I like researching my watch finds. It's fun. And if they're not too bust-up, I like refurbishing and finding homes for them too.
For now, this is what I found out about Franck Muller watches.
The crown on authentic watches have a logo "FM" embossed on them like the watch below. My watch doesn't.
ALL of the authentic watches have a screw-on back. Mine doesn't. The inscriptions on real backs are carved into the metal. Mine is just stamped on.
And finally . . . the most tell-tale sign of a fake . . . Master is misspelled "Mastes" on my watch.
I'm gonna open up the back later. I'll let you know how it goes.
11 comments:
such an emotional roller coaster, the highs and then the drop! But like betting, that's what it's all about!
Good luck! one day.......
v
You should work for a jeweler doing watch repairs, refurbishments, etc. You've gotten really good at this!
Good detective work. Nice knock off, till you actually research it.
Awwwwww shucks. Good detective work, though!
Thanks V . . . one day!
Lorna, I found out that there's a watch repair shop about a minute away from my house. I called the guy to ask if he could repair the glass on a coworker's pocket watch that she inherited. He was really, really nice and gave me a rough quote. He said that he's really busy and is backlogged at least 2 weeks. I really want to go watch him in action. Maybe I should go and give him one bento or something, yah.
Funky looking watch yah, Chet. I would totally notice it if I saw somebody wearing one now.
Was exciting for awhile, Aunty.
Aww man, but hey, now you're a Franck Muller watch expert!
aw bummer
Susan, and to think I never heard of that brand before.
Kat, it was fun though, and I might even wear it 'cause it's so unique looking.
aieyaaah!! you'll find a gem one day...
Ha ha, they need to learn how to spell.
Les, it's still a cool-looking watch to me. Maybe somebody will like it.
Hahahahaha, really yah, Erick!
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