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jmk1 · 10 July 2008, 11:34 PM

How can you know 4 sure that the Rolex u see online is real. There r thousands of Rolexs online 4 sale, how can u tell 4 sure that there real? I have seen some unbelievable fakes, even the mov't are the same colors, even the wheels. Has it come to a time now that u just can't trust anyone any more

Steven79 · 10 July 2008, 11:36 PM

i wouldn't trust anything online from places like ebay. You can get scammed big time. Usually, the pictures are stolen and not even the actual watch you will receive.

buy from trusted members here such as TEMPOKING, or from an Authorized dealer.

ROLEX MAN · 10 July 2008, 11:37 PM

The only way not to buy a fake is to go to a ROLEX authorized dealer!

Then you know for sure you have the real thing!

CMT · 10 July 2008, 11:39 PM

I no 4 sure cuz i buy from trusted sorse need 2 B careful in tha 2K08 br0

newrolexman · 10 July 2008, 11:40 PM

When you see something on line for sale you have NO clue if its real or fake.

I would imagine a photo of a genuine watch would be posted,, why not?

My question has always been to seller on ebay,, how do I know the watch in the picture is the watch I am getting??

so beware of pictures big time.

I am sure a scammer would use great pristine pictues of real authentic rolexes.. Why put a pic of a fake one up.

so dont get too involved in analyzing the picture ever.

d

MikeV · 10 July 2008, 11:52 PM

It is scary because i've heard you can buy great fakes for a few hundred dollars where the movement looks authentic and sell them for thousands. I wondered sometimes that if you take a watch to get authenticated by an AD, when they open it up can they really tell if its real; i'm assuming they just take superficial looks of the movement. So in the end the best way is to send it in for service and have RSC take apart every piece. And lets say you do find out its a fake and try to send it back...what if the seller says "i sent you a real one and the one YOU are trying to send back for a refund is a fake"

Fey · 10 July 2008, 11:56 PM

Tempoking is like the AD of TRF

harvey · 11 July 2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fey

Tempoking is like the AD of TRF

x2

jryan774 · 11 July 2008, 12:28 AM

yeah it is hard but look at that tw8t that bought a fake LV for 600 euros and is proud of it! some people just dont care!

samsamabjack · 11 July 2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jryan774

yeah it is hard but look at that tw8t that bought a fake LV for 600 euros and is proud of it! some people just dont care!

wich is me. I don't care. Because I can care not. Can you ???

Steven79 · 11 July 2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fey

Tempoking is like the AD of TRF

He's my personal AD and a great great man!

A wonderful asset of TRF!

jryan774 · 11 July 2008, 12:33 AM

nothing personal pal, just cant help but laugh at how much you spent on a £30 fake

Steven79 · 11 July 2008, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samsamabjack

wich is me. I don't care. Because I can care not. Can you ???

lol, your post reminded me of...

samsamabjack · 11 July 2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jryan774

nothing personal pal, just cant help but laugh at how much you spent on a £30 fake

glad I make you laugh. You should see how much I laugh when i see those suckers driving a second hand BMW M3 with the same watch I wear...showing off ......

...that really is the best part.

Steven79 · 11 July 2008, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMT

I no 4 sure cuz i buy from trusted sorse need 2 B careful in tha 2K08 br0

jryan774 · 11 July 2008, 12:44 AM

m3's are for Sales Reps and Estate Agents anyway, they are sh1te

CMT · 11 July 2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven79

[IMG]http://www.vaq34.com/vaq34/wtf-cat.jpg[IMG]

Exactly!

nomaam · 11 July 2008, 01:47 AM

try to stay away from online buys. Go to an AD that carry some previously owned. i Would never buy from from an online unless i can fisically go to their store and see, feel and try the watch. those are my 2 cents.

cody p · 11 July 2008, 02:01 AM

just repeating what i've heard: 'buy the seller, not the watch'.

