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angeladark · 2 August 2014, 06:49 AM

Hello all,
New member, I apologize if I am posting in the wrong section. I picked up a Rolex Yatch Master a few weeks back. I checked a lot on the internet to learn about the things I have to look to spot a fake. From what I had learned this turns out to be genuine, and I am a newbie. Couple of things that tells me it might be a fake are - the second hand is stainless steel with a white circle; the links that hold the strap are a 'pin' not the tiny screws. I removed 3 links so that it would fit my hand. I paid less than two hundred bucks in an estate sale. I know I took my chances. I intend to keep this, maybe pass it to my son when I am old. Pictures were shot with a camera that didnt have a macro option. Thanks for your help.

sleddog · 2 August 2014, 08:43 AM

Wow.

You'd have spent to much money had this catastrophe cost a buck and change.
The watch is a low grade fake, and isn't worth anything other than a swift strike with a 10 pound sledgehammer.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news (if your intentions were good), but you've made a bad investment with your money!!!
This thread now resides where it belongs.

Old Expat Beast · 2 August 2014, 08:56 AM

You don't need a macro option to tell that is a fake, sorry. The only person you should pass it onto is the garbage collector.

crowncollection · 2 August 2014, 09:40 AM

It's fake sorry

AK797 · 2 August 2014, 09:52 AM

Oh no!

toph · 2 August 2014, 10:18 AM

Heeeellllll noooo

Thunderball57 · 2 August 2014, 10:46 AM

Less than two C-notes? Meh. Look at the bright side; many have been screwed out of a lot more money than you were. As my late wife used to say, Be happy today.

jvmartin · 2 August 2014, 11:27 AM

LOL... Nooooooooooope

Alfredo. · 2 August 2014, 11:51 AM

Fake!

Knappo 1307 · 2 August 2014, 12:55 PM

Ouch !!!

nickb732 · 2 August 2014, 01:47 PM

what on earth led you to believe this was genuine?

bayerische · 2 August 2014, 04:42 PM

It's Über-fake.

angeladark · 3 August 2014, 03:01 AM

Hi there,
Thanks for shedding light. I am not shocked to hear that it is a fake. As my original post said that I wasn't completely sure. To all the folks, tell me 3 glaring things that said it was a fake. Hopefully get more educated. Honestly I thought I have to take pictures with a macro to make them visible to you all. Thanks again.

AmbSteve · 3 August 2014, 03:08 AM

Yatch

angeladark · 4 August 2014, 03:26 AM

Ambsteve nice observation. I made an error, it is "Yacht-Master" I spelled it as Yatch- Master. That is how much I know about watches. Is it still a fake? I am not counting on it to be genuine, but I want to know, so that I won't make this mistake again. Thanks.

Psmith · 4 August 2014, 06:35 AM

It's a fake.
I prefer not to go into detail on a public forum for hopefully obvious reasons.
Assuming you have no chance of getting your money back (estate sale = probably not) then I would suggest that the watch be disposed of - again for hopefully obvious reasons.

sleddog · 4 August 2014, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angeladark

Ambsteve nice observation. I made an error, it is "Yacht-Master" I spelled it as Yatch- Master. That is how much I know about watches. Is it still a fake? I am not counting on it to be genuine, but I want to know, so that I won't make this mistake again. Thanks.

Your watch is FAKE. No if's and's or but's....
If you try doing some research of your own, compare a genuine one to yours, and you'll see the numerous errors of yours...

My advice, dispose of that watch ASAP.

AK797 · 4 August 2014, 09:36 AM

No, Kelly Clarkson!

iWally · 4 August 2014, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Wow.

You'd have spent to much money had this catastrophe cost a buck and change.
The watch is a low grade fake, and isn't worth anything other than a swift strike with a 10 pound sledgehammer.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news (if your intentions were good), but you've made a bad investment with your money!!!
This thread now resides where it belongs.

Yeah that is a horrendous fake! Clear case back

pfttt

The price you paid should have been the most clear indicator of the authenticity of the watch...

Sorry about that.

FlatlineEF9 · 5 August 2014, 03:23 AM

That caseback would have anyone running for the hills.

trumpedaces · 5 August 2014, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angeladark

Hi there,
Thanks for shedding light. I am not shocked to hear that it is a fake. As my original post said that I wasn't completely sure. To all the folks, tell me 3 glaring things that said it was a fake. Hopefully get more educated. Honestly I thought I have to take pictures with a macro to make them visible to you all. Thanks again.

bondtoys · 5 August 2014, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angeladark

I paid less than two hundred bucks in an estate sale. I know I took my chances.

Sorry to tell you that you've paid $190,-- too much

But these Yatch Masters may be valuable in the future - I have not seen one yet

bondtoys · 5 August 2014, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angeladark

To all the folks, tell me 3 glaring things that said it was a fake.

We're not doing that - but you may want to start by checking Rolex.com if you find a Yacht-Master with white dial

Ascotshoes · 5 August 2014, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angeladark

I know I took my chances. I intend to keep this, maybe pass it to my son when I am old.

