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mbesri · 7 October 2018, 06:25 AM

Dear all,

I am new to this forum and just registered in order to get some help from the community. I went through a lot of threads and was impressed by the number of replies and how helpful everyone was here.

I have been waiting for a long time to get my 116500LN and was never able to get it from an AD... Not even able to put my name on a waiting list!

As I was getting obsessed with this watch, I bought it today from a non official dealer, but still a reputable shop trading watches. They have an impressive collection by the way and have all the limited edition / rare watches. I got it with the box, papers, warranty... However, even though it is unlikely, I am a little bit worried about the authenticity. What would be the first things you would look at? I am not an expert but I own a few pieces and believe I would be able to spot a "gross" fake watch... However, I was told that some fakes today are extremely difficult to spot.

Any tips guys?

Tried to upload some pictures but I'm struggling to do it from my phone!
Thanks in advance for your help!

Hodog16 · 7 October 2018, 09:08 AM

Pictures would help as there are some very astute people on this board.

Other thing would be to take to watchmaker or AD and have them check it out depending on what's available in your area.

Roger Lococco · 7 October 2018, 09:16 AM

I’m sure it’s real, but post pictures. Did you purchase new?

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kauffee · 7 October 2018, 10:13 AM

If you’re in a city with an RSC they can authenticate it. I’ve heard of them charging for doing so, but you could also ask for them to do something like resize the bracelet and that may be a backdoor way of doing it.

lecorsaire · 7 October 2018, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbesri

Dear all,

I am new to this forum and just registered in order to get some help from the community. I went through a lot of threads and was impressed by the number of replies and how helpful everyone was here.

I have been waiting for a long time to get my 116500LN and was never able to get it from an AD... Not even able to put my name on a waiting list!

As I was getting obsessed with this watch, I bought it today from a non official dealer, but still a reputable shop trading watches. They have an impressive collection by the way and have all the limited edition / rare watches. I got it with the box, papers, warranty... However, even though it is unlikely, I am a little bit worried about the authenticity. What would be the first things you would look at? I am not an expert but I own a few pieces and believe I would be able to spot a "gross" gale watch... However, I was told that some fakes today are extremely difficult to spot.

Any tips guys?

Tried to upload some pictures but I'm struggling to do it from my phone!
Thanks in advance for your help!

I don't think many dealers in the UAE are selling fake stuff. Especially if you bought it from a high-end jeweler. There is no need for that in such a wealthy country with loads of exotic cars on the road. Your Daytona is most likely 100% authentic.

DoctorA · 7 October 2018, 01:09 PM

Buy the seller! Always holds true. I’d you said it’s a reputable seller then don’t worry about it. But for $100 you can take it to an AD (free if you know them) and have it Authenticated

Seibei · 7 October 2018, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by doctora

but for $100 you can take it to an ad (free if you know them) and have it authenticated

+1

nickdxb · 7 October 2018, 05:34 PM

Hi Mbesri

If you’re in Dubai , you can walk into the service centre on SZR me trade centre. Just be polite and ask if one of the guys minds quickly taking the back off to check your watch.

They have done it for me , they just tell you that they cannot provide paperwork but will let you know if there are ‘any problems’

Hope it helps

joli160 · 7 October 2018, 06:05 PM

Don't worry, the seller will have much more problems in Dubai than you if it's a fake

AK797 · 7 October 2018, 08:33 PM

Very unlikely to be a fake, they still have problems making this chrono so no credible store would fall for the fake. Lets see pics to confirm.

Vince KSA · 8 October 2018, 06:59 AM

Here below is a link to the exact subject and exact watch that you are concerned about.

Please see below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blFdKaCNFEA

travisb · 8 October 2018, 07:09 AM

You're probably good but why not do your research before hand?
I couldn't drop that kind of cash without 100% certainty.

t25msg · 8 October 2018, 07:29 PM

Hi Congrats on your new watch, I am actually travelling into Dubai to pick up my white face Daytona C from a Grey seller there. Out of curiosity, would you be able to give me an idea of how much you paid? I am getting quoted AED79000 and wanted to know if that was reasonable?

If you don't wish to reveal the price thats fine too... enjoy your watch in good health! :)

Harry-57 · 8 October 2018, 08:21 PM

I got my Sub authenticated at my local AD. I looked for all the obvious stuff and checked the weight. I was confident. And the selling dealer was well regarded. But when my AD offered to look it over and I was happy to accept.

WatchLurv · 8 October 2018, 08:29 PM

Post a picture and I can tell you if it's fake or not.

