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vh_bu98 · 22 January 2008, 11:29 AM

Besides taking a Rolex to the RSC, what would be the next best thing to authenticate one? Will a AD authenticate a Rolex? And if yes, will it be as good as taking it to the RSC?

And can someone refresh my memory on how much does the RSC charge for an authentication?

scottschoe · 22 January 2008, 11:31 AM

RSC won't charge anything for an authentication.

Most AD's won't do authentications.

Alcan · 22 January 2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by scottschoe

RSC won't charge anything for an authentication.

Most AD's won't do authentications.

Scott, the Toronto RSC charges $150.

scottschoe · 22 January 2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Scott, the Toronto RSC charges $150.

$150? Just walk in and ask them for a service estimate, or go to an AD and have them send it into the RSC for an estimate.

atldavek · 22 January 2008, 11:32 AM

Posting some large clear pics here an TRF can help, yes an AD will authenticate (atleast mine will) but have heard stories about ADs missing fakes that RSC has caught.

monkfish · 22 January 2008, 11:47 AM

if you ask for a pressure test would they not pick up on whether it was real or not?

I asked in a shop once about my DJ gaining or losing time (cant remember which one now) and he could tell almost immediately that it was real but I guess with an advanced fake he might have made the same presumption

vh_bu98 · 23 January 2008, 02:18 AM

Contacted the Dallas RSC and they said they don't do authentications. They do insurance appraisals for $150 USD.

watchgeek · 23 January 2008, 02:22 AM

all you have to do is go in and tell them you want a quote on a full tune-up -- this way they will take a look at it and if there is anything suspect they will tell you that they can't touch it -- otherwise they charge $150 and it takes just over a week

roadcarver · 23 January 2008, 02:30 AM

Toronto RSC in Yonge and St. Claire cannot do it on the spot anymore (last time I checked). You'll have to leave the watch there.

However, I think they are flexible and all depends on how busy they are.

GoldenBear · 23 January 2008, 03:56 AM

I brought mine in for a service to an RSC. They called back a couple of days later, told me what would need to be done, what it would cost and how long it would take. There was no charge. I think they could and would have told me if mine were fake. Kind of a back-door way for someone to get confirmation.

wantonebad · 23 January 2008, 04:02 AM

I kept traveling around my state to the various AD's and showd up to each one asking for them to pop the back off and see if they felt it was real, the first 4 told me to go pound sand, the 5th did it for free and gave me an insurance appraisal all with the promise that I buy from him next time.

I decided to go rather than call because calling allows them to dismiss you out of hand, the guy who ended up giving me what i wanted said if I had called he would have said no.

Obsession · 23 January 2008, 04:14 AM

Eyes will authentiacate.

atldavek · 23 January 2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Obsession

Eyes will authentiacate.

False

scottschoe · 23 January 2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Obsession

Eyes will authentiacate.

What?

roadcarver · 23 January 2008, 12:06 PM

Nothing beats RSC in authentication. Visual inspection won't cut it.

watchgeek · 23 January 2008, 12:23 PM

hey vernon,
rolex toronto will do a same day quote for watches (at least they have for my last few)

roadcarver · 23 January 2008, 12:25 PM

I must have gone in on a busy day

Thanks for letting me know that they can still verify on the same day.

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Originally Posted by watchgeek

hey vernon,
rolex toronto will do a same day quote for watches (at least they have for my last few)

ohlins · 23 January 2008, 01:55 PM

FYI rsc singapore offers this service at S$75.........

22 January 2008, 11:29 AM	#1
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Authenticating a Rolex Besides taking a Rolex to the RSC, what would be the next best thing to authenticate one? Will a AD authenticate a Rolex? And if yes, will it be as good as taking it to the RSC? And can someone refresh my memory on how much does the RSC charge for an authentication?

22 January 2008, 11:31 AM	#2
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	RSC won't charge anything for an authentication. Most AD's won't do authentications. __________________ __________________

23 January 2008, 02:30 AM	#9
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Toronto RSC in Yonge and St. Claire cannot do it on the spot anymore (last time I checked). You'll have to leave the watch there. However, I think they are flexible and all depends on how busy they are. __________________ I'm just a cook...

23 January 2008, 03:56 AM	#10
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I brought mine in for a service to an RSC. They called back a couple of days later, told me what would need to be done, what it would cost and how long it would take. There was no charge. I think they could and would have told me if mine were fake. Kind of a back-door way for someone to get confirmation. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

23 January 2008, 12:06 PM	#15
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Nothing beats RSC in authentication. Visual inspection won't cut it. __________________ I'm just a cook...

22 January 2008, 11:32 AM	#5
atldavek Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Michigan Watch: SS SUB Posts: 307	Posting some large clear pics here an TRF can help, yes an AD will authenticate (atleast mine will) but have heard stories about ADs missing fakes that RSC has caught.

22 January 2008, 11:47 AM	#6
monkfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 208	if you ask for a pressure test would they not pick up on whether it was real or not? I asked in a shop once about my DJ gaining or losing time (cant remember which one now) and he could tell almost immediately that it was real but I guess with an advanced fake he might have made the same presumption

23 January 2008, 02:18 AM	#7
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Contacted the Dallas RSC and they said they don't do authentications. They do insurance appraisals for $150 USD.

23 January 2008, 02:22 AM	#8
watchgeek Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 559	all you have to do is go in and tell them you want a quote on a full tune-up -- this way they will take a look at it and if there is anything suspect they will tell you that they can't touch it -- otherwise they charge $150 and it takes just over a week

23 January 2008, 04:02 AM	#11
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I kept traveling around my state to the various AD's and showd up to each one asking for them to pop the back off and see if they felt it was real, the first 4 told me to go pound sand, the 5th did it for free and gave me an insurance appraisal all with the promise that I buy from him next time. I decided to go rather than call because calling allows them to dismiss you out of hand, the guy who ended up giving me what i wanted said if I had called he would have said no.

23 January 2008, 04:14 AM	#12
Obsession Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Aykun Location: Istanbul/Turkey Watch: Tissot Seastar Posts: 804	Eyes will authentiacate.

23 January 2008, 12:23 PM	#16
watchgeek Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 559	hey vernon, rolex toronto will do a same day quote for watches (at least they have for my last few)

23 January 2008, 01:55 PM	#18
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	FYI rsc singapore offers this service at S$75......... __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

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