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YuppieKid · 9 October 2007, 07:30 AM

They are an AD over here in the Olympia, WA area. I asked them to pressure test my newly acquired Submariner, which I bought from qualitytyme dot net. They told me that they would charge $25 for the pressure test, and that the watchmaker would only tell me that it was either a "pass" or a "fail" type of response. I suspect that since it is not a warranty service that they, or Rolex, will not get specific, or guarantee, water resistancy. But, that's besides the point.

The sales gal came back out and asked me where I got the watch. So, I "fibbed" and told her that I bought it from my uncle.

She goes back in, gives the watch maker the watch and comes back out. I chatted her up for what seemed an eternity. 10 or 15 minutes later the sales gal comes out with my watch and hands it to me. She says "Yep. It's good". We keep chattng and she says, "Merry Christmas. No charge".

Then the manager comes out ... I have spoken to this guy before. So, I go over to him and chat him up for about 20 minutes while he shows me a stainless and gold, white dialed Daytona ... Man, that was a heavy watch! We discussed fakes and John Brozak. The whole time, I maintained that I bought the watch from my uncle ....

. He told me that some guy who just came back from the War and who purchased a fake Rolex in Iraq insisted that it was real. A $300 fake! So, the manager tells me that he told this Soldier, "Look. I'm not the Rolex Police. If you're content with a fake, then so be it. But, if you leave that watch here for "service", we are going to confiscate it!"

Now, to the point ...

I noticed a mark on the serial # that was not the there before I took the watch in. Could it be that they were looking to see if the serial number was acid etched as opossed to engraved? I also noticed that the case back had been closed even tighter than it was before (which is good, because I was concerned that qualitytyme had left it slightly loose since I was able to see some of the gasket - a pet peeve of mine).

Do you guys think that they checked to see if it was a Real Rolex? Why would they waste their time with a fake, right? I have a suspicion that they did inspect it for "authenticity". I've read stories of fakes getting confiscated by AD's and RSC's.

I guess since I got mine back that it's a real Rolex ..

Don't get me wrong, I never once doubted qualitytyme's integrity. Some further reassurance made me feel good.

I still haven't showered with my Sub .... Call me chicken, but I did go walk the dog in the chilly rain right afterward.

Take care, and I love my Rolex!

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 October 2007, 07:44 AM

Nice story, Brandon

I guess the mark came from taking off the bracelet (which I assume was on it, even though you show us a pic of it with a NATO strap on it now

).

Anyway, that could be the explanation. Also, often AD's leave marks (ESPECIALLY on the case back!

) simply because they do not take adequate care!

Since they probably opened the watch, they would know it is real and any "acid test" or the likes would make no sense.

Also, any AD or Rolex-trained watch maker would be able to tell whether it's a fake or not by basically just handling it and looking at it.

Good thing you got the WR and authenticity tested for free, though!

But much more important: Did that sales' assistant have a nice cleavage??

YuppieKid · 9 October 2007, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Nice story, Brandon

I guess the mark came from taking off the bracelet (which I assume was on it, even though you show us a pic of it with a NATO strap on it now

).

Anyway, that could be the explanation. Also, often AD's leave marks (ESPECIALLY on the case back!

) simply because they do not take adequate care!

Since they probably opened the watch, they would know it is real and any "acid test" or the likes would make no sense.

Also, any AD or Rolex-trained watch maker would be able to tell whether it's a fake or not by basically just handling it and looking at it.

Good thing you got the WR and authenticity tested for free, though!

But much more important: Did that sales' assistant have a nice cleavage??

test?

The sales gal was not displaying any cleaveage. They are quite conservative and older there.

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 October 2007, 08:08 AM

Ah, I see.

Then JJ would never buy a Rolex from them!

vh_bu98 · 9 October 2007, 08:12 AM

Can they legally keep the fake? I would consider that theft.

karmatp · 9 October 2007, 08:31 AM

RSC's can and will keep them, I don't know about your local AD's. It's counterfeit after all, they should.

YuppieKid · 9 October 2007, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Ah, I see.

Then JJ would never buy a Rolex from them!

txrob779 · 9 October 2007, 09:26 AM

I can answer this I think. I took my wifes watch to a small shop that was recomended to me for a pressure test. They asked me if the watch was authentic. I said yes, why? He said that they would be taking the case back off to verify that it was a Rolex and not a replica and the cost was $69.00 and for a fake it was $39.00. That her watch should test to 300ft or something like 10 ATM. I said what the hell, just test it. They said the liability was too high and they have to open the case, check the gasket and seals, take the bracelet off and test it. Bahhhhh I called Dallas Gold and Silver and verified that they pressure tested it when the buldging gasket issue was addressed a few weeks ago and yes, they tested it to 10ATM. Piss on those weasles. That Rolex probabally cost more than his used car, the tosser.

