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Jtran31385 · 9 March 2014, 03:26 PM

Hello I am interested in this Rolex Daytona. Can someone see if this is authentic? Thanks

crowncollection · 9 March 2014, 09:11 PM

Can you take photos of band reference, rehaut Etc.

nickb732 · 9 March 2014, 10:27 PM

Looks alright, but bracelet looks maybe a bit funny but that might be down to wear.

Cc1966 · 10 March 2014, 03:07 AM

Buy the seller....or you will continue posting "real or fake" requests.

Jtran31385 · 11 March 2014, 03:47 PM

He just sold the watch. Thanks for all the help. I am just trying to find out how to tell the real from the fake that's all. You can't be too careful. Are there any tips you guys don't mind sharing?

Jtran31385 · 11 March 2014, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickb732

Looks alright, but bracelet looks maybe a bit funny but that might be down to wear.

Can you tell me what looks funny about the bracelet?

nickb732 · 11 March 2014, 09:23 PM

Well in your second picture it looks slightly kinked, but like I said that's probably down to wear..

beshannon · 11 March 2014, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtran31385

You can't be too careful. Are there any tips you guys don't mind sharing?

Buy the seller.

Is the seller trustworthy, responsible and have references for selling other watches?

Good luck.

Lgear080 · 11 March 2014, 10:05 PM

Spotting fakes is something that takes time and experience.

Without handling a lot of authentic pieces and delving into the
Minutiae you'll have a hard time. If your goal is simply to point
Out fakes, just study. If your goal is to get a good deal on a Daytona,
You'll need to get lucky and have funds available. You strike me
As the type of guy that could get tricked into a deal with the wrong
Seller, posting a real watch and taking advantage of you. I'd spend
More time at trade shows and talking with people rather than spotting Fakes :)

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 11 March 2014, 10:25 PM

As many times as people verify a watch to be real, the question is always will you get what is in the pics, or will you get anything at all.
As was mentioned buy the seller and perform due diligence, meaning do your research!

GradyPhilpott · 11 March 2014, 10:42 PM

Well, one things for sure.

The center links on the bracelet aren't solid gold.

Knappo 1307 · 11 March 2014, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lgear080

Spotting fakes is something that takes time and experience.

Without handling a lot of authentic pieces and delving into the
Minutiae you'll have a hard time. If your goal is simply to point
Out fakes, just study. If your goal is to get a good deal on a Daytona,
You'll need to get lucky and have funds available. You strike me
As the type of guy that could get tricked into a deal with the wrong
Seller, posting a real watch and taking advantage of you. I'd spend
More time at trade shows and talking with people rather than spotting Fakes :)

Very weird response. The OP was asking advice, he never stated if he thought the watch was fake or real. He wanted opinions from the community, he was potentially thinking of buying. As others have said, you need to ask a lot of questions and check references. Hope the responses others have given you helped......

Lgear080 · 11 March 2014, 11:44 PM

He is a repeat poster of similar questions. Just offering advice
Based on my read of the situation. Why do you think my response
Was weird? Have you seen all of his other posts?

Knappo 1307 · 12 March 2014, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lgear080

He is a repeat poster of similar questions. Just offering advice
Based on my read of the situation. Why do you think my response
Was weird? Have you seen all of his other posts?

Guy comes to the right section to ask about the authenticity of a watch he is potentially going to buy. He never makes a comment either way on whether it is fake or real. You then tell him he seems like a guy who could get scammed. To me the guy is doing the right thing and coming to the right place to ask questions before he makes a purchase. I really don't care if the guy has asked 10 times before, I think he's doing the right thing by asking before a purchase rather than after. Just my opinion...

Lgear080 · 12 March 2014, 12:17 AM

Likewise I just posted an opinion.

Wouldn't want to see him deciding to purchase a watch based on pictures.

There is so much more that goes into these decisions.

Reading between the lines :)

Knappo 1307 · 12 March 2014, 12:24 AM

To the OP, you did the right thing. If you are thinking of purchasing ask many questions and check references as many have stated before. If you need to ask about a watch and you have photos, post them. This is a great forum with many knowledgeable people, who will do their best to help. Happy watch searching....

Jtran31385 · 12 March 2014, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lgear080

Spotting fakes is something that takes time and experience.

Without handling a lot of authentic pieces and delving into the
Minutiae you'll have a hard time. If your goal is simply to point
Out fakes, just study. If your goal is to get a good deal on a Daytona,
You'll need to get lucky and have funds available. You strike me
As the type of guy that could get tricked into a deal with the wrong
Seller, posting a real watch and taking advantage of you. I'd spend
More time at trade shows and talking with people rather than spotting Fakes :)

You are right. I am the type of guy that gets tricked easily. It happened to me before. That is why I was hoping to come to this forum and you guys for help. I am new to this and not as experienced as you guys here. I was hoping I can be as good the people on this forum and be able to spot a fake just by looking. I did not know that posting this many post will cause trouble. If I had known I would not have done that.

