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adamclarky1996 · 4 December 2018, 12:10 PM

Hi,

I am about to pull the trigger on a 2014 YM2 & I need some advice on how I can spot a fake from a genuine? Any help would be appreciated!!

I have attached some photo's of the actual watch.

mray6375 · 4 December 2018, 12:15 PM

#1. Vet the seller then a lot of your concerns will go away.

J_1964 · 4 December 2018, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mray6375

#1. Vet the seller then a lot of your concerns will go away.

Yep, Buy The Seller FIRST!

adamclarky1996 · 4 December 2018, 12:37 PM

Hi All, Appreciate the responses. But what does Vet the seller mean? I'm actually going to have the watched verified at a Rolex Service center before I buy it. If any of you could give me advice on tell tale signs of a fake that would be much appreciated as it would save me a lot of time.

klenboy · 4 December 2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by adamclarky1996

Hi,

I am about to pull the trigger on a 2014 YM2 & I need some advice on how I can spot a fake from a genuine? Any help would be appreciated!!

I have attached some photo's of the actual watch.

Check the rehaut to see if the engraving of the R O L E X aligns with each second marker consistently. You can also check the serial # at 6 o'clock of the rehaut and perhaps verify if it matches the watch. Test the countdown chronograph function to see if it works right (make sure you know it works). That is where I would start.

Does the watch also come with any documentation (warranty card, instruction manual, tags, bill of sale, etc.)?

214270Explorer · 4 December 2018, 12:49 PM

From Whom / Where is it being sold?

Tread very lightly !!!

Travelair007 · 4 December 2018, 12:54 PM

Better pics would help. Looks OK from here but need clearer pics.

adamclarky1996 · 4 December 2018, 01:59 PM

Hi all, Appreciate all the responses. it's from a private seller in the Philippines, it includes all papers,box & warranty card. I've been told it's been recently serviced & under warranty for two years. Here's some more pics of the watch.

adamclarky1996 · 4 December 2018, 02:04 PM

Hi, appreciate your responses. I have attached more images of the watch. Any info would be greatly appreciated :)

Homo Sapien X · 4 December 2018, 02:05 PM

Guys, I’ve seen many Chinese made replica Rolex watches that are almost perfectly same as the real ones. Many untrained watch guys like me would easily be deceived. It would be advisable to buy from reliable sources. Check the sellers carefully.

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beshannon · 4 December 2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by adamclarky1996

I'm actually going to have the watched verified at a Rolex Service center before I buy it.

Then there is probably little more than you can learn here with a few out of focus images.

klenboy · 5 December 2018, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by adamclarky1996

Hi All, Appreciate the responses. But what does Vet the seller mean? I'm actually going to have the watched verified at a Rolex Service center before I buy it. If any of you could give me advice on tell tale signs of a fake that would be much appreciated as it would save me a lot of time.

The RSC in Manila should be able to tell you everything you need to know. If the seller refuses to have this done, no deal.

GLADIATOR · 5 December 2018, 12:33 PM

You are kidding
That watch has 365 components and is one of the most complex in the market.
It has a programmable, flyback, countdown chronograph.

Patek would struggle to make it, indeed its easier to explain "Equation of Time" than this beast
If the functions work its GENUINE -
To understand how to work it - google a YOUTUBE VIDEO

PS - its the older model, prior to 2017
Adam

adamclarky1996 · 11 December 2018, 11:33 AM

Hi All,

Appreciate all the responses, I have seen the watch last saturday. It is genuine but I had it dropped off to the RSC before I buy it. This is just to make sure it isn't stolen.

J_1964 · 11 December 2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by adamclarky1996

Hi All,

Appreciate all the responses, I have seen the watch last saturday. It is genuine but I had it dropped off to the RSC before I buy it. This is just to make sure it isn't stolen.

If convenient, RSC Is The Best Option.

adamclarky1996 · 10 January 2019, 02:03 PM

Hi All,
It is indeed genuine I had it checked at RSC in Manila. I am now a proud owner of a yacht master 2. :)

Travelair007 · 10 January 2019, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by adamclarky1996

Hi All,
It is indeed genuine I had it checked at RSC in Manila. I am now a proud owner of a yacht master 2. :)

Congrats! Post an incoming thread in the Rolex section!

J_1964 · 11 January 2019, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by adamclarky1996

Hi All,
It is indeed genuine I had it checked at RSC in Manila. I am now a proud owner of a yacht master 2. :)

Nice Job. You Exercised Due Diligence And Are Now Enjoying the Reward!

NYRolexx · 12 January 2019, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

You are kidding
That watch has 365 components and is one of the most complex in the market.
It has a programmable, flyback, countdown chronograph.

Patek would struggle to make it, indeed its easier to explain "Equation of Time" than this beast
If the functions work its GENUINE -
To understand how to work it - google a YOUTUBE VIDEO

PS - its the older model, prior to 2017
Adam

This is exactly right. No fake can replicate this movement nor the sky dwellers. Make sure the movements work completely and you are good to go. Not possible to be fake

4 December 2018, 12:49 PM	#6
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	From Whom / Where is it being sold? Tread very lightly !!! __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

5 December 2018, 12:33 PM	#13
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	You are kidding That watch has 365 components and is one of the most complex in the market. It has a programmable, flyback, countdown chronograph. Patek would struggle to make it, indeed its easier to explain "Equation of Time" than this beast If the functions work its GENUINE - To understand how to work it - google a YOUTUBE VIDEO PS - its the older model, prior to 2017 Adam __________________ 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."

4 December 2018, 12:15 PM	#2
mray6375 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Fort Worth, Texas Watch: BLNR, 116610LV Posts: 312	#1. Vet the seller then a lot of your concerns will go away.

4 December 2018, 12:37 PM	#4
adamclarky1996 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 6	Hi All, Appreciate the responses. But what does Vet the seller mean? I'm actually going to have the watched verified at a Rolex Service center before I buy it. If any of you could give me advice on tell tale signs of a fake that would be much appreciated as it would save me a lot of time.

4 December 2018, 12:54 PM	#7
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	Better pics would help. Looks OK from here but need clearer pics.

4 December 2018, 02:05 PM	#10
Homo Sapien X "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 237	Guys, I’ve seen many Chinese made replica Rolex watches that are almost perfectly same as the real ones. Many untrained watch guys like me would easily be deceived. It would be advisable to buy from reliable sources. Check the sellers carefully. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 December 2018, 11:33 AM	#14
adamclarky1996 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 6	Hi All, Appreciate all the responses, I have seen the watch last saturday. It is genuine but I had it dropped off to the RSC before I buy it. This is just to make sure it isn't stolen.

10 January 2019, 02:03 PM	#16
adamclarky1996 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 6	Hi All, It is indeed genuine I had it checked at RSC in Manila. I am now a proud owner of a yacht master 2. :)

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