ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Frakis · 25 October 2017, 01:38 AM

Happy to hear this ended well for the OP. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy that beauty, cheers!

SouthFLJay · 25 October 2017, 01:48 AM

I'm happy to hear your watch is on the up and up! I hope you get years of enjoyment out of it!

ancientmariner · 25 October 2017, 02:43 AM

Great outcome

Syed117 · 25 October 2017, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by won01419

Hello all,

It's just crazy how much attention this thread has gotten. I would like thank you all for giving and sharing your honest opinions.

Good news is I received a phone call from rsc that my watch was ready to be picked up. And yes, it's authenticated and appraised by rsc.

Thanks again for sharing your experiences and knowledges and I sure would like to be a long time member in this forum.
Here is the letter I received and nice pouch from Rolex.

Have all wonderful day!

Great news

No more worries. Time to start enjoying it.

SG56 · 25 October 2017, 04:09 AM

That's great news!! Enjoy it!

Knappo 1307 · 25 October 2017, 05:11 AM

Enjoy it!!

kauffee · 25 October 2017, 06:12 AM

Glad this craziness was resolved as most of us expected.

I agree that this idea of not disclosing the elements of a fake that identify it as fake makes no sense. Obviously anyone who goes to the trouble of creating them is going to use real ones as their template. They will know what they get right and what they skimp on. Their goal is not to fool the longtime members of forums like this, but instead the unsuspecting masses who are looking for the elusive killer deal.

shabaang · 25 October 2017, 06:27 AM

yay! So happy it worked out for you!

I'm sorry somebody cried fake from the get go, they clearly have no clue what they're talking about!

I think most of us knew what the outcome would be.

kevinbb19 · 25 October 2017, 08:17 AM

I'm glad it turned out for you. Enjoy the watch.

tommy91 · 25 October 2017, 08:34 AM

Enjoy, there was nothing wrong with your watch from the photos at all. As I said previously it's a shame people chime in saying fake or suspicious when they don't actually know. I am glad you have your full conclusive answer now.

H_tony11 · 25 October 2017, 10:40 AM

Good to hear that it is all working fine for you.
Enjoy you watch

won01419 · 25 October 2017, 11:54 AM

Thank you all!

j0oftheworld · 25 October 2017, 12:10 PM

Congrats! ..now get your arse in on the wrist shot threads! :p

lain09 · 25 October 2017, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauffee

Glad this craziness was resolved as most of us expected.

I agree that this idea of not disclosing the elements of a fake that identify it as fake makes no sense. Obviously anyone who goes to the trouble of creating them is going to use real ones as their template. They will know what they get right and what they skimp on. Their goal is not to fool the longtime members of forums like this, but instead the unsuspecting masses who are looking for the elusive killer deal.

Agreed. The factories who produce the fakes scrutinize their products to minute details to make it better each revision. Buyers of the 'superfakes' scrutinize even more between every fake producing factories. A few posts on TRF isn't going to help them not one bit. Some users quick to call out OP's genuine watch as fake just shows the users of this forum turns a blind eye to the 'superfake' community rather than arm themselves of what to look out for these days.

Looking through what's coming out of China's factories these days I'm turned off from ever purchasing PAM111, PAM000 without looking at the movement under a loupe. They're very close to perfecting the Sub and pre-owned buyers should be very wary of frankenstein watches where genuine parts are used for parts.

Starwalker · 25 October 2017, 11:38 PM

looks legit to me

jackjack305 · 26 October 2017, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rexG

if this is fake....then I have a lot to learn. WOW!

LOL, thats what I said

ocwatching · 26 October 2017, 01:54 AM

glad that saga ended well...congrats on an iconic watch

Hpozzuoli · 26 October 2017, 02:23 AM

I am glad you everything worked out.

I am a firm believer that if you see something wrong then say it. I am not concerned if copy cats look here for advice on building knock offs. I look forward to the exchange of information and the education we are all getting. You must remember people spend large sums of money on what is believed to be genuine items. Decrying them as fake can be damaging in many ways. Stand behind what you say or don't say it.

