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Thinking about buying this GMT. Buying from an online dealer. I asked to see the movement and open the watch up but apparently it’s a hsssle? Is this an unreasonable ask? Does this watch look ok?

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[–] External_Key_3515@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Giant red flag if someone won't open the back...... Run, Forrest, run!

[–] wagtrpt@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

My bro in law bought a 1973 GMT II Pepsi, and both ADs near us refused (or were not allowed) to open the caseback. I ended up just going to a watchmaker to just open the back to see the movement quality and performance. I don’t think this is unusual, however you must know your seller.

[–] ann0yed@alien.top 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Would you buy a car if the dealer didn't let you pop the hood and see the engine?

[–] mezentius42@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Me at the dealership, after asking the dealer to pop open the hood and show me the engine:

"yep, that's an engine. "