JJ Irani · 9 October 2007, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Ah, I see.

Then JJ would never buy a Rolex from them!

YuppieKid · 9 October 2007, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txrob779

I can answer this I think. I took my wifes watch to a small shop that was recomended to me for a pressure test. They asked me if the watch was authentic. I said yes, why? He said that they would be taking the case back off to verify that it was a Rolex and not a replica and the cost was $69.00 and for a fake it was $39.00. That her watch should test to 300ft or something like 10 ATM. I said what the hell, just test it. They said the liability was too high and they have to open the case, check the gasket and seals, take the bracelet off and test it. Bahhhhh I called Dallas Gold and Silver and verified that they pressure tested it when the buldging gasket issue was addressed a few weeks ago and yes, they tested it to 10ATM. Piss on those weasles. That Rolex probabally cost more than his used car, the tosser.

supra2nv · 9 October 2007, 09:45 AM

I am just sorry you had to walk into a Ben Bridge lol...

did i ever mention i will never spend a dime there?

daunwaun · 9 October 2007, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supra2nv

I am just sorry you had to walk into a Ben Bridge lol...

did i ever mention i will never spend a dime there?

why not?

supra2nv · 9 October 2007, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daunwaun

why not?

poor attitude

lots of bs

like someone else here said it, they treat you like a second class citizen when you ask for a discount

they blackmail you in order to give you allocation on anything hard to get

in general, they are poor....

Ronnie Rolex · 9 October 2007, 10:02 AM

BB is not worse than any other large AD. No discounts is the norm. But no mark up is also the norm. You can get an LV or Daytona for list. Good trade off if you ask me.

As far as sales personnel. I guess its hit and miss.

Gaijin · 9 October 2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supra2nv

I am just sorry you had to walk into a Ben Bridge lol...

did i ever mention i will never spend a dime there?

Ditto.

The Ben Bridge BS is brutal.

They whine and grumble about no discounts and how it is Rolex policy.

dcash0615 · 9 October 2007, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Ditto.

The Ben Bridge BS is brutal.

They whine and grumble about no discounts and how it is Rolex policy.

I agree. BB is horrible. So is Tourneau. The attitudes with the sales associates at these places suck.

lemonlib · 9 October 2007, 11:42 AM

hey ronnie...WTf, We lost to stanford....what was that...i hope pete carol chews out the qb...

fight on
Lemon

lemonlib · 9 October 2007, 11:43 AM

At least U cant learn anything (ucla). lost to notre dame.

hahaahah

Lemon..

Ed Rooney · 9 October 2007, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Nice story, Brandon

I guess the mark came from taking off the bracelet (which I assume was on it, even though you show us a pic of it with a NATO strap on it now

).

Anyway, that could be the explanation. Also, often AD's leave marks (ESPECIALLY on the case back!

) simply because they do not take adequate care!

Since they probably opened the watch, they would know it is real and any "acid test" or the likes would make no sense.

Also, any AD or Rolex-trained watch maker would be able to tell whether it's a fake or not by basically just handling it and looking at it.

Good thing you got the WR and authenticity tested for free, though!

But much more important: Did that sales' assistant have a nice cleavage??

Unless they are Smyth's in Timonium, MD. Those guys opened a fake GMT, saw the ETA, took a picture of it, and authenticated it as genuine. And they sell Rolex!

Downing · 9 October 2007, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txrob779

He said that they would be taking the case back off to verify that it was a Rolex and not a replica and the cost was $69.00 and for a fake it was $39.00.