veefour · 11 July 2008, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jryan774

m3's are for Sales Reps and Estate Agents anyway, they are sh1te

Only when you can't afford them

fireftr · 11 July 2008, 02:16 AM

Can anybody vouch for a trusted dealer from the uk who advertises here on TRF, I am considering adding a GMT11c to my collection. I say collection but I only have a Sub Date at the mo :-)

k4vks · 11 July 2008, 02:22 AM

I'd look for papers, reputable dealers/person, and examine the watch for classic fake tells - wrong date magnification, crown guards too fat, wrong font, ROLEXROLEXROLEX not properly lined up with minute markers (the "x" should land on every multiple of 5), crown too big

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmk1

How can you know 4 sure that the Rolex u see online is real. There r thousands of Rolexs online 4 sale, how can u tell 4 sure that there real? I have seen some unbelievable fakes, even the mov't are the same colors, even the wheels. Has it come to a time now that u just can't trust anyone any more

samsamabjack · 11 July 2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veefour

Only when you can't afford them

considering how fast a BMW lose value after the new model goes on the market,any sucker can afford an old M3...and fall behind payments after about 6 months....

dkpw · 11 July 2008, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMT

I no 4 sure cuz i buy from trusted sorse need 2 B careful in tha 2K08 br0

And in English?

harvey · 11 July 2008, 03:09 AM

david i think "I no 4 sure cuz i buy from trusted sorse need 2 B careful in tha 2K08 br0" roughly translates to...

i am of the firm belief to only buy from a reliable source as an authorised dealers, as one can not be too careful these days.

lol

dkpw · 11 July 2008, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey.eu

david i think "I no 4 sure cuz i buy from trusted sorse need 2 B careful in tha 2K08 br0" roughly translates to...

i am of the firm belief to only buy from a reliable source as an authorised dealers, as one can not be too careful these days.

lol

Harvey - thank you. I am not entirely familiar with the language used, which I believe may be some from of "txt."

what3ver · 11 July 2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samsamabjack

glad I make you laugh. You should see how much I laugh when i see those suckers driving a second hand BMW M3 with the same watch I wear...showing off ......

...that really is the best part.

So what do you drive while wearing your overpriced fake? I don't understand who you were making fun of, yourself or someone who drives an M3 who wears a real Rolex.

HDHNTER · 11 July 2008, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samsamabjack

glad I make you laugh. You should see how much I laugh when i see those suckers driving a second hand BMW M3 with the same watch I wear...showing off ......

...that really is the best part.

I'm sure those same real Rolex wearing "suckers" driving the 2nd hand BMW M3's get a kick out of the "posers" wearing Folex's at the bus stop as they drive by....food for thought

diggity · 11 July 2008, 06:59 AM

Buying online is definitely risky. Best to go with trusted members of this forum. I recently purchased an SD on ebay, AFTER doing a ton of dilligence. The guy I bought it from has his own little store and over 1300 100% positive feedback selling almost all Rolex watches. You can buy from an honest ebayer, but its few and far between.

samsamabjack · 11 July 2008, 07:10 AM

[QUOTE=HDHNTER;664663]I'm sure those same real Rolex wearing "suckers" driving the 2nd hand BMW M3's get a kick out of the "posers" wearing Folex's at the bus stop as they drive by....food for thought

[/QUOTE

And,of course,I've forgot the wannabe college Ralph Lauren brand...that is perfect with a Rolex....

