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TARDIS · 20 March 2007, 08:33 PM

.....check out the spiel from the seller

I can't make up my mind if he's FD or lost the plot.

If the watch was unused for a while, how a about giving it a few winds? DUH!

The Jeweller he took it to must have seen him coming

3 links taken out of the bracelet to fit him. Must be really skinny!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Rolex-Submari...QQcmdZViewItem

cbrenthus · 20 March 2007, 11:59 PM

I think its fake, anyway...

1. You can see the holes on the side of the lugs.

2. The hologram doesn't appear to have a number on it. I realize it can wear off, but he said he rarely wears it.

3. The hologram is not centered on the caseback. I'm pretty sure Rolex is picky about applying that sticker.

If I'm wrong on any of these points, let me know as I am still a newb at all this.

tonelar · 21 March 2007, 01:45 AM

4. The clasp looks wrong as well (the indent for the safety looks oversized).

cbrenthus · 21 March 2007, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

4. The clasp looks wrong as well (the indent for the safety looks oversized).

Agreed

TARDIS · 21 March 2007, 02:59 PM

Yes, you guys are right. I've little doubt that its a Folex. It amazes me how many bids these watches get and how many suckers there are out there.

Warning to any newbies here.... please be careful when buying pre-owned and stick to very reputable sellers only. We don't want anyone here ending up like the succesfull bidder of this one.

Gaijin · 21 March 2007, 03:40 PM

Just the fact that he says he bought it in "Times Square" should be red flag enough to scare off any would be buyer. The bids are over 2 grand already. Poor bugger that gets that watch.

miner · 21 March 2007, 04:01 PM

The clasp is all wrong for a sub (no divers link extension and the adjustment holes are punched wrong).

I've emailed the seller. No reply as yet!!

^fai^ · 21 March 2007, 04:04 PM

also, the seller does not disclose the biders I.D. that makes me feel that the seller maybe a buyer as well to push the $ up!

Gaijin · 21 March 2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ^fai^

also, the seller does not disclose the biders I.D. that makes me feel that the seller maybe a buyer as well to push the $ up!

Geez. What a scumbag.

Alex Stylianou · 21 March 2007, 04:28 PM

yeah its fake

jac67 · 21 March 2007, 09:40 PM

Agreed FAKE!

Also look at the dial. The "L" in Rolex should be centred under the coronet. It's too far to the left.

John.

miner · 22 March 2007, 10:09 AM

I got a reply from the seller:
The watch is still at the jeweller so he is withdrawing it and closing the auction.

Hopefully the chap that bid +$2000 for it still has his money!

Andad · 22 March 2007, 05:40 PM

As I am in Aussieland I contacted this guy and asked him if he would send it to my AD in Adelaide for a COD pick up after authentication.
He said "Hi, sorry, just looking for a simple sale.
Thanks for looking"!

Says it all really

cbrenthus · 22 March 2007, 11:02 PM

I wonder if the guy was duped when he bought it, then later realized his mistake, and is trying to pass it off on someone else?

20 March 2007, 08:33 PM	#1
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	This one's quite funny..... .....check out the spiel from the seller I can't make up my mind if he's FD or lost the plot. If the watch was unused for a while, how a about giving it a few winds? DUH! The Jeweller he took it to must have seen him coming 3 links taken out of the bracelet to fit him. Must be really skinny! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Rolex-Submari...QQcmdZViewItem

20 March 2007, 11:59 PM	#2
cbrenthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: FL Watch: ing my second hand Posts: 869	I think its fake, anyway... 1. You can see the holes on the side of the lugs. 2. The hologram doesn't appear to have a number on it. I realize it can wear off, but he said he rarely wears it. 3. The hologram is not centered on the caseback. I'm pretty sure Rolex is picky about applying that sticker. If I'm wrong on any of these points, let me know as I am still a newb at all this. __________________ www.bknicholas.com www.myspace.com/bknicholas

21 March 2007, 01:45 AM	#3
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	4. The clasp looks wrong as well (the indent for the safety looks oversized). __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

22 March 2007, 11:02 PM	#14
cbrenthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: FL Watch: ing my second hand Posts: 869	I wonder if the guy was duped when he bought it, then later realized his mistake, and is trying to pass it off on someone else? __________________ www.bknicholas.com www.myspace.com/bknicholas

21 March 2007, 02:59 PM	#5
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Yes, you guys are right. I've little doubt that its a Folex. It amazes me how many bids these watches get and how many suckers there are out there. Warning to any newbies here.... please be careful when buying pre-owned and stick to very reputable sellers only. We don't want anyone here ending up like the succesfull bidder of this one.

21 March 2007, 03:40 PM	#6
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Just the fact that he says he bought it in "Times Square" should be red flag enough to scare off any would be buyer. The bids are over 2 grand already. Poor bugger that gets that watch.

21 March 2007, 04:01 PM	#7
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	The clasp is all wrong for a sub (no divers link extension and the adjustment holes are punched wrong). I've emailed the seller. No reply as yet!!

21 March 2007, 04:04 PM	#8
^fai^ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 231	also, the seller does not disclose the biders I.D. that makes me feel that the seller maybe a buyer as well to push the $ up!

21 March 2007, 04:28 PM	#10
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	yeah its fake

21 March 2007, 09:40 PM	#11
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Agreed FAKE! Also look at the dial. The "L" in Rolex should be centred under the coronet. It's too far to the left. John.

22 March 2007, 10:09 AM	#12
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	I got a reply from the seller: The watch is still at the jeweller so he is withdrawing it and closing the auction. Hopefully the chap that bid +$2000 for it still has his money!

22 March 2007, 05:40 PM	#13
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	As I am in Aussieland I contacted this guy and asked him if he would send it to my AD in Adelaide for a COD pick up after authentication. He said "Hi, sorry, just looking for a simple sale. Thanks for looking"! Says it all really

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