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Poking around on Ebay this morning, this lot of watches and stuff went for $666.  I was tempted, because there were several items that looked like Rolex watches.  This particular one looks like a Submariner.  However, I do not have the skill to spot a fake...especially at this resolution.  If it is for real, the buyer struck gold.  There appeared to be other Rolex items--real or fake...dunno.

 

2021-05-25 10_13_08-Lot of_ (70) Vintage Mechanical Watches Seiko Tissot Omega etc. + Parts & Boxes .png

2021-05-25 10_12_04-Lot of_ (70) Vintage Mechanical Watches Seiko Tissot Omega etc. + Parts & Boxes .png

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2 hours ago, LittleWatchShop said:

There appeared to be other Rolex items--real or fake...dunno.

Please be reassured these are all fakes. Here these have been sold since the '70s at freeway fuel stations, etc. Who goes to the length of photographing and listing a lot has already combed it well, nobody is stupid. He doesn't dare to list fakes alone because no matter how described it's a violation and he risks to lose payment and item since disputed counterfeits do not have to be returned, but casually throwing and not mentioning it in a bunch raised the lot value. 

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I am Afraid jdm is right listed on there own they would be under the spotlight mixed up with a handful of a lot of other pieces you only see the rolex brand and at long distance and without a closer look, keep your hands in your pockets. Unless you can get your hands on them and check for provenence leave them alone.

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1 hour ago, jdm said:

Please be reassured these were all fakes. Here these have been sold since the 70 at freeway gas stations, etc. Who goes to the length of photographing and listing a lot has already combed well all items, nobody is stupid. He doesn't dare to list fakes alone because no matter how described it is in violation and he risks to lose money and item since disputed counterfeits do not have to be returned, but casually throwing and not mentioning it in a bunch raised the lot value. 

Your reasoning is sound.  I thought it odd that he did not mention Rolex in the post while mentioning other brands.  An interesting world.

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