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Gedanken · 30 September 2006, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BreitSheik

I've got the BALLS to prove a point that I am true to myself because I have nothing to hide. Only fake people try to hide for fear of being called on. Therefore they pretend to be somebody they're not by the "status symbol" on their wrist. That's as fake as you can ever get if you ask me!

But for me, what you see is what you get. I tell you the truth because I owe you my integrity. I want to be known as I am. And the truth is that I detest fake watches! They lower the standard of the Rolex image by their inferior quality. It makes it unfair for the whole Rolex community. But I have them for my own personal collection. I also have genuines. I love watches like art appreciation. What I have or what I own is my personal business. But I will always tell the truth.

You say you detest fakes, but at the same time you put a big photo of one of your fakes and brag about it.

If you have one and keep it to yourself, it's your own business and no skin off my nose. If you come into this forum with that crap, is IS my business, and I'll thank you to keep it away from here.

And that's the truth.

dman · 30 September 2006, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

I saw some nice watches today that looked a LOT like Rolexes, but they had other names I had never heard of. They screamed "We look like a Rolex but we have our own name" and that's fine. They sort of sound like they are fakes but they are not, technically speaking.

I saw a imitation Fifty Fathoms today, most call it a Submariner.

Gedanken · 30 September 2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I saw a imitation Fifty Fathoms today, most call it a Submariner.

Working on that law degree, Daren?

dman · 30 September 2006, 01:34 PM

All discussing fakes on these forums is good for is helping crooks make better ones. And then the people that support these crooks waste their money on their fake crap.

dman · 30 September 2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Working on that law degree, Daren?

I went to school long enough to be a doctor and lawyer, but all I got was an undergrad, LOL!! I should make a T-shirt with that slogan on it.

Gedanken · 30 September 2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

All discussing fakes on these forums is good for is helping crooks make better ones. And then the people that support these crooks waste their money on their fake crap.

Yup. Looks like we haven't laid down the law firmly enough round these here parts.

Gedanken · 30 September 2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I went to school long enough to be a doctor and lawyer, but all I got was an undergrad, LOL!! I should make a T-shirt with that slogan on it.

The least they coulda done was give you a Rolex for long service!

dman · 30 September 2006, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

The least they coulda done was give you a Rolex for long service!

I was asking for tenure, but never got that either.

BreitSheik · 30 September 2006, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

You say you detest fakes, but at the same time you put a big photo of one of your fakes and brag about it.

If you have one and keep it to yourself, it's your own business and no skin off my nose. If you come into this forum with that crap, is IS my business, and I'll thank you to keep it away from here.

And that's the truth.

I understand your being mad at this whole fake thing. As a watch enthusiast myself, and being in a watch forum, I was just getting out of the closet (as they say it) and expressing myself openly and honestly to other watch enthusiasts. But again, being in a purists' Rolex forum must be an unacceptable way for that kind of free speech.

Your responsibility as a moderator requires such action so as to guard such topics out of this forum. And I respect that. I know that Rolex and the Rolex brand alone is worth earning and deserving to only those who have reached its status level, and to infringe on it, makes it look cheap which is such an insult to the brand and to the community who have dearly paid the high price. I deeply apologize to you and the others whom I have dearly offended.

Gill

madformac · 30 September 2006, 09:59 PM

Gill,

It might have been better to post this thread in the non-Rolex catagory as technically that is what it is. Kinda like smoking a cigarette at a gas station by posting it in here.

I still think its a valid discussion subject, the industry cannot ignore it. Although posting on any forum would get attention that may somewhat glamourise these counterfeit items which is something I do not condone.

Mods, can this thread be moved to the non-Rolex forum?

Gedanken · 1 October 2006, 10:42 PM

Thank you, Gill.

I'd just like to clarify that it's not a matter of this being a purist's forum. As moderators, we don't cater to any single person's interests - rather, we go with the common denominator that applies to the largest portion of our membership, a case of the good of the collective overruling the good of the individual, as it were.

As such, given the explicit understanding of the forum's raison d'etre, namely being the appreciation of genuine Rolex watches, copies, imitations, hommages and fakes are not accepted as staple for discussion here. As moderator, it is my role to preserve this understanding that is most commonly held.

Justin, it's a good idea that you've proposed. I'll move the thread.

ufgator9899 · 30 October 2006, 08:53 AM

great info, thanks.

wmthedirector · 30 October 2006, 11:27 AM

justin :
i cant agree more

30 September 2006, 01:34 PM	#34
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	All discussing fakes on these forums is good for is helping crooks make better ones. And then the people that support these crooks waste their money on their fake crap. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

1 October 2006, 10:42 PM	#41
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Thank you, Gill. I'd just like to clarify that it's not a matter of this being a purist's forum. As moderators, we don't cater to any single person's interests - rather, we go with the common denominator that applies to the largest portion of our membership, a case of the good of the collective overruling the good of the individual, as it were. As such, given the explicit understanding of the forum's raison d'etre, namely being the appreciation of genuine Rolex watches, copies, imitations, hommages and fakes are not accepted as staple for discussion here. As moderator, it is my role to preserve this understanding that is most commonly held. Justin, it's a good idea that you've proposed. I'll move the thread. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

30 September 2006, 09:59 PM	#40
madformac "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Justin Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 708	Gill, It might have been better to post this thread in the non-Rolex catagory as technically that is what it is. Kinda like smoking a cigarette at a gas station by posting it in here. I still think its a valid discussion subject, the industry cannot ignore it. Although posting on any forum would get attention that may somewhat glamourise these counterfeit items which is something I do not condone. Mods, can this thread be moved to the non-Rolex forum?

30 October 2006, 08:53 AM	#42
ufgator9899 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: orlando Posts: 20	great info, thanks.

30 October 2006, 11:27 AM	#43
wmthedirector "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 371	justin : i cant agree more

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