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Investr · 31 December 2016, 03:08 PM

Mods need to move this to the "WATCHOUT" sub forum where it clearly states "real/fake discussion, authenticity discussion", etc. I saw a guy in NYC a year ago wearing a Platona. I complimented him on it and he said thx and handed it to me to look at. I immediately knew it was fake bc of the weight. I then smiled and said nice watch, and he fessed up and told me it was a fake bezel and dial on a 116520. He was trying to portray owning a Platona. If you want to be original, then be original, don't make a cheap replica from a true classic. Done and done.....

Partagas · 31 December 2016, 03:12 PM

Have to admit, the butt hurt in this thread is amusing me.

VIG · 31 December 2016, 03:19 PM

So if you like the blue dial/bezel better you have to spend another $20,000? But I bet if he changed it to a green dial/bezel it wouldn't be much of a discussion. .

It's not like it's spray painted gold or plastered with fake diamonds.

Go flame Bamford or Tempus. Or anyone with an aftermarket strap.

It's a genuine Rolex. He's not trying to pass off as something it's not, he just likes the blue.

GB-man · 31 December 2016, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Investr

Mods need to move this to the "WATCHOUT" sub forum where it clearly states "real/fake discussion, authenticity discussion", etc. I saw a guy in NYC a year ago wearing a Platona. I complimented him on it and he said thx and handed it to me to look at. I immediately knew it was fake bc of the weight. I then smiled and said nice watch, and he fessed up and told me it was a fake bezel and dial on a 116520. He was trying to portray owning a Platona. If you want to be original, then be original, don't make a cheap replica from a true classic. Done and done.....

Who said the OP was trying to be original?

Mr. K · 31 December 2016, 03:53 PM

OP nice collection, you have some great pieces.

denmanproject · 31 December 2016, 04:01 PM

Non OEM parts would bug me but if you like it then

ilovewatchestoo · 31 December 2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Investr

Mods need to move this to the "WATCHOUT" sub forum where it clearly states "real/fake discussion, authenticity discussion", etc. I saw a guy in NYC a year ago wearing a Platona. I complimented him on it and he said thx and handed it to me to look at. I immediately knew it was fake bc of the weight. I then smiled and said nice watch, and he fessed up and told me it was a fake bezel and dial on a 116520. He was trying to portray owning a Platona. If you want to be original, then be original, don't make a cheap replica from a true classic. Done and done.....

And this person was a stranger? Who handed you his Rolex to look at?

drhr · 31 December 2016, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jannal

Nice, I like it.

Thank you!

drhr · 31 December 2016, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by luvsub

Thanks for sharing, looks good!

You're welcome, thank you!

drhr · 31 December 2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Watch This

It's your watch so if you are happy that's all that matters. 99% of the population would never notice anything off about it. But you are posting on a forum with people who are Rolex fanatics (many purists) so the replies you got should not come as a surprise.

As for me, I have no problem with modifications such as a jubilee on the BLNR or a red date wheel on the original SS PLT YMI but I like to keep it all OEM. Anything aftermarket or altered like the dial I am personally not a fan of. That's just me. Enjoy the watch

Thanks, yep I'm happy . . . gotta admit I was surprised but only because I posted in other fora and did not receive the negative feed back but hey this is still fun

drhr · 31 December 2016, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Partagas

Have to admit, the butt hurt in this thread is amusing me.

drhr · 31 December 2016, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VIG

So if you like the blue dial/bezel better you have to spend another $20,000? But I bet if he changed it to a green dial/bezel it wouldn't be much of a discussion. .

It's not like it's spray painted gold or plastered with fake diamonds.

Go flame Bamford or Tempus. Or anyone with an aftermarket strap.

It's a genuine Rolex. He's not trying to pass off as something it's not, he just likes the blue.

Someone who reads, thank you sir

drhr · 31 December 2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Who said the OP was trying to be original?

Well said, thanks my good man

drhr · 31 December 2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TitanCi

Who cares? Why are some guys busting his balls so much? He came here to show his MODDED sub with AFTERMARKET parts, which he even states it's all aftermarket.

If all of his watches are genuine, then one can assume he has the money for a real WG Sub. In the end, who really cares? Just him, let him enjoy it, even if not 100% genuine.

It's not like he's trying to pass it off as the real deal.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Arigato gozaimasu!!!!

drhr · 31 December 2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

OP nice collection, you have some great pieces.

Appreciate the time you took to post and recognition given, nice

AK797 · 1 January 2017, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by VIG

So if you like the blue dial/bezel better you have to spend another $20,000? But I bet if he changed it to a green dial/bezel it wouldn't be much of a discussion. .

It's not like it's spray painted gold or plastered with fake diamonds.

Go flame Bamford or Tempus. Or anyone with an aftermarket strap.

It's a genuine Rolex. He's not trying to pass off as something it's not, he just likes the blue.

Why $20K? He is not passing off an SS as a PM watch, that is not the issue. Me and most here are saying they only like OEM parts as that is in the SPIRIT of this forum. A dial and bezel would cost under $2K.

And my biggest issue is he was lied to. That is not a real OEM dial sprayed blue as claimed, so I would have thought at least the OP would want his money back on the fake dial, so I was actually doing him a favour, just as all the guys in the watch out section are doing on a daily basis.

herts9 · 1 January 2017, 12:43 AM

I like it. You made it your own. The purists in here are all bent out of shape. You can't please the stuffy crowd!

Happy new year!

Robbyman · 1 January 2017, 01:13 AM

It needs original parts, then I get it.

drhr · 1 January 2017, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by herts9

I like it. You made it your own. The purists in here are all bent out of shape. You can't please the stuffy crowd!

