How to spot a fake Rolex watch in 2024

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  • Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
  • The best Rolex 1:1 clone Submariners are getting harder and harder to spot. So this is how to spot a fake Rolex. And what to look out for on a counterfeit Rolex and stop you getting scammed by a Folex.
    #rolex #BarkAndJack #FakeRolex

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  • @AvaConnely
    @AvaConnely 2 місяці тому +2916

    igrotum is the only replica factory that operates on United States soil without getting caught by the authorities

  • @Sajala-Ratnavali501
    @Sajala-Ratnavali501 8 місяців тому +13508

    Cancel ziarex and mega clone watches. They are destroying the whole community of original watches and becoming a threat to the economy and dignity of Rolex.

    • @bdoubleu6
      @bdoubleu6 7 місяців тому +32

      Good because a watch shouldn’t cost more than your car

    • @garfieldcouch4443
      @garfieldcouch4443 7 місяців тому +8

      Good. Lmao cope

    • @Isaac-0.4
      @Isaac-0.4 7 місяців тому

      @@bdoubleu6😂

    • @TerriBrown-ty8hw
      @TerriBrown-ty8hw 6 місяців тому +1

      Someone in the government should do something about it.

    • @MelahHolland
      @MelahHolland 6 місяців тому

      This is a serious problem, we must react

  • @unclepecos509
    @unclepecos509 2 роки тому +1993

    Greetings from China, we have passed your video on to our production department. Thanks for the tips

    • @_DST0NE_
      @_DST0NE_ Рік тому +84

      😂😂😂

    • @edwenbenitezi3830
      @edwenbenitezi3830 Рік тому +28

      Love it!

    • @alfredough
      @alfredough Рік тому +23

      Nothing will change they still need to make them cheap. Cheap won't feel good

    • @sargeklein
      @sargeklein Рік тому +116

      @@alfredough Why pay more money just for a brand when a Chinese guy in his backyard can make the same thing? Why do you worship corporations like Rolex,

    • @MeEncantaKiley
      @MeEncantaKiley Рік тому +7

      Hilarious! Maybe attach the engineering group as well to the memo!

  • @beliung96
    @beliung96 9 місяців тому +6932

    That videos watch is a mere imitation, not a real clone. Ziarex replica watches are on next level.

    • @robdixon5016
      @robdixon5016 9 місяців тому +4

      Why would you even want a fake? Buy a real Seiko instead if Rolex is too expensive.

    • @AshleyBianco-mp2dt
      @AshleyBianco-mp2dt 9 місяців тому +1

      I was skeptical at first, but they pass every security check.

    • @JaniceBurgess-gf9my
      @JaniceBurgess-gf9my 9 місяців тому

      Perfect watches

    • @ShelleyRamos-nk9qm
      @ShelleyRamos-nk9qm 9 місяців тому

      I only buy from them.

    • @PatriciaBroom
      @PatriciaBroom 9 місяців тому

      They are criminals from Europe, making the best replicas with the same serial code, but that does not mean you should order it.

  • @Yuvati-Shakeel37047
    @Yuvati-Shakeel37047 8 місяців тому +2035

    In the end, a new era of watches has come. Some illegal company from EU started making mega clones called ziarex. Basically, what they are doing is buying original parts from workers in Rolex who flag that part as damaged and sell them. But thats not the

  • @billb.2673
    @billb.2673 2 роки тому +19

    If fake watches are becoming so good, it's logical to assume the absurd prices of real ones is nothing more than hype and marketing.

  • @alexdenton6586
    @alexdenton6586 Рік тому +51

    If you could own a replica Lamborghini for 30,000 $ and it was just as fast , had the same horse power , same built quality and only the dealership could tell that it was not real , would you buy one ?
    That’s the real question

    • @Noobmaster69_bro
      @Noobmaster69_bro 2 місяці тому

      That’s impossible . No one goes to that length to make fakes coz his profit margins starts to deplete significantly & apparently becomes useless to fake it

  • @AjiriOneil
    @AjiriOneil 10 місяців тому +107

    I had a great watch buying experience with Sheldon this week. He responded quickly to my inquiries and shipped the watch out immediately. It even arrived one day sooner than expected. Thank you for being excellent to work with. Would do business with you again in the future.

