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Old 11 December 2017, 02:30 PM   #1
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Accidentally bought a Swiss replica Rolex ...

... just kidding. But how do you know that you are getting he real thing when buying second hand? Some of the cloned Rolex watches are supposed to be so good that even a jeweler is fooled. Is there still a good way for all of these resellers to ensure they are buying and selling authentic watches? I'm considering buying another sub, but I'm a bit worried about it.
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Old 11 December 2017, 02:34 PM   #2
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Old 11 December 2017, 02:34 PM   #3
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That doesn't answer the question. Who is to say they aren't unknowingly selling cloned fakes?
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Old 11 December 2017, 02:37 PM   #4
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Buy the seller... it’s not likely you’ll run into someone trying to screw you over in person. If you have doubts, meet at an AD or avoid a private sale entirely.

Most replicas are intentionally marketed towards buyers looking for them or bait and switch victims online (eBay).
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Old 11 December 2017, 03:05 PM   #5
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You can show pics in the Watchout section, but otherwise...

"5. THIS IS NOT A FORUM FOR THE DISCUSSION OF FAKE WATCHES, BRACELETS ETC, and your opinion are about FAKE WATCHES and who makes them, sells them, buys them and wears them is NOT welcome."

Here's the rules... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=8936
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