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Carbongolfer · 14 May 2018, 02:56 PM

Hey guys, I just signed up and need a favor. I’m buying a Rolex Yacht Master 2 2018. I know people here are very well informed on how to spot a fake. I am almost positive it’s not fake because the seller says he bought the watch at Mayors and has receipt. Can I go to mayors and verify purchase and authenticity? Last time I tried mayors to authenticate, they said they need to send to Rolex and if it’s fake they’ll keep it.

It’s a big purchase so hopefully you guys can guide me

JayB · 14 May 2018, 06:47 PM

I don't know enough about the Yatchmaster to have an opinion on authenticity but what I will say is if you have any doubts regarding the seller which you must have if you're posting this, walk away.

You're buying new so my advice would be either buy from an Authorized Dealer or as you're in the US, from one of the few highly recommended sellers on here. For example, https://davidsw.com/product/rolex-11...k-yellow-gold/

Good luck

lyktestolpe · 14 May 2018, 08:01 PM

My advise is to buy it from a trusted dealer, that’s an expensive model.

1William · 14 May 2018, 08:28 PM

I would go with a TS and have no doubts. Just the process alone to get it verified would stop me. Beautiful watch.

beshannon · 14 May 2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Carbongolfer

I am almost positive it’s not fake because the seller says he bought the watch at Mayors and has receipt. Can I go to mayors and verify purchase and authenticity? Last time I tried mayors to authenticate, they said they need to send to Rolex and if it’s fake they’ll keep it.

Well since you have your answer why do you want to buy this watch from this person?

Carbongolfer · 15 May 2018, 03:39 PM

Thank you for the replies, it is an expensive purchase so might as well pay a bit more for guaranteed authenticity. There’s just so many fakes and they’re getting better! I wish there were easier ways to check authenticity, but I guess I’ll contact a TS and see, maybe the price is similar.

Thanks again

Bob the brush · 15 May 2018, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carbongolfer

Thank you for the replies, it is an expensive purchase so might as well pay a bit more for guaranteed authenticity. There’s just so many fakes and they’re getting better! I wish there were easier ways to check authenticity, but I guess I’ll contact a TS and see, maybe the price is similar.

Thanks again

That's the right thing to do, there will be no doubt in your mind, you'll just enjoy the watch. More pictures when the deals done please.

Urosfan · 15 May 2018, 10:52 PM

I would def buy from a trusted seller or get it from a AD with discount

tudorbaja27 · 16 May 2018, 12:04 AM

TS - or an AD giving you a discount. Better safe than sorry, especially for that kind of $

Humble michael · 16 May 2018, 02:29 AM

If the books and records are complete and you get the receipt from Mayors, of course proceed w purchase. You do want to protect yourself with payment- use PayPal or don’t pay until you receive watch. DO NOT WIRE money to anyone including ts. I have bought many watches from individuals and works fine for me but protect yourself thru PP or use Credit card so if there is a problem you can dispute the charge.

jvmartin · 16 May 2018, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by james272

If the books and records are complete and you get the receipt from Mayors, of course proceed w purchase. You do want to protect yourself with payment- use PayPal or don’t pay until you receive watch. DO NOT WIRE money to anyone including ts. I have bought many watches from individuals and works fine for me but protect yourself thru PP or use Credit card so if there is a problem you can dispute the charge.

No one is going to take Paypal for this watch...

GLADIATOR · 17 May 2018, 03:53 AM

ROLEX do NOT keep fakes.
They will inform you that they can not service it because its fake or has after market parts on it, and ask if you want it scrapped or returned at your cost.

Its a myth they keep it

PS - watch looks all correct, and if the 10 minute flyback chronograph works its GENUINE no copy can do that
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Carbongolfer · 17 May 2018, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

ROLEX do NOT keep fakes.
They will inform you that they can not service it because its fake or has after market parts on it, and ask if you want it scrapped or returned at your cost.

