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Join Date: Apr 2011
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Signs of a fake for a novice when buying Rolex Sub
Hi Everyone,
I have been looking very careful on the site and wondered if there are some basic things i should be looking for to see if the watch is authentic. My choice of Rolex is two tone Sub Blue or Black face. For a first timer wanting to buy can anyone help. I understand if the price is too cheap then the watch probally is. Cheers Andrew |
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Location: EEC
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You could always try and post some pictures of the actual watch you contemplate buying and many here could probably help you . Safest is buy the seller even if you have to pay a little more.
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Real Name: Michael
Location: VK2 - AUS
Watch: 5513s
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Matt
Location: Long Island, NY
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Three things to look at off the top of my head:
1. the Cyclops -- the date window should "fill up" the magnifying lens. If you see large swaths of dial, or the lens seems mis-aligned, that's a red flag. 2. the A's -- when Rolex prints the letter "A" on a dial, it has a horizontal line at the top. Look at the "A" in "Submariner" (that's the biggest one). If it has a point at the top, it's fake. 3. the crown guards -- look at the watch straight-on. Do the bottoms of the crown guards "overlap" the crown itself? They shouldn't. For some reason, the fake-makers have a lot of trouble getting this right, and it's easy to spot.
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: California
Watch: Submariner 116610
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i've seen the A on my sub and dont spot any line or even dot on top of the A in submAriner
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Real Name: Serg
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: California
Watch: Submariner 116610
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I see, well i've checked for it and yes sir it ends up in a horizontal line not a pointed A..Thanks for clarifyin masterserg ;)
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Real Name: Ronnie
Location: Southeastern USA
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EDUCATE yourself! A Rolex watch is an investment and a possession you will likely have for a long time. Take your time and do your research. It will pay off in the long run. TRF is an excellent source of information on the subject. Good luck!
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Location: tampa
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when examining it dont be tolerant about even the slightest imperfection, a gen will not have any blurry, misaligned... etc parts
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Pep
Location: Miami
Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320
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I think piece of mind in worth a lot of money. Why risk it? Buy from the guys here (i.e. Tony, David, Greg, or Oscar to name a few.
My next purchase (hopefully before the end of the year) will definitely be from one of the above. They have countless good dealings here and EVERYONE is ecstatic about their purchases. I purchased a Pam 320 from Oscar and it was perfect. Never had a doubt and what he promised was what he delivered. Even when the local ADs said they would have to order it (3-4 weeks) and I'd have to wait with ZERO discount, Oscar made it happen within a couple of days. And at a great price too!!! ![]() ![]() ![]()
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