2 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 5, 2010Tunbridge Wells,
United Kingdom
I have been offered a Steel Da Vinci perpetual on a braclet. Is there anything that I should look for / check when I view the watch to ensure a) that it is not a fake and b) that it is in order? Many thanks for your help in aiding me to join the world of IWC..
626 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 20, 2008
Hi Rox, There is nothing I am aware of that can ensure you are not buying a fake other than buying from an authorized dealer. If buying from a private collector the best one can do is to "buy" the owner, and by that I mean get to know him/her a bit, understand the background of the sale, etc, etc. If something makes you feel uncomfortable then most likely there is a reason behind it and you should probably walk away.
185 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 7, 2003Zürich,
Switzerland
Double check with IWC the serial number in order to be sure, that watch is not claimed to be stolen. On top just add to the buying price between USD 500.- and 1000.- for an overhaul. I assume the watch is more than 8 years old, thus a revision is anyhow one of the next actions that should be done. If the total price is still attractive, then I would not see any issue with buying the watch in question.
Regards, Toby
Time is often said to be money but it is more: it is life!
2 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 5, 2010Tunbridge Wells,
United Kingdom
Thanks all. I walked away from the first one, and found a much better one at a good dealer with all the papers etc at a better price too. Just thinking about the service now.. but enjoying wearing it too much!
There is nothing I am aware of that can ensure you are not buying a fake other than buying from an authorized dealer.
If buying from a private collector the best one can do is to "buy" the owner, and by that I mean get to know him/her a bit, understand the background of the sale, etc, etc. If something makes you feel uncomfortable then most likely there is a reason behind it and you should probably walk away.
Good luck with it.
Cheers,
Evan
evan_nanos at yahoo.com
Of course, the seller should be able to show the original warranty card and sales receipt. The serial numbers should match the watch.
Just a couple of ideas.
With my best regards, Eric
Last edited: 25 June, 2011 - 21:14
Regards, Toby
Time is often said to be money but it is more: it is life!
Last edited: 7 April, 2012 - 08:05
Kind regards,
Clemens
Last edited: 30 May, 2012 - 20:59