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Jamesha · 28 June 2014, 07:15 AM

I've read that all modern rolex watches have the rolex crown etched into the crystal at the 6 o'clock position and this is a good way of ensuring the watch is genuine?

JRolex · 28 June 2014, 07:19 AM

Google - it's amazing what you can do.

Jason71 · 28 June 2014, 07:19 AM

Coronet at 6 o'clock is definitely copied by the fakers.....but not very well. Your best bet to end-up with an authentic Rolex watch is to purchase it from a reputable source

Jamesha · 28 June 2014, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Coronet at 6 o'clock is definitely copied by the fakers.....but not very well. Your best bet to end-up with an authentic Rolex watch is to purchase it from a reputable source

Thanks Jason - So with a good fake it's pretty difficult to tell the difference between the real thing?

Tools · 28 June 2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamesha

Thanks Jason - So with a good fake it's pretty difficult to tell the difference between the real thing?

No, it is not difficult if you know what you are looking at. At TRF we show authentic watches and discuss what they look and operate like. Once you know what an authentic watch is, you will not bee fooled.

If you want to discuss fakes, TRF is not the place for that. You can find plenty of sites who cater to this illegal activity.

Jamesha · 28 June 2014, 07:30 AM

If you want to discuss fakes, TRF is not the place for that. You can find plenty of sites who cater to this illegal activity.

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I'm new to the site and I'm just curious regarding the safeguarding features Rolex use..I would NEVER buy a fake and I recently bought my first rolex (Explorer 214270) from an AD..I didn't start this thread to discuss fakes..

JRolex · 28 June 2014, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamesha

If you want to discuss fakes, TRF is not the place for that. You can find plenty of sites who cater to this illegal activity.

I'm new to the site and I'm just curious regarding the safeguarding features Rolex use..I would NEVER buy a fake and I recently bought my first rolex (Explorer 214270) from an AD..I didn't start this thread to discuss fakes..

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Congratulations on the new watch, but I would recommend to use the 'search' function, just because this topics comes up every so often and there's quite a bit of good information already posted in those threads.

crowncollection · 28 June 2014, 07:21 AM

There is a lot more to it than that

Jamesha · 28 June 2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

There is a lot more to it than that

Could you expand on that? What other ways can you tell? Other than obvious things like paperwork etc..

ExplorerChris · 28 June 2014, 07:24 AM

True and any older watches like my 1986 Explorer II that have had a crystal change will also have that feature.

Jamesha · 28 June 2014, 07:40 AM

Okay, I'll do that!

Thanks JRolex

ExplorerChris · 28 June 2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamesha

Okay, I'll do that!

Thanks JRolex

Congrats on the new watch and many years of enjoyment

Post some pics for us

Onikage · 28 June 2014, 09:32 AM

We don't discuss illegal sweatshop pos here, but to look at some for awareness sake there's the Watchout section. There are literally tons of pieces of shti there. Sourced from all over the web for our gentle scrutiny. Compare the poor fit, finish and downright rough craftsmanship to the perfection that you have on your wrist.

joe100 · 28 June 2014, 09:36 AM

Welcome aboard.

Best advice you'll get here is to search and read read read. Everything Rolex is here.

28 June 2014, 07:15 AM	#1
Jamesha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 170	Rolex Authentication I've read that all modern rolex watches have the rolex crown etched into the crystal at the 6 o'clock position and this is a good way of ensuring the watch is genuine?

28 June 2014, 07:19 AM	#3
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Coronet at 6 o'clock is definitely copied by the fakers.....but not very well. Your best bet to end-up with an authentic Rolex watch is to purchase it from a reputable source __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

28 June 2014, 07:21 AM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	There is a lot more to it than that __________________ watches many

28 June 2014, 07:24 AM	#10
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	True and any older watches like my 1986 Explorer II that have had a crystal change will also have that feature. __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

28 June 2014, 09:32 AM	#13
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	We don't discuss illegal sweatshop pos here, but to look at some for awareness sake there's the Watchout section. There are literally tons of pieces of shti there. Sourced from all over the web for our gentle scrutiny. Compare the poor fit, finish and downright rough craftsmanship to the perfection that you have on your wrist. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

28 June 2014, 07:19 AM	#2
JRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: J. Location: CA & HI. Watch: Not enough. Posts: 210	Google - it's amazing what you can do.

28 June 2014, 07:30 AM	#6
Jamesha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 170	If you want to discuss fakes, TRF is not the place for that. You can find plenty of sites who cater to this illegal activity. [/QUOTE] I'm new to the site and I'm just curious regarding the safeguarding features Rolex use..I would NEVER buy a fake and I recently bought my first rolex (Explorer 214270) from an AD..I didn't start this thread to discuss fakes..

28 June 2014, 07:40 AM	#11
Jamesha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 170	Okay, I'll do that! Thanks JRolex

28 June 2014, 09:36 AM	#14
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Welcome aboard. Best advice you'll get here is to search and read read read. Everything Rolex is here. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

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