10 July 2008, 11:34 PM	#1
jmk1 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: joel1520016710 Location: conn USA Watch: 2007 gmt11 Rolex Posts: 58	Fake rolexs How can you know 4 sure that the Rolex u see online is real. There r thousands of Rolexs online 4 sale, how can u tell 4 sure that there real? I have seen some unbelievable fakes, even the mov't are the same colors, even the wheels. Has it come to a time now that u just can't trust anyone any more

10 July 2008, 11:37 PM	#3
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,718	The only way not to buy a fake is to go to a ROLEX authorized dealer! Then you know for sure you have the real thing! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

11 July 2008, 03:09 AM	#25
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,435	david i think "I no 4 sure cuz i buy from trusted sorse need 2 B careful in tha 2K08 br0" roughly translates to... i am of the firm belief to only buy from a reliable source as an authorised dealers, as one can not be too careful these days. lol __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

10 July 2008, 11:36 PM	#2
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175	i wouldn't trust anything online from places like ebay. You can get scammed big time. Usually, the pictures are stolen and not even the actual watch you will receive. buy from trusted members here such as TEMPOKING, or from an Authorized dealer.

10 July 2008, 11:39 PM	#4
CMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 600	I no 4 sure cuz i buy from trusted sorse need 2 B careful in tha 2K08 br0

10 July 2008, 11:40 PM	#5
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	When you see something on line for sale you have NO clue if its real or fake. I would imagine a photo of a genuine watch would be posted,, why not? My question has always been to seller on ebay,, how do I know the watch in the picture is the watch I am getting?? so beware of pictures big time. I am sure a scammer would use great pristine pictues of real authentic rolexes.. Why put a pic of a fake one up. so dont get too involved in analyzing the picture ever. d

10 July 2008, 11:52 PM	#6
MikeV Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nevada Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 229	It is scary because i've heard you can buy great fakes for a few hundred dollars where the movement looks authentic and sell them for thousands. I wondered sometimes that if you take a watch to get authenticated by an AD, when they open it up can they really tell if its real; i'm assuming they just take superficial looks of the movement. So in the end the best way is to send it in for service and have RSC take apart every piece. And lets say you do find out its a fake and try to send it back...what if the seller says "i sent you a real one and the one YOU are trying to send back for a refund is a fake"

10 July 2008, 11:56 PM	#7
Fey Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Manuel Location: Ireland Watch: Rolex Sea Dweller Posts: 89	Tempoking is like the AD of TRF

11 July 2008, 12:28 AM	#9
jryan774 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: John Location: North East Watch: 5167r Posts: 125	yeah it is hard but look at that tw8t that bought a fake LV for 600 euros and is proud of it! some people just dont care!

11 July 2008, 12:33 AM	#12
jryan774 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: John Location: North East Watch: 5167r Posts: 125	nothing personal pal, just cant help but laugh at how much you spent on a £30 fake

11 July 2008, 12:44 AM	#16
jryan774 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: John Location: North East Watch: 5167r Posts: 125	m3's are for Sales Reps and Estate Agents anyway, they are sh1te

11 July 2008, 01:47 AM	#18
nomaam Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Pedro Location: miami Watch: Daytona SS BF Posts: 119	try to stay away from online buys. Go to an AD that carry some previously owned. i Would never buy from from an online unless i can fisically go to their store and see, feel and try the watch. those are my 2 cents.

11 July 2008, 02:01 AM	#19
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	just repeating what i've heard: 'buy the seller, not the watch'.

11 July 2008, 02:16 AM	#21
fireftr Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 31	Can anybody vouch for a trusted dealer from the uk who advertises here on TRF, I am considering adding a GMT11c to my collection. I say collection but I only have a Sub Date at the mo :-)

11 July 2008, 06:59 AM	#29
diggity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 192	Buying online is definitely risky. Best to go with trusted members of this forum. I recently purchased an SD on ebay, AFTER doing a ton of dilligence. The guy I bought it from has his own little store and over 1300 100% positive feedback selling almost all Rolex watches. You can buy from an honest ebayer, but its few and far between.

11 July 2008, 07:10 AM	#30
samsamabjack Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sardinia,Italy Posts: 46	[QUOTE=HDHNTER;664663]I'm sure those same real Rolex wearing "suckers" driving the 2nd hand BMW M3's get a kick out of the "posers" wearing Folex's at the bus stop as they drive by....food for thought [/QUOTE And,of course,I've forgot the wannabe college Ralph Lauren brand...that is perfect with a Rolex....

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