Fake Daytona's

[Vanessa CW21]

Hi guys

Just wanted to give you heads up on a fake Daytona that I received in the store the other day. The fake had the CRB engraving, with a serial number. Also serial and model number between the lugs and on the bracelet. It had a "new" style bracelet with the fold-over link extension. The only thing that gave it away for me immediatly, was the dial had the red subdial edges, which you see only on the 18k Daytona's. After I noticed that I inspected the bracelet and case, and than it became clear to me that the watch didn't have to quality of a Rolex. But to non-WIS' it would have been a really hard catch! Keep your eyes open, and don't buy from somebody you don't know, unless they're an AD!

[duc748]

Thank you FYI.

[toph]

WOW- thats quite a serious fake

Thanks for the info

[pwrslider]

Interesting.....you didn't get a chance to snap a photo??

[Vanessa CW21]

Originally Posted by pwrslider

Interesting.....you didn't get a chance to snap a photo??

I didn't even think of that!
Next time I will!

[Terry Newton]

No wonder it was in for repairs.

What kind of movement did it have in it?

Was it someone who thought it was genuine?

Are you the one who get's to tell him the bad news?

It would be interesting to hear where he got it from.

Terry Newton

[-Subsevens]

Vanessa, thank you for sharing this. It is truly a frightening story and I can only imagine how horrified the owner was when they got the news

[CoopJr]

Thanks Vanessa. What was the reaction of the Customer?
Something like:

[stevemulholland3]

Originally Posted by CoopJr

Thanks Vanessa. What was the reaction of the Customer?
Something like:

I have unfortunately had those feelings in that exact order early in my watch collecting days.I will tell you what-it was a hard lump to swallow.

[tudorman8276]

....counterfeiter that will AND can reproduce ANY Rolex, including the infamous Monte Carlo, so WELL, that it is VERY DIFFICULT to tell the difference. They even use genuine mvmt's AND dials in some of them. Springer knows about this site, as I turned it over to him.

BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!!

Stan.

[Vanessa CW21]

Originally Posted by Terry Newton

No wonder it was in for repairs.

What kind of movement did it have in it?

Was it someone who thought it was genuine?

Are you the one who get's to tell him the bad news?

It would be interesting to hear where he got it from.

Terry Newton

I didn't open it up to see the movement... Usually when I notice a fake, I do not take it in the back out of the customer's sight at all. I don't want to get accused later...

He did think it was real, but he said he didn't pay for it yet, he had asked to get it authenticated first.

I'm always the one that get's to tell the news to the customer. I don't mind really, it keeps my days interesting sometimes!

He said it was a friend's watch... but that's what they ALL say!

I've had numerous customer's leaving the store with tears in their eyes... It's a shame, but a lot of times they should have known better, so I don't really feel sorry for them.

[Terry Newton]

I know what you mean about not feeling sorry for them but I do. I know people just usually want to get a good deal. When they lose thousands of dollars though I definitely feel sorry for them. I hate thieves with a passion. I can't tolerate people who screw others for profit. It's so low when most people are hard working and deserve to not get taken advantage of. I am such a believer of justice and, hate inequity in any form.

I am still haunted by the guy here that bought a watch from a so-called friend and it was his college money at stake. He was heartbroken and claimed it ruined his life. He must have saved for years for the money and though his friend was selling him on a good deal that he could pass on to someone else for a little profit. Now he was broke.

Terry Newton

[taylor]

at least the guy had yet to pay for the thing