tag Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hi, It may have already been discussed but I could not find traces of it. Tourby is selling watches through eBay under the alias tourby_watches... See how he is advertising the chinese stuff he is selling !! "I am a small watch manufacturer from Germany and build bespoke timepieces Unique GERMAN MADE customized pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tag Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Some more: "I see here so many movements are advertised as ETA movements, but they are all fake movements. Some are also with ETA stamp but also fake movements (fake stamp). Unitas movements on all Panerai Replica watches or Marina Militare Models are all made in ASIA and not genuine ETA movements... EXCEPTIONLESS. The blue screws are only blue color, the swan neck is non- functional and the quality is poor. Genuine ETA movements are OUT OF SALE and no longer available for public. Prices for genuine SWISS MADE ETA movements rised up 50% or 250% in few months depending on model. And genuine ETA movements comes from SWITZERLAND and not from asian sellers. All this advertised ETA movements here (also with swan neck) costs $15-$20 in production and comes from asia. Here you have the possibiltie to buy a genuine SWISS MADE ETA movement directly from GERMANY and probably the last chance before ETA stop the sale in 2009. This movement will be invaluable in few years" and: "ALL CUSTOMERS FROM GERMANY OR EUROPEAN UNION (EU) WILL PAY ADDITIONAL 19% TAXES. EBAY PRICE IS NETT PRICE WITHOUT TAXES AND ONLY FOR NON-EUROPEAN BUYERS. EUROPEAN BUYERS WILL PAY EBAY PRICE + 19% TAXES. ALL INTERNATIONAL BUYER OUTSIDE OF EU WON`T PAY DUTIES/TAXES - TAX/DUTY FREE" !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 As far as I know Tourby is a legitimate watch manufacturer who builds his own designs. I don't see why he should not sell his watches on Ebay and call it 'Made In Germany', since that's where he produces these watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Off topic: You can edit more information into a post without making a new post, especially right after the one you already made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I bought several items from Tourby. He never lied or tried to scam me he's in fact very honest to tell me if it's a genuine swiss ETA or Swines. I know for 100% sure that the watches he's selling on Ebay ( that if have seen ) have 100% genuine swiss ETA Unitas movements in it. I do agree with you that the genuine swiss ETA movements are getting more expensive every day. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 See how he is advertising the chinese stuff he is selling !! He's selling Chinese as Swiss? I very much doubt it. Also, his tax comment is true. In the EU, you have to add VAT to everything at the point of sale. For selling abroad, it's the buyer's responsibility to pay duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_brian_ Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 (edited) I visited the tourbywatches website and I was just wondering whether I saw a Maurice Lacroix movement in a watch? There is the classic collection section and under 18k solid gold there is a watch called Tourby Celestial. It says "Maurice Lacroix" on the movement if I Edited May 6, 2008 by _brian_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tom Hawkes Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 tourby is first class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 speaking of tourby, can't you remember your password dude? this is like your 10th screen name this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Swiss movements, many engraved by Benzinger, german made cases, etc. Not the most elegant brand name I've ever seen, there's no scam and no chinese parts I can see. In fact T's prices are excellent for what you get. Since you have made patently false claims that may affect another member's legitimate non-RWG business, you should edit or remove your posts, if not in the spirit of fairmindedness at least to avoid looking like a fool and a d ick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Swiss movements, many engraved by Benzinger, german made cases, etc. Not the most elegant brand name I've ever seen, there's no scam and no chinese parts I can see. In fact T's prices are excellent for what you get. Since you have made patently false claims that may affect another member's legitimate non-RWG business, you should edit or remove your posts, if not in the spirit of fairmindedness at least to avoid looking like a fool and a d ick. cmon arch, no need to get personal. if what he thought was true, was true it would be good to bring up. But, now that folks have taken a look, he should just correct the mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpmelone Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 If this post does not qualify as a WTF! post then I do not know what does. I have never seen anything from tourby that would justify such a post. time to get your head out of your ehhh behind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpmelone Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 yeah really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 He's a highly respected member here and I can't see any evidence at all in your claims. Also I hardly think this is the correct way of doing things if you insist on making an issue out of it, which is your right. I'd be very very interested to see what Touby's got to say about this as it's essentially slander and deformation of character. I think he'd have every right to sue this guy if he wanted, for those things and potential loss of business arising from baseless claims. I'm no lawyer, but it seems pretty clear. I would retract immediatley and think twice before you post these kind of things - or show us some concrete evidence. I don't think you'll be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 @TAG: what makes you think Tourby sells Chinese movements as genuine Swiss? These are serious accusations..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 just looked at Ts auctions ... and had a lot of fun a lot of BS - but what the hell - he wants to sell watches .... but this 19 % extra would serious [censored] me off - that's not common in German egay cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 19% is what the Value Added Tax is in Germany. It the third highest in Europe - he's not invented it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 19% is what the Value Added Tax is in Germany. It the third highest in Europe - he's not invented it. sadly i know - its called "M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 sadly i know - its called "M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 okay - you won if a non-EU based customer purchase a merchandise good from a German seller... he won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panera Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Het Tag, What kind a problem do you have with Tourby? Everybodies know that he is a decent and reliable guy..... How can you dare to blame him with these crappy things...... I thing you have other issues with him...... I wonder what will do the mods do on this subject... Cause you are throwing a dirt to his reputation and honour!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 My advise to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 BTW, looks not bad for a asian movement??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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