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cajunron · 12 July 2010, 07:03 AM

I have a question that I'm sure some of you gents (or ladies) can answer. In reference to "aftermarket" parts, i.e. dials, bracelets, bezels, etc., what separates the term "aftermarket" from "counterfeit"? If you put the Rolex coronet on something not manufactured by the Rolex corp, isn't that copyright infringement?

ibramr · 12 July 2010, 07:10 AM

Counterfeit is an exact replica with the intention to deceive and defraud. Aftermarket declares upfront that it is not original. My 2 cents.

ersnyder · 12 July 2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ibramr

Counterfeit is an exact replica with the intention to deceive and defraud. Aftermarket declares upfront that it is not original. My 2 cents.

Yep, I agree!

Hooper · 12 July 2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ersnyder

yep, i agree!

x3

Idle Swede · 12 July 2010, 07:21 AM

For example: an aftermarket dial would be an original Rolex dial with added diamonds.

jcherskine · 12 July 2010, 08:04 AM

Aftermarket, I believe, is a part that does not have any Rolex Trademarks.
Therefore any bracelet, bezel, dial, etc that that is not an original Rolex part and bears no Rolex markings would be aftermarket.
However, if you add Rolex markings to an aftermarket part, the aftermarket part would then be considered counterfeit.
If it is not manufactured by Rolex, it should not bear any Rolex trademarks.
We have seen some parts in online auction sites that the seller denotes as aftermarket, which are in fact counterfeit.

Speed · 12 July 2010, 08:10 AM

Aftermarket is something not manufactured or approved/contracted for mfg by Rolex.

Denver Dick · 12 July 2010, 08:48 AM

Original part = Exactly what came on the watch when it was manufactured.

OEM replacement part = (Original Equipment Manufacturer) = a Rolex manufactured part that has been replaced on the watch to bring it back to original configuration, or at least to what the RSC considers original configuration. The question for me regarding this type of part is would the RSC put the part on the watch.

OEM part = a Rolex manufactured part, whether or not the RSC would put it on the watch. Examples would be having a different dial put on the watch like changing it from white to blue or changing the bracelet from Jubilee to Oyster.

Aftermarket part = a non-Rolex part.

Fake part = just that, a fake/wanabe part marked like a Rolex part in order to fool the buyer.

12 July 2010, 07:03 AM	#1
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,871	aftermarket terminology I have a question that I'm sure some of you gents (or ladies) can answer. In reference to "aftermarket" parts, i.e. dials, bracelets, bezels, etc., what separates the term "aftermarket" from "counterfeit"? If you put the Rolex coronet on something not manufactured by the Rolex corp, isn't that copyright infringement?

12 July 2010, 08:48 AM	#8
Denver Dick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Wayne Location: Ventura County CA Watch: TT DateJust 16013 Posts: 428	Original part = Exactly what came on the watch when it was manufactured. *OEM replacement* part = (Original Equipment Manufacturer) = a Rolex manufactured part that has been replaced on the watch to bring it back to original configuration, or at least to what the RSC considers original configuration. The question for me regarding this type of part is would the RSC put the part on the watch. OEM part** = a Rolex manufactured part, whether or not the RSC would put it on the watch. Examples would be having a different dial put on the watch like changing it from white to blue or changing the bracelet from Jubilee to Oyster. Aftermarket part = a non-Rolex part. Fake part = just that, a fake/wanabe part marked like a Rolex part in order to fool the buyer. __________________ Rolex DateJust 16013 Omega Railmaster 2503.52

12 July 2010, 07:10 AM	#2
ibramr "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: usa Posts: 173	Counterfeit is an exact replica with the intention to deceive and defraud. Aftermarket declares upfront that it is not original. My 2 cents.

12 July 2010, 07:21 AM	#5
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	For example: an aftermarket dial would be an original Rolex dial with added diamonds.

12 July 2010, 08:04 AM	#6
jcherskine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: John Location: Scotland Watch: DJII 116300 Posts: 1,970	Aftermarket, I believe, is a part that does not have any Rolex Trademarks. Therefore any bracelet, bezel, dial, etc that that is not an original Rolex part and bears no Rolex markings would be aftermarket. However, if you add Rolex markings to an aftermarket part, the aftermarket part would then be considered counterfeit. If it is not manufactured by Rolex, it should not bear any Rolex trademarks. We have seen some parts in online auction sites that the seller denotes as aftermarket, which are in fact counterfeit.

12 July 2010, 08:10 AM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Aftermarket is something not manufactured or approved/contracted for mfg by Rolex.

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