Spotting fakes

[astcell]

The best way to know a fake is to know the real thing. ANYTHING else is a fake.

Post your links here that address what is real and what is fake!

here is mine:

http://suissewatchservice.com/closelook.html

[Alcan]

Here are a few.

http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/rolex_or_replica.html

http://www.lulu.com/browse/search.php?fKeywords=Rolex

http://reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-ROLEX-TELL-TALES-HOW-TO-SPOT-A-FAKE_W0QQugidZ10000000002717794

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006042819876

[mikey]

For Fake Rolex Sports Models you clearly need to look at the crown guards and the size of the winding crown. If you look at many of the forums members long enough then you will know a Real Rolex without ever going to an AD. If you don't want the pressure of just researching in an AD then go to a Pawn Shop that advertises selling genuine Rolex then you can try them on and notice the weight. :cheers:

[aanthunter7]

Here is one too

http://www.replicainspector.com/free-replica-watch-guide.htm

[apmoffatt]

Good info

[frostie]

Thanks for the links guys they are added to my bookmarks

[EvEr34]

Good info

Only 3 posts to go. Your almost there. Then you can offer your watch for sale. Thing is you have to wait 15 days also.:banghead:

[frostie]

I didn't knew that there are restrictions

[gary123]

Hi
has any body seen a sticker like this before
Thanks
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/bally234/PZW9SKNGX7U7.jpg

[shoppy]

Thanks for all the links, great info.

[Lol-x]

gary123 that sticker is commonly used in Japan and does appear as standard on many authentic Rolex watches.

[Alcan]

Hi
has any body seen a sticker like this before


Hi Gary. As Steve said, that's a Japanese market sticker. Here are a couple of links with more info.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=23195&highlight=Japanese


http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=23943&highlight=Japanese

[SPACE-DWELLER]

I have a couple of links, but I only use them sparingly, these days, and only if really needed to determine if a SPECIFIC watch in question is fake or genuine (which would be in the WatchOut section). IMHO, there's no need feeding fakers lurking here.

:cheers:

[C. Moon]

Good info, I have always wondered how you could tell from the naked eye. :thumbsup:

[SubKing]

While these sites are good for their info, I feel they are a little out of date being I have seein replica's with "real" looking hologram stickers, I have also seen them with the gaskets around the tube of the crown. It was a submariner I saw and I compared it with mine in every way, it was almost perfect. Now I could still tell as their are little tricks I use or just pop the back off to look at the move... even the laser etched crown in the crystal it had.. I feel everyone of those sites posted is very much out of date because there are super fakes out their now and they are not more than $200 usd..

[Skutt50]

I can contribute with this site:

http://www.bernardwatch.com/content/fakesub/

[ellis]

thanks for all your key information

[TARDIS]

Here's a very good comparison link for a Sea-Dweller....authentic against counterfeit.

A good test for your eyes!!:twit:

http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.petemillar.com/rolex/rollycomp9.jpg&imgrefurl=http://petemillar.com/rolex/rolex.htm&h=458&w=800&sz=77&hl=en&start=6&tbnid=UFuLRIIF5Qq_EM:&tbnh=82&tbnw=143&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsea%2Bdweller%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10% 26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG

[mikey]

Well Tardis, I must say I was impressed by that link. The replica actually looked better than the real IMHO. I hope i don't get flamed by saying this.

[TARDIS]

We won't 'flame' you for it Mikey!

Just shows you how good they are getting doesn't it.

[Mr.RadioActive]

Hate to tell you but that is old news. They just came out with a new SD fake, and its 10x better!

[TARDIS]

Hate to tell you but that is old news. They just came out with a new SD fake, and its 10x better!

Who are 'they'.......do tell

[Cujucuyo]

Guys, best way to tell about a Submariner rep is:

1. Cyclops magnification.
2. 'Pearl' on the bezel.
3. Crown guards.
4. Font on the Dial. ['m' in 300m should be right above the "m" in chronometer]:

1000ft=300m
SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER

5. Hands on the LV (Green Sub) should be like the 16622's "Maxi" hands aka Fat not the thin ones the other subs have.
6. Bezel teeth.
7. Crown (too big/fat = fake)
8. Bezel Clicks (should have 120).
9.Crown Engraving (YM's should have the Triplock -the crown has 3 small dots underneath).

On the Yacht-Master (Ref. 16622...)

1. Cyclops magnification (some fakes have either too low mag or too much).
2. The hands are the most obvious tell (Some fakes have the Non-Fat hands).
3. Crown Guards (some fakes have huge CG).
4. Crown (again, too big/fat/small/thin = Fake)
5. Bezel Clicks (should have 120).
6. Red "Yacht-Master" font (Gens have thick red font).
7. Crown Engraving (YM's should have the Triplock -the crown has 3 small dots underneath).
8. Cyclops (most obvious tell) You will find the cyclops on most reps will be too far to the right.


It's pretty basic but every bit helps.

[SUPERDOC]

this whole m/M thing has to stop...
that is not an identifying marker....

[pwrslider]

Only 3 posts to go. Your almost there. Then you can offer your watch for sale. Thing is you have to wait 15 days also.:banghead:

Ha...pretty funny..and it looks like he's been MIA since early Oct. 07...so ya scared him off too!:thumbsup:

[GMTII Owner]

Good information. Thanks for sharing. Some very good information.