How does one spot one? My dad recently bought a Tag Heuer that's almost completely identical to the one in this picture: Except that where it says "Automatic," the one he bought says "Quartz." Also, I can't find a match for the part number on the back, which is CV2014 LY3487, except for on a Japanese Yahoo auction page, some Eastern European site, and a brief, unlinked mention on another site. Anyone that's into watches able to shed any light?
I don't know much about watches, but I did find the following : http://forums.ebay.com/db1/thread.jspa?threadID=1000679094&tstart=440&mod=1209180232638
Hey wait. Just because that serial number appeared on the back may not mean it's fake. I don't know how serial numbers work to be honest. For example, could I just find a real serial number and engrave it onto the back of a fake watch? My suggestion is to take it to a reputable place and ask them (where, I don't know - maybe a Tag dealer?). Good luck - that'd suck if he paid full price for a fake. Hopefully he can afford the blunder if it is indeed fake.
That coupled with the serial number is certainly leaving me doubtful. I planned on having it appraised anyway, but this just reinforces what I already thought.
I bought a "Tag Heuer" for $15 from Chinatown once. I never wear it, but it works pretty good for a fake.
You're going to have a fake watch appraised?? If you go somewhere like I.W. Marks or Torneau they're going to look at you like you're crazy.
I wouldn't even take it to those expensive jewelry shops to get it appraised. I would be afraid of being laughed out the door. Instead go to a pawn shop or watch repair shop and ask them how much it is worth. Usually they can tell an expensive watch just by the weight of it.
Well, you know it's fake. I don't know what you want them to tell you. It's worth what you paid for it.
It's worth LESS than what he paid for it. The people selling it aren't trying to break even or lose money. They sell it for more than it's worth in order to profit.
The watch is probably worth 10 bucks, but look at the bright side -- it will run better than a Tag automatic.
True that. It's like me going to Bed, Bath and Beyond and buying a reprint "Starry Night" by Van Gogh and then going to get it appraised or "authenticated" at an art store even though I know it's not the real deal.
