And while Rolex date fonts can be tricky because of the Cyclops, that one looks real bad.
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| Author: | Fraga [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rolex: is this a fake? |
I need some advice on a rolex. I have been offered this watch for 1.500,00 US dollars. Its a submariner. I am no expert but it looks like a replica. The owner has no box or papers and that sounds fishy enough but he swears by its authenticity. I sad I was only going to consider buying the watch if he provided some pictures so I could get advice from an expert. I would really appreciate any input. Regards |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 2:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
To be honest I think you'd be better asking this on a Rolex forum as the Submariner is one of the most regularly and expertly faked watches in the world. The Chinese are now even faking the movement too, so I wouldn't touch a non-AD Submariner with a bargepole, especially one without papers, but then I'm not a Rolex expert. Plus 1500 USD is ridiculously low for a Subbie. I'm of the opinion that if a deal looks too good to be true, it usually is. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
| And while Rolex date fonts can be tricky because of the Cyclops, that one looks real bad. |
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| Author: | joe6263 [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
| For me It looks fake with the date doesn't look correct and the inside clasp looks a bit odd, But not 100% their are some very good fakes out their. |
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| Author: | Fraga [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
Thank you all for your time and input. Driver 8 - will follow your advice and ask this question on a rolex forum. Agree that this sounds too good to be true. Roff and Joe6263 - the date was the detailed that jumped at me at me as this not being real. Regards |
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| Author: | Watch nut [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
There is some great fakes of that model, stay away |
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| Author: | MattC [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
The date isn't magnified at all, a clear sign that it's fake and to stay away! |
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| Author: | natesen [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
Date definitely looks wrong to me. As others said, I wouldn't touch that particular watch without proper papers because the fake is so good. Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Matt93 [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
Stay away from that one. I can spot several problems just from those pics. |
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| Author: | 1952 [ Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
Awful fake. The date font and cyclops are miles off. The engraving on the rehaut beneath crystal is almost black. 1500 is extremely cheap which is another reason to be wary. Check genuine pics from a online retailer such as http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/stee ... _w4905.htm |
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| Author: | Wim [ Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
Fake, I'm a Rolex AD... |
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| Author: | Fraga [ Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
Thanks again to all that spent their time helping me identify this watch as a fake. I have politely declined the offer to buy the watch. Regards |
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
You must have heard the saying before "If it's too good to be true it probably is" This is a pic of a fake subc. If it were real this would sell used for around 6800-7200. Who in their right mind would sell it for 1500 usd?? |
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| Author: | TomP [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
Fraga wrote: Thanks again to all that spent their time helping me identify this watch as a fake. I have politely declined the offer to buy the watch. Regards Did you convey the 'fake' verdict to the seller Fraga? |
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| Author: | JAH [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 8:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rolex: is this a fake? |
I guess the replica watch companies don't understand the purpose of the Cyclops.... |
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