    • @DemetriusPhillips-uy4wl
      @DemetriusPhillips-uy4wl 10 місяців тому

      Omg I can't stop looking at my wrist just exactly what I wanted right in front of me and the delivery was excellent thank you sheldon.

    • @StevenCohen-qd9sp
      @StevenCohen-qd9sp 10 місяців тому

      I'm still waiting for a panda hopefully sheldon would put a call through 😁

    • @Praise579
      @Praise579 10 місяців тому

      My wife loves her Batgirl definitely one of her best birthday gift thank you sheldon

    • @cooper683
      @cooper683 10 місяців тому

      Love my Starbucks certainly not my last and still saving for a GMT

    • @RollandColeman
      @RollandColeman 10 місяців тому

      Please can you please share his contact?

  • @Hillary-tp3ir
    @Hillary-tp3ir Рік тому +89

    Videos like this makes me feel like crying when I look at my account balance 😢

    • @Hillary-tp3ir
      @Hillary-tp3ir Рік тому

      With due respect, I feel insulted by your comment, my comment wasn’t intended to be a joke 😠

    • @ryanaustin1400
      @ryanaustin1400 Рік тому

      Oh my God, I am so happy to hear this here, I got introduced to Mr. Alberto some two weeks ago, it still feels like a dream, so far I have made over $7,000 trading with him, at this rate I am sure I am on my way to becoming a millionaire.

    • @Hillary-tp3ir
      @Hillary-tp3ir Рік тому

      I will only accept your apology under the condition that you will introduce me to him and I too will start making profit

    • @Hillary-tp3ir
      @Hillary-tp3ir Рік тому

      Thanks for the help everyone, I will contact him immediately 👍

  • @NeoKingArthur
    @NeoKingArthur 2 роки тому +37

    I wore a rolex daytona replica a few years ago. And it caused a few people around me to be impressed looking at my watch from afar. But I'm always honest, when someone came to me and told me that I have a really nice watch. I just told them that it's actually fake and I got it for $30. I'm not trying to impress anyone, or making people think I'm posh or into luxury items by fooling them with a fake Rolex. I just like how the watch looks. It was an automatic movement and lasted 8 years on my wrist. I only stopped wearing it when I accidentally dropped it and the entire movement was broken. So I end up switching to a genuine Longines Conquest Classic which looks similar to the Daytona.

    • @Jake-bt3fc
      @Jake-bt3fc Рік тому +1

      To be honest, an invicta pro diver has the same effect on people.
      It looks nice at a glance, it gets compliments, and when people ask what it is I can just say what it is. I don’t have to lie or explain that it’s fake.

    • @Mike-177
      @Mike-177 10 місяців тому +3

      Lol, imagine buying a $20K watch and having every person ask you if it is "real".

  • @Crusty_Camper
    @Crusty_Camper 2 роки тому +192

    This is excellent. Before I retired, as a retired senior Customs Officer in the UK I saw many, many fake Rolex watches and over time they got better but there are still differences, as your video shows. I will never forget the face of passengers who correctly came to declare their new Rolex at the airport and we identified the fake they had unwittingly bought.

    • @majordelays4909
      @majordelays4909 2 роки тому +5

      You let them declare a loss?
      And keep the watch ?

    • @Crusty_Camper
      @Crusty_Camper 2 роки тому +22

      @@majordelays4909 It is only illegal to import counterfeit items commercially. Within limits, You can bring in a single fake for personal use. Expensive watches have to be declared, cheap watches are of little interest, subject to the comment about commercial use. I don't follow your question about declaring a loss, sorry.