Why wait until you're old - Your Son would appreciate the $200 Toy before it gets old and the dials fall apart.

jfestrelabr · 6 August 2014, 03:35 AM

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supernova · 6 August 2014, 08:23 AM

It's such a bad fake and I'm sure you knew that. Your obviously just testing to see how good a fake it was and would people know your going around with a fake Rolex.

cajunron · 6 August 2014, 10:16 AM

Seriously?

Slowslide · 29 August 2014, 08:27 PM

Wow! Some harsh critics in here. My advice, as I still consider myself to be somewhat new to this, is to take it to an authorized dealer or watch repair place and ask them. Someone mentioned the clear case back. These watches do not come with a clear case back, but that doesn't make it a fake. There are people out there who make custom clear case backs for Rolex watches.

A genuine Rolex will not have obvious flaws or shoddy workmanship. Everything will be very precisely made. Do searches on YouTube for how to spot a fake Rolex. You can learn a lot from those. Hope this helps.

2 August 2014, 06:49 AM	#1
angeladark "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3	Is this genuine Yatch Master? Hello all, New member, I apologize if I am posting in the wrong section. I picked up a Rolex Yatch Master a few weeks back. I checked a lot on the internet to learn about the things I have to look to spot a fake. From what I had learned this turns out to be genuine, and I am a newbie. Couple of things that tells me it might be a fake are - the second hand is stainless steel with a white circle; the links that hold the strap are a 'pin' not the tiny screws. I removed 3 links so that it would fit my hand. I paid less than two hundred bucks in an estate sale. I know I took my chances. I intend to keep this, maybe pass it to my son when I am old. Pictures were shot with a camera that didnt have a macro option. Thanks for your help.

2 August 2014, 08:43 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Wow. You'd have spent to much money had this catastrophe cost a buck and change. The watch is a low grade fake, and isn't worth anything other than a swift strike with a 10 pound sledgehammer. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news (if your intentions were good), but you've made a bad investment with your money!!! This thread now resides where it belongs. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

2 August 2014, 09:40 AM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	It's fake sorry __________________ watches many

2 August 2014, 10:18 AM	#6
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Heeeellllll noooo __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

2 August 2014, 11:51 AM	#9
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	Fake! __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

2 August 2014, 08:56 AM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	You don't need a macro option to tell that is a fake, sorry. The only person you should pass it onto is the garbage collector.

2 August 2014, 09:52 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Oh no!

2 August 2014, 10:46 AM	#7
Thunderball57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Greg Location: Seattle Watch: Dad's YG Longines Posts: 625	Less than two C-notes? Meh. Look at the bright side; many have been screwed out of a lot more money than you were. As my late wife used to say, Be happy today.

2 August 2014, 11:27 AM	#8
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	LOL... Nooooooooooope

2 August 2014, 12:55 PM	#10
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	Ouch !!!

2 August 2014, 01:47 PM	#11
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	what on earth led you to believe this was genuine? __________________ Nick

2 August 2014, 04:42 PM	#12
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	It's Über-fake. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

3 August 2014, 03:01 AM	#13
angeladark "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3	Not shocked to hear it is a fake Hi there, Thanks for shedding light. I am not shocked to hear that it is a fake. As my original post said that I wasn't completely sure. To all the folks, tell me 3 glaring things that said it was a fake. Hopefully get more educated. Honestly I thought I have to take pictures with a macro to make them visible to you all. Thanks again.

3 August 2014, 03:08 AM	#14
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	Yatch __________________

4 August 2014, 03:26 AM	#15
angeladark "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3	Spelled wrong.. Ambsteve nice observation. I made an error, it is "Yacht-Master" I spelled it as Yatch- Master. That is how much I know about watches. Is it still a fake? I am not counting on it to be genuine, but I want to know, so that I won't make this mistake again. Thanks.

4 August 2014, 06:35 AM	#16
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	It's a fake. I prefer not to go into detail on a public forum for hopefully obvious reasons. Assuming you have no chance of getting your money back (estate sale = probably not) then I would suggest that the watch be disposed of - again for hopefully obvious reasons. __________________

4 August 2014, 09:36 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	No, Kelly Clarkson!

5 August 2014, 03:23 AM	#20
FlatlineEF9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Honolulu Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 235	That caseback would have anyone running for the hills. __________________ Patek Philippe 5167, Rolex DJ 116234, Omega Seamaster 300M, Breitling Emergency Mission

6 August 2014, 03:35 AM	#25
jfestrelabr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Felipe Location: Brazil Watch: ALL rolex models Posts: 397	kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk no coments

6 August 2014, 08:23 AM	#26
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,352	It's such a bad fake and I'm sure you knew that. Your obviously just testing to see how good a fake it was and would people know your going around with a fake Rolex.

6 August 2014, 10:16 AM	#27
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,872	Seriously? __________________

29 August 2014, 08:27 PM	#28
Slowslide "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: O'ahu Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 1	Wow! Some harsh critics in here. My advice, as I still consider myself to be somewhat new to this, is to take it to an authorized dealer or watch repair place and ask them. Someone mentioned the clear case back. These watches do not come with a clear case back, but that doesn't make it a fake. There are people out there who make custom clear case backs for Rolex watches. A genuine Rolex will not have obvious flaws or shoddy workmanship. Everything will be very precisely made. Do searches on YouTube for how to spot a fake Rolex. You can learn a lot from those. Hope this helps.

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