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Noonan · 11 August 2008, 08:10 AM

This watch was given to me and and I'm pretty sure it's a replica. Could someone verify by the pic below? I've never seen a Yacht Master in person. Sorry it's a little blurry. The marco mode on my P&S doesn't work that well. Thanks.

tudorman8276 · 11 August 2008, 08:32 AM

....that someone would give you an eight thousand dollar watch????

....friend???

....owe you $ ???

Stan.

Noonan · 11 August 2008, 08:38 AM

It was from a family member and could be real. I don't know enough about them to know for sure and I didn't want to ask (seems a bit rude). It doesn't have the laser engraved "Rolex" going around the inside of the bezel like I've seen in pictures posted here. Do all YM's have that?

profjohn · 11 August 2008, 08:40 AM

i don't think the dial is supposed to be white - it should be in platinum.

Noonan · 11 August 2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by profjohn

i don't think the dial is supposed to be white - it should be in platinum.

Were there different options for the YM? The case is SS and, as you said, most of the models I've read about were all platinum.

Terry Newton · 11 August 2008, 09:55 AM

The bezel is what is platinum and the rest of the watch is stainless steel. Can you take pictures of the band, clasp, back of the watch for us? Is the dial white or platinum in color? It's hard to tell due to the lighting.

Terry Newton

ROGERB · 11 August 2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Noonan

Were there different options for the YM? The case is SS and, as you said, most of the models I've read about were all platinum.

Noonan if the face on that watch is white then no it is not real..again I don't wish to pry but would this particular family member give you an 8000.00 watch? That model as identified earlier would be stainless except for the face and bezel...hands and hour markers would be 18k gold...
R

profjohn · 11 August 2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noonan

Were there different options for the YM? The case is SS and, as you said, most of the models I've read about were all platinum.

If I'm not wrong, on the ss models, the color of the dial should be platinum. There are white and blue dials on YG or TT watches. To know if it's real, you need simply look at the financial status of your benefactors.

springer · 11 August 2008, 10:05 AM

A genuine Yachtmaster has a platinum bezel insert, the bezel is stainless. The dial is also platinum. The watch pictured is not genuine, sorry my friend.

Letsgodiving · 11 August 2008, 12:20 PM

I'm not an expert on the YM but the dial is definitely wrong on many levels. Better photos from several angles would help but as others have said a look at the movement would probably be the clincher.

Noonan · 11 August 2008, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the opinions all. I was pretty confident it was a fake to begin with.

nch209 · 11 August 2008, 04:02 PM

Minute hand is too narrow...

Looks Fake

Irish Dan · 11 August 2008, 04:47 PM

Waiting

For the "Gotcha"
I apologize if I am wrong about this.

Noonan · 11 August 2008, 10:33 PM

You know, even though I'm pretty certain it is fake at this point, it's still starting to become my favorite "outdoors beater" watch over my Tag. The size and weight are perfect and the crown works beautifully. I can only imagine how nice the real one is.

ROGERB · 12 August 2008, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noonan

You know, even though I'm pretty certain it is fake at this point, it's still starting to become my favorite "outdoors beater" watch over my Tag. The size and weight are perfect and the crown works beautifully. I can only imagine how nice the real one is.

Be careful you do not end up on the dark side..... a watch made to look like a model from Rolex is one thing... to have one that also has the Rolex name on it is a different matter...fake is FAKE..
one man's opinion
R

Noonan · 12 August 2008, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROGERB

Be careful you do not end up on the dark side..... a watch made to look like a model from Rolex is one thing... to have one that also has the Rolex name on it is a different matter...fake is FAKE..
one man's opinion
R

I agree completely. I certainly would never try to pass it off as genuine without knowing for sure (and I think the consensus is that this is a fake). I can't seem to get the case-back off so I can't check the movement. But it gives me a good idea of what a watch I'll probably never be able to afford looks like on my wrist.

I just purchased a new Longines so that'll be getting all daily wrist time for the time being.

Timber Loftis · 12 August 2008, 04:54 AM

Ok, the dial is the wrong color, and that's all I can tell from the posted picture that is definitely wrong with it.

Dials can be replaced, though.

I'd pop it open and take a look at the movement. You may have a folex with some Rolex parts, or you may have a Rolex that's been modified with aftermarket parts.

hoangsts · 12 August 2008, 05:57 AM

how to spot a fake:

this is a real Yachtmaster

11 August 2008, 08:10 AM	#1
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Is this a fake? This watch was given to me and and I'm pretty sure it's a replica. Could someone verify by the pic below? I've never seen a Yacht Master in person. Sorry it's a little blurry. The marco mode on my P&S doesn't work that well. Thanks.

11 August 2008, 08:32 AM	#2
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,583	....is there a reason... ....that someone would give you an eight thousand dollar watch???? ....friend??? ....owe you $ ??? Stan.

11 August 2008, 09:55 AM	#6
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	The bezel is what is platinum and the rest of the watch is stainless steel. Can you take pictures of the band, clasp, back of the watch for us? Is the dial white or platinum in color? It's hard to tell due to the lighting. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

11 August 2008, 10:05 AM	#9
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	A genuine Yachtmaster has a platinum bezel insert, the bezel is stainless. The dial is also platinum. The watch pictured is not genuine, sorry my friend. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

11 August 2008, 12:20 PM	#10
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	I'm not an expert on the YM but the dial is definitely wrong on many levels. Better photos from several angles would help but as others have said a look at the movement would probably be the clincher. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

11 August 2008, 08:38 AM	#3
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	It was from a family member and could be real. I don't know enough about them to know for sure and I didn't want to ask (seems a bit rude). It doesn't have the laser engraved "Rolex" going around the inside of the bezel like I've seen in pictures posted here. Do all YM's have that?

11 August 2008, 08:40 AM	#4
profjohn Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: John Location: Birmingham, UK Watch: Panerai 219 Destro Posts: 100	i don't think the dial is supposed to be white - it should be in platinum.

11 August 2008, 01:49 PM	#11
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Thanks for the opinions all. I was pretty confident it was a fake to begin with.

11 August 2008, 04:02 PM	#12
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Minute hand is too narrow... Looks Fake __________________ nch209

11 August 2008, 04:47 PM	#13
Irish Dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: NW USA Posts: 401	Waiting For the "Gotcha" I apologize if I am wrong about this. __________________ 1960 Mercedes 190SL - New Owner...HELP PLEASE!

11 August 2008, 10:33 PM	#14
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	You know, even though I'm pretty certain it is fake at this point, it's still starting to become my favorite "outdoors beater" watch over my Tag. The size and weight are perfect and the crown works beautifully. I can only imagine how nice the real one is.

12 August 2008, 04:54 AM	#17
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	Ok, the dial is the wrong color, and that's all I can tell from the posted picture that is definitely wrong with it. Dials can be replaced, though. I'd pop it open and take a look at the movement. You may have a folex with some Rolex parts, or you may have a Rolex that's been modified with aftermarket parts.

12 August 2008, 05:57 AM	#18
hoangsts Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 30	how to spot a fake: this is a real Yachtmaster

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