This is very scary

[MikeyTX]

Because of what Mosco just posted, I drilled down futher.http://www.topchi.com/replica-rolex-...ic-p-9605.html

[Earl Camembert]

Nice Swiss movement; notice the ball bearings on the winding weight.

[Earl Camembert]

Look at this one an Asian made movement.

[BruceyBruce]

Yes, the first one is a swiss 2836 i believe and the 2nd is a Asian 3135 clone. The clone is not a reliable movement

[Zirotti]

Originally Posted by BruceyBruce

Yes, the first one is a swiss 2836 i believe and the 2nd is a Asian 3135 clone. The clone is not a reliable movement

Yeah, but Bruce, we know that just because it's stamped ETA doesn't mean it's a true ETA ;)

[BruceyBruce]

The 3135 Clone has not been out very long and it will be scary if the actually succeed in creating one that actually works well.

[MikeyTX]

Originally Posted by BruceyBruce

The 3135 Clone has not been out very long and it will be scary if the actually succeed in creating one that actually works well.

Uhmmm ............... the new deep sea sea dweller that Mosco reported about a short while back is very near perfect.

[Earl Camembert]

Even real ETA movements have parts made in China.

A watch movement is considered Swiss if; the movement has been assembled in Switzerland, the movement has been inspected by the manufacturer in Switzerland and the components of Swiss manufacture account for at least 50 percent of the total value, without taking into account the cost of assembly.

Notice that just component "value" not percent must be Swiss. China can manufacture a part at a fraction of a Swiss company.

[BruceyBruce]

Trust me I had one of these "clones" and they are NOT all that. The movement crapped out like a week after I got it but it made me want the real deal so i got it

[JimC]

Originally Posted by BruceyBruce

Trust me I had one of these "clones" and they are NOT all that. The movement crapped out like a week after I got it but it made me want the real deal so i got it

Good for you... There is no joy in a counterfeit.

[BruceyBruce]

Originally Posted by JimC

Good for you... There is no joy in a counterfeit.

I never said there was, but there is joy in a watch and whether it be a couterfeit that i destroy at work or a nice Genuine Day-Date I wear out on the town, they are both watches and I will wear them regardless.

[Nicko]

Counterfeit watches support illegal activity, drugs, terrorism, etc. This is part of the reason we do NOT discuss them here amongst other reasons.

[Nicko]

Taken from http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN16426699

"When you buy counterfeit goods, you support child labor, drug trafficking, organized crime and even worse," one version reads. Another says that buyers have cost the city $1 billion per year in lost tax revenue.

The money could have funded "10,000 new cops, 10,000 new firefighters, 10,000 new teachers," Deputy New York City Mayor Edward Skyler said.

The United States says China is the No. 1 offender when it comes to counterfeit goods. Others include South Korea, Pakistan and India.

The campaign, which starts on Monday, estimates the global trade in counterfeit goods at $650 billion per year including $80 billion in New York City alone.



U.S. authorities have said one group sells counterfeit goods including fake Viagra to support the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which Washington lists as a terrorist organization.

The group behind the 2004 train bombings in Madrid that killed 191 people was partly funded by the sale of illegal compact discs,

[BruceyBruce]

if you say so

[idk01]

Originally Posted by BruceyBruce

if you say so

Bruce, I get the feeling you don't have an issue with counterfeit watches :-)

[PeteNYC13]

Originally Posted by BruceyBruce

if you say so

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This thread may be about to take a turn.... !

I would rather buy the best "real" watch I could afford than a FAKE name brand watch.
I have spent many years building brands and it's a terrible thing to have your hard work copied.

-Pete

[1000ftSub]

Thats not a copy of a swiss eta. That looks like japan movement

[Damage Inc.]

Looks like a pretty normal 2836-2 (day & date) or other 28xx movement to me. Has the newer Novodiac Incabloc spring, and standard ETA layout.
The 2nd looks like either a modified ETA (e.g. The balance 'bridge' & lack of regulator) or a knock off of an ETA.

[BruceyBruce]

im tellin u the 2nd is a 3135 clone. its asian and its crap

[Nashville cat]

Hi--Sell the Datejust--cause I know little of this Rolex "Thing", but am collecting as much info and fast...

[Nicko]

Are we still discussing this BS? Come on mods, close this crap!

[Rockrolex]

No fakes threads. This is being closed now.