Google Answers Logo
View Question
 
Q: Fake Watches ( Answered,   8 Comments )
Question  
Subject: Fake Watches
Category: Miscellaneous
Asked by: corkjohn41-ga
List Price: $2.00
Posted: 03 Jun 2004 15:48 PDT
Expires: 03 Jul 2004 15:48 PDT
Question ID: 356108
How Does one tell the difference a "low quality fake Rolex watch"and
"A very high quality fake Rolex watch?
Answer  
Subject: Re: Fake Watches
Answered By: dharbigt-ga on 04 Jun 2004 09:34 PDT
 
Thanks for your question!

A poor fake is generally stamped with the Rolex logo and an issue
number, but the issue number never changes.  A good fake will change
the issue number on each fake.

As was mentioned, a good fake has a sweeping second hand, whereas a
poor fake's second hand will tick along the seconds.

A good fake is made with the same grade of metal as the real Rolex,
whereas a poor fake is often made with lower grade metal to save
money.  A good fake spares no expense in manufacture because almost no
matter what you spend on making the watch itself, you can charge much
more than cost at the time of sale. -- A poor watch is often sold with
the tacit understanding that it is a fake, and therefore the price is
somewhere around $25.

A good fake is sold by someone who has a shop and likely doesn't even
know the watch is a fake-- a poor fake is sold by someone from a
street shop that may feature socks, pirate DVDs, etc.
Comments  
Subject: Re: Fake Watches
From: boyo62-ga on 03 Jun 2004 15:58 PDT
 
If you hold a real Rolex in your hand then a fake, you usually notice
that the fake weighs a considerable amount less.Maybe the difference
is less noticeable with a "good" fake.
Subject: Re: Fake Watches
From: dr_bob-ga on 03 Jun 2004 17:13 PDT
 
A Rolex second hand sweeps smoothly around the dial, whereas a fake usually ticks.

chugs
Subject: Re: Fake Watches
From: probonopublico-ga on 03 Jun 2004 21:15 PDT
 
Reputedly, a fake keeps better time.
Subject: Re: Fake Watches
From: ipfan-ga on 04 Jun 2004 12:48 PDT
 
I have had all three.  The poor fake discolored my wrist and the crown
fell off.  The good fake kept excellent time, had a true sweep-second
hand, had self-winding, and had authentic markings on the dial.  It,
however, was not fully waterproof.  Probonopublico is right--the real
one loses about two minutes a month, but it is a durable son of a gun.
Subject: Re: Fake Watches
From: probonopublico-ga on 04 Jun 2004 13:08 PDT
 
Wow ... Right again!

Who else has got a 5 Star, 1,000 Ocrane, 2,000% Proof Record ...

And is also unbelievably handsome?

The Modest One.
Subject: Re: Fake Watches
From: probonopublico-ga on 04 Jun 2004 13:09 PDT
 
But can't spell ...

Ocrane? Really, Bryan your spelling is ABYZMAL!
Subject: Re: Fake Watches
From: jgriff9890-ga on 04 Feb 2005 03:22 PST
 
The easiest way to tell is if you can open the back, if the movement
is signed  rolex, look under the balance if its stamped ETA,its a
fake, if there colored wheels there mainly red its a Rolex, it doesn't
mean if signed rolex it is a rolex.some of them are very good fakes
but don't but them unless there are a reputable dealers, also rolex
stopped making quartz,
ask Jon at www.antiquewatchcouk.com
Subject: Re: Fake Watches
From: thewatchguy-ga on 07 May 2005 23:16 PDT
 
Rolex fakes are just too good these days to determine with
generalities such as "weight in the hand", timekeeping ability and
whether or not the second hand sweeps properly.  Using these
simplistic methods will eventually get you into trouble.

The best way to protect yourself from buying a fake Rolex is to arm
yourself with tons of pictures and details on the REAL Rolex models. 
One of the best sources of information I've found for doing this is
"The Rolex Report" by John Brozak.  I buy/sell hundreds of Rolexes
each year and I couldn't live without this book.  Tons of pictures of
Rolex models from every angle and a huge section on common fakes and
their flaws.

Greg

Important Disclaimer: Answers and comments provided on Google Answers are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Google does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. Please read carefully the Google Answers Terms of Service.

If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by emailing us at answers-support@google.com with the question ID listed above. Thank you.
Search Google Answers for
Google Answers  


Google Home - Answers FAQ - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy