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Found a couple of watches that I am interested in that look OK but thought it would be useful to get a quick once over from you guys. One is already gone so only this one left.

Steelfish 2006
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 500wt_1156

The Steelfish has undoubtedly one of the absolute best replicas out there. I would not buy one without unequivocal proof of authenticity. I would want to see close up pics of the back of the watch with serial numbers proving that that paperwork matches that watch. I would also get a really good dial shot as well.



The seller doesn't seem to reputable either. His feedback shows he has sold this Steelfish in the past with a dissatisfied buyer claiming the item was not as described.


Elwyn

Too far away to be sure.

Particularly the black and white dials. The blue is usually distinguishable to the trained eye even in pics without great detail. I took a white dial fake to my AD to "test" what the "professionals" know compared to us amatuers. I showed it to them and said, "What do you think?" They looked and said something like "Nice watch." I said "But it has a big flaw." I let them inspect it and they found nothing. They were shocked when I told them it was a fake. I spent about an hour talking about the reality of the fake market of which they were utterly clueless.

Presently there are tells - date font, shape of the "s," rounded screw, etc... But at some point one must assume the Chinese will up the ante. There are only a few small things they have to change. So even if everthing looks just right, pics of the case back serial # consistent with warranty book and COSC certificate are essential.

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SHARKMAN

Thanks guys. I was sure I had read that Steelfish fakes were pretty good do it is good to get that info.