Another way... Does warranty card serial match the laser engraving? :-)

Can't just put up a thread and not post pics

padi56 · 8 October 2018, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbesri

Dear all,

I am new to this forum and just registered in order to get some help from the community. I went through a lot of threads and was impressed by the number of replies and how helpful everyone was here.

I have been waiting for a long time to get my 116500LN and was never able to get it from an AD... Not even able to put my name on a waiting list!

As I was getting obsessed with this watch, I bought it today from a non official dealer, but still a reputable shop trading watches. They have an impressive collection by the way and have all the limited edition / rare watches. I got it with the box, papers, warranty... However, even though it is unlikely, I am a little bit worried about the authenticity. What would be the first things you would look at? I am not an expert but I own a few pieces and believe I would be able to spot a "gross" fake watch... However, I was told that some fakes today are extremely difficult to spot.

Any tips guys?

Tried to upload some pictures but I'm struggling to do it from my phone!
Thanks in advance for your help!

Just cannot understand these types of post you have bought the watch and now you seek authenticity.Shurely the right thing was check authenticity before you bought it.But it's very doubtful any reputable shop would sell anything fake.

watchwatcher · 8 October 2018, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

You're probably good but why not do your research before hand?
I couldn't drop that kind of cash without 100% certainty.

x2.

7 October 2018, 06:25 AM	#1
mbesri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Dubai Posts: 1	Making sure my 116500LN is authentic Dear all, I am new to this forum and just registered in order to get some help from the community. I went through a lot of threads and was impressed by the number of replies and how helpful everyone was here. I have been waiting for a long time to get my 116500LN and was never able to get it from an AD... Not even able to put my name on a waiting list! As I was getting obsessed with this watch, I bought it today from a non official dealer, but still a reputable shop trading watches. They have an impressive collection by the way and have all the limited edition / rare watches. I got it with the box, papers, warranty... However, even though it is unlikely, I am a little bit worried about the authenticity. What would be the first things you would look at? I am not an expert but I own a few pieces and believe I would be able to spot a "gross" fake watch... However, I was told that some fakes today are extremely difficult to spot. Any tips guys? Tried to upload some pictures but I'm struggling to do it from my phone! Thanks in advance for your help!

7 October 2018, 09:16 AM	#3
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	I’m sure it’s real, but post pictures. Did you purchase new? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

7 October 2018, 01:09 PM	#6
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Buy the seller! Always holds true. I’d you said it’s a reputable seller then don’t worry about it. But for $100 you can take it to an AD (free if you know them) and have it Authenticated __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

7 October 2018, 06:05 PM	#9
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Don't worry, the seller will have much more problems in Dubai than you if it's a fake __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

7 October 2018, 09:08 AM	#2
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	Pictures would help as there are some very astute people on this board. Other thing would be to take to watchmaker or AD and have them check it out depending on what's available in your area.

7 October 2018, 10:13 AM	#4
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	If you’re in a city with an RSC they can authenticate it. I’ve heard of them charging for doing so, but you could also ask for them to do something like resize the bracelet and that may be a backdoor way of doing it.

7 October 2018, 05:34 PM	#8
nickdxb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: dubai Posts: 20	Hi Mbesri If you’re in Dubai , you can walk into the service centre on SZR me trade centre. Just be polite and ask if one of the guys minds quickly taking the back off to check your watch. They have done it for me , they just tell you that they cannot provide paperwork but will let you know if there are ‘any problems’ Hope it helps

7 October 2018, 08:33 PM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Very unlikely to be a fake, they still have problems making this chrono so no credible store would fall for the fake. Lets see pics to confirm.

8 October 2018, 06:59 AM	#11
Vince KSA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 752	Here below is a link to the exact subject and exact watch that you are concerned about. Please see below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blFdKaCNFEA

8 October 2018, 07:09 AM	#12
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	You're probably good but why not do your research before hand? I couldn't drop that kind of cash without 100% certainty.

8 October 2018, 07:29 PM	#13
t25msg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: uk Posts: 7	Hi Congrats on your new watch, I am actually travelling into Dubai to pick up my white face Daytona C from a Grey seller there. Out of curiosity, would you be able to give me an idea of how much you paid? I am getting quoted AED79000 and wanted to know if that was reasonable? If you don't wish to reveal the price thats fine too... enjoy your watch in good health! :)

8 October 2018, 08:21 PM	#14
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,673	I got my Sub authenticated at my local AD. I looked for all the obvious stuff and checked the weight. I was confident. And the selling dealer was well regarded. But when my AD offered to look it over and I was happy to accept.

8 October 2018, 08:29 PM	#15
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	Post a picture and I can tell you if it's fake or not. Another way... Does warranty card serial match the laser engraving? :-) Can't just put up a thread and not post pics

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