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JJ Irani · 13 March 2006, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

No no! YOURS are still fakes!!!

mailman · 13 March 2006, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Clifton

Hi Guys,

The flat 'S' has been around for some time and is not really that rare a breed nor an anomaly. Actually in the vintage Rolex world it is quite common.

Here is a Sub Ref 1680 circa 1970 with a flat 'S':

Here is another Ref 5513 circa 1981 with a flat 'S':

I'm drooling over your red Sub

C.J. · 13 March 2006, 05:24 AM

[QUOTE=Clifton]Hi Guys,

The flat 'S' has been around for some time and is not really that rare a breed nor an anomaly. Actually in the vintage Rolex world it is quite common.

Here is a Sub Ref 1680 circa 1970 with a flat 'S':

Awesome watch, Clifton

13 March 2006, 11:40 PM

JJ, I just read an Interpol report that says they're in the process of investingating a large fake Rolex ring based out of New Zealand. It says a major dealer has been moving large quantities of fake Rolex watches and the "AD"'s name starts with the letter M.

JJ Irani · 14 March 2006, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

JJ, I just read an Interpol report that says they're in the process of investingating a large fake Rolex ring based out of New Zealand. It says a major dealer has been moving large quantities of fake Rolex watches and the "AD"'s name starts with the letter M.

Interpol is toooooo busy sorting out all the mess around the rest of the world....they have no time for tiny NZ!!

Launch Mini · 14 March 2006, 03:37 AM

I just figured it out.
The reason JJ is taking so many pictures of the various Rolexes he has "flipped"
He is working for the counterfeiters. They need to know what the Rolex community thinks of his work before they release them to the unsuspecting.
Just my theory. Anyone with me on this one??

JJ Irani · 14 March 2006, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I just figured it out.
The reason JJ is taking so many pictures of the various Rolexes he has "flipped"
He is working for the counterfeiters. They need to know what the Rolex community thinks of his work before they release them to the unsuspecting.
Just my theory. Anyone with me on this one??

If I were working for the counterfeiters (heaven forbid!!), I'd be a multi-millionaire by now and not still working in a museum!!

Launch Mini · 14 March 2006, 03:51 AM

It's all a cover JJ, That museum is probably your personal collection of antiques.

Some may call it Laundering Money.
Annonymous donations to the museum.

14 March 2006, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

It's all a cover JJ, That museum is probably your personal collection of antiques.

Some may call it Laundering Money.
Annonymous donations to the museum.

This theory is just so crazy that it HAS to be true. Who could make this sh!t up?

dman · 14 March 2006, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

This theory is just so crazy that it HAS to be true. Who could make this sh!t up?

14 March 2006, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

This theory is just so crazy that it HAS to be true. Who could make this sh!t up?

Did you notice it is the accountant who has all the money laundering details worked out? Coincidence......I think not!

Launch Mini · 14 March 2006, 07:34 AM

My secrets out

Maybe I could change my screen name to M-Bezler too

That refers to a watch , right?? There is a bezle of a watch, that's my story & I'm sticking to it.

14 March 2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

My secrets out

Maybe I could change my screen name to M-Bezler too

That refers to a watch , right?? There is a bezle of a watch, that's my story & I'm sticking to it.

mailman · 14 March 2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

My secrets out

Maybe I could change my screen name to M-Bezler too

That refers to a watch , right?? There is a bezle of a watch, that's my story & I'm sticking to it.

TARDIS · 14 March 2006, 11:44 AM

This topic allowed to move to other models?

My F series 16710 is from Mansours of Melbourne, 2005.

The 'S' is round in all wordings, except 'SWISS MADE' where the s is flatter in fact all of the words Swiss Made are different font to the superlative chrono part and the top heading under the crown.

Only Rolex may have the answer to these variations.
It may be another subtle way that Rolex are using to tie the model with a particular series or the export country that Geneva send then to. Just a guess.

With so many replicators on their heels so to speak, they have to be very low key about subtle changes. Maybe they don't like forum members finding these subtle variations?

Anyone have any thoughts?

dman · 14 March 2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

This topic allowed to move to other models?

My F series 16710 is from Mansours of Melbourne, 2005.

The 'S' is round in all wordings, except 'SWISS MADE' where the s is flatter in fact all of the words Swiss Made are different font to the superlative chrono part and the top heading under the crown.

Only Rolex may have the answer to these variations.
It may be another subtle way that Rolex are using to tie the model with a particular series or the export country that Geneva send then to. Just a guess.

With so many replicators on their heels so to speak, they have to be very low key about subtle changes. Maybe they don't like forum members finding these subtle variations?

Anyone have any thoughts?

