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Chocblackie · 23 July 2016, 08:56 PM

Dear friends,

Recently was offered a hulk at a very competitive price without box or papers. Would like help in verifying the authenticity of the said watch. Attached are the pics.

Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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marcusjcw21 · 24 July 2016, 12:02 AM

I personally wouldn't trust pictures in which a guy keeps showing his bare foot, like he doesn't have enough respect for the watch he is selling to cause you to wonder how much clothing he is wearing while. To me it is disrespectful to you and the watch.

Swiss_Time_Watches · 24 July 2016, 12:10 AM

Watch is fake

Chocblackie · 24 July 2016, 02:37 AM

Thanks. Maybe I'll pass on this. I think the photos were taken from his home hence the barefoot

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PTruong · 24 July 2016, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by marcusjcw21

I personally wouldn't trust pictures in which a guy keeps showing his bare foot, like he doesn't have enough respect for the watch he is selling to cause you to wonder how much clothing he is wearing while. To me it is disrespectful to you and the watch.

Sublover2166 · 24 July 2016, 03:26 AM

Watch looks authentic, but buy the seller. If the price is real low that is a red flag. Nobody sells this reference for cheap. Here is mine for comparison.

Chocblackie · 24 July 2016, 04:01 AM

Thanks man appreciate the reply

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GLADIATOR · 24 July 2016, 06:07 AM

1 for Fake and 1 for Genuine. Interesting

@sublover - yours looks a lot more genuine than OPs

Al1969 · 24 July 2016, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcusjcw21

I personally wouldn't trust pictures in which a guy keeps showing his bare foot, like he doesn't have enough respect for the watch he is selling to cause you to wonder how much clothing he is wearing while. To me it is disrespectful to you and the watch.

X2.

GGGMT · 24 July 2016, 07:57 AM

As they say, "buy the foot, not the watch." Why not just buy from a trusted, well-known seller on TRF?

marcusjcw21 · 24 July 2016, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGGMT

As they say, "buy the foot, not the watch." Why not just buy from a trusted, well-known seller on TRF?

I hope this thread doesnt morph into people taken pics of their watches with a bare foot. please no! don't even think of it.

Hpozzuoli · 24 July 2016, 08:03 AM

It's my opinion the watch is genuine. If it's a keeper don't stress the box and papers. If you think you will ever sell it, I would find a complete set.

GGGMT · 24 July 2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by marcusjcw21

I hope this thread doesnt morph into people taken pics of their watches with a bare foot. please no! don't even think of it.

Great idea for a new thread! "Toe Cheese and Your Rolex"!

DevinH · 24 July 2016, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gaetano_alfano

Watch is fake

How can you tell?

michael067 · 24 July 2016, 08:38 AM

Chocblackie · 24 July 2016, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGGMT

As they say, "buy the foot, not the watch." Why not just buy from a trusted, well-known seller on TRF?

It's actually offered by someone I know, and it's about 1k cheaper than what is usually offered. And It's cash and carry so I'm a bit keen on getting it.

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GLADIATOR · 24 July 2016, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocblackie

It's actually offered by someone I know, and it's about 1k cheaper than what is usually offered. And It's cash and carry so I'm a bit keen on getting it.

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freefly · 24 July 2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gaetano_alfano

Watch is fake

That would be my opinion as well.

Dial print is off, SELs don't look right, plus some other issues.
Looks like it's had the crystal replaced to make it look more authentic, which is common (typical crystals on even the really good fakes are either too tall, have date mag issues, or have a very visible LEC).
Whoever did the job wasn't very skillful, as the cyclops is misaligned/crooked.

Also, it's funny how pics of these super-fakes always seem to have the hands obscuring the coronet on the dial (which is usually an easy-to-spot tell), lol...

Sublover2166 · 25 July 2016, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocblackie

It's actually offered by someone I know, and it's about 1k cheaper than what is usually offered. And It's cash and carry so I'm a bit keen on getting it.

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If you know the person, do you trust them that the watch is real?
The series of pics he gave you are not very detailed, just showing bits and pieces. Have him take better pics. Outdoors in sunlight. Fake Hulks have flat green dials and there is no "sunburst effect" in natural bright light. Ask him where are the box, booklets and warranty card? Most folks who make a large purchase for an expensive watch keep these things and don't just trash them. They make the resale much easier and more attractive. Just my 2C.

dysondiver · 25 July 2016, 07:55 AM

im not sure its a hulk ,,, looks more like a hunk to me ,,, hunk of junk ,

id not be buying that one

but ,,, buy the seller .

Onikage · 25 July 2016, 10:56 AM

Lot of iffy things with that thing. Run.

Chocblackie · 7 August 2016, 11:22 AM

An update: i managed to get a watch Smith to opn up the caseback and he said it's gen.

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Chocblackie · 7 August 2016, 11:33 AM

An update: i actually send the watch to have the movement looked at. Here are some pictures.

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Chocblackie · 7 August 2016, 04:54 PM

Had the chance to get it opened by a watchsmith. Thanks all for your inputs anyhow.

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23 July 2016, 08:56 PM	#1
Chocblackie "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 35	Help verifying rolex sub Dear friends, Recently was offered a hulk at a very competitive price without box or papers. Would like help in verifying the authenticity of the said watch. Attached are the pics. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk

24 July 2016, 03:26 AM	#6
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	Watch looks authentic, but buy the seller. If the price is real low that is a red flag. Nobody sells this reference for cheap. Here is mine for comparison. Attached Images

25 July 2016, 10:56 AM	#21
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Lot of iffy things with that thing. Run. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

24 July 2016, 12:02 AM	#2
marcusjcw21 Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Marcus Location: Buffalo, NY Watch: Rolex 2 tone 1005 Posts: 351	I personally wouldn't trust pictures in which a guy keeps showing his bare foot, like he doesn't have enough respect for the watch he is selling to cause you to wonder how much clothing he is wearing while. To me it is disrespectful to you and the watch.

24 July 2016, 12:10 AM	#3
Swiss_Time_Watches 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London, UK. Posts: 220	Watch is fake

24 July 2016, 02:37 AM	#4
Chocblackie "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 35	Thanks. Maybe I'll pass on this. I think the photos were taken from his home hence the barefoot Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk

24 July 2016, 04:01 AM	#7
Chocblackie "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 35	Thanks man appreciate the reply Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk

24 July 2016, 06:07 AM	#8
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	1 for Fake and 1 for Genuine. Interesting @sublover - yours looks a lot more genuine than OPs

24 July 2016, 07:57 AM	#10
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,346	As they say, "buy the foot, not the watch." Why not just buy from a trusted, well-known seller on TRF?

24 July 2016, 08:03 AM	#12
Hpozzuoli Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Henry Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Posts: 990	It's my opinion the watch is genuine. If it's a keeper don't stress the box and papers. If you think you will ever sell it, I would find a complete set.

24 July 2016, 08:38 AM	#15
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002

25 July 2016, 07:55 AM	#20
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	im not sure its a hulk ,,, looks more like a hunk to me ,,, hunk of junk , id not be buying that one but ,,, buy the seller .

7 August 2016, 11:22 AM	#22
Chocblackie "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 35	An update: i managed to get a watch Smith to opn up the caseback and he said it's gen. Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk

7 August 2016, 11:33 AM	#23
Chocblackie "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 35	An update: i actually send the watch to have the movement looked at. Here are some pictures. Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk

7 August 2016, 04:54 PM	#24
Chocblackie "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 35	Had the chance to get it opened by a watchsmith. Thanks all for your inputs anyhow. Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk

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