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heresiarh · 10 April 2009, 06:39 AM

Well well, the watch is indeed fake. I had it checked from 2 auth resellers.

I confronted my father in law and he was pretty darn upset. He lives in Karachi and had requested someone to get him a white gold day date from Dubai as my wedding present since only gold rolexes are available in Karachi. He is not an auth expert so he just trusted the guy and paid the money. (Btw, Dubai is notorious for fakes). Any whos .. now he told me he will take me personally to a Rolex showroom and get me a brand new Rolex. I can pick anything I want under 20K. However, humble that I am, I don't care much for the higher end rolexes. I'm thinking Submariner, Deep Sea, Explorer, or perhaps the Daytona ... suggestions???

Mosco · 10 April 2009, 06:42 AM

D-a-y-t-o-n-a!

heresiarh · 10 April 2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

D-a-y-t-o-n-a!

Hold your horses, remember I have 20K at my disposal, but the watch doesn't have to be 20k ... A basic daytona can be bought at 10k?

TheVTCGuy · 10 April 2009, 07:41 AM

I'll go with you and help you decide.... we can split the 20K and each get one!!!!

JIM- · 10 April 2009, 07:47 AM

I'd say an yellow gold sub or ym.

heresiarh · 10 April 2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JIM

I'd say an yellow gold sub or ym.

You are thinking of this one ...

http://www.rolex.com/en/collection/o...d/M16628-0007/

JIM- · 10 April 2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by heresiarh

You are thinking of this one ...

http://www.rolex.com/en/collection/o...d/M16628-0007/

Yes I am, with your choice of dial color of course.

heresiarh · 10 April 2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I'll go with you and help you decide.... we can split the 20K and each get one!!!!

Haha, but you'll have to pay for a ticket to Dubai .. and I'll be going in June. I don't know why but my mind is set on the Submariner Date and Deep Sea Dweller ... the only daytona that is attracting me is the stainless steel in white face.

esm · 10 April 2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by heresiarh

Haha, but you'll have to pay for a ticket to Dubai .. and I'll be going in June. I don't know why but my mind is set on the Submariner Date and Deep Sea Dweller ... the only daytona that is attracting me is the stainless steel in white face.

why Dubai? there are no rolex showrooms in NY?

moby33 · 10 April 2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by heresiarh

I don't know why but my mind is set on the Submariner Date and Deep Sea Dweller ... the only daytona that is attracting me is the stainless steel in white face.

I can tell you why...it's 'cause the Sub-Date & DSSD are two great watches! With that in mind, I can tell you I've owned a SubLV & standard Sub-Date...they are both gone now and the only Rolex left in my stable is the DSSD. I love the DS...without a doubt my favorite watch! Good luck with your decision.

Armand · 10 April 2009, 07:49 AM

YG GMT II.

Can´t be beaten!

Hermann

daytona1 · 11 April 2009, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Armand

YG GMT II.

Can´t be beaten!

Hermann

x2

heresiarh · 11 April 2009, 03:03 AM

Now I just have to wait two long months to visit dubai.

moby33 · 11 April 2009, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by heresiarh

Now I just have to wait two long months to visit dubai.

2 months? Oh man...you are in trouble. In 60 days you will drive yourself crazy by either, 1) Obsessing over the idea of strapping the IIC to your wrist, or 2) Going back & forth over the idea of all the other models to choose from.

I guess the good news is if you are still 100% sure you want the IIC in 60 days, then it's the right watch for you. If you're still debating, then that could be a good indication that maybe you should think about another model. At any rate, hopefully you won't go too crazy during the waiting period. Good luck!

heresiarh · 11 April 2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by moby33

2 months? Oh man...you are in trouble. In 60 days you will drive yourself crazy by either, 1) Obsessing over the idea of strapping the IIC to your wrist, or 2) Going back & forth over the idea of all the other models to choose from.

I guess the good news is if you are still 100% sure you want the IIC in 60 days, then it's the right watch for you. If you're still debating, then that could be a good indication that maybe you should think about another model. At any rate, hopefully you won't go too crazy during the waiting period. Good luck!

