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Shivam1012 · 7 November 2018, 05:54 AM

Got offered this Rolex yesterday pretty cheap compared to how much the guy said it's worth (15k) says he needs the cash could be a genuine request, but if I believed that entirely I wouldn't be here. Can someone here that knows what they're talking about help me out please? All I have are these photos, I'm going to go see it today in person. I have no idea how to tell apart a real from fake, anything I should look out for in particular?

CorradoBrit · 7 November 2018, 05:56 AM

Another 'winner' lol. Not a good start

Shivam1012 · 7 November 2018, 06:03 AM

I was looking at that too 🤔 seemed a bit off for a Rolex to say winner like you won it at festival lol

J_1964 · 7 November 2018, 06:09 AM

The "Winner" Rolex Daytona were awarded (IDK if they still do this )to the Winner of The Daytona 500. Since the Daytona 500 occurs once a year, these are rather rare and are a somewhat Common Fake Variety.

User_Error · 7 November 2018, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by J_1964

The "Winner" Rolex Daytona were awarded (IDK if they still do this )to the Winner of The Daytona 500. Since the Daytona 500 occurs once a year, these are rather rare and are a somewhat Common Fake Variety.

Incorrect. They were awarded to the Rolex 24 hours at Daytona race winner. Has nothing to do with NASCAR.

twitch54 · 7 November 2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by User_Error

Incorrect. They were awarded to the Rolex 24 hours at Daytona race winner. Has nothing to do with NASCAR.

not quite true, anything at Daytona has something to do with NASCAR and BTW, who do you think is behind IMSA ?

User_Error · 7 November 2018, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by twitch54

not quite true, anything at Daytona has something to do with NASCAR and BTW, who do you think is behind IMSA ?

He said it was given to the winner of the Daytona 500, a NASCAR race. It wasn't. The 24 hours at Daytona race is not a NASCAR event, therefore his answer was not correct.

Tools · 7 November 2018, 07:16 AM

crappy photos.. looks fake to me.

J_1964 · 7 November 2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by User_Error

Incorrect. They were awarded to the Rolex 24 hours at Daytona race winner. Has nothing to do with NASCAR.

Sorry, my bad You Are Correct. Definitely NOT NASCAR, what was I Thinking?

The Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona....

User_Error · 7 November 2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by J_1964

Sorry, my bad You Are Correct. Definitely NOT NASCAR, what was I Thinking?

The Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona....

;)

mjclark32 · 7 November 2018, 06:10 AM

Hard to see the bottom pic, but from what I can see it doesn’t look good

Noonan · 7 November 2018, 06:12 AM

How well do you know this guy? Is he the type to be able to afford a $15k+ watch? If yes, would he also randomly offer it to you for a steep discount?

The watch is fake.

Yk101 · 7 November 2018, 06:37 AM

And the clasp is marked 18k. Perfect!

crowncollection · 7 November 2018, 07:39 AM

Pass on the watch

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GradyPhilpott · 7 November 2018, 07:46 AM

Fake.

vipereaper30 · 7 November 2018, 08:22 AM

Run away and don't deal with people that make offers that are too good to be true. Watch looks terrible.

Onikage · 7 November 2018, 08:50 AM

Lots of things 'out of wack' on that thing. Eurgh.

Chewbacca · 7 November 2018, 10:28 AM

A pigeon died to make that band.

CorradoBrit · 7 November 2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

A pigeon died to make that band.

Pigeon? That's top grade tanned rat pelt

J_1964 · 7 November 2018, 10:37 AM

Or Nutria.... Remember That Fad?

Justinmg · 7 November 2018, 10:52 AM

Learned as a kid, if it’s to good to be true....

can’t truly authenticate a watch with pictures.

Andad · 7 November 2018, 10:53 AM

Pass. So bad.

Knappo 1307 · 7 November 2018, 11:21 AM

It's as bad as those jeans....

CorradoBrit · 7 November 2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

It's as bad as those jeans....

Probably motorcycle jeans with Kevlar reinforced knee section...... at least I hope so

.

GoingPlaces · 7 November 2018, 11:26 AM

Looks off to me.

JoeyT · 7 November 2018, 11:37 AM

100% fake

Beckford · 7 November 2018, 12:56 PM

Not real at all

uncleluck · 7 November 2018, 07:53 PM

Try not to get sucked in OP. Thing you have to remember is these Rolex watches are a lot of money and in most cases fetch the same if not a lot more than rrp.

What I’m getting at is if you’re considering that Watch you may get duped some time, next time it could be a scammer with pics of a real one.

If it’s cheap it’s fake is a good motto to go on with Rolex. If you genuinely want a gold Daytona, do some research and buy from a trusted dealer. If you just want a ‘bargain’ forget it, there’s thousands of people scamming out there with Rolex.

Think of them like a currency and it’ll help you to see straight. A lot of modern references are worth more than rrp even. If you think of it as someone selling $15k of gold would they be selling it for even $10k? No.

