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CurtM3 · 8 June 2018, 08:06 AM

Question from a newbe.
With all the excellent Rolex copies being made ($1-2k versions), how do you know for sure the watch you just paid for is 100% genuine?
Will the average watchmaker be able to tell for sure or does the watch have to be sent to a Rolex dealer to be absolutely certain?
I ask because 3 out of the 4 appraisers I spoke to have stopped appraising Rolexes because of so many accurate copies available today...even when provided with the watch, original box and documentation.
Thanks in advance.

AzPaul · 8 June 2018, 08:12 AM

Any qualified service technician will be able to tell.

Tools · 8 June 2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CurtM3

. . . I ask because 3 out of the 4 appraisers I spoke to have stopped appraising Rolexes because of so many accurate copies available today...even when provided with the watch, original box and documentation.
Thanks in advance.

Documentation does not provide proof of authentication; the documents, too, must be authenticated.

beshannon · 8 June 2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CurtM3

how do you know for sure the watch you just paid for is 100% genuine?

By buying from someone who sells authentic watches.

Buy the seller

Blansky · 8 June 2018, 09:34 AM

Yes, the rule to go by in WIS land is buy the seller.

droptopman · 8 June 2018, 09:37 AM

Stick with known reputable sellers. Plenty of them around.

freefly · 8 June 2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CurtM3

With all the excellent Rolex copies being made ($1-2k versions), how do you know for sure the watch you just paid for is 100% genuine?

As mentioned, buy from a well-known/trusted seller, and/or use a payment method that protects you as a buyer (credit card, "goods & services" PayPal, etc.).
Hopefully you would've done your due-diligence prior to paying as well. If you are currently looking, you can post any potential contenders here for members to give you feedback on.

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Originally Posted by CurtM3

Will the average watchmaker be able to tell for sure or does the watch have to be sent to a Rolex dealer to be absolutely certain?

I suppose that depends on one's definition of "average" there. For an experienced watchmaker who works on Rolex watches routinely, it should be very easy to authenticate one, IMO.

GLADIATOR · 8 June 2018, 11:55 AM

EXACTLY CORRECT
What he says above - not all "watchmakers" have a clue what makes a ROLEX a ROLEX.

Post here prior to laying out money or a trusted seller
A

htbilgic · 8 June 2018, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

EXACTLY CORRECT
What he says above - not all "watchmakers" have a clue what makes a ROLEX a ROLEX.

Post here prior to laying out money or a trusted seller
A

I second Adam.

CurtM3 · 8 June 2018, 02:50 PM

Actually I picked up my first Rolex yesterday. I bought it from my band mate's father who bought it new and rarely put it on.
It's an Explorer 2 42mm (black, my favorite) in beautiful condition along with the original box and documentation. The band was taken off when he bought it and a leather strap put on. The bracelet is in mint condition.
I paid 6K.

J_1964 · 9 June 2018, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CurtM3

Actually I picked up my first Rolex yesterday. I bought it from my band mate's father who bought it new and rarely put it on.
It's an Explorer 2 42mm (black, my favorite) in beautiful condition along with the original box and documentation. The band was taken off when he bought it and a leather strap put on. The bracelet is in mint condition.
I paid 6K.

NICE! It's GREAT to pick up a preowned in great condition with a known history.

Congratulations.

77T · 9 June 2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CurtM3

Actually I picked up my first Rolex yesterday. I bought it from my band mate's father who bought it new and rarely put it on.

It's an Explorer 2 42mm (black, my favorite) in beautiful condition along with the original box and documentation. The band was taken off when he bought it and a leather strap put on. The bracelet is in mint condition.

I paid 6K.

And did your bandmate’s Dad buy it from an official Rolex Dealer?

Or another place?

What happened with the 16613 you were going to buy earlier?

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8 June 2018, 08:06 AM	#1
CurtM3 Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: Kansas Posts: 11	Buying 2nd hand..... Question from a newbe. With all the excellent Rolex copies being made ($1-2k versions), how do you know for sure the watch you just paid for is 100% genuine? Will the average watchmaker be able to tell for sure or does the watch have to be sent to a Rolex dealer to be absolutely certain? I ask because 3 out of the 4 appraisers I spoke to have stopped appraising Rolexes because of so many accurate copies available today...even when provided with the watch, original box and documentation. Thanks in advance.

8 June 2018, 08:12 AM	#2
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,193	Any qualified service technician will be able to tell. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

8 June 2018, 09:37 AM	#6
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Stick with known reputable sellers. Plenty of them around. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

8 June 2018, 11:55 AM	#8
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	EXACTLY CORRECT What he says above - not all "watchmakers" have a clue what makes a ROLEX a ROLEX. Post here prior to laying out money or a trusted seller 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."

8 June 2018, 09:34 AM	#5
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,071	Yes, the rule to go by in WIS land is buy the seller.

8 June 2018, 02:50 PM	#10
CurtM3 Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: Kansas Posts: 11	Actually I picked up my first Rolex yesterday. I bought it from my band mate's father who bought it new and rarely put it on. It's an Explorer 2 42mm (black, my favorite) in beautiful condition along with the original box and documentation. The band was taken off when he bought it and a leather strap put on. The bracelet is in mint condition. I paid 6K.

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