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bodybump · 22 July 2010, 09:47 AM

Well i dont know if this one is an expert..I got a PM from a buyer..

"Can i trade my Laptop Sony Vaio 2008 Model Box and Complete manuals..Extra battery and a Leather case..with your GMT? I will also include 2 SD card 8gig...Laptop Runs great no Virus"....I just fell down the chair!!!

Yazo · 22 July 2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by fusionstorm

that a double red sea dweller with no original guarantee, booklets or box, and has a period incorrect bezel, insert, lume dot and bracelet, is somehow worth $50k.....no, $49.5k.....no, $49k....no, $48.5k......no, $48k.

Oh, but it is under rolex warranty and comes with a crapload of modern (and easily attainable) rolex paperwork from its most recent service. Guess that means it's worth more than double its market value......

headshot!

Mockingbird · 22 July 2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

Well i dont know if this one is an expert..I got a PM from a buyer..

"Can i trade my Laptop Sony Vaio 2008 Model Box and Complete manuals..Extra battery and a Leather case..with your GMT? I will also include 2 SD card 8gig...Laptop Runs great no Virus"....I just fell down the chair!!!

:r ofl:

AHAHAHAHAHAHA THAT'S JUST CLASSIC!!!!!

sakuraba · 22 July 2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Seeing that it was related to his new Rolex, the older man sneered at my friend "Nice Rolex, maybe someday you'll be able to afford a new one."

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

The young salesman looked at my 1680RED and said "Are you ready to get rid of that old thing?"

Don't own a vintage, but these two stories got my blood boiling. Arrogance and ignorance at the same time.

Impressed you guys kept it together.

crazyfingers · 22 July 2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

Well i dont know if this one is an expert..I got a PM from a buyer..

"Can i trade my Laptop Sony Vaio 2008 Model Box and Complete manuals..Extra battery and a Leather case..with your GMT? I will also include 2 SD card 8gig...Laptop Runs great no Virus"....I just fell down the chair!!!

I just laughed out a bit too loud and the guy next to me at work was wondering what could be so funny

AE WIS · 22 July 2010, 03:44 PM

This thread is a hoot! Keep them rolling!

Unfortunately I have nothing to contribute - my AD is a complete WIS and my wife has advised me not to talk watches with non-WIS's.

Lamone · 22 July 2010, 04:25 PM

Great stories guys!

I hear the "There is no engraving on the case back, it's a fake" so many times.

janice&fred · 22 July 2010, 06:22 PM

the dumbest things i've heard about rolexes usually come from people wearing rolexes...

janice

Jackxv · 22 July 2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiery

Just like if you have a Skoda, you cannot claim it's a VW. Even though VW Group makes both Skoda and VW cars.

Same engine
Same baseplate
Same drivetrain
Same brakesystem
Everything interchangeble between Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Audi.

Jack

padi56 · 22 July 2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackxv

Same engine
Same baseplate
Same drivetrain
Same brakesystem
Everything interchangeble between Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Audi.

Jack

Exactly Jack just like most of the car industry today they use the same parts and mostly the floor-pan just a different body and name badge.Just like Rolex in many ways Rolex base movement is the cal 3135.All the mens line up are clones of it except the chronographs,they just add or take away complications like say the date.Or add date and day or add the the different time zone function complication.Then just a few different bodies either in S.steel, mixed metals, precious metal,and precious metals with precious stones.Yes they all share basically the same engine,while today a few of the most collectible Rolex today don't even have a Rolex made movement inside.

mitchy · 22 July 2010, 09:53 PM

Well I think mine was funny, at one of my AD the manager came out to see me and show me some rolexs mainly the GMTIIc and proceeded to tell me I could layby it if I gave a 20% deposit (their usall policy is 50% and 4 weeks to pay the remainder) and I could have 3 months to pay the remainder. When I said I had to discuss it with the ball and chain he said and I quote "well don't wait to long, we have it now but you see these(pointing to the cyclops) models with the bubbles are rare they don't make many" I just smiled and said I would be back, but haven't :p it also suck that that's one of only two AD here in Perth :p

Rolesor · 22 July 2010, 10:07 PM

An estate jeweller here in Toronto who is known for having a large selection of Rolex (mainly used and some new) tried to sell me a USED Oyster Perpetual No date (fluted bezel) for $5,000.

I told him that was way to high as I could get a BNIB Datejust with fluted bezel for less then that. He laughed and I walked out.

