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drdenn · 13 July 2011, 07:27 PM

A few years back, I was talking outside the gym with a friend when a guy my friend knew broke conversation and asked me if my Rolex sub was real? I explained to him that unless my AD Ben Bridge was selling fakes, then it's the real deal? How would you handle this?

Passionata · 13 July 2011, 07:33 PM

bang his head against the wall

GolfPunk · 13 July 2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by drdenn

A few years back, I was talking outside the gym with a friend when a guy my friend knew broke conversation and asked me if my Rolex sub was real? I explained to him that unless my AD Ben Bridge was selling fakes, then it's the real deal? How would you handle this?

Just shake your head and say, 'that doesnt warrant a reply'

HL65 · 13 July 2011, 07:47 PM

I would say I think so or at least that is what the guy told me in NYC when I forked over my $20 dollar bill.

dpkong · 13 July 2011, 07:48 PM

I always reply that it's a fake. Less questions to answer.

drdenn · 13 July 2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I would say I think so or at least that is what the guy told me in NYC when I forked over my $20 dollar bill.

x2

GoonerStrike · 13 July 2011, 07:53 PM

yes...(continue conversation)

Grumpy Badger · 13 July 2011, 07:57 PM

Ask if his teeth are real...

If the answer is "yes" politely inform him they won't remain that way if he keeps asking stupid questions!

Andad · 13 July 2011, 08:04 PM

Horses can't talk Grumpy.

Hang on, there was that Mr Ed.

Grumpy Badger · 13 July 2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Horses can't talk Grumpy.

Hang on, there was that Mr Ed

.

And Francis the Mule!

Cru Jones · 13 July 2011, 08:06 PM

never happened to me.

Andad · 13 July 2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

And Francis the Mule!

I forgot about Francis.

Chris B · 13 July 2011, 08:21 PM

Never been asked that

MonBK · 13 July 2011, 08:29 PM

Will let you know when it happens.

Art 1 · 13 July 2011, 08:30 PM

MonBK · 13 July 2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Don't hold back buddy.

Scunner · 13 July 2011, 08:35 PM

Ask them to check it for me, if they feel it's a fake then they'll be able to show me what points them in that direction, usually they get the message! Had one idiot strongly insist that one was a fake as it had no rehaut engraving - he was quickly pulled aside and embarrassed when a mutual friend intervened. Stupidity, jealousy and ignorance all displayed in great abundance.

docmarioce · 13 July 2011, 08:39 PM

Depending on the way the guy asks. If he looks like he likes watches. I would ask... What do you think? And will lend it to him for inspection (maybe he is just a good guy trying to start a talk about watches or something) If the guy is not friendly then I would say... Of course is not real... And will continue my conversation with my friend.

calibre1 · 13 July 2011, 08:44 PM

Just agree with them and move on.... It really doesn't matter as I wear it for myself although I would try not to draw attention to it in the first place.

R.G · 13 July 2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GoonerStrike

yes...(continue conversation)

Can't agree more with this response. I've seen a thread on this topic before and the amount of harsh comments it kicked up amongst people for others asking this 'taboo' question was just ridiculous.

There IS a stigma around the word 'Rolex', and bearing in mind just how many people live on this planet, many will get by thier entire lives quite happily without owning, or even seeing (or realising they have seen) one. Many people actually don't care...

So if and when an individual happen's to see one and who know very little about them I guess naturally a question they may ask is if it's real or not.

Whether you like it or not and whether it's right or wrong, it's just an innocent question in my opinion.

You've got be a a very sad individual if you let it ruin your day. No offence...

dddrees · 13 July 2011, 08:59 PM

I might have told him it was real, I mean it just depends on the context and what is going on. I can see there being times when I would just agree that mine are fakes.

I was talking to an older guy once that I thought had a Rolex and it turns out it was a fake. He went on to say how his wife once tried to get him a real one for a gift as it turns out then they found out how much it was and decided it was way too much. He then noticed mine and that's when I told him mine was fake too. It was my fault, I brought it up. I then heard a long story about how he liked Rolex watches and so on. Hey I didn't want to tell him how mine was real at that point.

DiamondJack · 13 July 2011, 08:59 PM

Never been asked personally...... but if i was ever asked, I would just say " well it tells the time so it's definitely a real watch"

But it's a bit like someone asking you "is that a big bag of cash you're carrying there....." depending on where you are and who's asking, could be cause for concern, or just a conversation starter

Someone once told me that a Rolex can be turned into cash in any city in the world in less than 30 minutes ...... probably very true.

johnbeth · 13 July 2011, 09:05 PM

I would never respond and walk away. This way you keep yourself safe.

The Joker · 13 July 2011, 09:07 PM

As long as the person didn't look like a nutter, I'd say, "nah it's real, look"

Simples

Fiery · 13 July 2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

never happened to me.

+1, fortunately

meckert · 13 July 2011, 09:14 PM

Easy. Just say "for $500, it better be real!" Or perhaps, "my salesman Wong in Chinatown swears that it's real."

