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Mr.Chow · 22 August 2011, 05:25 PM

Hi....everyone. its a pleasure finally being a member of this board. read alot, but never signed up til now.

I purchased a explorer 2 black dial, in Hong Kong at a Chow Tai Fook.
The thing is that i noticed the date magnification on my explorer 2 is smaller than the magification on my day date. It is also smaller when compared to my freind's yachmaster.

Now there is no way my ex.2 could be a fake since i bought it from a famous retail dealer, right ????

Please .......i need to know. I called a watchmaker and he offered to open up the case for 60 bucks.

MonBK · 22 August 2011, 05:35 PM

Then spend the 60 bucks.

Welcome.

GolfPunk · 22 August 2011, 05:37 PM

Post some close up pics on here and the experts will soon tell you

TSW · 22 August 2011, 05:55 PM

If your worried let the local AD open it up.

Welcome to the forums!

Andad · 22 August 2011, 05:58 PM

Welcome to the Forum.

If you want to win you must buy a ticket.

ipadvirus · 22 August 2011, 05:59 PM

i am not sure chow Tai Fook is AD or not in HK. BTW, why not just go to the Rolex service centre and check for it, it is free ^^

The Joker · 22 August 2011, 06:00 PM

Post some pics up, we only charge 50 bucks for authentication here

Mr.Chow · 22 August 2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ipadvirus

i am not sure chow Tai Fook is AD or not in HK. BTW, why not just go to the Rolex service centre and check for it, it is free ^^

free???? i got it 10 months ago, so its still under warranty. Chow tai fook is very famous , they got well over 1000 stores all over China. its a established brand

spyderco10 · 22 August 2011, 06:45 PM

post it here. you don't want to crack open a brand new case if you don't have to.

travisb · 22 August 2011, 07:00 PM

Do what ever you need to have piece of mind and not worry.

mapula · 22 August 2011, 07:30 PM

Go to the Rolex Service Center next time when you are in HK or NY, bring your Rolex card and the watch. The authenticity check is free indeed, although most likely it will be verbal but not any form of paper certificate.

Andad · 22 August 2011, 07:34 PM

Stop procrastinating - post some pix or have it checked out.

MonBK · 22 August 2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

stop procrastinating - post some pix or have it checked out.

x2

besview · 22 August 2011, 07:57 PM

You worry too much.CTF has dozens of branches in Tsim Sha Tsui itself and very reputable.Even the smaller ones cannot afford to sell you a fake

bondtoys · 22 August 2011, 08:20 PM

No way that CTF will sell you a fake!

Relax and enjoy your new watch.

Atomant · 22 August 2011, 08:23 PM

Does CTF have any branches in Mongkok? Do they offer good discounts on Rolexes?

bondtoys · 22 August 2011, 10:08 PM

They have at least 2 stores in Mongkok with Rolex.

Rags · 22 August 2011, 10:51 PM

Go to an AD for piece of mind...

Speed · 22 August 2011, 11:26 PM

Relax!

Numismatist · 22 August 2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Chow

free???? i got it 10 months ago, so its still under warranty. Chow tai fook is very famous , they got well over 1000 stores all over China. its a established brand

I hear Apple has some stores in China too...

Seriously, post some pix or pay the $60 bucks. We can't answer what we can't see.

Rolex Junky · 22 August 2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

I hear Apple has some stores in China too...

Yes, and they are allready selling the Iphone 5.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20...able-in-china/

poker · 23 August 2011, 12:36 AM

Mr Chow,

I am 101% certain that Chow Tai Fook will not sell you a fake. If it bothers you, get it checked nevertheless by authorised Rolex center in HK.

poker · 23 August 2011, 12:37 AM

Other,
Chow Tai Fook is an AD in HK

bondtoys · 23 August 2011, 12:51 AM

no, CTF is probably the biggest and well-known AD in Hongkong.

It's like asking, if Tourneau is selling fakes.

For all who never have been to there: Yes, you can buy fakes there. But fakes are sold in backlot rooms or at train stations in China. If you walk into a reasonable quality jewelers, you won't get any fakes.

But HK has something like 50-100 Ads and there is no way, that anyone of them would sell a fake - particularly not the biggest one of them who is CTF.

acce1999 · 23 August 2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Chow

Hi....everyone. its a pleasure finally being a member of this board. read alot, but never signed up til now.

I purchased a explorer 2 black dial, in Hong Kong at a Chow Tai Fook.
The thing is that i noticed the date magnification on my explorer 2 is smaller than the magification on my day date. It is also smaller when compared to my freind's yachmaster.

Now there is no way my ex.2 could be a fake since i bought it from a famous retail dealer, right ????

