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mlotus95 · 19 August 2012, 01:31 PM

hello,
i am looking for a plastic bezel protector for my seadweller and i found a couple for sale on ebay. is there any way to tell a real one from a fake? i posted on the forum for one but no one responded back. any info would be helpful.

perpetualman88 · 19 August 2012, 01:32 PM

Let me first say the bezel protector from rolex is really a very cheap piece of plastic. I do not think they fake bezel protectors but hey anything is possible.

I say if it fits around your bezel and protects it who cares where it came from

mlotus95 · 19 August 2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by perpetualman88

Let me first say the bezel protector from rolex is really a very cheap piece of plastic. I do not think they fake bezel protectors but hey anything is possible.

I say if it fits around your bezel and protects it who cares where it came from

very true. i am just looking for the missing piece to my seadweller. i have everything else: paperwork, box, tool kit, ect

padi56 · 19 August 2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mlotus95

very true. i am just looking for the missing piece to my seadweller. i have everything else: paperwork, box, tool kit, ect

Just ask any AD they could have some in there waste bin these bits of packaging shipping plastic have no real importance only in Internet fantasy land.

(DMB) · 20 August 2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Just ask any AD they could have some in there waste bin these bits of packaging shipping plastic have no real importance only in Internet fantasy land.

I love your posts Amigo.

gwalker · 19 August 2012, 02:04 PM

It's a cheap price of plastic. Highly doubt there is a profit to be made by "faking" them. IMHO even the pickiest collector probably doesn't give a hoot about a little price of plastic. I don't think Rolex makes them anyway and they are just purchased from some plastic company. Go at an AD and ask for one. I'm not trying to sound critical but why even try to source it. You have all the things that anyone would consider even a little important. If you want it to just say you have everything that's ok I guess as long as you don't put it on to wear the watch......

Bernard · 19 August 2012, 03:37 PM

They will have some floatimg around but usually throw them away. The size is specific to the model so I am not sure if the ceramic 40mm besel protector will fit the SD without falling off. The older model no date sub 14060 should fit the SD, hope this helps
cheers Bernard

gazp · 19 August 2012, 03:46 PM

if you look at the bottom of the protector at 6 o clock under a 10 x loupe you can see a rolex crown etched into the plastic , if its not there then sorry it is a fake

MonBK · 19 August 2012, 04:01 PM

The fake ones on e-bay are so well made that it's impossible to tell them apart.

The AD's and RSC are not able to do it and that's the reason you won't get a certificate of authenticity.

Silvio Mosiello · 19 August 2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

The fake ones on e-bay are so well made that it's impossible to tell them apart.

The AD's and RSC are not able to do it and that's the reason you won't get a certificate of authenticity.

I dont think any of them are well made

Megalobyte · 19 August 2012, 05:30 PM

Once you replace the protector with a service protector, the value of the watch plummets, unless it's a rare spider protector. :)

slowhand100ca · 20 August 2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

The fake ones on e-bay are so well made that it's impossible to tell them apart.

The AD's and RSC are not able to do it and that's the reason you won't get a certificate of authenticity.

they make papers for plastic bezel protectors? If you need to protect the bezel, why have it? Wear it. scuff it up, tell the story, fix it. Sell the junk wrecked part on Ebay, Scuff up the new one

TSW · 19 August 2012, 05:38 PM

I honestly don't think there is a market for producing fake protectors.
The ones at eBay are the cheap plastics you get at your AD.

MonBK · 19 August 2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

I honestly don't think there is a market for producing fake protectors.
The ones at eBay are the cheap plastics you get at your AD.

You only say that because you can't tell them apart.

TSW · 19 August 2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

You only say that because you can't tell them apart.

Could be

capote · 19 August 2012, 05:48 PM

I thought I had seen it all...I was wrong

Jocke · 19 August 2012, 05:50 PM

There is a laser logo at 6 o'clock position that i very hard to find without a 40X loupe.

MonBK · 19 August 2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

There is a laser logo at 6 o'clock position that i very hard to find without a 40X loupe.

You are right of course.

My eyes are older so I'm using a 60x loupe.

Jocke · 19 August 2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

You are right of course.

My eyes are older so I'm using a 60x loupe.

Yes and you need a 40X to find it.

jmp909 · 21 August 2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Yes and you need a 40X to find it.

I have 20/15 x-ray vision which enables me to tell them apart quite easily. Mere mortals need not attempt the feat.

jimbones43 · 19 August 2012, 11:37 PM

+1

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Originally Posted by capote

i thought i had seen it all...i was wrong

Runnin' Rebel · 19 August 2012, 06:08 PM

I'll send you one if you want !

Gaijin · 19 August 2012, 06:17 PM

Well for me a complete set to include the bezel protector is nice. Sadly when you buy at an AD unless you order your Rolex and specifically tell them to not throw it away when it comes in they normally will.