Or for the hardcore purist, pull the warranty card/paper out of your wallet and show it to questioner.

ddnyc77 · 13 July 2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dpkong

I always reply that it's a fake. Less questions to answer.

same here

The Joker · 13 July 2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by meckert

Or for the hardcore purist, pull the warranty card/paper out of your wallet and show it to questioner.

That would be funny, maybe that's why they make it credit card sized.

93 Turbo · 13 July 2011, 09:25 PM

Never happened, deal with it when it dose. Until then, crack on...

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones
never happened to me.
+1, fortunately

KeepTicking · 13 July 2011, 10:01 PM

I don't like when people ask this question bc it generally implies that there's no way you have the money for a real one, or that you're tacky enough to wear a rolex built in China. My point is that it's generally asked in negative context by those that don't know you.

13 July 2011, 07:27 PM	#1
drdenn Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Honey Rider Location: San Diego Watch: Rolex Sub C 116610 Posts: 143	What do you do when somebody asks you if your Rolex is real? A few years back, I was talking outside the gym with a friend when a guy my friend knew broke conversation and asked me if my Rolex sub was real? I explained to him that unless my AD Ben Bridge was selling fakes, then it's the real deal? How would you handle this?

13 July 2011, 07:33 PM	#2
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	bang his head against the wall __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

13 July 2011, 07:47 PM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	I would say I think so or at least that is what the guy told me in NYC when I forked over my $20 dollar bill. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 July 2011, 07:57 PM	#8
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Ask if his teeth are real... If the answer is "yes" politely inform him they won't remain that way if he keeps asking stupid questions! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

13 July 2011, 08:04 PM	#9
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Horses can't talk Grumpy. Hang on, there was that Mr Ed. __________________ E

13 July 2011, 07:48 PM	#5
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	I always reply that it's a fake. Less questions to answer.

13 July 2011, 07:53 PM	#7
GoonerStrike Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: USA Posts: 122	yes...(continue conversation)

13 July 2011, 08:06 PM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	never happened to me.

13 July 2011, 08:21 PM	#13
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Never been asked that

13 July 2011, 08:29 PM	#14
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Will let you know when it happens.

13 July 2011, 08:30 PM	#15
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244

13 July 2011, 08:35 PM	#17
Scunner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Ian Location: Lanarkshire, SCOT Watch: the Weather Posts: 257	Put THEM on the spot! Ask them to check it for me, if they feel it's a fake then they'll be able to show me what points them in that direction, usually they get the message! Had one idiot strongly insist that one was a fake as it had no rehaut engraving - he was quickly pulled aside and embarrassed when a mutual friend intervened. Stupidity, jealousy and ignorance all displayed in great abundance.

13 July 2011, 08:39 PM	#18
docmarioce "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 476	Depending on the way the guy asks. If he looks like he likes watches. I would ask... What do you think? And will lend it to him for inspection (maybe he is just a good guy trying to start a talk about watches or something) If the guy is not friendly then I would say... Of course is not real... And will continue my conversation with my friend. __________________ ______________________________________________ Rolex Sub 16610. The Classic! Omega Seamaster Chrono

13 July 2011, 08:44 PM	#19
calibre1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: ROLEX, OMEGA Posts: 279	Just agree with them and move on.... It really doesn't matter as I wear it for myself although I would try not to draw attention to it in the first place. __________________ Rolex Explorer II 16570 Rolex Submariner 16610 Omega Seamaster Professional Titanium 2231.50 Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50

13 July 2011, 08:59 PM	#21
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I might have told him it was real, I mean it just depends on the context and what is going on. I can see there being times when I would just agree that mine are fakes. I was talking to an older guy once that I thought had a Rolex and it turns out it was a fake. He went on to say how his wife once tried to get him a real one for a gift as it turns out then they found out how much it was and decided it was way too much. He then noticed mine and that's when I told him mine was fake too. It was my fault, I brought it up. I then heard a long story about how he liked Rolex watches and so on. Hey I didn't want to tell him how mine was real at that point. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 July 2011, 08:59 PM	#22
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Never been asked personally...... but if i was ever asked, I would just say " well it tells the time so it's definitely a real watch" But it's a bit like someone asking you "is that a big bag of cash you're carrying there....." depending on where you are and who's asking, could be cause for concern, or just a conversation starter Someone once told me that a Rolex can be turned into cash in any city in the world in less than 30 minutes ...... probably very true.

13 July 2011, 09:05 PM	#23
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	I would never respond and walk away. This way you keep yourself safe.

13 July 2011, 09:07 PM	#24
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	As long as the person didn't look like a nutter, I'd say, "nah it's real, look" Simples

13 July 2011, 09:14 PM	#26
meckert "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Atlanta Watch: es too much TV. Posts: 84	Easy. Just say "for $500, it better be real!" Or perhaps, "my salesman Wong in Chinatown swears that it's real." Or for the hardcore purist, pull the warranty card/paper out of your wallet and show it to questioner.

13 July 2011, 10:01 PM	#30
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	I don't like when people ask this question bc it generally implies that there's no way you have the money for a real one, or that you're tacky enough to wear a rolex built in China. My point is that it's generally asked in negative context by those that don't know you.

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