If something is too good to be true...
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If something is too good to be true...
Be wary!
I bought a U1 on bracelet with box and papers for an unbelievable price the other day, so low it makes you nervous.
The box arrived today.
Definitely something inside.
Moment of truth.
Looks just like picture seller sent, a LNIB Sinn U1 with box and papers.
The condition as described, superb!
Not the best picture, my hands were still shaking from being nervous about this.
I'm happy to report the case back does not say Made in Japan, and the serial number matches the info on the Watch Buys card.
So, do I worry about the fact that a U1 with a 2008 purchase date looks barely worn, and that somehow I got a very good replica...
or chalk this up to amazing good luck and enjoy the heck out of my 3rd U1?
I bought a U1 on bracelet with box and papers for an unbelievable price the other day, so low it makes you nervous.
The box arrived today.
Definitely something inside.
Moment of truth.
Looks just like picture seller sent, a LNIB Sinn U1 with box and papers.
The condition as described, superb!
Not the best picture, my hands were still shaking from being nervous about this.
I'm happy to report the case back does not say Made in Japan, and the serial number matches the info on the Watch Buys card.
So, do I worry about the fact that a U1 with a 2008 purchase date looks barely worn, and that somehow I got a very good replica...
or chalk this up to amazing good luck and enjoy the heck out of my 3rd U1?
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Nice! Congrats Matt.
I don't get Sinn.
But at that price, maybe I get Sinn one day.
I don't get Sinn.
But at that price, maybe I get Sinn one day.
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Congratulations, Matt. I loved mine when I still had it....would love to try the SDR one day
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Bezel pip looks odd to me.
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Matt, from what I can see in your picture and comparing it with mine.... it looks original. I just sent you a PM.
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Interesting Sinn tool.
Re: If something is too good to be true...
congrats....man i wanted that!!! DAMN YOU!! Lol
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Yep... that's not the one I have, but my U1 is from 2011 if I remember correctly.mattcantwin wrote:Interesting Sinn tool.
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Was that the one for $850, or $8whatever...?
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Listed at $950. Unless Matt offered double thatJDC222 wrote:Was that the one for $850, or $8whatever...?
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Joeprez wrote:Matt, from what I can see in your picture and comparing it with mine.... it looks original. I just sent you a PM.
Thanks for the link, Joe.
I checked it out and now I'm a bit concerned it might be a rep.
The link compared the bezel indents, much shallower on the fake.
Here are some pictures of what just arrived.
And pictures of a my previous U1's.
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
That doesn't look like the tool that came with my ezm1.
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Check the complete link because apparently Sinn change the indents on the bezel.mattcantwin wrote:Joeprez wrote:Matt, from what I can see in your picture and comparing it with mine.... it looks original. I just sent you a PM.
Thanks for the link, Joe.
I checked it out and now I'm a bit concerned it might be a rep.
The link compared the bezel indents, much shallower on the fake.
Here are some pictures of what just arrived.
And pictures of a my previous U1's.
And your bezel markings look good also.
What about the pip? Color of hands (the darkness of the red)? the AR on the crystal (blueish vs purpleish)? That stuff appears to look good on yours.
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The rest seems good.Joeprez wrote:
Check the complete link because apparently Sinn change the indents on the bezel.
And your bezel markings look good also.
What about the pip? Color of hands (the darkness of the red)? the AR on the crystal (blueish vs purpleish)? That stuff appears to look good on yours.
I had no idea Sinn indents vary.
The paperwork indicates a 2008 purchase date, not sure how that impacts the bezel indents.
The weight feels good, I'll see if I can weigh the watch and the removed links to see how it compares to specs.
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Here's the bezel from my U1-T for comparison.
Looks different from mine (my indents seem longer versus the non-indent area, top edge of the indent is nearly at the bevel edge on mine, more separation on yours), but if Sinn had different indents over the years, it could still be legit.
My serial number is 118xx. Bought in 2011 direct from Watch Buys.
Looks different from mine (my indents seem longer versus the non-indent area, top edge of the indent is nearly at the bevel edge on mine, more separation on yours), but if Sinn had different indents over the years, it could still be legit.
My serial number is 118xx. Bought in 2011 direct from Watch Buys.
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Here is a comparison of real U1 to fake, from a replica site:
http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showth ... p?t=172602
This pic is interesting (fake on right):
http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showth ... p?t=172602
This pic is interesting (fake on right):
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
^^^ the indents on Matt's watch look even less pronounced than on the fake.
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
I saw that on the link Joe provided, scary, indeed.foodle wrote:Here is a comparison of real U1 to fake, from a replica site:
http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showth ... p?t=172602
This pic is interesting:
Re: If something is too good to be true...
Matt, you should contact Rob and Tim and see if they can help you verify authenticity.
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Matt, why not contact watch buys and verify the info? Or open the case back and check the movement.
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Matt I can't offer much in the way of an expert opinion, but here is a gallery of some pics of my U1 that I owned previously (Original purchase was 2009 Watchbuys).
I think Brice owned this one also(twice!)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/27852104@ ... 800131368/
Hoping for the best for you
I think Brice owned this one also(twice!)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/27852104@ ... 800131368/
Hoping for the best for you
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Guys, check post #9 on that link (same I sent to Matt). Apparently older Sinn bezels were similar to the Rep bezel on the pictures (smaller indents).
http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showth ... ost1743033
Would be great to find an owner of an older U1 to compare (mine has the newer style bezel).
http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showth ... ost1743033
Would be great to find an owner of an older U1 to compare (mine has the newer style bezel).
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
An interesting WUS thread on U1 bezel types:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f24/sinn-u ... 95207.html
This pic of a presumably real U1 bezel does look something like Matt's:
Anyone know if the fakes also fake the Sinn/ETA movement appearance?
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f24/sinn-u ... 95207.html
This pic of a presumably real U1 bezel does look something like Matt's:
Anyone know if the fakes also fake the Sinn/ETA movement appearance?
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Re: If something is too good to be true...
Looks good to me...big score!!
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