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Old 24 October 2007, 10:27 PM   #1
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Hello everyone,

Today at work I notice a colleague (who normally wears an IWC chrono) was wearing a different stainless steel watch.

I inquired and they replied it was a Rolex to which I was surprised (only one other person wears a Rolex that I know of and its' a Sub). I looked at it and I must say I have never seen anything like it. It was basically looked like a chronograph watch, but had the big second hand constantly moving, and then the subsidiary dials were used as a calender. There was also extra buttons on the outer casing. I am so confused I think it might be a fake, but I don't have the heart or knowledge to break their heart.

Subsequently it looks similar to this one I found on the net.

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Old 24 October 2007, 10:32 PM   #2
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Fake!!!
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Old 24 October 2007, 10:33 PM   #3
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Yes, DEFINATELY a fake

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Old 24 October 2007, 10:46 PM   #4
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Thank you both for you quick answers.

Upon following the link from where the picture is hosted I saw that the site sells replica Rolexs - haha.

Now comes a hard part, my colleague who owns this, to I stay with the phrase "ignorance is bliss?"
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Old 24 October 2007, 10:58 PM   #5
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They probably had a black 'mote' of dust in the camera lens. I told them to clean the lens, and they have sent me a new pic. I attached the pic ;)



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Old 24 October 2007, 11:00 PM   #6
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If he is a close friend then discuss it with him. If he is only an acquaintance probably best not to say anything. Just my opinion.
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Old 24 October 2007, 11:03 PM   #7
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Haha - Folex I thought it was double L.

Mark, your right, it does depend on the relationship you have - just work together so not really in the position to be making comments like that.
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Old 24 October 2007, 11:08 PM   #8
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He proberbly knows himself - what it is.
But how many other people he comes in to contact with do?
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Old 24 October 2007, 11:24 PM   #9
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Makes me wonder about his IWC.
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Old 25 October 2007, 12:35 AM   #10
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Sorry...

It's unlikely you would be breaking any news to him he doesn't already know.

And embarassing or humiliating somebody just for sport is something a gentleman should be unwilling to do.


(However, if the guys a jackass, make sure you tell everybody else you know)

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Old 25 October 2007, 11:36 AM   #11
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i agree w/ tool
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Old 25 October 2007, 06:35 PM   #12
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As this watch is so far away in design from any Rolex that I have seen, I can't believe this guy dosn't know its a fake.
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Old 25 October 2007, 07:04 PM   #13
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As this watch is so far away in design from any Rolex that I have seen, I can't believe this guy dosn't know its a fake.

That is half the battle - I thought it was quite strange, Rolex don't do Months or years in their watches..

I think I will leave it as it is with this person, if we get into some sort of discussion about it or it comes up in topic I might mention it otherwise let them do what they want.
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Old 26 October 2007, 01:45 AM   #14
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Hey, that watch is fake but Rolex did make a watch very similar to that. Frank Muller remade a Rolex watch with a perpetual calender but thats rare. I am sure the experts will chime in
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Old 26 October 2007, 06:39 PM   #15
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Hey, that watch is fake but Rolex did make a watch very similar to that. Frank Muller remade a Rolex watch with a perpetual calender but thats rare. I am sure the experts will chime in

Can anyone elaborate on this?
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