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cancer2 · 14 August 2009, 10:16 PM

here in manila, i brought 2 rolex watches in our rolex service center. they were so detailed in their verification. it took them almost two weeks! but they were so detailed. all parts were scrutinized, if the watch was modified, if they use genuine rolex parts, even the scratches and cracks in all parts. best of all, it cost only about 20 us dollars. how about in your areas?

BLM2 · 15 August 2009, 12:07 AM

RSC Dallas (US) charges $50 to authenticate a watch for insurance. The way to get around paying is to take the watch in for service, ask for a service estimate and then decline the service. They have to open the caseback in order to tell you what needs to be done, so you know the watch is authentic.

Lee

DadsWatch72 · 15 August 2009, 01:49 AM

In the US, they use a rubber mallet. They hit the watch 3 times. If it keeps ticking then its genuine. If it stops, its fake.

looking to buy · 15 August 2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

In the US, they use a rubber mallet. They hit the watch 3 times. If it keeps ticking then its genuine. If it stops, its fake.

Actually, if it keeps on ticking, it is probably a Timex.

DadsWatch72 · 15 August 2009, 02:43 AM

Very true, I stand corrected.

drtooth73 · 15 August 2009, 02:49 AM

If it cost over $3000, its a Rolex

AWATCH · 15 August 2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BLM2

RSC Dallas (US) charges $50 to authenticate a watch for insurance. The way to get around paying is to take the watch in for service, ask for a service estimate and then decline the service. They have to open the caseback in order to tell you what needs to be done, so you know the watch is authentic.

Lee

I saw this answer and i am sorry, i agree sometimes a fee should not be charged or sometimes it is overpriced, but to advocate cheating someone out of a legitimate labor charge whether you agree with it or not. Just does not sit well with me.

RW16610 · 15 August 2009, 05:09 AM

Rolex Canada charges $150.00 CAD for an Authenticity check. The process takes 7 business days.

DadsWatch72 · 15 August 2009, 05:28 AM

Just have it serviced. If its not authentic they will let you know.

DRAWTOOL · 15 August 2009, 09:19 AM

In the cultural Mecca that is Olden Texas we wait till the dude that lives at the lake comes to town to pick up repair work and we get him to wind and listen to them and tell us if they are Rolexes or not. This service is free and takes about 3min.

Bisquitlips · 15 August 2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

In the US, they use a rubber mallet. They hit the watch 3 times. If it keeps ticking then its genuine. If it stops, its fake.

roach7 · 15 August 2009, 02:49 PM

I wish I can only spend $20 to get Rolex authenticated in NYC...

14 August 2009, 10:16 PM	#1
cancer2 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: philippines Watch: rolex 116034 Posts: 45	how do rolex check if watch is authentic? here in manila, i brought 2 rolex watches in our rolex service center. they were so detailed in their verification. it took them almost two weeks! but they were so detailed. all parts were scrutinized, if the watch was modified, if they use genuine rolex parts, even the scratches and cracks in all parts. best of all, it cost only about 20 us dollars. how about in your areas?

15 August 2009, 12:07 AM	#2
BLM2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 360	RSC Dallas (US) charges $50 to authenticate a watch for insurance. The way to get around paying is to take the watch in for service, ask for a service estimate and then decline the service. They have to open the caseback in order to tell you what needs to be done, so you know the watch is authentic. Lee

15 August 2009, 01:49 AM	#3
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	In the US, they use a rubber mallet. They hit the watch 3 times. If it keeps ticking then its genuine. If it stops, its fake.

15 August 2009, 02:43 AM	#5
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Very true, I stand corrected.

15 August 2009, 02:49 AM	#6
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	If it cost over $3000, its a Rolex

15 August 2009, 05:09 AM	#8
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,194	Rolex Canada charges $150.00 CAD for an Authenticity check. The process takes 7 business days.

15 August 2009, 05:28 AM	#9
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Just have it serviced. If its not authentic they will let you know.

15 August 2009, 09:19 AM	#10
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	In the cultural Mecca that is Olden Texas we wait till the dude that lives at the lake comes to town to pick up repair work and we get him to wind and listen to them and tell us if they are Rolexes or not. This service is free and takes about 3min.

15 August 2009, 02:49 PM	#12
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	I wish I can only spend $20 to get Rolex authenticated in NYC...

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