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greekbum · 14 April 2010, 12:07 PM

IMHO Fake.I have seen real 18k gold fake presidents for many years.1st out of Italy now everywhere.There is really no way to tell a real gold president from a fake unless its in your hands and apart.

Jay123 · 14 April 2010, 07:34 PM

Im back and il upload better pictures soon. But from what you guys are telling me its obviously fake so is its really wasting my time uploading pictures isnt it?

Nicko · 14 April 2010, 09:18 PM

As fake as th OP's story..

spuds · 14 April 2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay123

Im back and il upload better pictures soon. But from what you guys are telling me its obviously fake so is its really wasting my time uploading pictures isnt it?

Personally I'd upload them anyway mate.

You never know.... better pic's might give a better result if the experts can see relevant details.

WatchnRoll · 14 April 2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nicko

as fake as th op's story..

+1000!

Jason71 · 14 April 2010, 09:59 PM

Seriously.........You "happen" upon a $20k + watch, and then you ask if it's real??

You would be more likely to be struck by lightning.

Rockrolex · 14 April 2010, 10:17 PM

Gentlemen, let's not be too quick to jump to conclusions based on one somewhat fuzzy pic.

This one's the real deal. Other than the date window, there's not much difference between them.

My advise to the OP - take it to an AD or competent watchmaker and have them remove the case back. That will tell you with certainty whether it's genuine.

Jackxv · 14 April 2010, 10:28 PM

Sir,

But the "real deal" has a an aftermarket diamond dial, they are not aligned with the day window.

It seems the OP crystal is misaligned but there's nothing to say about it without a good picture

Jack

Renoir · 14 April 2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Gentlemen, let's not be too quick to jump to conclusions based on one somewhat fuzzy pic.

This one's the real deal. Other than the date window, there's not much difference between them.

My advise to the OP - take it to an AD or competent watchmaker and have them remove the case back. That will tell you with certainty whether it's genuine.

This one is a lot different, granted the one you posted has an aftermarket dial....for starters look at the shape of the case.

Idle Swede · 14 April 2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Renoir

This one is a lot different, granted the one you posted has an aftermarket dial....for starters look at the shape of the case.

Correction, this is not an aftermarket dial but diamonds added to the original dial as to where the OP's dial is an aftermarket.

Renoir · 14 April 2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Correction, this is not an aftermarket dial but diamonds added to the original dial as to where the OP's dial is an aftermarket.

Gotcha on the dial....but the OPs watch is all aftermarket.

Idle Swede · 14 April 2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Renoir

Gotcha on the dial....but the OPs watch is all aftermarket.

There is a reason as to why the original dials with added diamonds never line up with the datewheel but I guess you all knew that already.

jets · 14 April 2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

There is a reason as to why the original dials with added diamonds never line up with the datewheel but I guess you all knew that already.

I don't. Why does this happen?

brkanand · 15 April 2010, 12:20 AM

More photos please.

Jay123 · 15 April 2010, 01:49 AM

2 more pictures, took 2 of the clasp which i was asked to do

Nairn1980 · 15 April 2010, 01:54 AM

What a beautuful Folex

Kapture1 · 15 April 2010, 02:05 AM

Two pics of the same clasp??? Look like engraving in one of the pictures, and nothing on the other?

Or maybe you fliped the watch over to take the second pic

Jay123 · 15 April 2010, 02:12 AM

Another shot of it on. Looking at other day dates on the web, it does actually look slightly different. It may well could be fake.

Kapture1 · 15 April 2010, 02:59 AM

Its fake IMO

mborner · 15 April 2010, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DWdrummer

Just because it is gold, assuming it is, doesnt make it a genuine Rolex.

True, but I would have a difficult time believing there was a $7,000 President's bracelet on a fake DD.

brandxbrand · 15 April 2010, 04:30 AM

Sorry fella, the bracelet has signed and sealed it as a replica I think. Replicas are almost always electroplated with gold and the dark spots are where the band was blocking parts of the SS.

gmh1013 · 15 April 2010, 07:25 AM

IMHO this is fake....and Ive seen some good ones in my 52 years.....I saw a fake sub last week that fooled me for a few mins but there is always hints.

tkc324 · 15 April 2010, 07:43 AM

This is a fake... thanks for sending in a clear shot of the dial.
The word wednesday is defninitely not the right font.
The fonts on the dials not correct.
The L is not aligned correctly with the crown
Most of the folex.... the word ROLEX... they tend to mispell the O.... putting it side ways... this one seems to be the same.