Happy new year!

Thank you very much! Yes, though the bending was never my intent, it has been much fun I must say.

Happy New Year to you also, hope you will have the best ever!!

drhr · 1 January 2017, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbyman

It needs original parts, then I get it.

then you're not getting it, literally or otherwise . . .

drhr · 1 January 2017, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

Non OEM parts would bug me but if you like it then

Thank you Wayne

drhr · 1 January 2017, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Why $20K? He is not passing off an SS as a PM watch, that is not the issue. Me and most here are saying they only like OEM parts as that is in the SPIRIT of this forum. A dial and bezel would cost under $2K.

And my biggest issue is he was lied to. That is not a real OEM dial sprayed blue as claimed, so I would have thought at least the OP would want his money back on the fake dial, so I was actually doing him a favour, just as all the guys in the watch out section are doing on a daily basis.

meh, the me part for sure but the most, not so sure . .

Johny · 1 January 2017, 01:27 AM

is it a fake dial?

behardt · 1 January 2017, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Why $20K? He is not passing off an SS as a PM watch, that is not the issue. Me and most here are saying they only like OEM parts as that is in the SPIRIT of this forum. A dial and bezel would cost under $2K.

And my biggest issue is he was lied to. That is not a real OEM dial sprayed blue as claimed, so I would have thought at least the OP would want his money back on the fake dial, so I was actually doing him a favour, just as all the guys in the watch out section are doing on a daily basis.

Most likely is an OEM dial. Dial restorers or modifiers sometimes have to re-spray the logo and other writing. Rolex does not restore dials and to my knowledge does not provide the templates/tools to redo a refinished dial.

chopper7 · 1 January 2017, 03:30 AM

i like it because of why he did it. Necessity is the mother of invention. Life is too short to get bent about someone else's stuff. There's alot of thin skinned folks showing they're true colors over something that doesn't effect them at all. Cheap entertainment. I like it, I like it, I like it, So there.

Porter · 1 January 2017, 04:13 AM

Is your watch and you can do what you want! If you like it, is enough!!
I would like to do the same with my 5 digit sub. But that's impossible...(No original parts available)

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

gregmoeck · 1 January 2017, 04:19 AM

Non OEM would bug me

gregmoeck · 1 January 2017, 04:22 AM

Good point

I would have it opened up ASAP.. why didn't the seller offer the original parts with the sale, maybe he sold them separately.

drhr · 1 January 2017, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chopper7

i like it because of why he did it. Necessity is the mother of invention. Life is too short to get bent about someone else's stuff. There's alot of thin skinned folks showing they're true colors over something that doesn't effect them at all. Cheap entertainment. I like it, I like it, I like it, So there.

Words cannot express my glee at this

drhr · 1 January 2017, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Porter

Is your watch and you can do what you want! If you like it, is enough!!
I would like to do the same with my 5 digit sub. But that's impossible...(No original parts available)

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

Thx, sincerely hope you can find/get what you desire somehow, some way . . .

31 December 2016, 03:19 PM	#123
VIG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Watch: this! Posts: 409	So if you like the blue dial/bezel better you have to spend another $20,000? But I bet if he changed it to a green dial/bezel it wouldn't be much of a discussion. . It's not like it's spray painted gold or plastered with fake diamonds. Go flame Bamford or Tempus. Or anyone with an aftermarket strap. It's a genuine Rolex. He's not trying to pass off as something it's not, he just likes the blue. __________________ Follow me on Instagram: @workshardplayshard

1 January 2017, 01:27 AM	#143
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	is it a fake dial? __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

31 December 2016, 03:08 PM	#121
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Mods need to move this to the "WATCHOUT" sub forum where it clearly states "real/fake discussion, authenticity discussion", etc. I saw a guy in NYC a year ago wearing a Platona. I complimented him on it and he said thx and handed it to me to look at. I immediately knew it was fake bc of the weight. I then smiled and said nice watch, and he fessed up and told me it was a fake bezel and dial on a 116520. He was trying to portray owning a Platona. If you want to be original, then be original, don't make a cheap replica from a true classic. Done and done.....

31 December 2016, 03:12 PM	#122
Partagas "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex DD Posts: 306	Have to admit, the butt hurt in this thread is amusing me.

31 December 2016, 03:53 PM	#125
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,031	OP nice collection, you have some great pieces.

31 December 2016, 04:01 PM	#126
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,355	Non OEM parts would bug me but if you like it then

1 January 2017, 12:43 AM	#137
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Cincinnati Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,021	I like it. You made it your own. The purists in here are all bent out of shape. You can't please the stuffy crowd! Happy new year!

1 January 2017, 01:13 AM	#138
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	It needs original parts, then I get it.

1 January 2017, 03:30 AM	#145
chopper7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: 16710 GMT Posts: 100	i like it because of why he did it. Necessity is the mother of invention. Life is too short to get bent about someone else's stuff. There's alot of thin skinned folks showing they're true colors over something that doesn't effect them at all. Cheap entertainment. I like it, I like it, I like it, So there.

1 January 2017, 04:13 AM	#146
Porter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: Eivissa Watch: Rolex, Tudor.... Posts: 1,635	Is your watch and you can do what you want! If you like it, is enough!! I would like to do the same with my 5 digit sub. But that's impossible...(No original parts available) "Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

1 January 2017, 04:19 AM	#147
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	Non OEM would bug me

1 January 2017, 04:22 AM	#148
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	Good point I would have it opened up ASAP.. why didn't the seller offer the original parts with the sale, maybe he sold them separately.

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