Ok so now you just put doubt in my mind .. great. I will actually not think about any model, but will just walk into the store and pick up whatever I like at that moment. Chances are they won't even have the GMT II in stock, you never know.

My inspiration watch is a Daytona, but my dream is a Patek.

rajurama · 10 April 2009, 07:55 AM

Somehow buying a rolex from your own hard earn money as another feeling of high and self esteem... well thats just my opinion...

get whatever you fancy! 20k is very very generous! btw about Dubai , Yes there are many fakes available here but nobody cheats! You get what you pay for. IMHO you can get some very good deals on Original Rolexes.

JIM- · 10 April 2009, 08:02 AM

Here you go bro.

heresiarh · 10 April 2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JIM

Here you go bro.

I like it a lot. But how can i make this my everday watch in NYC!

heresiarh · 10 April 2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rajurama

Somehow buying a rolex from your own hard earn money as another feeling of high and self esteem... well thats just my opinion...

get whatever you fancy! 20k is very very generous! btw about Dubai , Yes there are many fakes available here but nobody cheats! You get what you pay for. IMHO you can get some very good deals on Original Rolexes.

No doubt. I just don't the details of what really happened, and I didn't really ask. The reason I'm going to Dubai is to see family and my father in law will also be visiting.

boa2 · 10 April 2009, 08:06 AM

I'd replace the fake one with an authentic version of the same.

Toxicant · 10 April 2009, 08:10 AM

Wow, 20k, why don't you look at an AP or PP. I think it is silly to spend the crazy money on a gold Rolex. To me it is kinda like buying a PP or AP with a quartz movement.

We all know what a SS Sub costs, make it out of gold and it cost way more then just the gold.

Andad · 10 April 2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Toxicant

Wow, 20k, why don't you look at an AP or PP. I think it is silly to spend the crazy money on a gold Rolex. To me it is kinda like buying a PP or AP with a quartz movement.

We all know what a SS Sub costs, make it out of gold and it cost way more then just the gold.

Jeez Ron,

just sometimes (not very often) words fail me.

Now is there a Forum I could transfer you to?

heresiarh · 10 April 2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by boa2

I'd replace the fake one with an authentic version of the same.

The thought did cross my mind, however I rather try something different now ... as in a different style.

DanP · 24 June 2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by boa2

I'd replace the fake one with an authentic version of the same.

X2 good idea sir!

However I will also suggest a Milgauss GV because im biased there

ippon20 · 10 April 2009, 08:15 AM

New WG Sub....looks kinda like SS (satisfy your solid gold urge), Hasceramic bezel and glidelock clasp (like the deepsea), and isn't seen that much (much like a Daytona). Yeah, it's some cash...but it hits all your wants with one watch.

Triple Black 88 · 10 April 2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by heresiarh

Well well, the watch is indeed fake. I had it checked from 2 auth resellers.

Yes, I remember, and I was right. That thing was one of the worst replicas I've ever seen, sorry

Getting back to your question, I would suggest a Sub, as I am not a big fan of the others.

Good Luck

haakon59 · 10 April 2009, 09:27 AM

Sorry to hear you got a fake. Sounds like your father in law was duped, which is too bad. But given that he is your father in law, and that $20,000 is quite a bit of money, I would lighten his load by telling him that you appreciated the thought, but don't need him to buy you a replacement. Sure, normally I would not be a guy who would turn down a free Rolex, but if I was the father in law and got duped like that and my son in law figured out the watch was a fake, I would be embarrassed. For the sake of your future relationship, I would let this go and give myself a real Rolex later, when I had the money. Sorry for saying this, I would love a free Rolex myself. But in my experience, situations like this can bring a lot of resentment into a relationship.

rowlex · 10 April 2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by haakon59

Sorry to hear you got a fake. Sounds like your father in law was duped, which is too bad. But given that he is your father in law, and that $20,000 is quite a bit of money, I would lighten his load by telling him that you appreciated the thought, but don't need him to buy you a replacement. Sure, normally I would not be a guy who would turn down a free Rolex, but if I was the father in law and got duped like that and my son in law figured out the watch was a fake, I would be embarrassed. For the sake of your future relationship, I would let this go and give myself a real Rolex later, when I had the money. Sorry for saying this, I would love a free Rolex myself. But in my experience, situations like this can bring a lot of resentment into a relationship.

