Reply With QuoteFrom the pictures, real.
Edit: Please see post #12 :)
Last edited by The_hawk_dk; 14th February 2019 at 10:15.
From the pictures, real.
Always very difficult to tell from photos. I've had this actual model before and the whole watch / bracelet / box papers etc is a quality piece. Have you seen and handled the watch, unscrewed the crown wound the movement, which should feel silky smooth, turned the ceramic bezel which should feel and sound very positive with minimal to zero wobble.
Do they have the original purchase receipt or can they show you proof of purchase / bank statement to confirm purchase and authenticity if you can't get to AD?
Having said that the watch in your photos appears correct, assuming the photos are of the actual watch of course, assume you have checked this, but as above it is very difficult to confirm authenticity from photos.
However you should definitely make as many of your own checks to satisfy yourself that you're buying a genuine article as opposed to relying on our opinion of the photos.
PS welcome to the forum, let us know how you get on.
Ok, so I can buy with confidence? I will of course take a look in real life, ensure the tags etc look correct.
I am going to the seller tonight, to check it out. I will look for all those things.
He claims he won it at an auction, but ain't a watch guy. The price isn't insane either - just low enough for it to be a good deal.
And thanks. Really looking forward to contributing to the forum :)
To be clear, you need to satisfy yourself by seeing the watch and meeting the seller that both are genuine.
Any doubts about either or his story, then you either need to get someone with more knowledge of the watch to confirm it is genuine ( AD or otherwise ) or walk away, that model is widely available.
The onus is upon the seller proving it is genuine not you proving it is not.
From my communication with seller, he seems quite believable. And if it comes to that, I think I can tell IRL, if it's a fake or not from the bezel etc.
But from the picture, I just wanted a "at face value" judgement, so I dont waste 2 hours driving for it :)
Good luck 👍
Cheers :)Originally Posted by Cat7
I'll report back here, regardless of what happens.
If anyone else has input, it's much appreciated.
The Oris Aquis is not a well-faked watch.
That one is without doubt authentic.
Buy with confidence and enjoy.
Good to hear, much appreciated.
Awesome nick, by the way and agreed.
Just remember you buy into the seller as much as the watch. Be happy the guy is genuine but as said this model is not often faked as the great unwashed have never heard of Oris so the demand is limited for the fakers to bother.
Good luck.
Ok,
So watch is bought. Seller was very nice, and made a receipt that he had sold it with his full address etc and I picked it up at his home. Everything checked out - serial number matches warranty card, and it feels like a quality item.
Compared to the Fortis B-42 GMT I offered as part trade, this watch feels like a step up, even though the Fortis was no slouch.
So judging from these pictures I myself took, am I correct in assuming this is the real mccoy?
Last edited by The_hawk_dk; 14th February 2019 at 12:17.
Not an Oris expert but looks OK to me.
Not as many Oris fakes about as Rolex as not the same profit in it for them.
Picture of warranty card would probably help.
Mark
There you go :)
Checked it on MyOris. It checks out. A fake probably shouldnt?
Last edited by The_hawk_dk; 14th February 2019 at 12:16.
I am certain that is genuine.
It could have been stolen at some point in it's life i.e. burglary BUT the seller gave you his name and address so VERY unlikely.
Enjoy your purchase.
P.S.Edit photo to obscure part of serial number.
I removed the photos.
Thanks for the help :) Really appreciated!
Such a fantastic watch at the price, this is.
Sounds like you have yourself a very lovely watch, congratulations!!
You now need to post up a wrist shot, with you wearing your lovely new Oris.
Welcome to the ( very) slippery slope
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