ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
20 August 2012, 08:04 AM | #1 |
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 208
|
Accused of wearing a fake.
I'm a new member of the Rolex Club and just picked up my DSSD this week. Last night I was at a club with some friends (and friends of friends that I did not know) when one of the more obnoxious drunks of the bunch (I was the designated driver) asked what kind of watch I was wearing. I said "DeepSea" because 1) I don't want to seam like a pretentious a**hole and 2) I don't want the pretentious a**holes, and shallow girls here in Scottsdale liking me because they think I have a Rolex.
He grabs my wrist and says to the group "He's wearing a fake Rolex!!!" (while laughing). I politely disagree but after a few minutes of trying to explain to him what I have on I give up. Apparently he's an experts and He says that he buys all his watches from "his guy" at the local Tourneau (sp?) store and he has never seen that Rolex there before. Tourneau isn't an AD and every time I've been in the local and very tiny store all I see are beatup Sub's in the preowned section. Have you ever had a person say yours is a fake when they obviously have no frickin clue what they are talking about? It seems that if it's not a Sub or GMT people who do not know Rolex think it's a fake. |
20 August 2012, 08:08 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Van
Location: midwest
Watch: Rolex GMT2C 2TT
Posts: 73
|
What's the drunk expert wearing?
|
20 August 2012, 08:08 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Real Name: Craig
Location: Seattle-ish, USA
Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc
Posts: 7,022
|
Don't worry about it. A slight smile along with a calm, confident attitude is all you need. You may also know by now that a number of us are ok with certain people (like the 'gentleman' you mentioned) assuming we are wearing a replica.
I wear a watch for myself and no one else. So it's really irrelevant to me what someone may think. |
20 August 2012, 08:09 AM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Nanaimo, B.C.
Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans
Posts: 1,980
|
I met a guy not long ago wearing a white dial daytona. He looked at mine and said "I know its a fake because they are impossible to get. If there was a real one to be had around here I would be wearing it"
I said nothing about the fake he was wearing that he had basically just admitted to having. |
20 August 2012, 08:10 AM | #5 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cave
Watch: Sundial
Posts: 33,940
|
I'm sometimes told that my 116619LB is fake because "Rolex doesn't make a blue ceramic dial/bezel sub."
|
20 August 2012, 08:11 AM | #6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: at home
Posts: 351
|
I've never had some say I'm wearing a fake . If anyone ever does ,I wouldn't argue or even try to prove its real to them. All that really matters is I know what I have , I just smile and just assume he's not as knowledgeable about watches .
|
20 August 2012, 08:13 AM | #7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: thewatchguy
Location: UK
Watch: me buy gold..
Posts: 7,441
|
Many many times, seriously my friend, ignore them drunks.. Let them think its a fake, atleast they wont try to steal it that way...
__________________
Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077 |
20 August 2012, 08:14 AM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 49
|
|
20 August 2012, 08:15 AM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 1,642
|
When out and about with my Rolex and surrounded by drunken idiots and someone pipes up about it - I'll go for a change of subject rapidly - if that doesn't work I'll assess the likelihood of trouble and either head for the exit by way of the wc or subtly transfer it to my pocket for extra safe keeping. You don't need to entertain crap about whether it's real or not. You know and it knows.
|
20 August 2012, 08:16 AM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
Posts: 14,774
|
Hope you told him to sit down & have another drink.
There's always a TOOL in every group. |
20 August 2012, 08:17 AM | #11 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Real Name: Craig
Location: Seattle-ish, USA
Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc
Posts: 7,022
|
|
20 August 2012, 08:19 AM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Genaro
Location: Fresno Ca.
Watch: R O L E X
Posts: 4,466
|
|
20 August 2012, 08:20 AM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: ChairmanMao
Location: NY, US
Watch: mickey watch
Posts: 837
|
I've been through this countless of times..first time when I was 17. It was one of my father's "friend" he claimed my Seamaster was a fake... I was young as immature so I got kinda pissed. But now I always tell the person either: "if you think its fake then its probably a fake" or "When I purchased the watch the salesman never said it was a real Rolex.." :)
Deepsea is a massive clock and trust me you will get so many of alike comments. :) Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
__________________
I am always single, even when I am married. |
20 August 2012, 08:21 AM | #14 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
Posts: 25,658
|
Over consumption makes people say and do stupid things. Add some liquored up ladies and anything can happen. Let it go. Everyone in the car probable doesn’t remember the conversation. If you see the guy again ask him to kindly enjoy a cup of coffee on you!
