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astcell · 18 September 2007, 12:13 AM

The best way to know a fake is to know the real thing. ANYTHING else is a fake.

Post your links here that address what is real and what is fake!

here is mine:

http://suissewatchservice.com/closelook.html

Alcan · 18 September 2007, 12:42 AM

Here are a few.

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

http://www.lulu.com/browse/search.php?fKeywords=Rolex

http://reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-ROLEX-T...00000002717794

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...=1006042819876

mikey · 18 September 2007, 01:30 AM

For Fake Rolex Sports Models you clearly need to look at the crown guards and the size of the winding crown. If you look at many of the forums members long enough then you will know a Real Rolex without ever going to an AD. If you don't want the pressure of just researching in an AD then go to a Pawn Shop that advertises selling genuine Rolex then you can try them on and notice the weight.

aanthunter7 · 18 September 2007, 03:41 AM

Here is one too

http://www.replicainspector.com/free...atch-guide.htm

apmoffatt · 29 September 2007, 12:19 AM

Good info

frostie · 29 September 2007, 12:19 AM

Thanks for the links guys they are added to my bookmarks

EvEr34 · 29 September 2007, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apmoffatt

Good info

Only 3 posts to go. Your almost there. Then you can offer your watch for sale. Thing is you have to wait 15 days also.

frostie · 29 September 2007, 12:23 AM

I didn't knew that there are restrictions

gary123 · 29 September 2007, 04:03 AM

Hi
has any body seen a sticker like this before
Thanks
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...W9SKNGX7U7.jpg

shoppy · 1 October 2007, 12:08 PM

Thanks for all the links, great info.

Lol-x · 10 November 2007, 06:28 AM

gary123 that sticker is commonly used in Japan and does appear as standard on many authentic Rolex watches.

Alcan · 10 November 2007, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary123

Hi
has any body seen a sticker like this before

Hi Gary. As Steve said, that's a Japanese market sticker. Here are a couple of links with more info.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=Japanese

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=Japanese

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 November 2007, 09:29 AM

I have a couple of links, but I only use them sparingly, these days, and only if really needed to determine if a SPECIFIC watch in question is fake or genuine (which would be in the WatchOut section). IMHO, there's no need feeding fakers lurking here.

C. Moon · 6 February 2008, 12:35 AM

Good info, I have always wondered how you could tell from the naked eye.

SubKing · 6 February 2008, 03:10 AM

While these sites are good for their info, I feel they are a little out of date being I have seein replica's with "real" looking hologram stickers, I have also seen them with the gaskets around the tube of the crown. It was a submariner I saw and I compared it with mine in every way, it was almost perfect. Now I could still tell as their are little tricks I use or just pop the back off to look at the move... even the laser etched crown in the crystal it had.. I feel everyone of those sites posted is very much out of date because there are super fakes out their now and they are not more than $200 usd..

Skutt50 · 27 February 2008, 05:56 AM

I can contribute with this site:

http://www.bernardwatch.com/content/fakesub/

ellis · 13 March 2008, 04:49 PM

thanks for all your key information

TARDIS · 13 March 2008, 10:44 PM

Here's a very good comparison link for a Sea-Dweller....authentic against counterfeit.

A good test for your eyes!!

http://images.google.com.au/imgres?i...%3Den%26sa%3DG

mikey · 14 March 2008, 01:47 AM

Well Tardis, I must say I was impressed by that link. The replica actually looked better than the real IMHO. I hope i don't get flamed by saying this.

TARDIS · 15 March 2008, 03:37 PM

We won't 'flame' you for it Mikey!

Just shows you how good they are getting doesn't it.

Mr.RadioActive · 15 March 2008, 05:06 PM

Hate to tell you but that is old news. They just came out with a new SD fake, and its 10x better!

TARDIS · 16 March 2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.RadioActive

Hate to tell you but that is old news. They just came out with a new SD fake, and its 10x better!

Who are 'they'.......do tell

Cujucuyo · 8 May 2008, 06:16 PM

Guys, best way to tell about a Submariner rep is:

1. Cyclops magnification.
2. 'Pearl' on the bezel.
3. Crown guards.
4. Font on the Dial. ['m' in 300m should be right above the "m" in chronometer]:

1000ft=300m
SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER

5. Hands on the LV (Green Sub) should be like the 16622's "Maxi" hands aka Fat not the thin ones the other subs have.
6. Bezel teeth.
7. Crown (too big/fat = fake)
8. Bezel Clicks (should have 120).
9.Crown Engraving (YM's should have the Triplock -the crown has 3 small dots underneath).

On the Yacht-Master (Ref. 16622...)

1. Cyclops magnification (some fakes have either too low mag or too much).
2. The hands are the most obvious tell (Some fakes have the Non-Fat hands).
3. Crown Guards (some fakes have huge CG).
4. Crown (again, too big/fat/small/thin = Fake)
5. Bezel Clicks (should have 120).
6. Red "Yacht-Master" font (Gens have thick red font).
7. Crown Engraving (YM's should have the Triplock -the crown has 3 small dots underneath).
8. Cyclops (most obvious tell) You will find the cyclops on most reps will be too far to the right.

It's pretty basic but every bit helps.

SUPERDOC · 13 May 2008, 08:23 AM

this whole m/M thing has to stop...
that is not an identifying marker....

pwrslider · 15 May 2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvEr34

Only 3 posts to go. Your almost there. Then you can offer your watch for sale. Thing is you have to wait 15 days also.

