Genuine fake Rolex. Includes box & papers!
Discussion
Had the unpleasant (and awkward) task a month or two back of telling a customer that the Omega he'd bought from a reputable local jewellers (at used Omega price) wasn't. Externally it was a very good copy indeed but fitted with a generic movement. He'd had it for a few years and had no idea & was obviously a little shocked when I broke the news.
Now, I've always been a little ambivalent towards fakes on the basis that they're rarely believable and if someone (knowingly) wants to pretend that's their choice. But this one was so good on the outside that I've found myself having to re-think. It had fooled am established jeweller, it had fooled the purchaser, and it may well have fooled me if I hadn't opened it on arrival. I would suggest that a jeweller buying in should have had the case opened before putting it on sale (or, preferably, before buying in!) but I know that doesn't always happen.
As it turned out, the jewellers concerned did the right thing and refunded in full, but it was a clear reminder of just how far knock-off production has come from Bolexes with brassing on the case lugs!.
Now, I've always been a little ambivalent towards fakes on the basis that they're rarely believable and if someone (knowingly) wants to pretend that's their choice. But this one was so good on the outside that I've found myself having to re-think. It had fooled am established jeweller, it had fooled the purchaser, and it may well have fooled me if I hadn't opened it on arrival. I would suggest that a jeweller buying in should have had the case opened before putting it on sale (or, preferably, before buying in!) but I know that doesn't always happen.
As it turned out, the jewellers concerned did the right thing and refunded in full, but it was a clear reminder of just how far knock-off production has come from Bolexes with brassing on the case lugs!.
abzmike said:
Visited Turkey a few years ago amd the vendors in the markets insisted there was no copyright in Turkey so all the fake luxury goods sold were legal. Whether that is true or not, In that environment there isn’t much the brands can do to prevent sales or hookey goods.
Even if it is true, I suppose it’s only true while you’re actually in Turkey.Voldemort said:
No you didn't. You got a fake. I know that, you know that, we all know that. So, don't try to describe your fake as a Rolex.
It says Rolex on it so that’s why I described it as one. Yes it’s not the £4000+ version but there y’all go. My £4000’s go on the house, cars etc and the £80’s go on watches that tell the time and the fact it says Rolex is a bit of a laugh into the bargain. Lorne said:
Voldemort said:
V6 Pushfit said:
Got a Rolex sub this year in Turkey for £80.
No you didn't. You got a fake. I know that, you know that, we all know that. So, don't try to describe your fake as a Rolex.V6 Pushfit said:
It says Rolex on it so that’s why I described it as one. Yes it’s not the £4000+ version but there y’all go. My £4000’s go on the house, cars etc and the £80’s go on watches that tell the time and the fact it says Rolex is a bit of a laugh into the bargain.
Well, no it doesn't. Writing Ferrari on the back of your car doesn't make it a Ferrari. Not even if you paint it red. You want to show something that is not, using a non legal product, who uses someone else money for research development and (mainly) marketing. If you want an £80 quid watch, feel free and i have a few, no one uses anything other than the manufacturer brand. And yes, it maybe not deemed illegal in Turkey, but it definitely is not in Europe.Edited by gianlu on Sunday 25th November 14:59
gianlu said:
Well, no it doesn't. Writing Ferrari on the back of your car doesn't make it a Ferrari.
There’s an old fella near where I live, he has a mobility scooter- not the normal granny buggy’s, but this one is better described as one of those plastic scoot-a-long red cars with the yellow roofs. In Ferrari red. Top speed of 10 KPH and the awesome power of a long dead horse. Everyone here calls it “The Ferrari”.... nobody calls it “the fake Ferrari” or “the Ferrari scooter”, it’s always “look at the Ferrari” (followed by a giggle...) ...just sayin’ Edited by gianlu on Sunday 25th November 14:59
gianlu said:
V6 Pushfit said:
It says Rolex on it so that’s why I described it as one. Yes it’s not the £4000+ version but there y’all go. My £4000’s go on the house, cars etc and the £80’s go on watches that tell the time and the fact it says Rolex is a bit of a laugh into the bargain.
Well, no it doesn't. Writing Ferrari on the back of your car doesn't make it a Ferrari. Not even if you paint it red. You want to show something that is not, using a non legal product, who uses someone else money for research development and (mainly) marketing. If you want an £80 quid watch, feel free and i have a few, no one uses anything other than the manufacturer brand. And yes, it maybe not deemed illegal in Turkey, but it definitely is not in Europe.Edited by gianlu on Sunday 25th November 14:59
Plus as we all know counterfeit is the ultimate sign of appreciation and flattery
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