Half the time when I’ve asked people what the price this cheap ‘rolex’ was they come back with some ridiculous figure of a few hundred dollars.

watchnut100 · 21 November 2018, 12:58 AM

100% fake

vintagetudor · 21 November 2018, 03:40 AM

These things are popping up all over the place....we see quite a few in the UK, particularly on sites like Ebay...I would estimate maybe up to 20% of current Rolex listings on Ebay UK are for fakes...normally quiet easy easy to tell (usual 0% feedback, found in house clearence, dead relative etc) and normally only 2 or 3 images with none of the movement.....but what makes me nervous is the fact of how many bids they receive....scary, you'd think if someone was going to make a major expenditure on a used timepiece, they'd do some online research and of course go into an approved AR outlet to physically see/touch/feel one...its all part of the experience of owning a classic timepiece.

7 November 2018, 07:16 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,468	crappy photos.. looks fake to me. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 November 2018, 06:10 AM	#11
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Hard to see the bottom pic, but from what I can see it doesn’t look good __________________

7 November 2018, 07:39 AM	#14
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,213	Pass on the watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

7 November 2018, 07:46 AM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Orient Bambino Posts: 34,438	Fake. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 November 2018, 08:50 AM	#17
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Lots of things 'out of wack' on that thing. Eurgh. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

7 November 2018, 05:56 AM	#2
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	Another 'winner' lol. Not a good start

7 November 2018, 06:03 AM	#3
Shivam1012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 2	I was looking at that too 🤔 seemed a bit off for a Rolex to say winner like you won it at festival lol

7 November 2018, 06:09 AM	#4
J_1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jim Location: NoCal USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,955	The "Winner" Rolex Daytona were awarded (IDK if they still do this )to the Winner of The Daytona 500. Since the Daytona 500 occurs once a year, these are rather rare and are a somewhat Common Fake Variety.

7 November 2018, 06:12 AM	#12
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	How well do you know this guy? Is he the type to be able to afford a $15k+ watch? If yes, would he also randomly offer it to you for a steep discount? The watch is fake.

7 November 2018, 06:37 AM	#13
Yk101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NY Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 204	And the clasp is marked 18k. Perfect!

7 November 2018, 08:22 AM	#16
vipereaper30 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: BMF Location: Tennessee USA Watch: FPJ UTC Posts: 2,263	Run away and don't deal with people that make offers that are too good to be true. Watch looks terrible.

7 November 2018, 10:28 AM	#18
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	A pigeon died to make that band.

7 November 2018, 10:37 AM	#20
J_1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jim Location: NoCal USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,955	Or Nutria.... Remember That Fad?

7 November 2018, 10:52 AM	#21
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Learned as a kid, if it’s to good to be true.... can’t truly authenticate a watch with pictures. __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

7 November 2018, 10:53 AM	#22
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,430	Pass. So bad. __________________ E

7 November 2018, 11:21 AM	#23
Knappo 1307 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	It's as bad as those jeans....

7 November 2018, 11:26 AM	#25
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Looks off to me.

7 November 2018, 11:37 AM	#26
JoeyT Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: USA Posts: 221	100% fake

7 November 2018, 12:56 PM	#27
Beckford "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 9	Not real at all

7 November 2018, 07:53 PM	#28
uncleluck "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: England Posts: 518	Try not to get sucked in OP. Thing you have to remember is these Rolex watches are a lot of money and in most cases fetch the same if not a lot more than rrp. What I’m getting at is if you’re considering that Watch you may get duped some time, next time it could be a scammer with pics of a real one. If it’s cheap it’s fake is a good motto to go on with Rolex. If you genuinely want a gold Daytona, do some research and buy from a trusted dealer. If you just want a ‘bargain’ forget it, there’s thousands of people scamming out there with Rolex. Think of them like a currency and it’ll help you to see straight. A lot of modern references are worth more than rrp even. If you think of it as someone selling $15k of gold would they be selling it for even $10k? No. Half the time when I’ve asked people what the price this cheap ‘rolex’ was they come back with some ridiculous figure of a few hundred dollars.

21 November 2018, 12:58 AM	#29
watchnut100 SCUMBAG Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: uk Posts: 341	100% fake

21 November 2018, 03:40 AM	#30
vintagetudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: united kingdom Posts: 123	These things are popping up all over the place....we see quite a few in the UK, particularly on sites like Ebay...I would estimate maybe up to 20% of current Rolex listings on Ebay UK are for fakes...normally quiet easy easy to tell (usual 0% feedback, found in house clearence, dead relative etc) and normally only 2 or 3 images with none of the movement.....but what makes me nervous is the fact of how many bids they receive....scary, you'd think if someone was going to make a major expenditure on a used timepiece, they'd do some online research and of course go into an approved AR outlet to physically see/touch/feel one...its all part of the experience of owning a classic timepiece.

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