Well said,its the gesture who cares about the watch

heresiarh · 23 June 2009, 07:35 AM

well, i did let it go and bought myself with my own money an M seriel EXP 2 / Noir. loving every minute of it.

snow_rocks · 23 June 2009, 07:43 AM

White dial or black? Still a good choice!!!

10 April 2009, 06:39 AM	#1
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	Remember that Rolex Day Date Question!? Well well, the watch is indeed fake. I had it checked from 2 auth resellers. I confronted my father in law and he was pretty darn upset. He lives in Karachi and had requested someone to get him a white gold day date from Dubai as my wedding present since only gold rolexes are available in Karachi. He is not an auth expert so he just trusted the guy and paid the money. (Btw, Dubai is notorious for fakes). Any whos .. now he told me he will take me personally to a Rolex showroom and get me a brand new Rolex. I can pick anything I want under 20K. However, humble that I am, I don't care much for the higher end rolexes. I'm thinking Submariner, Deep Sea, Explorer, or perhaps the Daytona ... suggestions??? __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

10 April 2009, 06:42 AM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	D-a-y-t-o-n-a! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

11 April 2009, 03:03 AM	#13
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	Now I just have to wait two long months to visit dubai. __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

10 April 2009, 08:06 AM	#20
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,906	I'd replace the fake one with an authentic version of the same. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

10 April 2009, 08:10 AM	#21
Toxicant "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: Maine, USA Posts: 374	Wow, 20k, why don't you look at an AP or PP. I think it is silly to spend the crazy money on a gold Rolex. To me it is kinda like buying a PP or AP with a quartz movement. We all know what a SS Sub costs, make it out of gold and it cost way more then just the gold. __________________ Time is precious, regulate it with class.

10 April 2009, 07:41 AM	#4
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I'll go with you and help you decide.... we can split the 20K and each get one!!!!

10 April 2009, 07:47 AM	#5
JIM- Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 599	I'd say an yellow gold sub or ym.

10 April 2009, 07:49 AM	#11
Armand Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Hermann Location: Middle of Europe Watch: 16710/3185 16613 B Posts: 413	YG GMT II. Can´t be beaten! Hermann

10 April 2009, 07:55 AM	#16
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,088	Somehow buying a rolex from your own hard earn money as another feeling of high and self esteem... well thats just my opinion... get whatever you fancy! 20k is very very generous! btw about Dubai , Yes there are many fakes available here but nobody cheats! You get what you pay for. IMHO you can get some very good deals on Original Rolexes.

10 April 2009, 08:02 AM	#17
JIM- Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 599	Here you go bro.

10 April 2009, 08:15 AM	#25
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	New WG Sub....looks kinda like SS (satisfy your solid gold urge), Hasceramic bezel and glidelock clasp (like the deepsea), and isn't seen that much (much like a Daytona). Yeah, it's some cash...but it hits all your wants with one watch. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

10 April 2009, 09:27 AM	#27
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Sorry to hear you got a fake. Sounds like your father in law was duped, which is too bad. But given that he is your father in law, and that $20,000 is quite a bit of money, I would lighten his load by telling him that you appreciated the thought, but don't need him to buy you a replacement. Sure, normally I would not be a guy who would turn down a free Rolex, but if I was the father in law and got duped like that and my son in law figured out the watch was a fake, I would be embarrassed. For the sake of your future relationship, I would let this go and give myself a real Rolex later, when I had the money. Sorry for saying this, I would love a free Rolex myself. But in my experience, situations like this can bring a lot of resentment into a relationship.

23 June 2009, 07:35 AM	#29
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	well, i did let it go and bought myself with my own money an M seriel EXP 2 / Noir. loving every minute of it. __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

23 June 2009, 07:43 AM	#30
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	White dial or black? Still a good choice!!!

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