    • @majordelays4909
      @majordelays4909 2 роки тому +3

      @@Crusty_Camper thanks for your response.
      I was meaning if they paid £16k for a bargain Daytona (Greytona if you will) then they presumably have a loss of £15.5k in value, I was being a little flippant in all honest but wondering if they could class that as a loss (capital gains).

    • @Crusty_Camper
      @Crusty_Camper 2 роки тому +6

      @@majordelays4909 Ah Ok, thanks. In Hong Kong a fake Rolex is about £40 ( maybe $50), so it is quite a loss !

    • @alexandrosavramidis5043
      @alexandrosavramidis5043 2 роки тому +2

      What do you mean they came to declare it at the airport? lets say they went to china for vacay bought a fake one and tried to declare it as real ? or they just ordered it through a website which wasn't based in the EU. sorry for my bad english :)

  • @jasonsmolensky9319
    @jasonsmolensky9319 2 роки тому +156

    1. Gens are known to have blue tint as well 2. Gen rehaut is not always necessarily lined up 3. 1:1 high end reps cost ~$500 4. Newest repilca movements can be directly replaced with gen parts 5. Fully franken'd reps with fully replaced movements, dials, and hands cost around $3-5k. This seems like a lot, but not when your paying 10% of buying a new one. Respect for reps, gen is always better

    • @AZEOforreal
      @AZEOforreal 2 роки тому

      Definitely not, considering you can see warping on the genuine clock arms.

    • @mrs1986
      @mrs1986 2 роки тому +10

      @@AZEOforreal i swear that i saw a comparative online and the rep had many many things that were actually more refined than the gen, is crazy how good they are now!

    • @AZEOforreal
      @AZEOforreal 2 роки тому +1

      I think I read wrong

    • @MijinLaw
      @MijinLaw 11 місяців тому +1

      @@mrs1986 Yep and it shows how much these watches could be made for and still draw a profit. There are many watch channels where they take offense at the idea that a lot of the price of swiss watches is because of market speculation and as a store (and show) of wealth...they insist it is a real reflection of the cost of high horology. Well then, how can you copy one, even improve some parts and make a profit on a few hundred dollars?

    • @mobiusklein9140
      @mobiusklein9140 9 місяців тому +1

      Agreed, blue tint on a gen is not uncommon.

  • @timchan334
    @timchan334 3 роки тому +13

    Now imagine if there is a waitlist for fake Rolex 😅😅😅

  • @quillenmojica8279
    @quillenmojica8279 Рік тому +119

    Swissarex for the win! 🥇

    • @n3wt
      @n3wt 11 місяців тому +3

      bot comments from scammers for the win

  • @terrencefu4473
    @terrencefu4473 Рік тому +20

    I bought a clone Rolex in Shanghai for $700 and took it to the Rolex store whilst still in Shanghai. I asked the sales lady to check it and tell me if it was fake. She observed the movement, felt the weight, even looked at the serial number and later informed me it was real (Provided she never opened opened the watch to closely inspect the movement.) So they must have improved their quality as I left the store laughing to myself as I honestly couldn't believe it.

    • @BarkandJack
      @BarkandJack  Рік тому +15

      Sales staff aren’t very knowledgeable.

    • @danielharyanto6713
      @danielharyanto6713 Рік тому +2

      @@BarkandJack or she probably lying..

    • @MrKacperk
      @MrKacperk Рік тому +2

      Nowadays they'll tell you they don't have the equipment to verify it but they'll be more than happy to send it to Rolex for further inspection.

    • @danielharyanto6713
      @danielharyanto6713 Рік тому

      @@MrKacperk and never get your watch back haha

    • @MarcoElkes
      @MarcoElkes Рік тому +3

      @@BarkandJack Rolex boutiques or Rolex authorized dealers don't open watches ever and don't really inspect them too much. they send it to their service centers and there your watch will be confiscated and destroyed.

  • @joelo3346
    @joelo3346 3 роки тому +24

    Tons of authentic Rolex’s have blue AR under the crystal. There’s actually 2 types of crystal variations from the watches I’ve purchased over the years (3 genuine GMTs from the same AD). This is not indicative the watch is fake. Sloppy magnification? Yes.

