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George Ab · 4 August 2010, 04:27 PM

I’m talking to my watchmaker at an AD going over some work with a Vacheron Overseas, Rolex Yacht-Master and TT Daytona that are laid out on the case in front of us. An older gentlemen approaches holding this gold colored fake Submariner, says excuse me, and asks to have a link removed. My watchmaker and I are both probably too polite, but this is how we handle it. My watchmaker says I am not supposed to work on these, but quickly removes the link. The guy asks how we knew? We each point out three things immediately, blue crap covering crown as they can’t make a crown, look of gold, lugs, dial font edge, and on and on. The guy seems to have understood the subtext of the message “it’s a piece of crap”. The guys responds, well it was only $100, and I respond well you threw away 100 bucks. If you would of bought a Rolex, you may have even made some money. I then tried to educate. I said, us watch guys have respect for people who buy a watch that looks like a Rolex such as Invicta as although they “get close” they are a real watch company that proudly display their company name.

So now I’m driving home thinking about this guy, and I start to get a tad upset. I mean the balls on this guy to go to a Rolex AD with a fake to get a free link removal. I’m glad I didn’t get upset at the guy, but dealt with it some semblance of grace. Now that a few more hours have passed, I find it pretty darn funny. It will give my watchmaker and I something to talk about next time we go out to lunch, and is good thread material.

fly4food84 · 4 August 2010, 04:31 PM

I can't believe someone would knowingly bring a fake in to an AD.

I would have ran him out.

JJ Irani · 4 August 2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fly4food84

I can't believe someone would knowingly bring a fake in to an AD.

I would have ran him out.

I would have kicked him out!!

LordNinja · 4 August 2010, 04:36 PM

Well, one thing to keep in mind is they think they will get away with it.. Get one over on the pros.. to validate their fake purchase.. yuck. I never agreed to 'Fake it before you make it' I grew up poor.. aspired for more..

Fake is for those.. well let me stop before I overheat hahaha :D

LordNinja · 4 August 2010, 04:40 PM

In other news... look at my snazzy avatar.. now you get to look at my mug! Haha :D

JJ Irani · 4 August 2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LordNinja

In other news... look at my snazzy avatar.. now you get to look at my mug! Haha :D

Looks a tad better than my dome, Chris!!

LordNinja · 4 August 2010, 04:43 PM

Hehe, again, I aspire. Hahaha :D

andrew79 · 4 August 2010, 04:46 PM

i heard some stories that the AD missed to recognize the fake sometimes.... so... they may actually try and try and try again..

Widows Son · 4 August 2010, 05:00 PM

The AD should have charged him $50.00. If he squawked the AD could have told him that his fake promotes terrorism and to take it back to where he bought it for service.

LordNinja · 4 August 2010, 05:05 PM

Ah, Widows Son, I see you are a traveling man!

roger0770 · 4 August 2010, 06:05 PM

the man got balls!

TSW · 4 August 2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by roger0770

the man got balls!

x2

Rolexsd4000 · 4 August 2010, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Looks a tad better than my dome, Chris!!

JJ

We all Love your Chrome Dome!

Earl · 4 August 2010, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

The AD should have charged him $50.00. If he squawked the AD could have told him that his fake promotes terrorism and to take it back to where he bought it for service.

I agree and if he had a problem with that then, take it from him as it is a Rolex fake and therefore brand infringement and destroy it there in front of him or her also, "stating that his fake promotes terrorism"

Then turn around and offer the person a discount on a real Rolex!

Puffy · 4 August 2010, 08:29 PM

funny

thanks for sharing

Shieldsy · 4 August 2010, 08:39 PM

Integrity is something we do when no one else is looking. I don't bear grudges to those who wear fakes. I know it feels much better to be wearing something as excellent and respected as a genuine Rolex. You will never get that with a fake.

ParisDakarBmw · 4 August 2010, 09:09 PM

Twice as stupid! Buy a fake, and take to an AD

nauticajoe · 4 August 2010, 09:37 PM

The nerve of this guy! Or, he was just plain ole stupid.

Rolesor · 4 August 2010, 09:51 PM

some people!

CoopJr · 4 August 2010, 10:04 PM

George..you are spot on...that loser did have a big set. He should have been told about the lead content that fake gold.

Earl · 4 August 2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LordNinja

Ah, Widows Son, I see you are a traveling man!

LordNinja, he probably found it while laying in a junk pile along with the cable tow that came with it.

Some Pair · 4 August 2010, 10:29 PM

...."some pair", but not in a good way

echau · 4 August 2010, 10:49 PM

If I was the AD, I would've refused service...

darthmouse · 4 August 2010, 11:18 PM

Why bring a fake into an AD to have a link removed...

Frogman4me · 4 August 2010, 11:21 PM

Wow, I would have told him to keep it moving pal!

The GMT Master · 4 August 2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fly4food84

I can't believe someone would knowingly bring a fake in to an AD.

I would have ran him out.

You'd be surprised, it happens all the time. I had a funny one this past weekend. A lad, clearly trying to show off to his mates, brought it what was supposed to be a Daytona, and asked if I could tell if it was genuine or not. I said "Sure," and took the watch off him. Gave it a quick look over, and 5 seconds later, gave it him back - it was that bad a fake, one of the typical "Rolex Winner Ad Daytona" jobbies. I said this is genuinely fake, and it was as if you could see his ego and bravado crumple in a second - of course, his mates thought it was hilarious. I then spent a bit of time explaining what was wrong with it, as well as talking about the real one for a little bit.

It was quite a funny fake, and certainly livened up my Saturday

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Originally Posted by darthmouse

Why bring a fake into an AD to have a link removed...

