Review of Graham watches
Discussion
jacksbane said:
I've just started my collection, have picked up a Chronofighter Oversize Diver, Deep Seal, I got it for £400, have i made a good purchase, should I keep it or turn it for profit ? I really want an IWC Portofino any advice on this ?? cheers
Well done.I suspect you'd best not wear it in the shower.
el stovey said:
I doubt it's fake. Who is going to fake a massively depreciating watch anyway? It's hard enough to sell genuine ones I doubt there's much of a market for second hand Grahams.
Anyway, anyone who knocks them is just jealous etc.
I thought the same, but you'd be surprised ... Google 'em, there are lots of Graham replicas for sale, some of which are probably better made than the original! Anyway, anyone who knocks them is just jealous etc.
I've done my research and it is genuine, i'm taking it to watches of Switzerland later on this week,
the watch itself has the date at 7, the 2 PVD black screws are also there and the dial changes black to blue in the light reflection, I looked long and hard at all the fakes online and scrutinized the images on the Graham website, fingers crossed I dont look like a total W****R when I go to the shop !!
When all's said and done, if it's real !! does everybody think i should turn it for profit and get an IWC ??
the watch itself has the date at 7, the 2 PVD black screws are also there and the dial changes black to blue in the light reflection, I looked long and hard at all the fakes online and scrutinized the images on the Graham website, fingers crossed I dont look like a total W****R when I go to the shop !!
When all's said and done, if it's real !! does everybody think i should turn it for profit and get an IWC ??
jacksbane said:
I've done my research and it is genuine, i'm taking it to watches of Switzerland later on this week,
the watch itself has the date at 7, the 2 PVD black screws are also there and the dial changes black to blue in the light reflection, I looked long and hard at all the fakes online and scrutinized the images on the Graham website, fingers crossed I dont look like a total W****R when I go to the shop !!
When all's said and done, if it's real !! does everybody think i should turn it for profit and get an IWC ??
Er....... apologies in advance if I'm wrong but it doesn't appear to have a datethe watch itself has the date at 7, the 2 PVD black screws are also there and the dial changes black to blue in the light reflection, I looked long and hard at all the fakes online and scrutinized the images on the Graham website, fingers crossed I dont look like a total W****R when I go to the shop !!
When all's said and done, if it's real !! does everybody think i should turn it for profit and get an IWC ??
http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/watch.asp?productid=4...
thats not the one i've purchased im trying to upload a picture of my watch !! the image used on the jura watches website and all of the other main ones that appear in a google search, none of them have a date window at 7, the only corresponding image of my watch is the one on the official graham website !!
jacksbane said:
thats not the one i've purchased im trying to upload a picture of my watch !! the image used on the jura watches website and all of the other main ones that appear in a google search, none of them have a date window at 7, the only corresponding image of my watch is the one on the official graham website !!
Ok...... so you've got the very latest spec watch that retails at £5000+ for £400.Result.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
above link for my watch and then see www.graham-london.com/
above link for my watch and then see www.graham-london.com/
jacksbane said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
above link for my watch and then see www.graham-london.com/
Right,just to clarify.You've bought a watch that retails for £5000 off ebay,from a bloke called Bruceybonusbeer for £400 and you reckon it's kosher?above link for my watch and then see www.graham-london.com/
Yep,that'll be fine then.
Nothing at all to worry about.
Whatsoever.
At all.
Much.
yeah, I can see your point and i'm still not convinced, but consider the evidence, the Graham watch company produce watches that depreciate in value dramatically, so if the watch is 2 years old to start it at £400 would be reasonable, plus it wont have a box or any paperwork further subtracting from its value.
I spent a long time trawling through the web looking at all the images and reading all the stuff i could find, the closet match in terms of image is the one on the Graham website,
it wont be hard to get it authenticated and return it if it is a fake, but for now I'm hoping to ride my luck !!
I spent a long time trawling through the web looking at all the images and reading all the stuff i could find, the closet match in terms of image is the one on the Graham website,
it wont be hard to get it authenticated and return it if it is a fake, but for now I'm hoping to ride my luck !!
The the only difference I can see is;
-The Chronofighter on Jura Watches has two silver screws by the crown guard, like the watch advertised on eBay, but the Jura Watches model does not have a date. Also the 'Diver 1000ft' text is on one line.