  • @A_Dude_And_His_Watch78
    @A_Dude_And_His_Watch78 3 роки тому +137

    This just makes me want a spring drive grand Seiko. Good luck faking that sweep of the second hand.

    • @A_Dude_And_His_Watch78
      @A_Dude_And_His_Watch78 3 роки тому +11

      @Daniel Brice oh yeah I forgot. You'll only get robbed for your real or fake Rolex. Even more reason to get literally any other much better watch for less.

    • @Sebbe40
      @Sebbe40 3 роки тому +11

      I have a lot of knowledge about the high end replica industry and there is not a single GS replica that would fool anyone knowing what it is. That is why I own one too.

    • @te86a
      @te86a 3 роки тому +7

      or good luck mimicking the hand finished case

    • @Sebbe40
      @Sebbe40 3 роки тому +3

      @@te86a or the complex dials and hands

    • @chipmacgill
      @chipmacgill 3 роки тому

      @Daniel Brice BINGO

  • @jamess200
    @jamess200 3 роки тому +95

    Lol at The discount code - have you actually looked the prices that these clowns are trying to charge people ?……great that you’ve done a video helping people spot fakes , ironic that you’ve then pointed them towards your sponsor who will happily rip them off …..90k for a John Mayer Daytona ….wow ….that’s only about 33 percent higher than market price …..platinum baguette Daytona - 130k ? about 20k over priced. Frightening .

    • @seyerus
      @seyerus 3 роки тому +6

      I was in the market for a Pelagos so had a look at Chronext and saw them charging £3200 for used...just £200 less than new. I mean, why would you?

    • @jamess200
      @jamess200 3 роки тому +8

      @@seyerus I m a dealer, work in Hatton and those prices are not just ridiculous but daylight robbery, I hope no one is silly enough to buy from them.

    • @fooey9696
      @fooey9696 3 роки тому +5

      They are even more expensive than watch finder and that's saying something!!! lol

    • @Jabbaerwocky
      @Jabbaerwocky 2 роки тому +2

      Scalper is as scalper does. How ironic that this channel drives us in the direction of scalpers? Who are the crooks now: the purveyors of unabashedly outright fakes or scalpers trying to take the mickey out of you? Nobody gets to buy any watches from ADs because scalpers are the ADs' "preferred customers" and get them first leaving nothing for others. It is a collusion to create artificial scarcity through hoarding. Rolex Geneva are to be blamed for this because they allow the same few preferred customers aka scalpers to buy the watches again and again ad infinitum.

  • @dieseltree567
    @dieseltree567 Рік тому +4

    The problem there are so many arguments on social media platforms are : people try to be smart, telling others they are right the others are wrong. Case in mind, if you think fake is good, get one and stop telling the genuine owners they are stupid for wasting money. Likewise, do not try to educate others for being unethical wearing fake watches. It will be a more peaceful world if everyone is humble .

    • @jevitigre
      @jevitigre 7 місяців тому

      In part i agree you but if we do that there wouldnt UA-cam videos like this😅, a world without arguments would be very simple and boring

  • @jaycruise1602
    @jaycruise1602 2 роки тому +36

    I bought a high end replica for 500 bucks and it’s super solid. I use it everywhere without worrying about scratching it and so on . Has sapphire/ ceramic and everything else like original . Starbucks 41mm . No way in hell would I pay double retail price . So this was the best option ,

  • @jasont4783
    @jasont4783 3 роки тому +15

    So the only way to truly ensure you are buying a real Rolex is to get one from an AD... but you can't unless you are on a "list" and willing to over pay. 🤔

  • @jameslloydcole8783
    @jameslloydcole8783 3 роки тому +5

    You forgot to add, if a watch is old and hasn’t been serviced in a long time, winding the crown can also feel pretty bad. It is still a genuine watch. Just needs servicing.