Some people seem to think that because it has "Rolex" on the dial, it gives them the right to be treated the same way as a real Rolex owner. Again, happens a lot

Widows Son · 4 August 2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Earl

LordNinja, he probably found it while laying in a junk pile along with the cable tow that came with it.

You sir owe me a new keyboard!!!! Mine is full of milk and raisen bran!!

Widows Son · 4 August 2010, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordNinja

Ah, Widows Son, I see you are a traveling man!

Yes, from E 2 W, and W 2 E!!!!

Route 66 · 4 August 2010, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darthmouse

Why bring a fake into an AD to have a link removed...

Could it be that he was so clueless, that he thought the AD wouldn't notice that it was a fake?

chris russell · 4 August 2010, 11:48 PM

I seriously doubt that I would have been able to be so 'kind' to this 'gentleman', who was obviously hoping the AD was too stupid to recognize it was a fake even when it was in his hand. In the end, I imagine the 'gentleman' thought he 'got away with it', ast least to the extent he got his piece-of-crap serviced for free by a Rolex AD. A mistake, imho.

4 August 2010, 04:27 PM	#1
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Fake Encounter at the AD I’m talking to my watchmaker at an AD going over some work with a Vacheron Overseas, Rolex Yacht-Master and TT Daytona that are laid out on the case in front of us. An older gentlemen approaches holding this gold colored fake Submariner, says excuse me, and asks to have a link removed. My watchmaker and I are both probably too polite, but this is how we handle it. My watchmaker says I am not supposed to work on these, but quickly removes the link. The guy asks how we knew? We each point out three things immediately, blue crap covering crown as they can’t make a crown, look of gold, lugs, dial font edge, and on and on. The guy seems to have understood the subtext of the message “it’s a piece of crap”. The guys responds, well it was only $100, and I respond well you threw away 100 bucks. If you would of bought a Rolex, you may have even made some money. I then tried to educate. I said, us watch guys have respect for people who buy a watch that looks like a Rolex such as Invicta as although they “get close” they are a real watch company that proudly display their company name. So now I’m driving home thinking about this guy, and I start to get a tad upset. I mean the balls on this guy to go to a Rolex AD with a fake to get a free link removal. I’m glad I didn’t get upset at the guy, but dealt with it some semblance of grace. Now that a few more hours have passed, I find it pretty darn funny. It will give my watchmaker and I something to talk about next time we go out to lunch, and is good thread material. __________________

4 August 2010, 04:46 PM	#8
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	i heard some stories that the AD missed to recognize the fake sometimes.... so... they may actually try and try and try again.. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

4 August 2010, 08:29 PM	#15
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	funny thanks for sharing __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

4 August 2010, 09:51 PM	#19
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,141	some people! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet

4 August 2010, 10:29 PM	#22
Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	Talk about that guy having.... ...."some pair", but not in a good way

4 August 2010, 04:31 PM	#2
fly4food84 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi Watch: 116500LN Posts: 297	I can't believe someone would knowingly bring a fake in to an AD. I would have ran him out.

4 August 2010, 04:36 PM	#4
LordNinja "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston Watch: 116610,116233,OsQz Posts: 1,109	Well, one thing to keep in mind is they think they will get away with it.. Get one over on the pros.. to validate their fake purchase.. yuck. I never agreed to 'Fake it before you make it' I grew up poor.. aspired for more.. Fake is for those.. well let me stop before I overheat hahaha :D

4 August 2010, 04:40 PM	#5
LordNinja "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston Watch: 116610,116233,OsQz Posts: 1,109	In other news... look at my snazzy avatar.. now you get to look at my mug! Haha :D

4 August 2010, 04:43 PM	#7
LordNinja "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston Watch: 116610,116233,OsQz Posts: 1,109	Hehe, again, I aspire. Hahaha :D

4 August 2010, 05:00 PM	#9
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,555	The AD should have charged him $50.00. If he squawked the AD could have told him that his fake promotes terrorism and to take it back to where he bought it for service.

4 August 2010, 05:05 PM	#10
LordNinja "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston Watch: 116610,116233,OsQz Posts: 1,109	Ah, Widows Son, I see you are a traveling man!

4 August 2010, 06:05 PM	#11
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	the man got balls!

4 August 2010, 08:39 PM	#16
Shieldsy Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Isle of Bute Posts: 197	Integrity is something we do when no one else is looking. I don't bear grudges to those who wear fakes. I know it feels much better to be wearing something as excellent and respected as a genuine Rolex. You will never get that with a fake.

4 August 2010, 09:09 PM	#17
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Twice as stupid! Buy a fake, and take to an AD

4 August 2010, 09:37 PM	#18
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	The nerve of this guy! Or, he was just plain ole stupid.

4 August 2010, 10:04 PM	#20
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	George..you are spot on...that loser did have a big set. He should have been told about the lead content that fake gold.

4 August 2010, 10:49 PM	#23
echau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	If I was the AD, I would've refused service...

4 August 2010, 11:18 PM	#24
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Why bring a fake into an AD to have a link removed...

4 August 2010, 11:21 PM	#25
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Wow, I would have told him to keep it moving pal!

4 August 2010, 11:48 PM	#30
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	I'm not a big fan of fakes, nor of the people who buy them. I seriously doubt that I would have been able to be so 'kind' to this 'gentleman', who was obviously hoping the AD was too stupid to recognize it was a fake even when it was in his hand. In the end, I imagine the 'gentleman' thought he 'got away with it', ast least to the extent he got his piece-of-crap serviced for free by a Rolex AD. A mistake, imho.

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