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#1 (permalink) 1/17/2022 1:58:35 PM US Central quote/reply + tips
Moldy Verified JoinedJul 2015 Posts 1755 Reviews 182 Kudos1815	+1 details interesting Neat that ft is carrying full on counterfeit watches now. I wonder if this is a Mecha-Quartz movement given the chronograph function. They're typically low cost but surprisingly reliable (usually Japanese) movements that use quartz for the time keeping and a mechanical complication for the chronograph functions. I have one in a speedmaster clone and it's been bullet proof over the years. However I'm suspicious that this watch actually features atomic time keeping as mentioned in the description. If this has an atomic radio and a Mecha-Quartz movement it's an absolute steal of a deal assuming the actual fit and finish of the watch isn't total trash (finish won't be great at this price guaranteed). In my experience you typically don't find reasonable quality clone for anything less than $150 at the very least.... perhaps you could go as low as $100 and still get a decent counterfeit if you don't mind a DG2813 movement, lack of solid end links, mineral glass crystal, etc. Just don't expect an actual sapphire crystal, solid end links, 1:1 finish, or quality lume for anything under $250 imo. Working...
#2 (permalink) 1/17/2022 8:59:39 PM US Central quote/reply + tips
Skeeeets Verified JoinedFeb 2014 Posts 10965 Reviews 260 Kudos6871	Very curious.... What brand\item is this a "counterfeit" from? Knock knock, let the devil in. Malevolent as I've ever been, head is spinnin'. This medicine's screamin', "L-l-l-let us in!" Working...
#3 (permalink) 1/18/2022 2:34:15 AM US Central quote/reply + tips
Walker65 Verified JoinedNov 2015 Posts 377 Reviews 14 Kudos218	If you Google "Citizen eco drive chronograph" you'll see. Basically the "eco drive" tech uses light to power the crystal in the movement as opposed to a battery. The watches go from around $150 upwards. The "sapphire glass" the watch claims to use costs more than the price of the full watch. It's difficult to believe it's legit. Working...
#4 (permalink) 1/18/2022 7:05:34 AM US Central quote/reply + tips
Stans_Dad Verified JoinedMar 2015 Posts 1366 Reviews 1 Kudos6284	+2 details Dear FT sorry I haven't been buying vape gear lately, it's just that I have enough to last me two lifetimes. Please would you consider selling Seiko Mod parts like NH35, NH36, NH38 movements, cases, sapphire crystals, chapter rings, bezels, bezel inserts, crowns, dials, hands and nato straps etc. At the right price, thanks:) I built this watch! Edited on 1/18/2022 at 7:13 AM. Reason: If we're still alive in the morning, then we'll know we're not dead! Working...
#5 (permalink) 1/18/2022 7:20:59 AM US Central quote/reply + tips
ppeeble Verified JoinedMar 2013 Posts 990 Reviews 358 Kudos992	This is counterfeit. And what about the '..Three sub-dials displaying: 60 second, 1/100th second and 24 hour..' when the dials clearly show 60 second, 60 second and 24 hr. I was surprised that FT was listing this - until i noticed the brand name is artfully obscured in all the photos - Ziticen anybody ? More sense than money..... Working...
#6 (permalink) 1/19/2022 10:08:48 AM US Central quote/reply + tips
Andy.lion Verified JoinedMay 2015 Posts 12064 Reviews 25 Kudos32085	Or, you could get a Casio for a few dollars more… I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty, but the pig likes it.” George Bernard Shaw Working...
#7 (permalink) 1/19/2022 10:42:00 AM US Central quote/reply + tips
Still.Me Verified JoinedNov 2018 Posts 12778 Reviews 24 Kudos19443	Here is an authentic Citizen eco drive. 4 maybe 5 years old if I recall the time correctly. Never had to change a battery. Its solar powered. What holds the information inside, who knows but I think my partner paid about $600 Canadian those years ago so.....cant imagine what this SKU could be. $600 CAD = $480 US * Probably older as I think about it further. Guessing from 2015 Edited on 1/19/2022 at 10:52 AM. Reason: Working...
#8 (permalink) 1/19/2022 4:29:48 PM US Central quote/reply + tips
Andy.lion Verified JoinedMay 2015 Posts 12064 Reviews 25 Kudos32085	+1 details Stans_Dad wrote I built this watch! Ooh! Noice! I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty, but the pig likes it.” George Bernard Shaw Working...