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Well thats my question, Would You Buy A Used Watch From The Philippines That Has Been Modded ??...I see there are plenty available especially Seiko's...your thoughts ??
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No, wouldn't take the risk.
If I liked it, wanted it and trusted the description and the seller then yes. The chances of that happening are close to zero tho'
Gray
The used (home-made?) aftermarket dials on these usually look pretty bad.
...not the watch. If the seller is someone who has a solid reputation, there would be no hesitation on my part.
For me, the location of the watch is irrelevant, unless there is a question about the reliability of the postal service in said country. There are too many scam artists in any country, so if I see the mod I like there is no reason to generalize based on location.
Absolutely not under any circumstances. Have done so twice and I didn't learn the first time.
"A man of little significance"
I would never buy an old non serviced frankenwatch regardless of country.
I took a punt on a top grade gold 2892 movement from the Philippines... cost me $8 delivered and was better than described. Took 3 weeks to get to me though.
No.. Dont like taking chances
No. No I wouldn't.Originally Posted by Soggeynuggets
If you couldn't care less about losing the money then go for it.
If price is right and seller ok. I have a refinished 6309 from over there. Case is a great job. Had to have it serviced here but that was in my calculation. Also check what you want. I insisted on original dial, and as it is refinished I needed a good insert aftermarket.
For the purists: I also have an all original. Had that first and made me want one that looks like new.
It is the one on the right.
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Yes.
Can't see why not.
Yeah, what could go wrong?
Someone might miss the sarcasm?
Don't even entertain the thought. It'd be like buying a new set of hands and a new dial, under a new crystal, all attached to a corroded mess dripping in lube.
Absolutely not!
I've bought a couple of cheapy Seiko's from "watchcooking" in the past. They were fine for the money I paid.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
..that said I bought a Seiko diver from the Philippines...replaced the dial, replaced the hand set and replaced the Seiko 7S26A movement with a new Seiko 7S26B movement. Then put the whole thing on a Nato strap and gave the case a thorough going over with Cape Cod.. the result..
As one horse said to another, "Neigh".
It really depends on the seller. Some of the Filipino sellers have a good reputation (watchcooking as mentioned above is one of them I believe), others pretty damn awful. I'd say your best bet is to check out a more specialist Seiko forum to find out more about particular ebay sellers.
Trousers folded neatly over the right arm and bend over
I must have been lucky as I've bought a couple from there and had no issues.
Wouldnt consider it
only if it was'nt over a tenner.
Not even then!
No...Too many complications .And I am not referring to the movement
Have been stung once to often
regards
T
I've bought a couple; a 6309 from Loyswatch and a 7002 from Watchcooking, two of the more trusted sellers according to SCWF and haven't been dissapointed. The only issue I found was a rattly bezel on the 7002 due to a missing rubber o-ring but then we are talking about a £55 and twenty year old watch here. That said, there is a lot of junk out there and good movement pics are essential. I almost pulled the trigger on one 6309 from another seller before I noticed the small print about library pics being used for the ad and not those of the watch in question....
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