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reesejr220 · 11 September 2012, 12:35 PM

[U]ADMIN NOTE: I have moved this thread into Watchout. The original follows below. The Daytona pictured is clearly a fake.

Thanks to the members below who drew our attention to it

The OP was asked to offer an explanation but was not prepared to do so.

He has been banned.

There was a For Sale listing that he posted which has also been removed.

I have moved this to 'watchout' so members can be made aware.

Dalip.

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Hello fellow members here is my collection. Please help me decide on what I'm missing. I am leaning toward something like a black Milgauss or a Day Date. I could go a totally different direction and go for a Deep Sea or a Submariner but I feel the Explorer II is my sport watch. I feel I need something simple or dressy like the Milgauss or Day Date. I know the Hamilton may fit that criteria but I'm talking about a Rolex version of course.

HELP!!!!!

Kobayashi · 11 September 2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reesejr220

I could go a totally different direction and go for a Deep Sea or a Submariner but I feel the Explorer II is my sport watch. I feel I need something simple or dressy like the Milgauss or Day Date.

I would go for a Day Date!

pol · 11 September 2012, 01:26 PM

I would do the DD too

cht · 12 September 2012, 09:15 AM

What year is your daytona?
Those rehaut engravings look really dark...

Graillover · 12 September 2012, 09:28 AM

DD gets my vote !!

Mickey® · 12 September 2012, 09:32 AM

EASY!
Submariner...Make it a 16610LV!

reesejr220 · 12 September 2012, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

What year is your daytona?
Those rehaut engravings look really dark...

It's a 2008. Trust me it's the lighting. I took all those pics last night around 11 pm using only a table lamp because I didn't want to wake up my wife

All of the pics are low quality. Couldn't sleep so I decided to do a quick post because I've got the itch again. Although its only been 3 weeks since my last purchase of the 216570

thekino · 13 September 2012, 04:02 PM

Day Date or Dayjust... maybe try getting an alligator band or customizing it somehow? I've been looking into playing with my dials, hands, and bezels... do whatever you want.

Sam Philip · 14 September 2012, 08:09 AM

YG Sub C Blue dial gets my vote

Sweramic · 14 September 2012, 08:15 AM

Sir, your white gold Daytona does not look right. Sure, the lighting could be bad, but it should still have the serial number etched on the rehaut (at 6 o'clock position) as far as I'm concerned.

Just my $0,02.

dalip · 14 September 2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

What year is your daytona?
Those rehaut engravings look really dark...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweramic

Sir, your white gold Daytona does not look right. Sure, the lighting could be bad, but it should still have the serial number etched on the rehaut (at 6 o'clock position) as far as I'm concerned.

Just my $0,02.

OP - The rehaut from this pic (borrowed from the net and Mosco I believe) demonstrates the
points made well..(different dial variant):

dalip · 14 September 2012, 08:47 AM

PM sent to the OP asking for a response to this.

mmmk604 · 14 September 2012, 07:55 PM

LOL no serial there, pretty obvious

Steelgold · 14 September 2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweramic

Sir, your white gold Daytona does not look right. Sure, the lighting could be bad, but it should still have the serial number etched on the rehaut (at 6 o'clock position) as far as I'm concerned.

Just my $0,02.

Wow! You guys are good! I didn't even notice that until you pointed that out!

jerseyden · 14 September 2012, 11:37 PM

I am seriously impressed.

figbo · 14 September 2012, 11:40 PM

I saw the little 9 on the small dial flushed with the 9 pm,dead giveaway.

Kobayashi · 14 September 2012, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steelgold

Wow! You guys are good! I didn't even notice that until you pointed that out!

Agreed! There's a lot of knowledgable people on here! I have a lot to learn still.

MoBe · 15 September 2012, 01:12 AM

Another shyster caught with his pants down.

Sweramic · 15 September 2012, 07:08 AM

I hope the OP didn't buy the WG Daytona thinking it was the real deal..

dalip · 15 September 2012, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweramic

I hope the OP didn't buy the WG Daytona thinking it was the real deal..

The OP challenged our advice and their subsequent behavior strongly suggested that they were fully aware and were posting the watch despite this.

That's why we have taken the action we have and it was to protect Trf and it's members.

Considering this post was placed in a Rolex discussion area this pointed to intent.

There was also a for sale listing from the OP since removed.

This has been posted for Trf members benefit.

To demonstrate what to look for in a fake and to also be aware when purchasing/trading watches that the pictures are checked carefully.

We always state to "buy the seller" but that message isn't always clear enough.

People still go by the price of the piece as the main priority.

It's important to understand this thread in the light it's been posted.

AmbSteve · 15 September 2012, 11:02 AM

Thanks Dalip for the explanation and you're exactly right. From what it looked like they were trying to put the picture with other watches to make it appear genuine thinking no one would suspect it...or even take the time to look that closely. It's definitely the right thing to do to get them out of here

lebowski321 · 15 September 2012, 12:06 PM

You guys are good!

bayerische · 15 September 2012, 06:49 PM

Great work! That Daytona was clearly a fake! Fishing to see if it passes...

de66 · 15 September 2012, 07:27 PM

Sorry to jump in and side-track a bit from the main concern in this particular thread but:

This thread made me want to look for more conclusive and authoritive reliable reference works (books) about the models under discussion.

I have posted some questions I had about reference works to which I found links here on TRF banners. The books look and sound great but their prices are imo very high and I am unable to judge if the price is justified compared to the usefulness of the information.

I was wondering if you guys could give any tips on "must have" reference works? (and whether or not you would recommend those books I wrote about as "authoritive")

Specific interest from my side: Daytona, GMT II and Patek nautilus/Aquanaut.
I have posted the links to the books I was looking at in Rolex general and Patek discussion forums but any recommended reference "literature" recommendations are greatly appreciated

I did not bother repeating the links here as I felt that wasnt the point of this thread.

