Answering the "Is that Rolex Real?" question?

[Desibaba]

I have only had my watch for about 10 days but I have already been hit with the "Is it a real or a replica?" Question. I told the person Its fake and I bought it for $50 at the flea market before walking away. Lol I figured if someone sees me driving a nice new Mercedes they would know I wouldn't buy a fake watch. What do you guys say without sounding like a Douche?

[the_Hunter]

The only person outside of friends and family that has even asked about my watch asked this question.

It annoyed me that they thought I would wear a fake. I told them it was real and left it at that.

[pilates]

I dont think any good can come from saying its real. I would say its real if its soneone I trust and fake to a stranger. If its someone im trying to impress I would say that its a fake sarcastically.

[Rags]

Tell them " I guess you'll never know"..

[jhe888]

It depends on who it is.

I told my wife all my watches are fakes. Except the Grand Seiko, which i told her is "just" a Seiko. ;)

[s14roller]

Originally Posted by Desibaba

Lol I figured if someone sees me driving a nice new Mercedes they would know I wouldn't buy a fake watch. What do you guys say without sounding like a Douche?

Have you tried to respond with "I have a new Mercedes?"

[MCO1]

I dont recall ever being asked, I think I would respond one way or the other based on who was asking.

[ledas1]

IMHO. Pretty sure, newer Rolex units have a laser etching [for identification] on the saphire located at 6 o'clock position. As, I tried to show in photo below. Sorry, my pics are still crude at this point. Others probably chime in on this too. cheers

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[HogwldFLTR]

It's been a while since I was spotted as a Rolex wearer. Most recent question was about my DD, "is that real gold?" I said it's a real watch and left the question hanging. Frankly no one needs to know the cost or details of my personal life unless I want them to. Same with my Harley; once someone almost wanted to get into a fight because I wouldn't tell them the cost. More horse's asses out there than horses and that's for certain.

[GB-man]

I've been asked twice at bars once by a girl regarding my GMT and once by a guy regarding my navitimer some years ago. Both times I was stupid enough to tell them "of course."

Not the brightest but I figure who the hell would admit to a fake anyways. That and I was comfortable with my surroundings on both occasions.

[AK797]

I'm far more concerned with being mugged than admired so unless I know the person I will tell them it's a fake.

[bkertzer89]

Originally Posted by jhe888

it depends on who it is.

I told my wife all my watches are fakes. Except the grand seiko, which i told her is "just" a seiko. ;)

yes!!!!!!

[timeisfathaoftruth]

Originally Posted by Desibaba

I figured if someone sees me driving a nice new Mercedes they would know I wouldn't buy a fake watch.

One would think, but don't kid yourself. I know a guy who drives a newer model Mercedes and bought a fake TT black sub. He bought it just for fun and doesn't hide the fact that it is fake. He could easily afford a PM Rolex or two and is currently educating himself on the Rolex brand and models and is looking to get one in the near future.

As for what to say if someone asks...anything you want that fits the situation. If it's not a serious situation, I wouldn't take it seriously. If its not a friend or not someone who would like to steal your watch, they probably don't care.

[acarriles]

As learned on Seinfeld: "It is real... and it is spectacular!"

[superdog]

Who cares. Tell them it's real.

While relatively expensive and a great watch, it's super common.

Owning a Rolex means nothing more than the fact that you have a nice watch.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by acarriles

As learned on Seinfeld: "It is real... and it is spectacular!"

love it


Reminds me of when a woman told me "must be nice" (in my opinion one of the most ignorant things you can say) regarding my new apartment. I told her "it really is" and closed the door

[hugs]

Interesting to see the responses here, I have not been asked this not sure what I would say to be honest!!!!

[JRolex]

I usually just stare at them awkwardly until they regret everything they've ever said and then it becomes a starring contest.

[Tri-Tip]

Someone at work on Friday was admiring my Exp II. Said he wished he could afford a watch like that.

I told him to go down a dark alley in NYC and he could probably get one for $25.00.

[tkerrmd]

No one has ever asked me

Family and friends know the answer and I don't discuss personal things with random strangers

[watchwatcher]

I ask, "what do you think"

[abovedeck]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

No one has ever asked me

Family and friends know the answer and I don't discuss personal things with random strangers

X10

[Tmac478]

Interesting answers. Don't understand why someone would lie and and say they're wearing a fake watch. If offended by the question, just refuse to justify it with an answer.
I've personally never been asked but I'd give a simple "no"

[Urosfan]

Never been asked if its fake, probably would say yeah it's a canal at special lol

[Racerdj]

I have never had to answer as I have not ever been asked. I hope it will stay this way.

[mjm800]

I've never been asked and I generally don't talk to strangers so if asked I would just walk away without saying a word.

[the_Hunter]

Originally Posted by acarriles

As learned on Seinfeld: "It is real... and it is spectacular!"

AWESOME!

[Samurai]

Sigh..most ladies I came across glanced at my DD, but never asked. Maybe my face scared them away

[GsurgBM]

I would say it's real and move on unless there was some worry of getting it taken.

[cht]

I normally find this an opportunity to spread some WIS with:

"Who would spend $8,950 + tax on a stainless steel watch with a 3135 movement and parachrom blu hairspring topped with a ceramic bezel bombarbed with platinum?"

That should answer their question indirectly.