Its a myth they keep it

PS - watch looks all correct, and if the 10 minute flyback chronograph works its GENUINE no copy can do that
a

Good to know! The flyback is definitely a unique factor. After posting this thread I have a member here that contacted me about selling one. I might contact him and see if something happens. I appreciate your input, I’m totally in agreement with buying from a TS or AD for peace of mind, the fakes out there are getting better. There was a pawn shop local to me that actually paid for some fakes and got burned...don’t know if he wasn’t as thorough as you guys or those fakes were that good. It’s scary! But glad I found this forum and I’m planning to stick around and learn

Cheers

KLEJNOT_NILU · 19 May 2018, 12:09 PM

I never saw a fake Yachtmaster II and Sky-dweller with a working movement. It's too hard to copy, and you also have the weight of the actual gold. These two models are pretty much impossible to copy.

CaveDweller · 19 May 2018, 06:25 PM

Unlike a receipt from Mayors, which can be had from Ebay ....

KLEJNOT_NILU · 20 May 2018, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CaveDweller

Unlike a receipt from Mayors, which can be had from Ebay ....

Well, that's a different story

14 May 2018, 06:47 PM	#2
JayB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Watch: EXP, DJ, NF Posts: 710	I don't know enough about the Yatchmaster to have an opinion on authenticity but what I will say is if you have any doubts regarding the seller which you must have if you're posting this, walk away. You're buying new so my advice would be either buy from an Authorized Dealer or as you're in the US, from one of the few highly recommended sellers on here. For example, https://davidsw.com/product/rolex-11...k-yellow-gold/ Good luck __________________ In 1953 they used Rolex Oysters and oxygen on Everest. In 1978 they managed without the oxygen. Rolex Explorer -- Rolex Datejust -- Tudor North Flag -- Omega De Ville Trésor -- Tudor Black Bay GMT -- Omega Speedmaster Professional -- Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight

16 May 2018, 12:04 AM	#9
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	TS - or an AD giving you a discount. Better safe than sorry, especially for that kind of $ __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

17 May 2018, 03:53 AM	#12
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	ROLEX do NOT keep fakes. They will inform you that they can not service it because its fake or has after market parts on it, and ask if you want it scrapped or returned at your cost. Its a myth they keep it PS - watch looks all correct, and if the 10 minute flyback chronograph works its GENUINE no copy can do that 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."

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14 May 2018, 08:01 PM	#3
lyktestolpe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Watch: 116610 LN Posts: 200	My advise is to buy it from a trusted dealer, that’s an expensive model.

14 May 2018, 08:28 PM	#4
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,630	I would go with a TS and have no doubts. Just the process alone to get it verified would stop me. Beautiful watch.

15 May 2018, 03:39 PM	#6
Carbongolfer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 3	Thank you for the replies, it is an expensive purchase so might as well pay a bit more for guaranteed authenticity. There’s just so many fakes and they’re getting better! I wish there were easier ways to check authenticity, but I guess I’ll contact a TS and see, maybe the price is similar. Thanks again

15 May 2018, 10:52 PM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	I would def buy from a trusted seller or get it from a AD with discount

16 May 2018, 02:29 AM	#10
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	If the books and records are complete and you get the receipt from Mayors, of course proceed w purchase. You do want to protect yourself with payment- use PayPal or don’t pay until you receive watch. DO NOT WIRE money to anyone including ts. I have bought many watches from individuals and works fine for me but protect yourself thru PP or use Credit card so if there is a problem you can dispute the charge.

19 May 2018, 12:09 PM	#14
KLEJNOT_NILU "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Poland Watch: 116613LB Posts: 84	I never saw a fake Yachtmaster II and Sky-dweller with a working movement. It's too hard to copy, and you also have the weight of the actual gold. These two models are pretty much impossible to copy.

19 May 2018, 06:25 PM	#15
CaveDweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Gogland Watch: Timex Posts: 267	Unlike a receipt from Mayors, which can be had from Ebay ....

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