Thanks and greetings,
Dimitry

HL65 · 15 September 2012, 09:20 PM

Good work Dalip and TRF!!

mcjp6 · 15 September 2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Good work Dalip and TRF!!

Yes.....Great work and an excellent result.....

mrbill2mrbill2 · 15 September 2012, 09:46 PM

Dalip and all MODs

Thank you for ongoing efforts. They are appreciated.

Watchmutt · 16 September 2012, 07:50 AM

Wow, I'm glad I clicked on this thread.

BOA · 16 September 2012, 07:53 AM

Every day, another battle, or two or three. You guys are to be commended for your unflagging efforts.

subtona · 16 September 2012, 08:00 AM

well done sirs!
nipped in the bud, hopefully never to return to these coordinates.

11 September 2012, 12:35 PM	#1
reesejr220 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Carolina Watch: Daytona Exp2 Tudor Posts: 22	ADMIN note: Changed thread title. Fake Daytona - Advice for members. [U]ADMIN NOTE: I have moved this thread into Watchout. The original follows below. The Daytona pictured is clearly a fake. Thanks to the members below who drew our attention to it The OP was asked to offer an explanation but was not prepared to do so. He has been banned. There was a For Sale listing that he posted which has also been removed. I have moved this to 'watchout' so members can be made aware. Dalip. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello fellow members here is my collection. Please help me decide on what I'm missing. I am leaning toward something like a black Milgauss or a Day Date. I could go a totally different direction and go for a Deep Sea or a Submariner but I feel the Explorer II is my sport watch. I feel I need something simple or dressy like the Milgauss or Day Date. I know the Hamilton may fit that criteria but I'm talking about a Rolex version of course. HELP!!!!! Attached Images Last edited by dalip; 14 September 2012 at 11:42 PM..

11 September 2012, 01:26 PM	#3
pol "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: Missouri, USA Watch: YG Day-Date/SS Sub Posts: 273	I would do the DD too __________________ Rolex...the only way to go...

14 September 2012, 08:15 AM	#10
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Sir, your white gold Daytona does not look right. Sure, the lighting could be bad, but it should still have the serial number etched on the rehaut (at 6 o'clock position) as far as I'm concerned. Just my $0,02. __________________ There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't. -Warren Buffet

14 September 2012, 08:47 AM	#12
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	PM sent to the OP asking for a response to this. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw* Last edited by dalip; 14 September 2012 at 01:16 PM..

14 September 2012, 11:40 PM	#16
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	I saw the little 9 on the small dial flushed with the 9 pm,dead giveaway. __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

12 September 2012, 09:15 AM	#4
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	What year is your daytona? Those rehaut engravings look really dark...

12 September 2012, 09:28 AM	#5
Graillover "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Kenn Location: Dallas Watch: DD II Posts: 32	DD gets my vote !!

12 September 2012, 09:32 AM	#6
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	EASY! Submariner...Make it a 16610LV!

13 September 2012, 04:02 PM	#8
thekino "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: New York, NY Watch: Rolex 16610LV Posts: 23	Day Date or Dayjust... maybe try getting an alligator band or customizing it somehow? I've been looking into playing with my dials, hands, and bezels... do whatever you want.

14 September 2012, 08:09 AM	#9
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	YG Sub C Blue dial gets my vote

14 September 2012, 07:55 PM	#13
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	LOL no serial there, pretty obvious

14 September 2012, 11:37 PM	#15
jerseyden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Den Location: Jersey CI Posts: 510	I am seriously impressed.

15 September 2012, 01:12 AM	#18
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Another shyster caught with his pants down.

15 September 2012, 07:08 AM	#19
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	I hope the OP didn't buy the WG Daytona thinking it was the real deal.. __________________ There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't. -Warren Buffet

15 September 2012, 11:02 AM	#21
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	Thanks Dalip for the explanation and you're exactly right. From what it looked like they were trying to put the picture with other watches to make it appear genuine thinking no one would suspect it...or even take the time to look that closely. It's definitely the right thing to do to get them out of here __________________

15 September 2012, 12:06 PM	#22
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	You guys are good!

15 September 2012, 06:49 PM	#23
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Great work! That Daytona was clearly a fake! Fishing to see if it passes... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

15 September 2012, 07:27 PM	#24
de66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ZRH Posts: 1,209	question - reference works Sorry to jump in and side-track a bit from the main concern in this particular thread but: This thread made me want to look for more conclusive and authoritive reliable reference works (books) about the models under discussion. I have posted some questions I had about reference works to which I found links here on TRF banners. The books look and sound great but their prices are imo very high and I am unable to judge if the price is justified compared to the usefulness of the information. I was wondering if you guys could give any tips on "must have" reference works? (and whether or not you would recommend those books I wrote about as "authoritive") Specific interest from my side: Daytona, GMT II and Patek nautilus/Aquanaut. I have posted the links to the books I was looking at in Rolex general and Patek discussion forums but any recommended reference "literature" recommendations are greatly appreciated I did not bother repeating the links here as I felt that wasnt the point of this thread. Thanks and greetings, Dimitry

15 September 2012, 09:20 PM	#25
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Good work Dalip and TRF!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 September 2012, 09:46 PM	#27
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Dalip and all MODs Thank you for ongoing efforts. They are appreciated. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

16 September 2012, 07:50 AM	#28
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	Wow, I'm glad I clicked on this thread.

16 September 2012, 07:53 AM	#29
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,407	Every day, another battle, or two or three. You guys are to be commended for your unflagging efforts.

16 September 2012, 08:00 AM	#30
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,596	well done sirs! nipped in the bud, hopefully never to return to these coordinates. __________________

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