Ha...pretty funny..and it looks like he's been MIA since early Oct. 07...so ya scared him off too!

GMTII Owner · 16 May 2008, 03:44 AM

Good information. Thanks for sharing. Some very good information.

18 September 2007, 12:13 AM	#1
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Spotting fakes The best way to know a fake is to know the real thing. ANYTHING else is a fake. Post your links here that address what is real and what is fake! here is mine: http://suissewatchservice.com/closelook.html

18 September 2007, 12:42 AM	#2
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Here are a few. http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/rolex_or_replica.html http://www.lulu.com/browse/search.php?fKeywords=Rolex http://reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-ROLEX-T...00000002717794 http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...=1006042819876 __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

10 November 2007, 09:29 AM	#13
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I have a couple of links, but I only use them sparingly, these days, and only if really needed to determine if a SPECIFIC watch in question is fake or genuine (which would be in the WatchOut section). IMHO, there's no need feeding fakers lurking here. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

13 May 2008, 08:23 AM	#24
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	check out some of the macros on the forum... this whole m/M thing has to stop... that is not an identifying marker....

16 May 2008, 03:44 AM	#26
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	Good information. Thanks for sharing. Some very good information. __________________

18 September 2007, 01:30 AM	#3
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	For Fake Rolex Sports Models you clearly need to look at the crown guards and the size of the winding crown. If you look at many of the forums members long enough then you will know a Real Rolex without ever going to an AD. If you don't want the pressure of just researching in an AD then go to a Pawn Shop that advertises selling genuine Rolex then you can try them on and notice the weight.

18 September 2007, 03:41 AM	#4
aanthunter7 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex TT Sub Posts: 86	Here is one too http://www.replicainspector.com/free...atch-guide.htm

29 September 2007, 12:19 AM	#5
apmoffatt Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 16	Good info

29 September 2007, 12:19 AM	#6
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Thanks for the links guys they are added to my bookmarks

29 September 2007, 12:23 AM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I didn't knew that there are restrictions

29 September 2007, 04:03 AM	#9
gary123 Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bolton UK Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 18	Hi has any body seen a sticker like this before Thanks http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...W9SKNGX7U7.jpg

1 October 2007, 12:08 PM	#10
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Thanks for all the links, great info.

10 November 2007, 06:28 AM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,555	gary123 that sticker is commonly used in Japan and does appear as standard on many authentic Rolex watches.

6 February 2008, 12:35 AM	#14
C. Moon Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: MN Posts: 23	Good info, I have always wondered how you could tell from the naked eye.

6 February 2008, 03:10 AM	#15
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	While these sites are good for their info, I feel they are a little out of date being I have seein replica's with "real" looking hologram stickers, I have also seen them with the gaskets around the tube of the crown. It was a submariner I saw and I compared it with mine in every way, it was almost perfect. Now I could still tell as their are little tricks I use or just pop the back off to look at the move... even the laser etched crown in the crystal it had.. I feel everyone of those sites posted is very much out of date because there are super fakes out their now and they are not more than $200 usd..

27 February 2008, 05:56 AM	#16
Skutt50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steven Location: Sweden Watch: Old English Fusee Posts: 246	I can contribute with this site: http://www.bernardwatch.com/content/fakesub/

13 March 2008, 04:49 PM	#17
ellis Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 20	thanks for all your key information

13 March 2008, 10:44 PM	#18
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Here's a very good comparison link for a Sea-Dweller....authentic against counterfeit. A good test for your eyes!! http://images.google.com.au/imgres?i...%3Den%26sa%3DG

14 March 2008, 01:47 AM	#19
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Well Tardis, I must say I was impressed by that link. The replica actually looked better than the real IMHO. I hope i don't get flamed by saying this.

15 March 2008, 03:37 PM	#20
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	We won't 'flame' you for it Mikey! Just shows you how good they are getting doesn't it.

15 March 2008, 05:06 PM	#21
Mr.RadioActive Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 152	Hate to tell you but that is old news. They just came out with a new SD fake, and its 10x better!

8 May 2008, 06:16 PM	#23
Cujucuyo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: El Salvador Posts: 35	Guys, best way to tell about a Submariner rep is: 1. Cyclops magnification. 2. 'Pearl' on the bezel. 3. Crown guards. 4. Font on the Dial. ['m' in 300m should be right above the "m" in chronometer]: 1000ft=300m SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER 5. Hands on the LV (Green Sub) should be like the 16622's "Maxi" hands aka Fat not the thin ones the other subs have. 6. Bezel teeth. 7. Crown (too big/fat = fake) 8. Bezel Clicks (should have 120). 9.Crown Engraving (YM's should have the Triplock -the crown has 3 small dots underneath). On the Yacht-Master (Ref. 16622...) 1. Cyclops magnification (some fakes have either too low mag or too much). 2. The hands are the most obvious tell (Some fakes have the Non-Fat hands). 3. Crown Guards (some fakes have huge CG). 4. Crown (again, too big/fat/small/thin = Fake) 5. Bezel Clicks (should have 120). 6. Red "Yacht-Master" font (Gens have thick red font). 7. Crown Engraving (YM's should have the Triplock -the crown has 3 small dots underneath). 8. Cyclops (most obvious tell) You will find the cyclops on most reps will be too far to the right. It's pretty basic but every bit helps.

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