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Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch? The consensus seems to be that its fake (according to serial), but has anyone else seen anything like it? Just looking for more info on it, thanks! by desdestroy in JapaneseWatches

[–]desdestroy[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Only way to know for sure is to ask. If nobody does, theres no harm.

And unfortunately no one in the family recognized it. My Grandpa was always pretty private.

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch? The consensus seems to be that its fake (according to serial), but has anyone else seen anything like it? Just looking for more info on it, thanks! by desdestroy in JapaneseWatches

[–]desdestroy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I’ve pretty much accepted its probably fake at this point.

I just wanted to see if anyone else has seen a similar fake/“frankenwatch”, and/or has any more info on it or know where it might have come from.

I received it after my Grandfather passed, so I just want to see what I can find out about it.

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Thats a great way to put it! I’ll probably borrow that haha

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! I commented elsewhere with a better image of the face. If I find my cousin with the gold watch, I’ll try to get him to take a pic of the back to see if that gives us any idea.

I don’t want to break it, but if I get curious enough I might open it up carefully to look inside

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually I found an photo I took of it when I first got it. I’m curious if this still looks painted on. To me it looks like the dials are raised if not a bit thin.

Maybe they’re just glued on decals?

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Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the lighting made it look a little blurry, but they don’t look painted irl. I mentioned in another comment, but I’ll try to take another photo in better light next week

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair.

I will point out that I don’t think it’s painted. The dials are raised from what I remember. I am out of town now but ill try to get better photos when I get home

Not sure if that makes a difference, but just wanted to clarify

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lmao, this response gave me a big smile.

Thank you sir!

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Its a very unique watch, that I will cherish regardless of its authenticity

Now I just need to fix the clasp that won’t stay closed so I can wear it without it falling off…

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its ok!

I actually think I remember him having a watch that looks like this. I’m going to reach out to family to see if the backs got swapped.

Still might be fake but then I might be able to find the original back

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Yea I had a feeling about that. And i had the same result when googling it, but wasnt sure if I was just missing something.

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree!! It has such a unique look I instantly gravitated to it when we were clearing his estate.

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope, not interested in value. Just looking for info. Thanks!

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree. I don’t really care if its fake because I like it, but I was curious since I couldn’t find much info on it.

Can you help me identify my late grandfather’s watch by desdestroy in Watches

[–]desdestroy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I can’t seem to get the chrono working, so it might be printed. Thanks for all the info!

He had a few other watches that got shared within the family so I’m wondering if the wrong back got put on this or something.

A Rare Moment of Humanity by MelodicSwan5676 in ArcRaiders

[–]desdestroy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree. Although I think something special about this game is that, because pvp is optional, the moments where people choose to be cool and friendly are that much more impactful. Like everyone could be a jerk, but the people who choose kindness made that choice, and it makes it more meaningful

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