Please .......i need to know. I called a watchmaker and he offered to open up the case for 60 bucks.

Mr Chow,

Not all Rolexes are equal in this case. The Explorer II has a slightly thicker caliber than the YM, but the thickness of the case, and caseback is the same (if I remember correctly), so to allow for room for the thicker caliber the distance from the date wheel to the crystal differs between the two models, and since they use the same glass there is a difference in magnification.

So (and I do not remember the exact figures) the distance from the date wheel to the underside of the lens might be 2.8 mm in one case and 2.4 in the other. This is the room needed to allow for the hand stack, and considering the fact that the ExII has four hands, and less room one have to say that the caliber sits very, very tight in the case, whilst there is more room in the YM.

And also a bit more magnification.

Enjoy your ExII!

Best,

A

Timber Loftis · 23 August 2011, 12:54 AM

Pix or it doesn't exist.

Payesrob · 23 August 2011, 03:17 AM

WTF are the pictures?

Chipmunk · 23 August 2011, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Chow

free???? i got it 10 months ago, so its still under warranty. Chow tai fook is very famous , they got well over 1000 stores all over China. its a established brand

If you say they are well established then you don't have nothing to worry about.
Welcome to TRF Mr. Chow.

Payesrob · 23 August 2011, 03:46 AM

The first rule of thumb on spotting a fake is the magnification. should be at least 205x, from factory its 2.5X.

Numismatist · 23 August 2011, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

Pix or it doesn't exist.

They don't make cameras in China

22 August 2011, 05:25 PM	#1
Mr.Chow Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Philly Watch: 16570, day date Posts: 17	please help, this is bothering me..... Hi....everyone. its a pleasure finally being a member of this board. read alot, but never signed up til now. I purchased a explorer 2 black dial, in Hong Kong at a Chow Tai Fook. The thing is that i noticed the date magnification on my explorer 2 is smaller than the magification on my day date. It is also smaller when compared to my freind's yachmaster. Now there is no way my ex.2 could be a fake since i bought it from a famous retail dealer, right ???? Please .......i need to know. I called a watchmaker and he offered to open up the case for 60 bucks. Last edited by Mr.Chow; 22 August 2011 at 05:25 PM.. Reason: typo

22 August 2011, 05:55 PM	#4
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22 August 2011, 07:34 PM	#12
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,792	Stop procrastinating - post some pix or have it checked out. __________________ E

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22 August 2011, 05:59 PM	#6
ipadvirus Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 20	i am not sure chow Tai Fook is AD or not in HK. BTW, why not just go to the Rolex service centre and check for it, it is free ^^

22 August 2011, 06:00 PM	#7
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22 August 2011, 06:45 PM	#9
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22 August 2011, 07:30 PM	#11
mapula Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shanghai Watch: Sub-C LN and GV Posts: 60	Go to the Rolex Service Center next time when you are in HK or NY, bring your Rolex card and the watch. The authenticity check is free indeed, although most likely it will be verbal but not any form of paper certificate.

22 August 2011, 07:57 PM	#14
besview "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: malaysia Posts: 293	You worry too much.CTF has dozens of branches in Tsim Sha Tsui itself and very reputable.Even the smaller ones cannot afford to sell you a fake

22 August 2011, 08:20 PM	#15
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22 August 2011, 10:08 PM	#17
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,719	They have at least 2 stores in Mongkok with Rolex.

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22 August 2011, 11:26 PM	#19
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Relax!

23 August 2011, 12:36 AM	#22
poker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rolex Forum Watch: Rolex Posts: 163	Mr Chow, I am 101% certain that Chow Tai Fook will not sell you a fake. If it bothers you, get it checked nevertheless by authorised Rolex center in HK.

23 August 2011, 12:37 AM	#23
poker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rolex Forum Watch: Rolex Posts: 163	Other, Chow Tai Fook is an AD in HK

23 August 2011, 12:51 AM	#24
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,719	no, CTF is probably the biggest and well-known AD in Hongkong. It's like asking, if Tourneau is selling fakes. For all who never have been to there: Yes, you can buy fakes there. But fakes are sold in backlot rooms or at train stations in China. If you walk into a reasonable quality jewelers, you won't get any fakes. But HK has something like 50-100 Ads and there is no way, that anyone of them would sell a fake - particularly not the biggest one of them who is CTF.

23 August 2011, 12:54 AM	#26
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	Pix or it doesn't exist.

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Payesrob Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 64	WTF are the pictures?

23 August 2011, 03:46 AM	#29
Payesrob Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 64	The first rule of thumb on spotting a fake is the magnification. should be at least 205x, from factory its 2.5X.

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