-However the Chronofighter on the Graham website has 2 black PVD screws, but does have a date window and the 'Diver & '1000ft' text on seperate lines.
Perhaps a difference in year manufactured? If you're grabbed yourself a bargain, then top stuff!
Just get it checked out first, just in case it's a super rep! Also, if you really want the IWC and have no interest in the Graham, I'd flip it for a profit
-The Chronofighter on Jura Watches has two silver screws by the crown guard, like the watch advertised on eBay, but the Jura Watches model does not have a date. Also the 'Diver 1000ft' text is on one line.
-However the Chronofighter on the Graham website has 2 black PVD screws, but does have a date window and the 'Diver & '1000ft' text on seperate lines.
Perhaps a difference in year manufactured? If you're grabbed yourself a bargain, then top stuff!
Just get it checked out first, just in case it's a super rep! Also, if you really want the IWC and have no interest in the Graham, I'd flip it for a profit jacksbane said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
above link for my watch and then see www.graham-london.com/
Which scenario do you think is more probable....above link for my watch and then see www.graham-london.com/
1. You have paid £400 for a fake Graham, commonly available at £400 on the internet (less in you're buying from source).
2. You have paid £400 for a £5900 watch that someone has decided to sell at almost 93% off the UK list price.*
Does the lack of provenance or packaging/paperwork/warranty not concern you?
As the others have said, don't wear it in the shower....
- These aren't my cup of tea, but I think I would be more bullish than £400 to buy an original Graham as described....
Edited by Dominic H on Sunday 21st February 19:25
jacksbane said:
yeah, I can see your point and i'm still not convinced, but consider the evidence, the Graham watch company produce watches that depreciate in value dramatically, so if the watch is 2 years old to start it at £400 would be reasonable, plus it wont have a box or any paperwork further subtracting from its value.
I spent a long time trawling through the web looking at all the images and reading all the stuff i could find, the closet match in terms of image is the one on the Graham website,
it wont be hard to get it authenticated and return it if it is a fake, but for now I'm hoping to ride my luck !!
EH!? RUN, RUN! Who'd throw away the box and manuals for a £5K watch!? I spent a long time trawling through the web looking at all the images and reading all the stuff i could find, the closet match in terms of image is the one on the Graham website,
it wont be hard to get it authenticated and return it if it is a fake, but for now I'm hoping to ride my luck !!
Also, the listing doesn't inspire confidence ... No mention of it being genuine, let alone the watch being a 'Graham'. No information on whether the box or manual included, or where it was originally bought. The 'Rolex, Hublot etc' at the end seems a bit dodgy too.
jacksbane said:
yeah, I can see your point and i'm still not convinced, but consider the evidence, the Graham watch company produce watches that depreciate in value dramatically, so if the watch is 2 years old to start it at £400 would be reasonable, plus it wont have a box or any paperwork further subtracting from its value.
I spent a long time trawling through the web looking at all the images and reading all the stuff i could find, the closet match in terms of image is the one on the Graham website,
it wont be hard to get it authenticated and return it if it is a fake, but for now I'm hoping to ride my luck !!
I spent a long time trawling through the web looking at all the images and reading all the stuff i could find, the closet match in terms of image is the one on the Graham website,
it wont be hard to get it authenticated and return it if it is a fake, but for now I'm hoping to ride my luck !!
Edited by Dominic H on Sunday 21st February 19:31
Dominic H said:
jacksbane said:
yeah, I can see your point and i'm still not convinced, but consider the evidence, the Graham watch company produce watches that depreciate in value dramatically, so if the watch is 2 years old to start it at £400 would be reasonable, plus it wont have a box or any paperwork further subtracting from its value.
I spent a long time trawling through the web looking at all the images and reading all the stuff i could find, the closet match in terms of image is the one on the Graham website,
it wont be hard to get it authenticated and return it if it is a fake, but for now I'm hoping to ride my luck !!
I spent a long time trawling through the web looking at all the images and reading all the stuff i could find, the closet match in terms of image is the one on the Graham website,
it wont be hard to get it authenticated and return it if it is a fake, but for now I'm hoping to ride my luck !!
Edited by Dominic H on Sunday 21st February 19:31
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