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Title: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: flinstones1 on August 21, 2013, 01:35:34 PM
guy i know was a very wealthy guy who was close with him, he died  a couple two years ago.....very wealthy fella...gave my  uncle a bunch of watches. he knows absolutely nothing about watches...

I asked him if he had any watches I could have, and he pulls out a rolex ;D

gonna take it to a pon shop to  confirm it's real, I have a feeling it is :o
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: nasht5 on August 21, 2013, 01:45:18 PM
if the second hand does not turn smooth it is fake. if the second hand ticks ticks ticks it is fake.

fuck the pawn shop, go to a jeweler, pawn shop will tell you no it's not and then try to buy it from you for $20.
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Roger Bacon on August 21, 2013, 01:46:57 PM
gonna take it to a pon shop to  confirm it's real

Typical getbigger....  ;D
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 21, 2013, 01:47:38 PM
guy i know was a very wealthy guy who was close with him, he died  a couple two years ago.....very wealthy fella...gave my  uncle a bunch of watches. he knows absolutely nothing about watches...

I asked him if he had any watches I could have, and he pulls out a rolex ;D

gonna take it to a pon shop to  confirm it's real, I have a feeling it is :o

Post pics
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Psychopath on August 21, 2013, 01:47:41 PM
My grandfather gave me his rolex back when he had it in the 70's. I don't wear it, but it's cool to have.
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on August 21, 2013, 01:50:15 PM
if the second hand does not turn smooth it is fake. if the second hand ticks ticks ticks it is fake.

fuck the pawn shop, go to a jeweler, pawn shop will tell you no it's not and then try to buy it from you for $20.

Good knock offs run smooth now.  Some knock offs are so good the only true way to tell is to open the back of the watch.  hence the reason to go to an actual Rolex authorized shop to confirm. 
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Tedim on August 21, 2013, 01:54:19 PM
guy i know was a very wealthy guy who was close with him, he died  a couple two years ago.....very wealthy fella...gave my  uncle a bunch of watches. he knows absolutely nothing about watches...

I asked him if he had any watches I could have, and he pulls out a rolex ;D

gonna take it to a pon shop to  confirm it's real, I have a feeling it is :o

Picture of front and back and my guys at my pawn shop can tell you the truth, publicly so no BS.
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: BDsauce on August 21, 2013, 01:54:37 PM
Post pics
Seriously?   ;D
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: doison on August 21, 2013, 01:54:44 PM
The easiest way to tell is to take the casing apart and check the gearing.  Knock offs will use powdered metal gears (compressed instead if forged).  Rolex cuts all gears from a single billet block.  

Take it apart and bend one of the gears.  If it breaks, it's powdered metal.  If it bends, you had yourself a Rolex.
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Tedim on August 21, 2013, 01:56:50 PM
The easiest way to tell is to take the casing apart and check the gearing.  Knock offs will use powdered metal gears (compressed instead if forged).  Rolex cuts all gears from a single billet block.  

Take it apart and bend one of the gears.  If it breaks, it's powdered metal.  If it bends, you had yourself a Rolex.

Lol
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Grape Ape on August 21, 2013, 02:37:39 PM

pon shop

What the fuck is a pon shop?
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Andy Griffin on August 21, 2013, 02:38:20 PM
Typical getbigger....  ;D

first instinct is to go to a pawn shop  lol     
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: The Showstoppa on August 21, 2013, 02:39:28 PM
guy i know was a very wealthy guy who was close with him, he died  a couple two years ago.....very wealthy fella...gave my  uncle a bunch of watches. he knows absolutely nothing about watches...

I asked him if he had any watches I could have, and he pulls out a rolex ;D

gonna take it to a pon shop to  confirm it's real, I have a feeling it is :o

What did your uncle do to/with this fella?
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Andy Griffin on August 21, 2013, 02:41:22 PM
What did your uncle do to/with this fella?

kayfabe:  saved his life in a fire
real life:   blowjobs

(you see what I did there)
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Omega on August 21, 2013, 02:41:37 PM
You would be shocked at how good the replicas are getting even down to the movement.
There are some from China that have even fooled AD's (authorised dealers)
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Andy Griffin on August 21, 2013, 02:43:58 PM
You would be shocked at how good the replicas are getting even down to the movement.
There are some from China that have even fooled AD's (authorised dealers)

it even happened on hardcore pawn, so it HAS to be true
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: The Showstoppa on August 21, 2013, 02:44:17 PM
kayfabe:  saved his life in a fire
real life:   blowjobs

(you see what I did there)

Haha oh brother.  "Uncle" is gayer than the first 10 rows of a Macklemore concert. 
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: 240 is Back on August 21, 2013, 02:52:46 PM
My Uncle Rick gave me a bass guitar in 1989.  Today I play bass guitar in cover bands.  RIP Uncle Rick.  Kidney/heart a few years back.  A good man. 
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: BodyMachine on August 21, 2013, 02:56:58 PM
You would be shocked at how good the replicas are getting even down to the movement.
There are some from China that have even fooled AD's (authorised dealers)

Where can you get these really good fakes. I honestly own an Omega Planet Ocean and I hate wearing it because it's constantly banging on things. Rather wear something I don't care about
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: che on August 21, 2013, 02:59:03 PM
My Uncle Rick gave me a bass guitar in 1989.  Today I play bass guitar in cover bands.  RIP Uncle Rick.  Kidney/heart a few years back.  A good man. 

