ghost Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 Guys I won the bid on this 16520 case: 271178513766 Do u guys think it's gen?
ghost Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Posted March 26, 2013 Damn, sure hope it is. Was too impulsive. Don't even have a working movement or anything to use this with
dropbear2008 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 Gen, was bidding on it too. But last one went for US$ 1,300 which is where I stopped...
mymanmatt Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 I don't know, the numbers don't look right to me
dropbear2008 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 I don't know, the numbers don't look right to me First picture of the serial is from the wrong watch. Second one with L44... is correct.
ubiquitous Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 Guys I won the bid on this 16520 case: 271178513766 Do u guys think it's gen? Ehhh... Serial is out of range, my friend A 16520's s/n should start with a letter; i.e. the first 1652x was an R serial.
ubiquitous Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 First picture of the serial is from the wrong watch. Second one with L44... is correct. Okay, that's better. L serial places this around 1989 or so...
ghost Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Posted March 26, 2013 R, do u think it's kosher? Thx everyone, I dunno how to proceed now though
ubiquitous Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 Based on what I see, it looks good. If you can find an early floating Cosmo dial and pair it with a 200 Units @ 3:00 bezel, you'll have a very desirable watch.
freddy333 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 Seller in Italy. Low number of previous sales (mostly bezels & mid-cases - items without trademarks). Could be camera angle, but position of tube looks off-center between CGs. No pics of crown side. Could be legit, but, based on what I see, I would not have bid any higher than the value of a good rep case for this.
omgiv Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 I received some pictures from the seller and the tube looked centered to me. What I wasn't too crazy about was the fact the same case was sold on 3/11 for $2000 and change. If the case matches the pictures I got from him, I believe it is a genuine mid case.
think7 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 The seller had 2 16520 mid cases. I bought one of them (still working on an all gen 16520 project) via private messaging on ebay. I got it yesterday and promptly took it to RSC beverly hills. They called me this morning and said it was genuine. Does anyone know if it will fit the 803B SEL? Mine is also an "L" serial which had the non SEL.
think7 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 RSC Beverly Hills did. I was very polite and said I obtained the case in a lot of parts from a retired watchmaker. The gentleman named Justin took the case from me, and the next day called me and said yes it was and I could pick it up anytime.
freddy333 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 My, that is a 1st. Are you an A-list movie star or something? I was not aware that any US RSC's performed authentications or accepted loose parts for any reason.
ghost Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Posted March 27, 2013 Dude can I have it sent to u so u can help me verify? How sweet would that be
ghost Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Posted March 27, 2013 Ah..Beverly hills. So u are a movie star!
freddy333 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 Dude can I have it sent to u so u can help me verify? How sweet would that be If you want to pay me the same flat fee that BH charges to accept a watch for service, I will be happy to accept your money (& case). But you are going to get the same answer I (& someone responding to your post on VRF) already gave you (gratis), dude.
ghost Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Posted March 27, 2013 Hey Freddy, sorry I was just teasing think7 about being a high roller ! I appreciate all the advice u guys have given me! ESP u and R
nick1972 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 The sellers name is Roberto and I bought different Rolex and Tudor parts from him. I didnt bought them on ebay and all of his parts are original. I was searching for some difficult to get parts and he delivered them at a good price. Buy with confidence.
think7 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 The sellers name is Roberto and I bought different Rolex and Tudor parts from him. I didnt bought them on ebay and all of his parts are original. I was searching for some difficult to get parts and he delivered them at a good price. Buy with confidence. +1 I have bought hard to find parts from him too. Justin at RSC is my friend, we went to watchmaking school together at Lititz
concepta Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) I bought a gen midcase from him! I received a computer cable.... Dispute on PP in my favor!Wouldn't go near him again! Edited March 29, 2013 by concepta
concepta Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 I received some pictures from the seller and the tube looked centered to me. What I wasn't too crazy about was the fact the same case was sold on 3/11 for $2000 and change. If the case matches the pictures I got from him, I believe it is a genuine mid case.This was me and I received this:
omgiv Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 That is not even funny. Please tell me there is something else in that box to throw off customs. I hope that this mistake quickly gets fixed. I am interested to hear how this works out. Please keep us posted.
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