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Jameswlepage · 2 November 2017, 09:01 AM

Hi Guys,

Just got into watches and am looking for my first purchase.

I found this Rolex online, and am not sure if it is fake or not. If it isn't I can get it for a decent price, but I need the piece of mind that it is legitimate.

To my four-month-old watch enthusiast eyes, it looks fake but if its real I don't want to miss the opportunity.

If it is fake, could you tell what identifies it - I'd like to learn! (attached is the image)

Best,

James

Bigblu10 · 2 November 2017, 09:19 AM

Fake as a 3 dollar bill, sorry. Not even close.

Jameswlepage · 2 November 2017, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Fake as a 3 dollar bill, sorry. Not even close.

Thanks Bigblu10, I was comparing it to others as I was waiting for this to post, and it looks like a child's toy compared to the real deal

77T · 2 November 2017, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jameswlepage

If it is fake, could you tell what identifies it - I'd like to learn! (attached is the image)

Best,

James

Welcome to TRF, James

Rather than note all the telltale red flags, if you will hang out in the WatchOut section the time will be well spent learning some of them.

Frankly, the state of play among fakirs has increased to a degree where some replicas are mind boggling.

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usrudiver932 · 2 November 2017, 10:49 AM

Clues.....look at the day and look at the date. Let’s just say they don’t move like that. Do a bit of reading you will pick up a few things

GLADIATOR · 2 November 2017, 11:30 AM

Welcome
Post here before buying.
FYI, the Day/Date is ONLY made in precious metal - does yours look solid 18kt gold or Platinum?
Best
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GradyPhilpott · 2 November 2017, 02:08 PM

It does help to hang out on a watch forum to learn how to spot authentic watches and the "Watch Out" forum is no exception.

What I would also suggest is to visit an AD periodically and ask to see some watches that interest you.

Besides, building some rapport with the AD, you will have the opportunity to hold, try on, and inspect the authentic pieces.

Stay away from online sales until you have built up some knowledge and confidence in your abilities.

As they say, buy the seller first and then the watch, which is to say, know whom you are dealing with and what their reputations are over the course of many sales.

TRF has a good vetting system for the most trusted of grey market sellers with whom you may consult about possible purchases.

crowncollection · 2 November 2017, 04:23 PM

yes it is fake

Rebel · 2 November 2017, 10:11 PM

Ugly.

Syed117 · 2 November 2017, 11:59 PM

So fake.

DAY FRI is not even a real day

Jameswlepage · 3 November 2017, 06:30 AM

Thanks all!

tamiya · 3 November 2017, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Syed117

DAY FRI is not even a real day

Disagree, Yoda does

2 November 2017, 11:30 AM	#6
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	Welcome Post here before buying. FYI, the Day/Date is ONLY made in precious metal - does yours look solid 18kt gold or Platinum? Best a __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

2 November 2017, 02:08 PM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,353	It does help to hang out on a watch forum to learn how to spot authentic watches and the "Watch Out" forum is no exception. What I would also suggest is to visit an AD periodically and ask to see some watches that interest you. Besides, building some rapport with the AD, you will have the opportunity to hold, try on, and inspect the authentic pieces. Stay away from online sales until you have built up some knowledge and confidence in your abilities. As they say, buy the seller first and then the watch, which is to say, know whom you are dealing with and what their reputations are over the course of many sales. TRF has a good vetting system for the most trusted of grey market sellers with whom you may consult about possible purchases. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

2 November 2017, 04:23 PM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,164	yes it is fake __________________ watches many

2 November 2017, 10:11 PM	#9
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,070	Ugly. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

2 November 2017, 09:19 AM	#2
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Fake as a 3 dollar bill, sorry. Not even close.

2 November 2017, 10:49 AM	#5
usrudiver932 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Larry B Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 207	Clues.....look at the day and look at the date. Let’s just say they don’t move like that. Do a bit of reading you will pick up a few things

2 November 2017, 11:59 PM	#10
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	So fake. DAY FRI is not even a real day

3 November 2017, 06:30 AM	#11
Jameswlepage "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3	Thanks all!

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