I sent a message to all of the buyers of these clasps, I just got a reply from one of them.......
Hi,
The item "looked" original at first and I had just the proof it is direct from China today.
Upset with this deal!
What can I do then?
Best regards Jef
I told him to make a complaint with Paypal, hopefully he can get his money back.
The bottom of the 2 TRC links you posted works for me, and there's a guide on how to fix the bezel problem...
http://www.replicacollector.com/members/Co...ide-t22790.html
Very nice watch, couldn't see myself ever spending that kind of money on a rep though, if it's a tourby you're after have you seen this Breguet? another nice watch and fair bit cheaper than the VC.
Does anyone know if the twisted dial can be easily straightened? dealer says he'll replace if I can't sort it my end but it would be less hassle if I could get it sorted.
I have just got the black version, unfortunately the dial is twisted, I took the back off to see if there was anything I could do, mine (hers) came apart without having to remove the bracelet, with the 4 screws removed the whole case and movement just drops out leaving the back and bracelet in one piece, I noticed that the movement is Japanese, on the dealers site it says Swiss, is yours Swiss?
I've only done a bezel insert once, that was sub too, it was held on with thin double sided sticky tape, I think the new insert came with the sticky already on and you just peel the paper off and stick it down, instant fix.
"nb. i listed this item previously and it was removed, after several emails with ebay staff i was granted the opportunity to relist my watch. thanking them."
So all you need to do is tell eBay its genuine but I lost the box and papers and they let you list your rep!
I wonder if the guy who won the "Panerai" is the same guy that won the mushrooms