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Sniper X · 11-05-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hay Ewe

So the local Rolex shop was open last night and I strolled by to have a look.....
they almost have one of each model in stock at the moment, the owner of the shop is quite proud of that. He also has a a fair few other limited edition wathes in stock at the moment.
but I digress.

It got me thinking about how one would verify the authenticity of a watch?. Sure, buying it from an authorized dealer is going to increase reliability, but, if they can fake airplane parts and then they get sold by authorized dealers, they can do watches as well.

How would you verify that you were getting a legitimate item, not a knock off?

Hay Ewe

Save the receipt and take it to the vendor who is his competition and have it checked. If it passes keep it, if it fails, take it back. I JUST had a guy try to trade me a Submariner for a old vintage Chevy truck I have and I busted it as fake right away however, his "jeweler" had told him it was genuine. I let him know it was NOT real or I would have traded for it in a second. If he were not related to me by marriage, he would have gotten all pissed off.

Hardware02 · 11-05-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper X

Save the receipt and take it to the vendor who is his competition and have it checked. If it passes keep it, if it fails, take it back. I JUST had a guy try to trade me a Submariner for a old vintage Chevy truck I have and I busted it as fake right away however, his "jeweler" had told him it was genuine. I let him know it was NOT real or I would have traded for it in a second. If he were not related to me by marriage, he would have gotten all pissed off.

What are some of the things to look for to differentiate a genuine Roller from a knock-off?

Laromonster · 11-06-2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hardware02

What are some of the things to look for to differentiate a genuine Roller from a knock-off?

Hay Ewe · 11-06-2012, 02:24 AM

I am sure that its not just Rolex that get knocked off, Omega are quite sought after too so expect that they would be copied as well.
I just happened to be in / leaving the Rolex stealer ship when I thought about it.
The other nearest Rolex dealer to me is 1000miles away....
Not intending to buy any time soon anyway.

Hay Ewe

Flood · 11-06-2012, 04:17 AM

There are fakes of everything, even "affordable" Seikos. Most are fantasy creations with a Seiko logo sticked on, but some are careful reproductions. They even fake the cases.

The 6138-7000 pilot watch is one to be careful about.

http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.ph...c,29372.0.html

perterra · 11-06-2012, 07:53 AM

There were some fake Rolex's that fool experts. There were some coming out of Russia after the Soviet Union fell that even used swiss movements and real rolex dials. At the time one of the Rolex dealers in Dallas said the only way to tell was to open it up.

DriveShaft · 11-06-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by perterra

There were some fake Rolex's that fool experts. There were some coming out of Russia after the Soviet Union fell that even used swiss movements and real rolex dials. At the time one of the Rolex dealers in Dallas said the only way to tell was to open it up.

The real high-end ones endeavor to mimic Rollie's teflon coated geartrain too.

Kokopelli · 11-06-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Laromonster

So which one is this?

tslewisz · 11-06-2012, 10:11 PM

Seems a bit dodgy for some reason.

Strog · 11-07-2012, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tslewisz

Seems a bit dodgy for some reason.

Seems legit to me.

xring04 · 11-07-2012, 05:58 PM

I picked up a new to me Omega Seamaster for the considerable sum of $35.

Also scored a Sog Vulcan for $20

Robert_C · 11-07-2012, 11:49 PM

Here are a couple that I have purchased since the last time I posted in this thread. The one on the left is an Asian market Citizen Automatic (NJ2166-55A). The one on the right is a Squale 1515, also an automatic with an ETA movement.

Since taking the picture I have changed the bands. The Citizen now has brown leather and the Squale is on a NATO.

Dudley · 11-08-2012, 05:51 AM

My wife and I were invited to a preview showing of the new James Bond movie Skyfall last evening. The movie was GREAT...JB Hudson Jewelers invited us and they had the new 50 year Omega 007 mens and womens watches on hand for us to check out. I loved the watch. The size was perfect for my tastes (I do not care for the new large mens styles) and I can read it with out my glasses on. I did not see the movement thru the back but I understand it looks like a 9mm bullet. I almost forgot, the MSRP for the mens in $5000.
My everyday watch is a Rolex date just SS & Gold that I bought in 1983. I wear inexpensive watches when I ride.

Dudley

k7 · 11-08-2012, 06:53 AM

That Squale 1515 is a very attractive watch. Good purchase.