This weekend I'll be walking back in to prove it

Maybe he will take me seriously now and give me great deals on used Rolex's

Chad C. · 22 July 2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by x06verdm

Well I think mine was funny, at one of my AD the manager came out to see me and show me some rolexs mainly the GMTIIc and proceeded to tell me I could layby it if I gave a 20% deposit (their usall policy is 50% and 4 weeks to pay the remainder) and I could have 3 months to pay the remainder. When I said I had to discuss it with the ball and chain he said and I quote "well don't wait to long, we have it now but you see these(pointing to the cyclops) models with the bubbles are rare they don't make many" I just smiled and said I would be back, but haven't :p it also suck that that's one of only two AD here in Perth :p

That's currently what I am going through with my local AD. I went in to check out a GMTIIc as I had never tried one on. I am not looking to purchase for at least two months, but I keep hearing how "rare" the GMTIIc's are...LOL

dkpw · 22 July 2010, 11:36 PM

From an idiot contracting in my workplace; "Rolexes are for people who think they've made it."

hsfrank · 22 July 2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiery

AFAIK Rolex makes Tudor watches, but it doesn't mean Tudor equals Rolex. You cannot take a Tudor watch and claim it is a Rolex watch.

Just like if you have a Skoda, you cannot claim it's a VW. Even though VW Group makes both Skoda and VW cars.

I thought that Rolex made a Prince in the Cellini line.

zseriessub · 23 July 2010, 02:44 AM

While looking at some watches at a local preowned watch shop, the sales person says " I've got a Rolex that I gaurantee you that you've never seen before. It's so rare I don't keep it in the case". He goes into the back and comes back out holding a fairly late model polar dial Explorer II. I was like umm, okay?

chris russell · 23 July 2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

Don't own a vintage, but these two stories got my blood boiling. Arrogance and ignorance at the same time.

that they amount to the same thing.

chris russell · 23 July 2010, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackxv

Same engine
Same baseplate
Same drivetrain
Same brakesystem
Everything interchangeble between Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Audi.

Jack

That's just nonsense.

GerardoG · 23 July 2010, 03:08 AM

A watch 'collector': Yours is obviously a fake, ALL Rolex watches have green backs with the crown and model. I tried to explain that was a sticker....but he told me I was wrong and did not know about Rolex.

chris russell · 23 July 2010, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolesor

An estate jeweller here in Toronto who is known for having a large selection of Rolex (mainly used and some new) tried to sell me a USED Oyster Perpetual No date (fluted bezel) for $5,000.

that @$$#*!& is very well known for wanting to pay half of market value for anything he buys and to charge double market value for anything he sells. Plus it seems to be firm store policy to be rude, arrogant, ignorant and dismissive. Stay far, far away.

enronforme · 23 July 2010, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chris russell

That's just nonsense.

I just got an Audi A8- and trust me, it's NOTHING like a VW!!!

enronforme · 23 July 2010, 03:31 AM

Stopped by to pick up my step-daughter from work wearing my 16610- her boss (wealthy gentleman) says to me "Hey, is that an Invicta?" I said "No, it's a Rolex". He said "I bet you wish it was an Invicta". What can one say but smile and walk away...

johangustafson84 · 23 July 2010, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by enronforme

Stopped by to pick up my step-daughter from work wearing my 16610- her boss (wealthy gentleman) says to me "Hey, is that an Invicta?" I said "No, it's a Rolex". He said "I bet you wish it was an Invicta". What can one say but smile and walk away...

What the he** did he mean by that?

PS. Me: A long time lurker, first time poster. Most amusing thread like... ever!

JJ Irani · 23 July 2010, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by enronforme

Stopped by to pick up my step-daughter from work wearing my 16610- her boss (wealthy gentleman) says to me "Hey, is that an Invicta?" I said "No, it's a Rolex". He said "I bet you wish it was an Invicta". What can one say but smile and walk away...

I would have killed him on the spot!!

Fiery · 23 July 2010, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackxv

Same engine
Same baseplate
Same drivetrain
Same brakesystem
Everything interchangeble between Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Audi.

Jack

Different interior, different prestige, different price tag, different trim levels.

BTW, Audi has unique engines and unique drivetrain that are not used in other VW Group models. E.g. you can say the A1 is based on the Polo/Fabia, but the A6 and A8 has no counterpart in Skoda and Seat.

Zed Homme · 23 July 2010, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by enronforme

I just got an Audi A8- and trust me, it's NOTHING like a VW!!!

Actually, with the exception of the badge and some of the trim, the vw phaeton is an exact clone of your car. Same engine, gearbox, brake system, electric componants, etc etc. Think mercury sable and ford Taurus...

Fiery · 23 July 2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Actually, with the exception of the badge and some of the trim, the vw phaeton is an exact clone of your car. Same engine, gearbox, brake system, electric componants, etc etc. Think mercury sable and ford Taurus...

