What can I look for authenticity in a Movado watch? Bought it and got SCAMMED!! :(

[Traian2003]

I'm looking to purchase a Movado watch. My question is, because this is used, how can I make sure it's not a replica?
And the story continues....

Edit:
I actually bought it. Went to Movado Group and guess what? It's a replica!!! Now the guy doesn't pick up his phone. What should I do? I tried calling him off different phones but nothing. I have his phone number and his name, but it doesn't seem to be in the 411.ca ontop of that he's also selling two other watches (Tags) and I'm sure those are fake too. (Check post #8)

[CanadaBoy]

can you post a picture of it?

[Traian2003]

why do you want to buy a USED watch??

kind of gross...

:confused:

Why is that? A good cleaning with some rubbing alcohol, and it's good to go, it's not like I'm buying a toothbrush. :lol:

I'm meeting with that person, so I don't really have any pictures.

[TapemanPL]

meet him at a watch dealer

[konfusion666]

I'm looking to purchase a Mavado watch. My question is, because this is used, how can I make sure it's not a replica?

Pssst, buddy! I can sell you a Mavado watch real cheap. I give you BEST price! Fifty DOLL-ahz! :lol:

[Traian2003]

Pssst, buddy! I can sell you a Mavado watch real cheap. I give you BEST price! Fifty DOLL-ahz! :lol:

LOL. Edited. :lol:

[Invasionmix]

don't quote me on this, but the glass is made out of sapphire, if you turn it around against the light, you should see a blue reflection

[Traian2003]

I actually bought it. Went to Movado Group and guess what? It's a replica!!! :mad: Now the guy doesn't pick up his phone. :mad: :mad: What should I do? I tried calling him off different phones but nothing. :mad: I have his phone number and his name, but it doesn't seem to be in the 411.ca ontop of that he's also selling two other watches (Tags) and I'm sure those are fake too.

[15-20_God]

post his name and fs. thread. that may get things headed in the right direction.

[Anessa]

I'm not surprised they make replica Movados. I've seen replica Casios before :lol:

[najibs]

Maybe if you would have posted some pics or showed us the link to the watch you could have prevented this. NEVER buy an expensive watch without quality pictures and references.

When I sold my Omega Speedmaster last year, I had it serviced a week before, and the buyer called the person who serviced my watch, who was a reputable person on the forums I was selling on, to confirm it's authenticity. THat's the only way to be sure.

[Traian2003]

I'm not surprised they make replica Movados. I've seen replica Casios before :lol:

Lol. I didn't buy it off RFD, it was off craigslist. >:( Sucks. If it was off here I could have gotten some more info. I picked up the watch from Bloor and Brunswick (second street W of Spadina).

[Traian2003]

Maybe if you would have posted some pics or showed us the link to the watch you could have prevented this. NEVER buy an expensive watch without quality pictures and references.

When I sold my Omega Speedmaster last year, I had it serviced a week before, and the buyer called the person who serviced my watch, who was a reputable person on the forums I was selling on, to confirm it's authenticity. THat's the only way to be sure.

I guess...

[najibs]

how much did you pay for it?

[Traian2003]

He was asking 320$. I talked him down to 200$. I guess no one was as stupid to fall for it :lol:

[najibs]

He was asking 320$. I talked him down to 200$. I guess no one was as stupid to fall for it :lol:

Consider yourself lucky it was only $200 this time. Consider the money lost because the chances of you getting it back are slim to none. I wouldn't even bother filing a police report since police usually never take the time to investigate anything under $10k in fraud.

[ji2o0k]

wow sorry to hear that.

Post an actual pic of the watch and also a link to the craiglist post. Hopefully it will save someone else from being scammed.

A little off-topic but I bought a Tag Kirium off of eBay.ca (seller was reputable and is still selling Tags). I also brought it to LaSwiss to have the bracelet sized. Is that good enough to guarantee authenticity or should I bring it somewhere else to verify?

LaSwiss is pretty reputable though right?

[Supershyguy]

if he posted other watches for sale just use another account to tell him you are interested then. set him up

[Traian2003]

if he posted other watches for sale just use another account to tell him you are interested then. set him up

i'm looking for that... if he does. Not the best luck for him. :)

[MkmBandit]

I'm not surprised they make replica Movados. I've seen replica Casios before :lol:

lmao replica Casio's, a terrorists best friend :lol:

[CanadaBoy]

if he posted other watches for sale just use another account to tell him you are interested then. set him up

:idea:

OP should post an account with an interest in looking for watches and should not seem to interested to buy the scammer's watches. After a day or two through the line and wait for the hook :D

[Rehan]

The ad says "BOX/MANUAL/CASE: NOT INCLUDED". Didn't you realize that was a big red flag? :confused:

[Dash]

When I was in China, they were selling a men's and women's movado set for $20 CAD! I'm guessing that's where he got it from.

[CanadaBoy]

The ad says "BOX/MANUAL/CASE: NOT INCLUDED". Didn't you realize that was a big red flag? :confused:

Where can you find this ad?

[Rehan]

Where can you find this ad? http://toronto.craigslist.org/jwl/287308735.html

[sergiepopov]

He was asking 320$. I talked him down to 200$. I guess no one was as stupid to fall for it :lol:

no wonder, lol