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pjwaltz414 · 25 October 2017, 02:23 AM

Hey everyone,
Im a total noobie when it comes to the world of luxury watches, but I've certainly developed an interest recently. Now, I'm on the hunt to purchase my first Rolex, but of course, I'll do whatever I can to avoid purchasing a fake. I am aware that there are some detailed fakes out there that could easily fool noobies like myself; so I figured I'd post the photos in here to get some verification before I contact the private seller (I can also request more detailed photos if you guys suggest I do so).
A few things that stuck out to me: 1:There are two engraving marks on the back of the watch itself in the top right and bottom left corners, is this normal? 2: The Rolex symbol on the band looks a little off, but could it just be a bad aftermarket band? 3:The paperwork in the photo appears to be French. Do they make fake paperwork you can buy from other countries?

PS. If you guys could give me some pointers informing me what to look out for or to help identify a Rolex as real or fake Id very much appreciate it!

Thanks!

Tools · 25 October 2017, 02:34 AM

Looks fake to me.

pjwaltz414 · 25 October 2017, 02:38 AM

Thanks! Any particular things that stand out to you? I'd really like to gain some knowledge on how to identify fakes more easily

jvmartin · 25 October 2017, 03:07 AM

This watch is wrong in so many ways... just compare a real one to this one and you will see the glaring differences

clindt · 25 October 2017, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pjwaltz414

Thanks! Any particular things that stand out to you? I'd really like to gain some knowledge on how to identify fakes more easily

I'm new to all of this too. Just start looking at lots of photos and you'll start to be able to tell what's wrong on the fakes.

I purchased mine from an AD just to be 100% sure. Peace of mind has a price all its own.

antrolexsub · 25 October 2017, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pjwaltz414

Thanks! Any particular things that stand out to you? I'd really like to gain some knowledge on how to identify fakes more easily

Steel watch with 18k hallmarks = Bad

dysondiver · 25 October 2017, 05:10 AM

its real ,,,,,, real bad

fake pass on by

crowncollection · 25 October 2017, 05:48 AM

Poorly made fake with fake papers

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Canook · 25 October 2017, 10:50 AM

its as bad as they get as far as fakes go... nasty

breitlings · 25 October 2017, 11:40 AM

fakejust

25 October 2017, 02:23 AM	#1
pjwaltz414 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Long Island Posts: 2	Real or Fake? Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Hey everyone, Im a total noobie when it comes to the world of luxury watches, but I've certainly developed an interest recently. Now, I'm on the hunt to purchase my first Rolex, but of course, I'll do whatever I can to avoid purchasing a fake. I am aware that there are some detailed fakes out there that could easily fool noobies like myself; so I figured I'd post the photos in here to get some verification before I contact the private seller (I can also request more detailed photos if you guys suggest I do so). A few things that stuck out to me: 1:There are two engraving marks on the back of the watch itself in the top right and bottom left corners, is this normal? 2: The Rolex symbol on the band looks a little off, but could it just be a bad aftermarket band? 3:The paperwork in the photo appears to be French. Do they make fake paperwork you can buy from other countries? PS. If you guys could give me some pointers informing me what to look out for or to help identify a Rolex as real or fake Id very much appreciate it! Thanks! Attached Images

25 October 2017, 02:34 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Looks fake to me. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 October 2017, 05:48 AM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Poorly made fake with fake papers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

25 October 2017, 10:50 AM	#9
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	its as bad as they get as far as fakes go... nasty __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

25 October 2017, 02:38 AM	#3
pjwaltz414 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Long Island Posts: 2	Thanks! Any particular things that stand out to you? I'd really like to gain some knowledge on how to identify fakes more easily

25 October 2017, 03:07 AM	#4
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	This watch is wrong in so many ways... just compare a real one to this one and you will see the glaring differences

25 October 2017, 05:10 AM	#7
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	its real ,,,,,, real bad fake pass on by

25 October 2017, 11:40 AM	#10
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	fakejust

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