Can you spot a Rolex?

[aaamax]

I have to admit it, I get duped more than not and by truly shitty copy-cat pieces. Not fakes, but just those ubiquitous copies... even the PM ones. Wow, I feel better now that I have gotten that off my chest. Lol.

[El Cascarrabias]

Was recently at a large gathering that celebrated stuff we don't discuss here on TRF because . . . well, just because . . . and was a bit surprised at how many Rolex I saw. Quite fun!

I got into a great conversation with a vendor wearing a GMT that he bought full retail for $400+. He'd had it serviced a couple of times and it looked brand new. He was not a WIS, just a guy who was really appreciative of what a great watch he had owned over the years.

[dr35mm]

Try spotting this from a mile



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[august1410]

Originally Posted by El Cascarrabias

Was recently at a large gathering that celebrated stuff we don't discuss here on TRF because . . . well, just because . . . and was a bit surprised at how many Rolex I saw. Quite fun!

I got into a great conversation with a vendor wearing a GMT that he bought full retail for $400+. He'd had it serviced a couple of times and it looked brand new. He was not a WIS, just a guy who was really appreciative of what a great watch he had owned over the years.

I have participated in what I possibly assume was a similar gathering and I often see Rolex watches. Mostly sport models, but there have been others as well. I believe my other pursuit and watches seem to go hand in hand.

[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by NothingToSeeHere

If you wanted to play this game, I'd be willing to bet people who are overdressed with cheap clothes would be the most likely to wear fake. I.e. Guys is decked out in banana republic suit walking around the mall with a gold sub. Probably fake lol

I'd say casual people are mostly likely wearing a legit Rolex. I wear it with a ratty t-shirt and gym or polo shorts and flip flops to Home Depot.

In the end it's nearly impossible to accurately judge someone and whether or not their Rolex is real.

^This. On the weekends I'll go out and run quick errands in basketball shorts a t-shirt and flip flops (from doing house work.) I have a nice home and a reasonably nice car (I'm not a car guy, I'd rather spend money elsewhere) but I dress casually and have visible tattoos like others on these forums. I'm sure a lot of people think my watches are fake and that's a good thing in my book

[Muzz]

I will not comment on a piece unless I know the person even if it is something quite obscure and rare.

People tend to comment on my pieces in a very light hearted way by a quick one liner but they quickly change the subject to something else.

Most people that I run in to are not huge watch guys and just comment on the look of the piece versus wanting to know my thoughts on watches.