cost.

I've tried to contact the seller and no response which is odd given that he has 7,000+ posts on here.

Going to give it 24 hours before determining that it was malicious and filing a PayPal claim.

Old Expat Beast · 17 July 2015, 12:56 PM

Who was the seller?

QueueCumber · 17 July 2015, 01:00 PM

onefastman · 17 July 2015, 08:24 PM

I'm going to wait until it has been 24 hours since trying to contact him.

I don't want to throw him under the bus if he is traveling, lost his phone, etc.

After 24hrs I feel it'll be safe to say that he isn't going to try and make it right

Thank you all for the insight. I wasn't sure about this one and my searches didn't turn up much!

dysondiver · 17 July 2015, 08:30 PM

24hrs , not that long , im sure it will be resolved in private ,
maybe a better way to deal with the situation.
just my thoughts.

TheBluePrince · 17 July 2015, 09:04 PM

24 hours? It's nearly the weekend, leave it until Tuesday evening at least, some people have lives away from the forums.

HERITAGE82 · 18 July 2015, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

24 hours? It's nearly the weekend, leave it until Tuesday evening at least, some people have lives away from the forums.

X 2.... Give the person a chance. You have plenty of time for a paypal claim.

onefastman · 18 July 2015, 02:52 AM

I have his cell number and we had been texting.

I'm sure it'll work out.

I wanted to find info on the bracelet to see if I should even be upset, I don't know anything about the construction of gold bands.

I'll update it once something happens.

crowncollection · 18 July 2015, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onefastman

I have his cell number and we had been texting.

I'm sure it'll work out.

I wanted to find info on the bracelet to see if I should even be upset, I don't know anything about the construction of gold bands.

I'll update it once something happens.

They are not solid all the way through they are shaped from 3 gold tubes leaving gaps

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Willygallardo · 18 July 2015, 10:06 AM

I guess that's what you get for buying replica's stick to authentic you won't have any problems.

soundserious · 18 July 2015, 10:53 AM

Comical thread mate. Unhappy with your replica bracelet? ...!?!

So we can discuss replicas and homage items now?

RC2 · 18 July 2015, 11:08 AM

Ya thought this discussion was a no no

Old Expat Beast · 18 July 2015, 11:25 AM

I guess if he bought it on trf he can discuss it.

sdwtchlvr · 18 July 2015, 11:38 AM

It looks like it has a rolex emblem on the top side of the link near the band. It could have been that the seller reached out via a WTB ad and it was never actually offered publicly via the forum. If it's an aftermarket band and has a rolex emblem/markings...then it's a replica band. Feel bad for the buyer. I wonder what kind of pictures were asked for/received...it seems pretty obvious in that blurry picture that the band is worn down. Hope it gets resolved.

17 July 2015, 10:39 AM	#3
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,197	I would contact the seller and return the bracelet. The older, original Day Date bracelets did not have solid links. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

17 July 2015, 11:14 AM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	over polished return it, unless the deal was outstanding. if it was agreat deal a jeweller can fix it __________________ watches many

17 July 2015, 01:00 PM	#7
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	__________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

18 July 2015, 10:53 AM	#15
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Comical thread mate. Unhappy with your replica bracelet? ...!?! So we can discuss replicas and homage items now? __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

18 July 2015, 11:08 AM	#16
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Ya thought this discussion was a no no __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

17 July 2015, 08:57 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Looks like it has been polished. But I guess not if it is a replica, it is probably plated.

17 July 2015, 12:36 PM	#5
onefastman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: STL Posts: 207	It was an ok deal, not less than half what a new one would cost. I've tried to contact the seller and no response which is odd given that he has 7,000+ posts on here. Going to give it 24 hours before determining that it was malicious and filing a PayPal claim.

17 July 2015, 12:56 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	Who was the seller?

17 July 2015, 08:24 PM	#8
onefastman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: STL Posts: 207	I'm going to wait until it has been 24 hours since trying to contact him. I don't want to throw him under the bus if he is traveling, lost his phone, etc. After 24hrs I feel it'll be safe to say that he isn't going to try and make it right Thank you all for the insight. I wasn't sure about this one and my searches didn't turn up much!

17 July 2015, 08:30 PM	#9
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	24hrs , not that long , im sure it will be resolved in private , maybe a better way to deal with the situation. just my thoughts.

17 July 2015, 09:04 PM	#10
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	24 hours? It's nearly the weekend, leave it until Tuesday evening at least, some people have lives away from the forums.

18 July 2015, 02:52 AM	#12
onefastman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: STL Posts: 207	I have his cell number and we had been texting. I'm sure it'll work out. I wanted to find info on the bracelet to see if I should even be upset, I don't know anything about the construction of gold bands. I'll update it once something happens.

18 July 2015, 10:06 AM	#14
Willygallardo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willy Location: Montreal Watch: AP's - Rolex Posts: 972	I guess that's what you get for buying replica's stick to authentic you won't have any problems.

18 July 2015, 11:25 AM	#17
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	I guess if he bought it on trf he can discuss it.

18 July 2015, 11:38 AM	#18
sdwtchlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,308	It looks like it has a rolex emblem on the top side of the link near the band. It could have been that the seller reached out via a WTB ad and it was never actually offered publicly via the forum. If it's an aftermarket band and has a rolex emblem/markings...then it's a replica band. Feel bad for the buyer. I wonder what kind of pictures were asked for/received...it seems pretty obvious in that blurry picture that the band is worn down. Hope it gets resolved.

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