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Fake Patek Philippe Tourbillon on eBay

Mr Glass · 2017-04-07T06:24:58Z

Mr Glass exposes a fake Patek Philippe 'Tourbillon' on eBay, sparking humorous community debate on counterfeit watches and absurd listings.

By Mr Glass · Apr 7, 2017 · 42 replies

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Mr Glass humorously highlights a questionable Patek Philippe listing on eBay, drawing attention to a watch with an exaggerated description including 'Tourbillon' and 'Day Indicator' for a mere £62. His post invites the community to share in the absurdity of mislabeled or counterfeit luxury watches found online.

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I was scanning ebay for any interesting vintage finds,

This beauty which I was not familiar with is proudly presented. 3 hours left (and 29 bids already, currently at £62 so you better hurry).

I was particularly attracted to it due to the description:

Features: Day Indicator, No Hour Marks, Swiss Made, Tourbillon

Wow - this is probably the best value Patek Tourbillon currently on the market!

Took me a few seconds to figure out what it reminds me of: The Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement

I am tempted to bid £70, just to see this in the flesh...

Anyone can beat this monstrosity? Happy Friday

Key Points from the Discussion

A contributor shares a humorous anecdote about missing the eBay opportunity due to a 'chick flick,' then sarcastically critiques the watch's 'hideous' appearance.
One member suggests the watch might be better suited for an alternative, non-family-friendly use, hinting at its poor quality.
Another user jokingly presents a 'more modern dated Patek' with a similarly absurd aesthetic, continuing the thread's satirical tone.
A member points out the irony of the watch's 'vertical power reserve that has a rotating hand' and speculates about a hidden chronograph, calling it 'terrible.'
The original author notes the seller's 100% positive feedback, expressing hope that no buyer is naive enough to believe it's a genuine find.
A contributor expresses disbelief that someone put effort into creating such a watch, while another finds it 'gorgeous LOL.'

The Discussion

colinwillsher

Apr 7, 2017

Sorry Mr Glass

but I'm tempted to out bid you by going to £70.50 for this .......... ...........sorry I can't find the right words to describe it

Mr Glass

Apr 7, 2017

You cannot put a price on this one.

Literally. Or no price is too high to buy and destroy?

andrewluff

Apr 7, 2017

Very tempting...

But I prefer a more modern dated Patek myself...

Mr Glass

Apr 7, 2017

I love it! Close call between those two. [nt]

Ornatus-Mundi

Apr 7, 2017

Oh, those independent watchmakers recently showed off their 'collaboration-whore' face, really! [nt]

Mr Glass

Apr 7, 2017

Or maybe one of the F's in MB&F is the Stern family? [nt]

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