That may have been true for the old A8, but the new A8 has no VW counterpart (yet). BTW, platform-wise the Phaeton isn't based on the old A8, but a VW platform shared with Bentley Continental.

Zed Homme · 23 July 2010, 05:10 AM

You're right fiery, and there are other differences as well including suspension components and transfer case. However in context of this discussion, the comparison is relevant IMO. The Tudor and rolex aren't complete clones either, but they do share a lot. The a8 driver drives an Audi, not a vw, and not a bentley. I say this without passing judgement on any three of those cars, but in the same tone a rolex is a rolex...etc etc.

HockeyBrand · 23 July 2010, 06:23 AM

"That doesn't have any serial numbers on the back! Mine does!"

Pointing at my Explorer II 16570

crazyfingers · 23 July 2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enronforme

Stopped by to pick up my step-daughter from work wearing my 16610- her boss (wealthy gentleman) says to me "Hey, is that an Invicta?" I said "No, it's a Rolex". He said "I bet you wish it was an Invicta". What can one say but smile and walk away...

What an idiot!

22 July 2010, 09:47 AM	#61
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Well i dont know if this one is an expert..I got a PM from a buyer.. "Can i trade my Laptop Sony Vaio 2008 Model Box and Complete manuals..Extra battery and a Leather case..with your GMT? I will also include 2 SD card 8gig...Laptop Runs great no Virus"....I just fell down the chair!!! __________________

22 July 2010, 06:22 PM	#68
janice&fred Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: janice Location: St.Petersburg Fl Watch: all of them! Posts: 673	sometimes a little knowledge is dangerous... the dumbest things i've heard about rolexes usually come from people wearing rolexes... janice

22 July 2010, 10:07 PM	#72
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	An estate jeweller here in Toronto who is known for having a large selection of Rolex (mainly used and some new) tried to sell me a USED Oyster Perpetual No date (fluted bezel) for $5,000. I told him that was way to high as I could get a BNIB Datejust with fluted bezel for less then that. He laughed and I walked out. This weekend I'll be walking back in to prove it Maybe he will take me seriously now and give me great deals on used Rolex's __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

22 July 2010, 11:36 PM	#74
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	From an idiot contracting in my workplace; "Rolexes are for people who think they've made it." __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

22 July 2010, 03:44 PM	#66
AE WIS Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Africa Watch: Yes! Posts: 37	This thread is a hoot! Keep them rolling! Unfortunately I have nothing to contribute - my AD is a complete WIS and my wife has advised me not to talk watches with non-WIS's.

22 July 2010, 04:25 PM	#67
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Great stories guys! I hear the "There is no engraving on the case back, it's a fake" so many times.

22 July 2010, 09:53 PM	#71
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	Well I think mine was funny, at one of my AD the manager came out to see me and show me some rolexs mainly the GMTIIc and proceeded to tell me I could layby it if I gave a 20% deposit (their usall policy is 50% and 4 weeks to pay the remainder) and I could have 3 months to pay the remainder. When I said I had to discuss it with the ball and chain he said and I quote "well don't wait to long, we have it now but you see these(pointing to the cyclops) models with the bubbles are rare they don't make many" I just smiled and said I would be back, but haven't :p it also suck that that's one of only two AD here in Perth :p

23 July 2010, 02:44 AM	#76
zseriessub Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 302	While looking at some watches at a local preowned watch shop, the sales person says " I've got a Rolex that I gaurantee you that you've never seen before. It's so rare I don't keep it in the case". He goes into the back and comes back out holding a fairly late model polar dial Explorer II. I was like umm, okay?

23 July 2010, 03:08 AM	#79
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	A watch 'collector': Yours is obviously a fake, ALL Rolex watches have green backs with the crown and model. I tried to explain that was a sticker....but he told me I was wrong and did not know about Rolex.

23 July 2010, 03:31 AM	#82
enronforme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: bob j Location: toledo, usa Watch: Love 'em all Posts: 525	Stopped by to pick up my step-daughter from work wearing my 16610- her boss (wealthy gentleman) says to me "Hey, is that an Invicta?" I said "No, it's a Rolex". He said "I bet you wish it was an Invicta". What can one say but smile and walk away...

23 July 2010, 05:10 AM	#88
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	You're right fiery, and there are other differences as well including suspension components and transfer case. However in context of this discussion, the comparison is relevant IMO. The Tudor and rolex aren't complete clones either, but they do share a lot. The a8 driver drives an Audi, not a vw, and not a bentley. I say this without passing judgement on any three of those cars, but in the same tone a rolex is a rolex...etc etc.

23 July 2010, 06:23 AM	#89
HockeyBrand Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burnaby Posts: 265	"That doesn't have any serial numbers on the back! Mine does!" Pointing at my Explorer II 16570

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