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Old 17 July 2007, 11:38 PM   #1
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Hi respected members, I want to know thats whats the difference bitween original rolex and a fake rolex watch plz reply me
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Old 17 July 2007, 11:59 PM   #2
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Are you serious in your question?

Fake:
-does not use Rolex movement, uses Jap, China, raw ETA movements
-316L SS, not 904L
-Not waterproof
-No warranty
-cost less $$
-You buy one you support organized crime
-Breaks easy

Real:
-Uses Rolex cal movements
-904L SS
-Waterproof, depends for each model up to 4000ft
-2 year warranty if bought from anAD
-Tried tested and true
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Old 18 July 2007, 12:03 AM   #3
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Good answer, Vernon!

I suggest to our new member that he buy "The Rolex Report". That is a very good "encyclopedia" to study the signs of fake Rolex watches.

To buy it, visit this site:

http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/rolex_or_replica.html

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Old 18 July 2007, 12:24 AM   #4
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Hi respected members, I want to know thats whats the difference bitween original rolex and a fake rolex watch plz reply me
If you're shopping for a Rolex watch, you'd better stick to an authorized dealer. If you can't spot a fake then it's really the only option you have.
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Old 18 July 2007, 01:38 AM   #5
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Are you serious in your question?

Fake:
-does not use Rolex movement, uses Jap, China, raw ETA movements
-316L SS, not 904L
-Not waterproof
-No warranty
-cost less $$
-You buy one you support organized crime
-Breaks easy

Real:
-Uses Rolex cal movements
-904L SS
-Waterproof, depends for each model up to 4000ft
-2 year warranty if bought from anAD
-Tried tested and true
Those can't be used to cover all fakes, though.
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Old 18 July 2007, 01:39 AM   #6
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We're talking about a fake Rolex. Granted, there are gen watches that are not waterproof.

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Those can't be used to cover all fakes, though.
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Old 18 July 2007, 01:43 AM   #7
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We're talking about a fake Rolex. Granted, there are gen watches that are not waterproof.
What I mean is some fakes are waterproof, with modified ETAs, without 316L SS, with a warranty and do not break easily.

There are thousands of them and there aren't blanket rules.
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Old 18 July 2007, 01:50 AM   #8
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Now it may just be me,but we seam to be getting a few of these "Can you tell the differce"...."How to spot"...etc latley........

I have my susspisions that its people wanting to buy a fake and using us to further there knowledge so they dont get an obviouse one..........

But i could be compleatly wrong.....

P.S..My Daytona isnt fake......i checked the movement on it when i changed the batterie last week......
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Old 18 July 2007, 02:24 AM   #9
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P.S..My Daytona isnt fake......i checked the movement on it when i changed the batterie last week......


But seriously they are getting better copies by the day.... Just to be safe make sure it has paperwork and comes from an AD!
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