__________________
✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron. |
20 August 2012, 08:21 AM | #15 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
|
Shake it off and move on
__________________
|
20 August 2012, 08:24 AM | #16 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Nanaimo, B.C.
Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans
Posts: 1,980
|
|
20 August 2012, 08:26 AM | #17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Point Blank, TX
Posts: 2,894
|
Sounds like he really got under skin. You should not let drunken heathens do that. However I always like to turn every situation into a positive one. Next idiot who says that tell them you will put up a G and he only has to put up a 100 and then use your phone to show him pics off of rolex's website. If he's going to mouth off put your money next to it.
__________________
I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right |
20 August 2012, 08:33 AM | #18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Linda
Location: New York State
Watch: Boys Tudor Sub
Posts: 1,131
|
I always tell people my diamond earrings are fake and my rolex is a knock off because I don't want them following me home ! ! !
|
20 August 2012, 08:39 AM | #19 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: .
Posts: 17,898
|
I've had that happen on my Sub LV. I just laugh at them and move on.
Not worth the time to explain to losers like that guy. Enjoy that beauty and enjoy. |
20 August 2012, 08:41 AM | #20 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: Ari
Location: Florida
Watch: ...me go broke
Posts: 2,428
|
Quote:
|
|
20 August 2012, 08:45 AM | #21 |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Mickey®
Location: Atlanta, GA
Watch: Swiss Made
Posts: 5,801
|
As crazy as this sounds some of the new "colored" ones don't seem real to me either! LOL
I think my LV has been given a stare or two from folks that get confused by the green bezel. Noone has ever said anything because I've never given them time to...I don't care what they think. |
20 August 2012, 08:45 AM | #22 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Chicago
Posts: 2,005
|
Who the hell cares?
You're the one with the receipt, and the official papers with the serial #, which say you own the genuine article. If it bothers you that much what other people think, don't wear it in public.
|
20 August 2012, 08:45 AM | #23 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 4,224
|
I would have stopped the car and informed him this was a "fake" ride home and thrown him out on the street. People like that are useless. Even if your watch was fake (I obviously know it isn't) trying to make someone feel small is pathetic. A lot times when you confront a bully about why they are doing the things they are doing, then tend to shrink up and have a hard time defending it. They actually end up looking stupid to the group.
|
20 August 2012, 08:47 AM | #24 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Steve
Location: USA
Watch: A few
Posts: 8,884
|
|
20 August 2012, 08:49 AM | #25 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Carl
Location: Always moving
Watch: If you wish...
Posts: 22,039
|
Quote:
__________________
Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin |
|
20 August 2012, 08:49 AM | #26 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Rod
Location: Atlanta, GA
Watch: YG DD 18238
Posts: 1,540
|
__________________
I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt |
20 August 2012, 08:50 AM | #27 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Brian
Location: Northern Virginia
Watch: One of Not Many
Posts: 17,892
|
I am not sure if I would care if it was someone I did know.
In this case since you do not know the person, why worry about it? You know what you are wearing is real, that is all that matters. Or at least that is all that matters to me.
__________________
IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock |
20 August 2012, 08:57 AM | #28 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: N/A
Watch: Submariner 16610
Posts: 10
|
I just got my 16610 last week and love it! I bought it at an AD (all papers and everything, all genuine etc) and can say that sometimes I almost feel underwhelmed when comparing it to a fake because the bracelet on the old subs are quite light. But just looking at the fit and finish on that watch just makes me smile.
I could care less if someone thinks its fake - they will never know for sure (unless they are a friend) and will be second guessing themselves. Mind you, rolex's ARE the most counterfeited watch out there...so jealous people will just tell themselves its fake so they dont feel inadequate. |
20 August 2012, 08:58 AM | #29 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: England
Watch: 16710, 16628
Posts: 7,757
|
This is something you and everyone else here have to shake off as it goes with the brand. Some of these angry "I'd have kicked them out of the car" responses are funny but not the best way to conduct yourself. The DSSD is a big watch, you'll probably have a similar encounter before long.
__________________
GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4 |
20 August 2012, 08:58 AM | #30 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: Ari
Location: Florida
Watch: ...me go broke
Posts: 2,428
|
The truth is I prefer people to think my Sub C is fake, it's just better all around. Unless it's a fellow WIS, or of course while browsing at a watch store where a decent watch is sort of the price of admission.
Have you ever noticed at watch stores, the SA will often try, either by asking, or even more intrusively by picking up YOUR watch, to verify your watch is real, or a late model, to gauge whether you're a bona fide customer? |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.