Jay123 · 15 April 2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapture1;1787317[B

]Does the date snap over or slowly turn over?[/B]

The best fakes in the world can only be spotted when you open the back.

When we say better photos, we want clearer photos. That image you posted, I wouldnt be able to read the wording on the dial and would have no idea what it says, if I didnt already know.

Just seen this, it slowly turns over, that means its fake dont it?

Kapture1 · 15 April 2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay123

Just seen this, it slowly turns over, that means its fake dont it?

Rolex dates SNAP over around midnight. Fakes will take an hour or longer to change dates... sorry man

bayerische · 15 April 2010, 09:42 PM

Fake as a Fugazi.

holtz · 15 April 2010, 09:49 PM

Good call guys

CoopJr · 15 April 2010, 10:19 PM

If it is indeed fake (and having owned a DD with a blue face I also feel that it is), I'd be more worried about what kind of "gold" that really is and what possible lead content there may be in it.

TempoKing · 15 April 2010, 10:29 PM

"Coming into a Rolex"...makes all the difference...vs...I paid 6.000 pounds, if this is a monkey.

onkyo · 15 April 2010, 11:00 PM

What did you pay for the watch? And where did you get it from?

14 April 2010, 12:07 PM	#31
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	IMHO Fake.I have seen real 18k gold fake presidents for many years.1st out of Italy now everywhere.There is really no way to tell a real gold president from a fake unless its in your hands and apart. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

14 April 2010, 09:59 PM	#36
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Seriously.........You "happen" upon a $20k + watch, and then you ask if it's real?? You would be more likely to be struck by lightning. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

14 April 2010, 10:17 PM	#37
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	Gentlemen, let's not be too quick to jump to conclusions based on one somewhat fuzzy pic. This one's the real deal. Other than the date window, there's not much difference between them. My advise to the OP - take it to an AD or competent watchmaker and have them remove the case back. That will tell you with certainty whether it's genuine. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 April 2010, 10:28 PM	#38
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Aftermarket diamonds Sir, But the "real deal" has a an aftermarket diamond dial, they are not aligned with the day window. It seems the OP crystal is misaligned but there's nothing to say about it without a good picture Jack

15 April 2010, 02:05 AM	#47
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	Two pics of the same clasp??? Look like engraving in one of the pictures, and nothing on the other? Or maybe you fliped the watch over to take the second pic __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

14 April 2010, 07:34 PM	#32
Jay123 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 26	Im back and il upload better pictures soon. But from what you guys are telling me its obviously fake so is its really wasting my time uploading pictures isnt it?

14 April 2010, 09:18 PM	#33
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	As fake as th OP's story..

15 April 2010, 12:20 AM	#44
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	More photos please.

15 April 2010, 01:49 AM	#45
Jay123 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 26	2 more pictures, took 2 of the clasp which i was asked to do

15 April 2010, 01:54 AM	#46
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	What a beautuful Folex

15 April 2010, 02:12 AM	#48
Jay123 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 26	Another shot of it on. Looking at other day dates on the web, it does actually look slightly different. It may well could be fake.

15 April 2010, 02:59 AM	#49
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	Its fake IMO __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

15 April 2010, 04:30 AM	#51
brandxbrand "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Concord, Ma Watch: your back Posts: 422	Sorry fella, the bracelet has signed and sealed it as a replica I think. Replicas are almost always electroplated with gold and the dark spots are where the band was blocking parts of the SS.

15 April 2010, 07:25 AM	#52
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	IMHO this is fake....and Ive seen some good ones in my 52 years.....I saw a fake sub last week that fooled me for a few mins but there is always hints.

15 April 2010, 07:43 AM	#53
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	This is a fake... thanks for sending in a clear shot of the dial. The word wednesday is defninitely not the right font. The fonts on the dials not correct. The L is not aligned correctly with the crown Most of the folex.... the word ROLEX... they tend to mispell the O.... putting it side ways... this one seems to be the same.

15 April 2010, 09:42 PM	#56
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Fake as a Fugazi. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

15 April 2010, 09:49 PM	#57
holtz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: peter Location: nsw australia Watch: TT SUB TT GMT Posts: 30	Good call guys

15 April 2010, 10:19 PM	#58
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	If it is indeed fake (and having owned a DD with a blue face I also feel that it is), I'd be more worried about what kind of "gold" that really is and what possible lead content there may be in it.

15 April 2010, 10:29 PM	#59
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	"Coming into a Rolex"...makes all the difference...vs...I paid 6.000 pounds, if this is a monkey.

15 April 2010, 11:00 PM	#60
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	What did you pay for the watch? And where did you get it from?

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