Why would a pressure test be cheaper if the watch were a fake?

txrob779 · 9 October 2007, 12:13 PM

I don't know but that is what they said. I was wondering the same thing

9 October 2007, 07:30 AM	#1
YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	Went to Ben Bridge jewlers the other day .... They are an AD over here in the Olympia, WA area. I asked them to pressure test my newly acquired Submariner, which I bought from qualitytyme dot net. They told me that they would charge $25 for the pressure test, and that the watchmaker would only tell me that it was either a "pass" or a "fail" type of response. I suspect that since it is not a warranty service that they, or Rolex, will not get specific, or guarantee, water resistancy. But, that's besides the point. The sales gal came back out and asked me where I got the watch. So, I "fibbed" and told her that I bought it from my uncle. She goes back in, gives the watch maker the watch and comes back out. I chatted her up for what seemed an eternity. 10 or 15 minutes later the sales gal comes out with my watch and hands it to me. She says "Yep. It's good". We keep chattng and she says, "Merry Christmas. No charge". Then the manager comes out ... I have spoken to this guy before. So, I go over to him and chat him up for about 20 minutes while he shows me a stainless and gold, white dialed Daytona ... Man, that was a heavy watch! We discussed fakes and John Brozak. The whole time, I maintained that I bought the watch from my uncle .... . He told me that some guy who just came back from the War and who purchased a fake Rolex in Iraq insisted that it was real. A $300 fake! So, the manager tells me that he told this Soldier, "Look. I'm not the Rolex Police. If you're content with a fake, then so be it. But, if you leave that watch here for "service", we are going to confiscate it!" Now, to the point ... I noticed a mark on the serial # that was not the there before I took the watch in. Could it be that they were looking to see if the serial number was acid etched as opossed to engraved? I also noticed that the case back had been closed even tighter than it was before (which is good, because I was concerned that qualitytyme had left it slightly loose since I was able to see some of the gasket - a pet peeve of mine). Do you guys think that they checked to see if it was a Real Rolex? Why would they waste their time with a fake, right? I have a suspicion that they did inspect it for "authenticity". I've read stories of fakes getting confiscated by AD's and RSC's. I guess since I got mine back that it's a real Rolex .. Don't get me wrong, I never once doubted qualitytyme's integrity. Some further reassurance made me feel good. I still haven't showered with my Sub .... Call me chicken, but I did go walk the dog in the chilly rain right afterward. Take care, and I love my Rolex!

9 October 2007, 07:44 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nice story, Brandon I guess the mark came from taking off the bracelet (which I assume was on it, even though you show us a pic of it with a NATO strap on it now ). Anyway, that could be the explanation. Also, often AD's leave marks (ESPECIALLY on the case back! ) simply because they do not take adequate care! Since they probably opened the watch, they would know it is real and any "acid test" or the likes would make no sense. Also, any AD or Rolex-trained watch maker would be able to tell whether it's a fake or not by basically just handling it and looking at it. Good thing you got the WR and authenticity tested for free, though! But much more important: Did that sales' assistant have a nice cleavage?? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 October 2007, 08:08 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Ah, I see. Then JJ would never buy a Rolex from them! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 October 2007, 08:12 AM	#5
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Can they legally keep the fake? I would consider that theft.

9 October 2007, 08:31 AM	#6
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	RSC's can and will keep them, I don't know about your local AD's. It's counterfeit after all, they should.

9 October 2007, 09:26 AM	#8
txrob779 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 488	I can answer this I think. I took my wifes watch to a small shop that was recomended to me for a pressure test. They asked me if the watch was authentic. I said yes, why? He said that they would be taking the case back off to verify that it was a Rolex and not a replica and the cost was $69.00 and for a fake it was $39.00. That her watch should test to 300ft or something like 10 ATM. I said what the hell, just test it. They said the liability was too high and they have to open the case, check the gasket and seals, take the bracelet off and test it. Bahhhhh I called Dallas Gold and Silver and verified that they pressure tested it when the buldging gasket issue was addressed a few weeks ago and yes, they tested it to 10ATM. Piss on those weasles. That Rolex probabally cost more than his used car, the tosser.

9 October 2007, 09:45 AM	#11
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	I am just sorry you had to walk into a Ben Bridge lol... did i ever mention i will never spend a dime there?

9 October 2007, 10:02 AM	#14
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	BB is not worse than any other large AD. No discounts is the norm. But no mark up is also the norm. You can get an LV or Daytona for list. Good trade off if you ask me. As far as sales personnel. I guess its hit and miss.

9 October 2007, 11:42 AM	#17
lemonlib Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: pasadena, ca Posts: 52	hey ronnie...WTf, We lost to stanford....what was that...i hope pete carol chews out the qb... fight on Lemon

9 October 2007, 11:43 AM	#18
lemonlib Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: pasadena, ca Posts: 52	At least U cant learn anything (ucla). lost to notre dame. hahaahah Lemon..

9 October 2007, 12:13 PM	#21
txrob779 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 488	I don't know but that is what they said. I was wondering the same thing

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