ADs take them off when they put them in the display case as they show better without them.

Never heard of a fake one. I am either having my leg pulled or I learned something new...

dpkong · 19 August 2012, 06:24 PM

you're all wrong...

the real protector has the laser etching at 12 o'clock.

Jocke · 19 August 2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dpkong

you're all wrong...

the real protector has the laser etching at 12 o'clock.

If it has, you are at the wrong side of the table.

MonBK · 19 August 2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dpkong

you're all wrong...

the real protector has the laser etching at 12 o'clock.

Did yours come with a COA?

padi56 · 19 August 2012, 06:47 PM

Bezel protectors,case/clasp stamps, sticky back plastic, box numbers,bar codes, holograms case back stickers.And the holy grail outdated bits of warranty paper, what ever has happened to the most important bit the actual watches.

Below is a genuine picture of a star ship captain I believe he is thinking the same as above .

MonBK · 19 August 2012, 06:55 PM

Sorry Peter, this is what he's thinking.

ec51 · 20 August 2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Sorry Peter, this is what he's thinking.

I was waiting for it...

imono · 20 August 2012, 01:47 AM

Found the official proof from my prize bezel plastic protector.
Seriously. If you have one check it out with a 10X loupe.

19 August 2012, 01:31 PM	#1
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	how can you tell if a plastic bezel protector is original rolex? hello, i am looking for a plastic bezel protector for my seadweller and i found a couple for sale on ebay. is there any way to tell a real one from a fake? i posted on the forum for one but no one responded back. any info would be helpful.

19 August 2012, 03:37 PM	#7
Bernard Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Watch: Patek ref 2526 Posts: 45	go to your local AD and ask They will have some floatimg around but usually throw them away. The size is specific to the model so I am not sure if the ceramic 40mm besel protector will fit the SD without falling off. The older model no date sub 14060 should fit the SD, hope this helps cheers Bernard

19 August 2012, 05:38 PM	#13
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I honestly don't think there is a market for producing fake protectors. The ones at eBay are the cheap plastics you get at your AD. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

19 August 2012, 05:50 PM	#17
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	There is a laser logo at 6 o'clock position that i very hard to find without a 40X loupe. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

19 August 2012, 06:08 PM	#22
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I'll send you one if you want ! __________________ ♛

19 August 2012, 01:32 PM	#2
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	Let me first say the bezel protector from rolex is really a very cheap piece of plastic. I do not think they fake bezel protectors but hey anything is possible. I say if it fits around your bezel and protects it who cares where it came from

19 August 2012, 02:04 PM	#6
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	It's a cheap price of plastic. Highly doubt there is a profit to be made by "faking" them. IMHO even the pickiest collector probably doesn't give a hoot about a little price of plastic. I don't think Rolex makes them anyway and they are just purchased from some plastic company. Go at an AD and ask for one. I'm not trying to sound critical but why even try to source it. You have all the things that anyone would consider even a little important. If you want it to just say you have everything that's ok I guess as long as you don't put it on to wear the watch......

19 August 2012, 03:46 PM	#8
gazp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: gary Location: uk newcastle Watch: SS Ceramic Sub Posts: 504	if you look at the bottom of the protector at 6 o clock under a 10 x loupe you can see a rolex crown etched into the plastic , if its not there then sorry it is a fake

19 August 2012, 04:01 PM	#9
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	The fake ones on e-bay are so well made that it's impossible to tell them apart. The AD's and RSC are not able to do it and that's the reason you won't get a certificate of authenticity.

19 August 2012, 05:30 PM	#11
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Once you replace the protector with a service protector, the value of the watch plummets, unless it's a rare spider protector. :)

19 August 2012, 05:48 PM	#16
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I thought I had seen it all...I was wrong

19 August 2012, 06:17 PM	#23
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Well for me a complete set to include the bezel protector is nice. Sadly when you buy at an AD unless you order your Rolex and specifically tell them to not throw it away when it comes in they normally will. ADs take them off when they put them in the display case as they show better without them. Never heard of a fake one. I am either having my leg pulled or I learned something new...

19 August 2012, 06:24 PM	#24
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	you're all wrong... the real protector has the laser etching at 12 o'clock.

19 August 2012, 06:47 PM	#27
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Bezel protectors,case/clasp stamps, sticky back plastic, box numbers,bar codes, holograms case back stickers.And the holy grail outdated bits of warranty paper, what ever has happened to the most important bit the actual watches. Below is a genuine picture of a star ship captain I believe he is thinking the same as above . __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

19 August 2012, 06:55 PM	#28
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Sorry Peter, this is what he's thinking. Attached Images

20 August 2012, 01:47 AM	#30
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Found the official proof from my prize bezel plastic protector. Seriously. If you have one check it out with a 10X loupe. Attached Images

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