Syed117 · 26 October 2017, 03:03 AM

There is this idea that manufacturers of fake watches use these discussions to make better fakes.

I don't think this is valid.

People can't honestly believe that fakers don't have access to real watches. I can assure you that the factory making fakes can get a real watch from somewhere.

Fakers can't replicate exact copies because they don't have the exact same equipment and production facilities that a company like Rolex has. That's why we see some of the things we know as common signs of a fake.

lain09 · 26 October 2017, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

There is this idea that manufacturers of fake watches use these discussions to make better fakes.

I don't think this is valid.

People can't honestly believe that fakers don't have access to real watches. I can assure you that the factory making fakes can get a real watch from somewhere.

Fakers can't replicate exact copies because they don't have the exact same equipment and production facilities that a company like Rolex has. That's why we see some of the things we know as common signs of a fake.

Yep, take a look at the platinum fillings in the bezel, rehault engravings, crown on the crystal under a loupe and you can tell immediately the refinement just isn't there even on the best fakes. Every angle is scrutinized from real ones to get the dimensions perfect so if you are not sure if you're buying a genuine watch, don't buy without sight unseen.

cht · 27 October 2017, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by won01419

Hello all,

It's just crazy how much attention this thread has gotten. I would like thank you all for giving and sharing your honest opinions.

Good news is I received a phone call from rsc that my watch was ready to be picked up. And yes, it's authenticated and appraised by rsc.

Thanks again for sharing your experiences and knowledges and I sure would like to be a long time member in this forum.
Here is the letter I received and nice pouch from Rolex.

Have all wonderful day!

[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

Nope - I have fakes with matching warranty card
And there are some things that raise my alarm and point to fake.
Lets here what others say

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

Movement photos would not just "help" but categorically affirm or deny.

Based on poor dial shots there are 3 or 4 issues of concern

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

Sorry. I dont elaborate.
There are 3 issues that worry me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle13

I’ll back up gladiator on this. The watch is fake sorry. I would run back to whoever you bought it from and demand your money back.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Quote:

Originally Posted by SG56

I don't know how many deviations Rolex makes in dials, but a logo is something that usually shouldn't change, at least within the same era.

For example, the crown in the logo on the dial does not look right to me.
Neither does the kerning below, but i could see deviations there.

This is just a simple observation and in no means am i saying something is fake or not

Hopefully some of our long time members are humbled and learned something from this thread, I'm not going to point out two members such as gladiator and kyle.

GLADIATOR · 27 October 2017, 09:18 AM

I am glad to hear it worked out well for the OP.

Dartmouthbrian · 27 October 2017, 10:24 AM

Congrats!

GGGMT · 27 October 2017, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartmouthbrian

Congrats!

What year did you graduate big green?

Dartmouthbrian · 27 October 2017, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGGMT

What year did you graduate big green?

2010 Grad school. Did you go there? If so, what year are you?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

MRCT · 27 October 2017, 01:18 PM

There are 3 issues that worry me about that appraisal letter...

Laszlo · 27 October 2017, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by won01419

Hello all,

It's just crazy how much attention this thread has gotten. I would like thank you all for giving and sharing your honest opinions.

Good news is I received a phone call from rsc that my watch was ready to be picked up. And yes, it's authenticated and appraised by rsc.

Thanks again for sharing your experiences and knowledges and I sure would like to be a long time member in this forum.
Here is the letter I received and nice pouch from Rolex.

Have all wonderful day!

[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice job! Enjoy and wear in good health.

2807 · 27 October 2017, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRCT

There are 3 issues that worry me about that appraisal letter...

Hilarious.

won01419 · 27 October 2017, 04:03 PM

It's unbelievable this thread has more than 6000 views..
I will definitely remember the "buy the seller, not watch" next time.

mistermann · 27 October 2017, 05:21 PM

The button on the pouch is suspiciously off-center.

