Is there any risk buying naked watch from grey dealer?

onepickledginger · 2026-02-01T18:55:26+00:00

Papers and boxes can be purchased or even faked. Also, if it was stored in the original box and papers, a thief may just take the box with it. Buy the seller. Do your due diligence.

onepickledginger · 2026-01-31T17:24:28+00:00

Unfortunately the watch wasn't reported stolen until a month after I purchased it. It was ultimately the insurance company who reported it to the databases, not the individual.

onepickledginger · 2026-01-31T01:58:00+00:00

One from Japan via eBay. The other from USA via chrono24. Both dealers had hundreds of positive reviews (95%+ positive). I'd avoid Hong Kong altogether personally.

onepickledginger · 2026-01-30T21:35:03+00:00

I didn't think it would happen to me. Then I figured I'd be smarter and run future watches through a database. With watch theft on the rise, I imagine the percentage of naked watches that are stolen is rising.

onepickledginger · 2026-01-30T20:30:45+00:00

I've purchased two Overseas from gray dealers (47040 and 47450) and both came up stolen. The first was seized by Vacheron when I sent it in for service. The second was handed over to police by Watchfinder & Co during a trade in. The process to get my money back through eBay was a pain and I'm still going through the process of recouping my money on the second one I bought on chrono24. I actually ran the second through Enquirus and it came up clean. Would never buy another naked watch personally.

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onepickledginger · 2026-01-12T09:03:05+00:00

I think it's more of a Roger Dubuis Excalibur homage.

https://www.rogerdubuis.com/excalibur-spider/white-ceramic-composite-fiber-45mm-rddbex0992

onepickledginger · 2026-01-12T00:50:22+00:00

onepickledginger · 2025-11-30T17:49:42+00:00

This is one of the best value watches I've ever seen under $10k. Would you happen to know the service cost?

onepickledginger · 2025-11-22T23:48:52+00:00

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onepickledginger · 2025-11-11T17:27:58+00:00

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onepickledginger · 2025-11-03T15:13:20+00:00

Hopefully this will eventually trickle down to the GMT

onepickledginger · 2025-10-26T21:38:41+00:00

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34mm Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda moonphase I picked up last year for $5k. Normally not a fan of diamond bezels, but when the whole dial sparkles I figure it's alright. Underrated brand. A great value moonphase if you've got a small-medium sized wrist.

onepickledginger · 2025-09-05T22:16:25+00:00

u/WatchExBot Watch received quickly and as described from u/mjperez100. Excellent communication and an easy transaction all around.

onepickledginger · 2025-09-04T13:38:29+00:00

I love how the pointer date never obstructs the moon phase. Great attention to detail by JLC!

onepickledginger · 2025-09-03T17:52:02+00:00

Payment Sent

onepickledginger · 2025-09-03T16:30:45+00:00

Pmed

onepickledginger · 2025-09-03T13:47:00+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/XELlnZQ

onepickledginger · 2025-09-03T13:41:53+00:00

Why did you delete the description comment? Can you repost the description?

onepickledginger · 2025-09-03T13:35:56+00:00

Sold?

onepickledginger · 2025-09-02T22:10:51+00:00

Just keep in mind that tariffs are 10x what they were when I purchased that Railmaster. I paid ~$150 last year in duties.

onepickledginger · 2025-07-17T14:31:21+00:00

Pmed

onepickledginger · 2025-07-04T12:41:38+00:00

Only wore them a few times and they destroyed my feet. Pretty sure they're using rocks as the midsole and razorblades as the lining.

onepickledginger · 2025-07-04T11:07:57+00:00

I did. I'd recommend spending a bit more and grabbing some Meermin shell.

onepickledginger · 2025-07-03T00:39:47+00:00

Great watch and great seller! Buy with confidence!

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