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To: TobagoJack who wrote (219173)	1/10/2026 5:52:23 PM
From: nicewatch	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 220281

Good article, thanks. You'll want to bookmark this site if you haven't already: perezcope.com The Omega Frankenwatch auction was a big scandal at the time. Definitely not a new thing just the stakes are much higher now given the appreciation of some vintage pieces. The old saying is you buy the seller as much as the watch. Have been to a few IWJG shows, they can be fun. The famous Miami antiques show happening around now has also become a big gathering for all types of watch dealers. It's actually much easier acquiring gold and silver bullion, and if dealing in serious volume just buy a handheld XRF scanner. :-) If referring to ancient or rare coins like your gold coin from Carthage that's no different a risk than that Omega Frankenwatch or a rare vintage Rolex or Patek that's been doctored. For the coin at least there is NGC and PSA to authenticate and grade it. But it's still not that simple with many elite rare vintage watches. Noted collectors Eric Clapton and Jay-Z got duped on some unicorn watches this century, and Clapton bought his from one of the big auction houses... I believe he quietly traded out of it later. The Jay-Z hustle might have been a private transaction. The site above should list both.