Steve, alot of the variations on the dials were simply due to different dial maker companies that Rolex used in the past. It was just in the last two years that they bought one company to do all their dials. That said, no telling how many dials they have in reserve before they start to all resemble eachother.

dman · 14 March 2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

My secrets out

Maybe I could change my screen name to M-Bezler too

That refers to a watch , right?? There is a bezle of a watch, that's my story & I'm sticking to it.

John, you could always change your screenname to NRON.

mailman · 14 March 2006, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

John, you could always change your screenname to NRON.

Launch Mini · 15 March 2006, 01:33 PM

Shhh.
I can't email JJ. So I think JJ, you will be able to decipher this message..
- I have completed printing the " blue "flatssss" digereedoo pieces, they are ready to be " donated" to the museum. Once you have assembled the " digereedoosss", please bypass China this time & ship direclty to the " marketing department". Once received, the "trenchcoats" will do there thing, and final payment will be deposited (donated) as instructed.

JJ Irani · 15 March 2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Shhh.
I can't email JJ. So I think JJ, you will be able to decipher this message..
- I have completed printing the " blue "flatssss" digereedoo pieces, they are ready to be " donated" to the museum. Once you have assembled the " digereedoosss", please bypass China this time & ship direclty to the " marketing department". Once received, the "trenchcoats" will do there thing, and final payment will be deposited (donated) as instructed.

Rockrolex · 15 March 2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Well, what do you know, JJ. I found a pic of a Blue Sub with the flat "S". See below. First one I have ever seen (other than yours), but obviously they exist in their authentic state. This one is offered by AstorLive on eBay - a trusted dealer in 100% authentic Rolex watches. So, you're not as crazy as one might suspect!

Alan, just because you found a flat "S" Blue Sub has nothing to do with whether JJ is as crazy as one might suspect. We don't suspect - we know he is as crazy as a loon.

Prince · 16 March 2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Alan, just because you found a flat "S" Blue Sub has nothing to do with whether JJ is as crazy as one might suspect. We don't suspect - we know he is as crazy as a loon.

Heh heh - I know. I hear the loons in the background of every one of his posts!

But a true, BLUE, Rolex fan he is, so not all is lost!

JJ Irani · 16 March 2006, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Heh heh - I know. I hear the loons in the background of every one of his posts!

But a true, BLUE, Rolex fan he is, so not all is lost!

13 March 2006, 05:24 AM	#33
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	[QUOTE=Clifton]Hi Guys, The flat 'S' has been around for some time and is not really that rare a breed nor an anomaly. Actually in the vintage Rolex world it is quite common. Here is a Sub Ref 1680 circa 1970 with a flat 'S': Awesome watch, Clifton __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

14 March 2006, 03:37 AM	#36
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I just figured it out. The reason JJ is taking so many pictures of the various Rolexes he has "flipped" He is working for the counterfeiters. They need to know what the Rolex community thinks of his work before they release them to the unsuspecting. Just my theory. Anyone with me on this one?? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

14 March 2006, 03:51 AM	#38
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	It's all a cover JJ, That museum is probably your personal collection of antiques. Some may call it Laundering Money. Annonymous donations to the museum. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

14 March 2006, 07:34 AM	#42
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	My secrets out Maybe I could change my screen name to M-Bezler too That refers to a watch , right?? There is a bezle of a watch, that's my story & I'm sticking to it. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

14 March 2006, 11:44 AM	#45
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	What about GMT Font? This topic allowed to move to other models? My F series 16710 is from Mansours of Melbourne, 2005. The 'S' is round in all wordings, except 'SWISS MADE' where the s is flatter in fact all of the words Swiss Made are different font to the superlative chrono part and the top heading under the crown. Only Rolex may have the answer to these variations. It may be another subtle way that Rolex are using to tie the model with a particular series or the export country that Geneva send then to. Just a guess. With so many replicators on their heels so to speak, they have to be very low key about subtle changes. Maybe they don't like forum members finding these subtle variations? Anyone have any thoughts?

13 March 2006, 11:40 PM	#34
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	JJ, I just read an Interpol report that says they're in the process of investingating a large fake Rolex ring based out of New Zealand. It says a major dealer has been moving large quantities of fake Rolex watches and the "AD"'s name starts with the letter M.

15 March 2006, 01:33 PM	#49
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Shhh. I can't email JJ. So I think JJ, you will be able to decipher this message.. - I have completed printing the " blue "flatssss" digereedoo pieces, they are ready to be " donated" to the museum. Once you have assembled the " digereedoosss", please bypass China this time & ship direclty to the " marketing department". Once received, the "trenchcoats" will do there thing, and final payment will be deposited (donated) as instructed. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293 Last edited by Launch Mini; 15 March 2006 at 03:10 PM..

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