1stiski · 11-09-2012, 12:16 PM

Incoming:
SISU A3 Guardian, Eclipse model
Company photo:

11-06-2012, 02:24 AM	#5179
Hay Ewe Just a Wannabe Joined: Jul 2005 Location: FNQ - AUS Oddometer: 1,404	I am sure that its not just Rolex that get knocked off, Omega are quite sought after too so expect that they would be copied as well. I just happened to be in / leaving the Rolex stealer ship when I thought about it. The other nearest Rolex dealer to me is 1000miles away.... Not intending to buy any time soon anyway. Hay Ewe __________________ Plan the Day, Fill the Day, be Rewarded by the Day. Moments before you die, your life will flash before your eyes - make sure the film is worth watching - my Grandad - Preparation + Opportunity = Luck

11-06-2012, 04:17 AM	#5180
Flood F5lood. Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Austria Oddometer: 9,343	There are fakes of everything, even "affordable" Seikos. Most are fantasy creations with a Seiko logo sticked on, but some are careful reproductions. They even fake the cases. The 6138-7000 pilot watch is one to be careful about. http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.ph...c,29372.0.html __________________ TEAM F5 RallyRAIDio on Twitter RallyRAIDio on Facebook

11-06-2012, 07:53 AM	#5181
perterra -. --- .--. . Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Tejas Oddometer: 6,485	There were some fake Rolex's that fool experts. There were some coming out of Russia after the Soviet Union fell that even used swiss movements and real rolex dials. At the time one of the Rolex dealers in Dallas said the only way to tell was to open it up. __________________ You know, a long time ago being crazy meant something. Nowadays everybody's crazy IBA 22425

11-07-2012, 11:49 PM	#5187
Robert_C Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: P.R. China Oddometer: 1,703	Here are a couple that I have purchased since the last time I posted in this thread. The one on the left is an Asian market Citizen Automatic (NJ2166-55A). The one on the right is a Squale 1515, also an automatic with an ETA movement. Since taking the picture I have changed the bands. The Citizen now has brown leather and the Squale is on a NATO. __________________ As a nation we still continue to enjoy a literally unprecedented prosperity; and it is probable that only reckless speculation and disregard of legitimate business methods on the part of the business world can materially mar this prosperity. -- Theodore Roosevelt, Sixth Annual Message, December 3, 1906

11-08-2012, 05:51 AM	#5188
Dudley Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Chaska, Minnesota Oddometer: 790	My wife and I were invited to a preview showing of the new James Bond movie Skyfall last evening. The movie was GREAT...JB Hudson Jewelers invited us and they had the new 50 year Omega 007 mens and womens watches on hand for us to check out. I loved the watch. The size was perfect for my tastes (I do not care for the new large mens styles) and I can read it with out my glasses on. I did not see the movement thru the back but I understand it looks like a 9mm bullet. I almost forgot, the MSRP for the mens in $5000. My everyday watch is a Rolex date just SS & Gold that I bought in 1983. I wear inexpensive watches when I ride. Dudley __________________ What ever happened to Roberta Claypool? 1996 Triumph Trophy 900 1989 Honda Transalp 2010 KTM 690 Duke Dudley screwed with this post 11-08-2012 at 05:56 AM

11-06-2012, 10:11 PM	#5184
tslewisz Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Oddometer: 2,223	Seems a bit dodgy for some reason.

11-07-2012, 05:58 PM	#5186
xring04 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: East Tn. Oddometer: 269	I picked up a new to me Omega Seamaster for the considerable sum of $35. Also scored a Sog Vulcan for $20

11-08-2012, 06:53 AM	#5189
k7 Ancien Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Right here Oddometer: 16,385	That Squale 1515 is a very attractive watch. Good purchase. __________________ Cheers, Gerry PHX AZ Exhaustion and exhilaration are my friends.

11-09-2012, 12:16 PM	#5190
1stiski Ride that nasty thing Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Elizabethville, PA Oddometer: 1,426	Incoming: SISU A3 Guardian, Eclipse model Company photo: __________________ "04" 950 Adventure S 34,000+ miles Smokin Hole Rally 1,2,3,4,5,6...upcoming 7 Cromag 05, 08. "The Grim Brothers" Where's my 690 rally replica

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