Jtran31385 · 12 March 2014, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

To the OP, you did the right thing. If you are thinking of purchasing ask many questions and check references as many have stated before. If you need to ask about a watch and you have photos, post them. This is a great forum with many knowledgeable people, who will do their best to help. Happy watch searching....

Thank you for your understanding and thanks to everyone for taking their time out to help me

subtona · 12 March 2014, 09:01 AM

fake jumped right out at me.

in all this time, i have noticed first impressions are usually correct, if it doesn't seem quite right, it probably ain't.

ps virtually nothing about that watch seems quite right.

Lgear080 · 12 March 2014, 01:52 PM

J - no problem man. I'm not giving you a hard time, simply
Legit advice. I hate reading about scams and lost money.
Encouraging you to step away from the computer and into
Shows, stores and pawn shops is a great angle. Try on watches,
Ask questions, and enjoy the learning process.

Doing this in the flesh will be much more valuable. Also, you'll
Eventually meet a trader that wants to help you get into the
Right watch at the right price.

Post all the watches you want!

Jtran31385 · 13 March 2014, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lgear080

J - no problem man. I'm not giving you a hard time, simply
Legit advice. I hate reading about scams and lost money.
Encouraging you to step away from the computer and into
Shows, stores and pawn shops is a great angle. Try on watches,
Ask questions, and enjoy the learning process.

Doing this in the flesh will be much more valuable. Also, you'll
Eventually meet a trader that wants to help you get into the
Right watch at the right price.

Post all the watches you want!

Thanks for the advice

9 March 2014, 09:11 PM	#2
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Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Buy the seller....or you will continue posting "real or fake" requests. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

11 March 2014, 10:25 PM	#10
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	As many times as people verify a watch to be real, the question is always will you get what is in the pics, or will you get anything at all. As was mentioned buy the seller and perform due diligence, meaning do your research! __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

11 March 2014, 10:42 PM	#11
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,353	Well, one things for sure. The center links on the bracelet aren't solid gold. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

12 March 2014, 09:01 AM	#19
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,046	fake jumped right out at me. in all this time, i have noticed first impressions are usually correct, if it doesn't seem quite right, it probably ain't. ps virtually nothing about that watch seems quite right. __________________

9 March 2014, 10:27 PM	#3
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	Looks alright, but bracelet looks maybe a bit funny but that might be down to wear.

11 March 2014, 03:47 PM	#5
Jtran31385 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 67	He just sold the watch. Thanks for all the help. I am just trying to find out how to tell the real from the fake that's all. You can't be too careful. Are there any tips you guys don't mind sharing?

11 March 2014, 09:23 PM	#7
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	Well in your second picture it looks slightly kinked, but like I said that's probably down to wear..

11 March 2014, 10:05 PM	#9
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Spotting fakes is something that takes time and experience. Without handling a lot of authentic pieces and delving into the Minutiae you'll have a hard time. If your goal is simply to point Out fakes, just study. If your goal is to get a good deal on a Daytona, You'll need to get lucky and have funds available. You strike me As the type of guy that could get tricked into a deal with the wrong Seller, posting a real watch and taking advantage of you. I'd spend More time at trade shows and talking with people rather than spotting Fakes :)

11 March 2014, 11:44 PM	#13
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	He is a repeat poster of similar questions. Just offering advice Based on my read of the situation. Why do you think my response Was weird? Have you seen all of his other posts?

12 March 2014, 12:17 AM	#15
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Likewise I just posted an opinion. Wouldn't want to see him deciding to purchase a watch based on pictures. There is so much more that goes into these decisions. Reading between the lines :)

12 March 2014, 12:24 AM	#16
Knappo 1307 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,558	To the OP, you did the right thing. If you are thinking of purchasing ask many questions and check references as many have stated before. If you need to ask about a watch and you have photos, post them. This is a great forum with many knowledgeable people, who will do their best to help. Happy watch searching....

12 March 2014, 01:52 PM	#20
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	J - no problem man. I'm not giving you a hard time, simply Legit advice. I hate reading about scams and lost money. Encouraging you to step away from the computer and into Shows, stores and pawn shops is a great angle. Try on watches, Ask questions, and enjoy the learning process. Doing this in the flesh will be much more valuable. Also, you'll Eventually meet a trader that wants to help you get into the Right watch at the right price. Post all the watches you want!

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