25 October 2017, 01:38 AM	#121
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,819	Happy to hear this ended well for the OP. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy that beauty, cheers! __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

25 October 2017, 04:09 AM	#125
SG56 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	That's great news!! Enjoy it! __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

25 October 2017, 10:40 AM	#131
H_tony11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Sydney Posts: 186	Good to hear that it is all working fine for you. Enjoy you watch __________________ Current watches: Hulk, 16710 Pepsi, seiko Blumo SBDC003, Omega Bond Blue, Datejust, SARB035, Seiko SNP065, G-Shock, Aqua Terra Blue Bond Past watches: GMT2C, Daytona Black, Planet Ocean Seamaster, Datejust, 116610ln

25 October 2017, 11:38 PM	#135
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,237	looks legit to me __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

26 October 2017, 01:54 AM	#137
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,372	glad that saga ended well...congrats on an iconic watch __________________ too much into watches...

25 October 2017, 01:48 AM	#122
SouthFLJay "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 17	I'm happy to hear your watch is on the up and up! I hope you get years of enjoyment out of it!

25 October 2017, 02:43 AM	#123
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,169	Great outcome

25 October 2017, 05:11 AM	#126
Knappo 1307 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,557	Enjoy it!!

25 October 2017, 06:12 AM	#127
kauffee 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,379	Glad this craziness was resolved as most of us expected. I agree that this idea of not disclosing the elements of a fake that identify it as fake makes no sense. Obviously anyone who goes to the trouble of creating them is going to use real ones as their template. They will know what they get right and what they skimp on. Their goal is not to fool the longtime members of forums like this, but instead the unsuspecting masses who are looking for the elusive killer deal.

25 October 2017, 06:27 AM	#128
shabaang Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: california Posts: 64	yay! So happy it worked out for you! I'm sorry somebody cried fake from the get go, they clearly have no clue what they're talking about! I think most of us knew what the outcome would be.

25 October 2017, 08:17 AM	#129
kevinbb19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Kansas City Posts: 10	I'm glad it turned out for you. Enjoy the watch.

25 October 2017, 08:34 AM	#130
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	Enjoy, there was nothing wrong with your watch from the photos at all. As I said previously it's a shame people chime in saying fake or suspicious when they don't actually know. I am glad you have your full conclusive answer now.

25 October 2017, 11:54 AM	#132
won01419 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 34	Thank you all!

25 October 2017, 12:10 PM	#133
j0oftheworld "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Jason Location: Phoenix, AZ Watch: 14060M Posts: 269	Congrats! ..now get your arse in on the wrist shot threads! :p

26 October 2017, 02:23 AM	#138
Hpozzuoli Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Henry Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Posts: 990	I am glad you everything worked out. I am a firm believer that if you see something wrong then say it. I am not concerned if copy cats look here for advice on building knock offs. I look forward to the exchange of information and the education we are all getting. You must remember people spend large sums of money on what is believed to be genuine items. Decrying them as fake can be damaging in many ways. Stand behind what you say or don't say it.

26 October 2017, 03:03 AM	#139
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	There is this idea that manufacturers of fake watches use these discussions to make better fakes. I don't think this is valid. People can't honestly believe that fakers don't have access to real watches. I can assure you that the factory making fakes can get a real watch from somewhere. Fakers can't replicate exact copies because they don't have the exact same equipment and production facilities that a company like Rolex has. That's why we see some of the things we know as common signs of a fake.

27 October 2017, 09:18 AM	#142
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	I am glad to hear it worked out well for the OP. __________________ 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."

27 October 2017, 10:24 AM	#143
Dartmouthbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Brian Location: Seattle Watch: Tudor Bronze Posts: 149	Congrats!

27 October 2017, 01:18 PM	#146
MRCT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 11	There are 3 issues that worry me about that appraisal letter...

27 October 2017, 04:03 PM	#149
won01419 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 34	It's unbelievable this thread has more than 6000 views.. I will definitely remember the "buy the seller, not watch" next time.

27 October 2017, 05:21 PM	#150
mistermann "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Drew Location: Iowa Watch: 116600 Posts: 496	The button on the pouch is suspiciously off-center.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)