My uncle Tony gave me a reach around  in 1985  ,   RIP Uncle Tony   colon cancer a few years back.  A good man.  
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: OneMoreRep on August 21, 2013, 03:09:04 PM
My uncle Tony gave me a reach around  in 1985  ,   RIP Uncle Tony   colon cancer a few years back.  A good man.  

Lmao!


"1"
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Tedim on August 21, 2013, 03:19:04 PM
Where can you get these really good fakes. I honestly own an Omega Planet Ocean and I hate wearing it because it's constantly banging on things. Rather wear something I don't care about

A watch becomes a status symbol when you garden with it, bang it up and when you lose it you just get another one.
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: doison on August 21, 2013, 03:58:54 PM
A Rolex is awesome because it tells time so much better than a cheap watch or iPhone. 
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: 240 is Back on August 21, 2013, 04:00:45 PM
My uncle Tony gave me a reach around  in 1985  ,   RIP Uncle Tony   colon cancer a few years back.  A good man. 

I see what you did there. 
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: The Showstoppa on August 21, 2013, 04:02:47 PM
Is "rolex" some homersexual term for an amateur prostate exam?
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: arce1988 on August 21, 2013, 07:37:13 PM
doison knows his rolex
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: HockeyFightFan on August 21, 2013, 07:57:01 PM
Is "rolex" some homersexual term for an amateur prostate exam?

Che's uncle Tony lost his Rolex watch up in the little fella during a prostate exam.
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Marty Champions on August 21, 2013, 08:17:29 PM
lots of bros in this thread seem to be experts in the underground trade of fake watches
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Griffith on August 22, 2013, 12:59:26 AM
A Rolex is awesome because it tells time so much better than a cheap watch or iPhone. 

 ;D
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: ESFitness on August 22, 2013, 02:05:39 AM
lots of bros in this thread seem to be experts in the underground trade of fake watches

used the proceeds from replica watches to buy my 2nd rolex (s/s coke dial gmt master II) and my panerai.  ;D

side by side the rolex's are kinda easy to tell... hour markers, color of type and markers, ect... the easiest is just by the bracelet. The panerai side by side was a lil more difficult, but again the hour markers have slight differences.

replica watches have sweeping second hands, but there's no comparing the sweep in a replica swiss automatic to say a 31 jewel zenith movement.... to the un-savy, anything that doesn't tick-tock 'must be real'. lol.

i'd rather wear an automatic Tissot than a 'replica' rolex.
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Omega on August 22, 2013, 03:01:58 AM
it even happened on hardcore pawn, so it HAS to be true


Speaking about actual ppl in Hatton Garden being had off by these fakes
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Mr Nobody on August 22, 2013, 03:07:43 AM
They sell them everyday on 42nd street NYC cheap.
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Tito24 on August 22, 2013, 04:52:29 AM
Is "rolex" some homersexual term for an amateur prostate exam?

i love this guy ;D
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: gee38 on August 22, 2013, 06:16:35 AM
unless you have full papers and can check it out from maker to present day don't touch it

one of my family is a watch nut and has bought many as its a good way to pass on money to your kids and family as they hold value if genuine and the tax won't chase watches round all day

however you need to know what you are looking for

as for rolex you can pick up genuine but low end ones for a grand. obviously you can pay a lot more.

best bet- take it to 3 jewellers -  legit jewellers - tell them you have been left it and want to ensure its in good nick or if it needs any work doing- they will also then value it- with the work done and without- if they think there is work in it they will run round for you- if they think you are just looking to e-bay it they won't give a shit
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Mr Nobody on August 22, 2013, 06:17:42 AM
I was given a timex once.
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on August 22, 2013, 06:47:00 AM
A Rolex is awesome because it tells time so much better than a cheap watch or iPhone. 

The best part is a Rolex gives shittier time than a $2 watch.  Most automatic watches lose time quickly based on the mechanics, some last 24 hours before needing to be rewinded, others up to 6 days but then you are spending $100,000+ for them.
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on August 22, 2013, 06:47:33 AM
guy i know was a very wealthy guy who was close with him, he died  a couple two years ago.....very wealthy fella...gave my  uncle a bunch of watches. he knows absolutely nothing about watches...

I asked him if he had any watches I could have, and he pulls out a rolex ;D

gonna take it to a pon shop to  confirm it's real, I have a feeling it is :o

was this dead guy Nasser?
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Tedim on August 22, 2013, 07:05:28 AM
The best part is a Rolex gives shittier time than a $2 watch.  Most automatic watches lose time quickly based on the mechanics, some last 24 hours before needing to be rewinded, others up to 6 days but then you are spending $100,000+ for them.

Auto winders means never having to "wind your watch"  :)
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Hulkotron on August 22, 2013, 07:08:48 AM
My Uncle Rick gave me a bass guitar in 1989.  Today I play bass guitar in cover bands.  RIP Uncle Rick.  Kidney/heart a few years back.  A good man. 

What did he bench?
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: Ronnie Rep on August 22, 2013, 07:34:03 AM
I had a knockoff Rolex President that got stolen from my condo when it was burglarized! Joke was on him!
Title: Re: so I think my uncle just gave me a rolex
Post by: LurkerNoMore on August 22, 2013, 07:35:51 AM
He hasn't returned from the "pon" shop yet.  Leads me to believe that it was indeed real.  And stolen.  And Flinty is now sitting in the tank being eye fucked by some of GH15s "elfs".