zippin23 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 My new milgauss finslly arrived and everyone who advised me was correct . I purchased it before joining this site, so it happened to be a dealer not on the list. It arrived with a date window bubble. Lol This milgausshas no date. So, i tried to remove it and cracked the glass. The clasp is the old style which was not the style in the pic. The band is sloppy too. Sooooo, awaiting toolsto show so I can make it the way I want. Any advice on tightening up the band around the base, ordering and measuring glass and finding the new style clasp be appreciated. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmaker Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Whered u order from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippin23 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Www.fobreplicas.com I don't recommend them. Communication was great, but the watch I received wasnt the one I ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 It would be handy to post the site you ordered from so that others could be warned off buying from this shyster operation. You got had brother, that's cheap Canal St. junk. Thanks, you put it up before I finished typing!! It's really hard to tell what size the crystal is, as well as the construction of the case, it might accept a gen or aftermarket crystal, who knows. Probably a glued on crystal. AFA the bracelet, not sure what you mean by the base adjustment? Maybe a couple of photos. I wouldn't spend a lot of time and effort on this watch, it's probably not worth modding or even repairing. You learned a good and valuable lesson, next time it will be a lot harder to fool you useful as a practice watch to learn a little about taking one apart and looking at what makes it "tick" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hmmm, the old bait and switch scam. Honestly that doesn't look even worth fixing, there is so much wrong with it to even start..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippin23 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I'll use it to learn some repairs. I doubt it runs long, so I'll get a chance to work on a movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 This site is one of the scam sites, lots of photos of genuine watches, no descriptions at all, just a picture and a price. But a really slick website with their on "review" section. Wonder if they would post. "this Milgauss you sold me is a POS"!! All set up to troll in the unsuspecting noobs!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Zip whatever you paid just consider it lost but using as a practice watch to gain skill is a least something. Why don't you get a nice watch conus from the M2M sales here no wait just buy off a known guy so no surprises. I have many many watches(40+), bought from dealers maybe 3-4, remember buy the seller not the watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Here a nice Milgauss: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/167524-fs-milgauss-excellent-brand-new-condition/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Im sorry you got scammed, but at least you found the Community, and you wont get scammed again. I hope you enjoy your time here. There is a beautiful new Milgauss for sale in the sales section right now. The owner is flipping it, since it doesnt suit him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Link above your post Jkay, was looking out for our new friend also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 If you want a good deal on a Milgauss, I would jump on that one in the sales forum. accurately described, very nice photos, and it's in the CONUS, so no customs drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 My thoughts also, saw Zip looking at it on sales thread................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippin23 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Im interested in it and have messaged him. Lets see in he responds. Do you guys know the fellow? Thanks in advance for the lead!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippin23 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks everyone especially Mike for all the help in getting my first good quality rep. Now what did I actually get? Haha Is it a clone or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Well at least you took the experience positively and am learning and moving forward in a winning way. Kudos to you! Next time, please order from one of the dealers listed here. They are not 100% problem free either, but they are a lot more responsible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 repeat post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike on a bike Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 No sh*t! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Zip glad to see you keep the positive attitude with this. I had similar experience before I found the forum. Bought a $1000 rep gold Daytona about 10 years ago. It actually looked like it was spray painted gold. Total POS. Went back to buying gens after that... Until I found this wonderful place a couple months ago. Bought a bunch of units in last couple of months and while non are "perfect" I am happy with all of them. Of course bought from a TD or m2m. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_rolex Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using TapatalkLemme know if you need help Drop me a pm and we will go from there . Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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