Warranty Card Authenticity Check

[ndrs63]

This is great info, nevertheless, keep in mind that the “bad guys” can learn from such posts to make better fakes (warranty cards). Therefore , I’m not sure whether sharing such info in public forum does more good or harm


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[214270Explorer]

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

Its a forum for sharing knowledge about all aspects of the brand.

If that knowledge saves one single member from getting duped by an unscrupulous seller then it will have been well worth it.

I am fully aware of the forum rules as to what can/cant be discussed and do not feel my post breeches any of them - if the moderators think differently then fair enough, delete the thread, no issues.

The fact you think 'its a real pity' I made this post surprises me as it was made purely with the best intention to educate forum members, not give away state secrets.

regards

Max, I totally agree with your view - - - - and I posted a similar "UV Light "ROLEX printing" notes test " quite a while back, both here and at WUS, if I remember correctly.

At that time no fuss was ever made about giving undo info to "counterfeiters", etc.

I guess it just depends upon who sees and responds. Some things draw attention and some do not.

But the UV "ROLEX" notes are VERY VALUABLE to ID a card if you are in a questionable situation.

How could anyone be offended by that sort of info? Even my AD and his sales associate did not know of the UV printing, and they have run their shop for many decades.

Thanks for your post. I for one appreciate all the EDUCATION I can obtain here. (And YES, other posters, all the fakers out there truly do know all the tricks; there is nothing we can do to assist them in their endeavors.)

[Harry-57]

That was very helpful. Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to post.

[Bladeshot]

Very interesting.

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

Max, I totally agree with your view - - - - and I posted a similar "UV Light "ROLEX printing" notes test " quite a while back, both here and at WUS, if I remember correctly.

At that time no fuss was ever made about giving undo info to "counterfeiters", etc.

I guess it just depends upon who sees and responds. Some things draw attention and some do not.

But the UV "ROLEX" notes are VERY VALUABLE to ID a card if you are in a questionable situation.

How could anyone be offended by that sort of info? Even my AD and his sales associate did not know of the UV printing, and they have run their shop for many decades.

Thanks for your post. I for one appreciate all the EDUCATION I can obtain here. (And YES, other posters, all the fakers out there truly do know all the tricks; there is nothing we can do to assist them in their endeavors.)

Thanks for the support - much appreciated


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[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

That was very helpful. Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to post.

No worries - glad you found it helpful


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[sunnygps]

OP - I for me appreciate it. I have always wondered how to ensure if the warranty card is authentic. I rather know than not.

It will not surprise me if the counterfeiters have already figured this out. This game between manufacturers and counterfeiter will go on forever.

The more educated the consumers are, there is a good chance one in many will not fall victim to some non scrupulous seller.

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by sunnygps

OP - I for me appreciate it. I have always wondered how to ensure if the warranty card is authentic. I rather know than not.

It will not surprise me if the counterfeiters have already figured this out. This game between manufacturers and counterfeiter will go on forever.

The more educated the consumers are, there is a good chance one in many will not fall victim to some non scrupulous seller.

Thanks


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[Rollied]

Thanks for sharing that!!

[sunnygps]

Ordered a UV flashlight from Amazon... It will be fun exercise to find all my warranty cards and check them out. Most of my Rolex watches are bought from the AD, but there are couple that I do want to check out.

[Anamelistic]

Thanks for the post!! The more info, the better off we all are. Its also refreshing to see a post of value other than FSOT or something like “Dick size vs wrist size, LETS SEE EM”

[77T]

Originally Posted by ndrs63

This is great info, nevertheless, keep in mind that the “bad guys” can learn from such posts to make better fakes (warranty cards). Therefore , I’m not sure whether sharing such info in public forum does more good or harm

Not true - this material has been known by all replica makers for more than 3 years. Those who wanted to implement some of the features in their fake cards did so years ago.

Keeping such matters secret only helps those fakers pull the wool over uninformed buyers. OP is helping keep new members from falling prey to this issue.



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[Oldfellow]

Thanks for the valuable info Max.

[kuuttingg]

Thank you OP for this info. For me, this is valuable info as I have so much to learn about my watch journey. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by sunnygps

Ordered a UV flashlight from Amazon... It will be fun exercise to find all my warranty cards and check them out. Most of my Rolex watches are bought from the AD, but there are couple that I do want to check out.

let us know how you get on when your UV light arrives.

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Anamelistic

Thanks for the post!! The more info, the better off we all are. Its also refreshing to see a post of value other than FSOT or something like “Dick size vs wrist size, LETS SEE EM”

lol... the last sentance made me chuckle

thanks

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by 77T

Not true - this material has been known by all replica makers for more than 3 years. Those who wanted to implement some of the features in their fake cards did so years ago.

Keeping such matters secret only helps those fakers pull the wool over uninformed buyers. OP is helping keep new members from falling prey to this issue.



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appreciated

[MTdweller]

Originally Posted by VintageVagabound

I think the fraudsters start with the same real card that everybody else has and copied it. Just like copying real currency though, they have trouble making fake holograms and special fonts. It just gets to too technical and cost too much to replicate to make it worth their while. This post allows users to identify fake cards. I don’t think this helped fake card manufacturers anymore than pointing out holograms on US currency or Euros allows counterfeiters to make fake money.

Well said! Excellent comparison.

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by kuuttingg

Thank you OP for this info. For me, this is valuable info as I have so much to learn about my watch journey. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We are all learning all the time, even members who've been here years.

Nobody knows everything.

If I can pass on a little knowledge then I'm only too glad to help

[jumpmandk]

This is helpful - keeping information out in the open hopefully helps others from being defrauded.

[2x4]

Good information, thanks.

[KevinP.]

I just wanted to say thanks for the effort and detail put into this.

This is a fantastic post and a valuable resource!

[inadeje]

I find your thread informative OP, thank you. I also don’t understand why any TRF member would be perturbed by this excellent research and analysis. Not only is it excellent, it deserves a sticky.

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by KevinP.

I just wanted to say thanks for the effort and detail put into this.

This is a fantastic post and a valuable resource!

Thank you


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[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by inadeje

I find your thread informative OP, thank you. I also don’t understand why any TRF member would be perturbed by this excellent research and analysis. Not only is it excellent, it deserves a sticky.

Cheers - appreciated


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[imgook]

Excellent information!! I'm ordering a UV light right now!!!

[Sulla]

Originally Posted by imgook

Excellent information!! I'm ordering a UV light right now!!!

Me too! Many thanks for this great information.

[RolexNorth]

Yeah, that looks neat and all, but I'd still have a watchmaker crack the watch open and confirm as well as make sure it's not stolen.

[love4vino]

Very useful and informative. Thanks OP.
I am buying a UV light too!

Cheers


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[jinikari01]

This is amazing. Never looked twice to my card other than as a card.
The details and thoughts that went into the card is amazing.

Thanks for informing the community and great post!