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Attila · 24 October 2007, 10:27 PM

Hello everyone,

Today at work I notice a colleague (who normally wears an IWC chrono) was wearing a different stainless steel watch.

I inquired and they replied it was a Rolex to which I was surprised (only one other person wears a Rolex that I know of and its' a Sub). I looked at it and I must say I have never seen anything like it. It was basically looked like a chronograph watch, but had the big second hand constantly moving, and then the subsidiary dials were used as a calender. There was also extra buttons on the outer casing. I am so confused I think it might be a fake, but I don't have the heart or knowledge to break their heart.

Subsequently it looks similar to this one I found on the net.

Robb · 24 October 2007, 10:32 PM

Fake!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 October 2007, 10:33 PM

Yes, DEFINATELY a fake

>> Watch Out Section??

Attila · 24 October 2007, 10:46 PM

Thank you both for you quick answers.

Upon following the link from where the picture is hosted I saw that the site sells replica Rolexs - haha.

Now comes a hard part, my colleague who owns this, to I stay with the phrase "ignorance is bliss?"

Antonio · 24 October 2007, 10:58 PM

They probably had a black 'mote' of dust in the camera lens. I told them to clean the lens, and they have sent me a new pic. I attached the pic ;)

Antonio

ohsixx · 24 October 2007, 11:00 PM

If he is a close friend then discuss it with him. If he is only an acquaintance probably best not to say anything. Just my opinion.

Attila · 24 October 2007, 11:03 PM

Haha - Folex I thought it was double L.

Mark, your right, it does depend on the relationship you have - just work together so not really in the position to be making comments like that.

arttay10 · 24 October 2007, 11:08 PM

He proberbly knows himself - what it is.

But how many other people he comes in to contact with do?

Ed Rooney · 24 October 2007, 11:24 PM

Makes me wonder about his IWC.

Tools · 25 October 2007, 12:35 AM

Sorry...

It's unlikely you would be breaking any news to him he doesn't already know.

And embarassing or humiliating somebody just for sport is something a gentleman should be unwilling to do.

(However, if the guys a jackass, make sure you tell everybody else you know)

bigmikebee · 25 October 2007, 11:36 AM

i agree w/ tool

Andad · 25 October 2007, 06:35 PM

As this watch is so far away in design from any Rolex that I have seen, I can't believe this guy dosn't know its a fake.

Attila · 25 October 2007, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

As this watch is so far away in design from any Rolex that I have seen, I can't believe this guy dosn't know its a fake.

That is half the battle - I thought it was quite strange, Rolex don't do Months or years in their watches..

I think I will leave it as it is with this person, if we get into some sort of discussion about it or it comes up in topic I might mention it otherwise let them do what they want.

mikey · 26 October 2007, 01:45 AM

Hey, that watch is fake but Rolex did make a watch very similar to that. Frank Muller remade a Rolex watch with a perpetual calender but thats rare. I am sure the experts will chime in

Attila · 26 October 2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

Hey, that watch is fake but Rolex did make a watch very similar to that. Frank Muller remade a Rolex watch with a perpetual calender but thats rare. I am sure the experts will chime in

Can anyone elaborate on this?

24 October 2007, 10:27 PM	#1
Attila Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Attila Location: VIC AUS Watch: GMT/Explorer/Sptfr Posts: 320	Model of Rolex watch Hello everyone, Today at work I notice a colleague (who normally wears an IWC chrono) was wearing a different stainless steel watch. I inquired and they replied it was a Rolex to which I was surprised (only one other person wears a Rolex that I know of and its' a Sub). I looked at it and I must say I have never seen anything like it. It was basically looked like a chronograph watch, but had the big second hand constantly moving, and then the subsidiary dials were used as a calender. There was also extra buttons on the outer casing. I am so confused I think it might be a fake, but I don't have the heart or knowledge to break their heart. Subsequently it looks similar to this one I found on the net.

24 October 2007, 10:32 PM	#2
Robb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,940	Fake!!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

24 October 2007, 10:33 PM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Yes, DEFINATELY a fake >> Watch Out Section?? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

24 October 2007, 10:58 PM	#5
Antonio "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Antonio Location: Spain Watch: Rolex DJ 16030 Posts: 304	They probably had a black 'mote' of dust in the camera lens. I told them to clean the lens, and they have sent me a new pic. I attached the pic ;) Antonio Attached Images

24 October 2007, 11:00 PM	#6
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	If he is a close friend then discuss it with him. If he is only an acquaintance probably best not to say anything. Just my opinion. __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

24 October 2007, 10:46 PM	#4
Attila Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Attila Location: VIC AUS Watch: GMT/Explorer/Sptfr Posts: 320	Thank you both for you quick answers. Upon following the link from where the picture is hosted I saw that the site sells replica Rolexs - haha. Now comes a hard part, my colleague who owns this, to I stay with the phrase "ignorance is bliss?"

24 October 2007, 11:03 PM	#7
Attila Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Attila Location: VIC AUS Watch: GMT/Explorer/Sptfr Posts: 320	Haha - Folex I thought it was double L. Mark, your right, it does depend on the relationship you have - just work together so not really in the position to be making comments like that.

24 October 2007, 11:08 PM	#8
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	He proberbly knows himself - what it is. But how many other people he comes in to contact with do?

24 October 2007, 11:24 PM	#9
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Makes me wonder about his IWC.

25 October 2007, 12:35 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,651	Sorry... It's unlikely you would be breaking any news to him he doesn't already know. And embarassing or humiliating somebody just for sport is something a gentleman should be unwilling to do. (However, if the guys a jackass, make sure you tell everybody else you know)

25 October 2007, 11:36 AM	#11
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	i agree w/ tool

25 October 2007, 06:35 PM	#12
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	As this watch is so far away in design from any Rolex that I have seen, I can't believe this guy dosn't know its a fake. __________________ E

26 October 2007, 01:45 AM	#14
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Hey, that watch is fake but Rolex did make a watch very similar to that. Frank Muller remade a Rolex watch with a perpetual calender but thats rare. I am sure the experts will chime in

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