Newbie please help.
Hi guys,As the title, im a complete newbie to watch world. After doing research for a while, i narrow down some of these models that i find on chrono that fit my taste and my budget:.chrono24/en/audemarsp...-id2643180.htm.chrono24/en/audemarsp...m&watchTypes=U.chrono24/en/audemarsp...=2&tab=detailsMy question is: how do i avoid a scam and get what i pay for? 10.000-12.000 is a lot of money to me after all. How can i be sure that after i make a payment, the seller will ship it to me? What can i do if the watch arrive not as describle or not working probly? Or in worst case, it is a fake watch? Also, please be kind and give me as many advice as possible as im totally naive about watch.Thank you in advance.

Some real bargains--
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