Any idea if this is real or a replica? This is the only photo I have at the moment.
this post was submitted on 15 Nov 2023
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Hard to tell from just this one image. The biggest tell with these is usually the case back engraving. The fakes are usually laser etched rather than engraved. Also, if this is real, it would be a gold case so the weight should also give you some indication if it's real, also it'll be hallmarked..... might just be the light but it looks kinda silvery along the bottom edge suggesting it's IP coated steel and the coating has worn away (therefore fake).
The crazy jump hour complication has been replicated and can be easily found in fakes so don't rely on that as an indication of it being real.
https://preview.redd.it/jp8dt8yadx0c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=400d969bf65b87d9ecb2c2c909b4758e13731bd4
Got some more photos, I did end up picking it up at the online estate sale and the original post was their photo. It is pretty heavy, battery dead so can’t tell about movement. I am going to try to find a repair shop to replace battery. If it’s not real it’s still a pretty cool piece.