  • @kelechinobi3085
    @kelechinobi3085 3 роки тому +38

    Funny how Rolex not having great finishing makes them more difficult to differentiate from fakes. Like. 🤔

    • @markreynolds9135
      @markreynolds9135 2 роки тому

      Spoken like a clueless person but thanks anyway.

  • @ronkemperful
    @ronkemperful 2 роки тому +3

    My uncle, on a trip to Mexico, was stopped by a street vendor selling Rolex watches. The watches were for sale at 9 dollars (USA). Superficially the watches were made to resemble Rolex watches in appearance with the heft of case and band. Amused, knowing that these watches had to be fake, my uncle bought one of them. When he took the watch home, he laughed at his purchase for even the name Rolex was misspelled 'Rolix' on the watch face. Nevertheless he often wore that watch, being careful not to get it wet; and amazingly its cardboard works kept fairly good time. He still breaks out that watch time to time to tease or test someone.

  • @kimchiwasabee
    @kimchiwasabee 9 місяців тому +1

    Mostly,the AR coating on the lupe is not superb,TSTL.

  • @opl1443
    @opl1443 3 роки тому +12

    I’ve seen the blue hue in the Gen cyclops, also the AD confirmed is perfectly normal.

  • @stephengarratt8027
    @stephengarratt8027 3 роки тому +25

    If you've got 600 pounds in your pocket then the Steinhart ocean one 39mm premium in 904 steel is a better shout! Not everybody's "cup of tea" , but, good finishing and movement.

    • @Sebbe40
      @Sebbe40 3 роки тому +11

      It is garbage compared to some replicas that cost half though.

    • @johnhenderson3136
      @johnhenderson3136 3 роки тому +2

      Steinhart means hard as a rock.. That just doesn't sound like a serious watch brand to me

    • @lordcharfield4529
      @lordcharfield4529 2 роки тому

      Thank you very much for the information. I’ll at least go and take a look and see if there are any reviews 👍

  • @_-MiamiVice-_
    @_-MiamiVice-_ 3 роки тому +31

    There is only one great advantage to the best fakes out there. They show you straight away that a rolex isn't worth it's RRP price let alone grey market

    • @petermartin9494
      @petermartin9494 2 роки тому +1

      An item is worth whatever a customer is willing to pay for it. If someone is prepared to pay $X it is worth $X.

    • @jay-ov6vh
      @jay-ov6vh Рік тому

      This goes for any major brand but I agree with you. The reps are literally 1:1 these days, only disadvantage is you cant resell them for more like the legit ones

  • @dalehammond1749
    @dalehammond1749 Рік тому +6

    I do garage sales and in the last couple years I've found 5 fake Rolex watches. The only reason the people sold them was they stopped working. I paid from $1 to $3 each as I recall. There seem to be tons of them out there. Most buyers are "middle class" people who really couldn't care less about having a genuine Rolex. Some even joke about their "Chinese Rolex." After studying the situation I no longer think most fake Rolex buyers are trying to fool anyone. I think it's more about laughing at people who waste so much money on a vanity item. They're mocking the wealthy or those who are pretending to be rich.

  • @Sanskriti-Amulya6611
    @Sanskriti-Amulya6611 8 місяців тому +1

    As an owner of both genuine and mega clone watch with same serial numbers and papers as originals from ziarex Rolex, Panerai, and Hublot I’ve never once had anyone spot the fake on my wrist vs my real ones. I compare them side by side and it’s really hard

    • @tiakolazo
      @tiakolazo 7 місяців тому

      we bought you the fake one?

    • @tbonilla6922
      @tbonilla6922 7 місяців тому

      I’d rather have a really good clone, and a stack of sovereign gold coins to go with it that would be equal to the price difference between the clone and the genuine Rolex, versus just spending all of that money on a genuine Rolex.

  • @HomerSparkle
    @HomerSparkle 2 роки тому +41

    What I learned from this video is that it would be utterly pointless for me to waste my money on a real Rolex, because I can barely tell any difference, and the few differences I can actually spot, I just don't care about ... certainly not enough to waste thousands of my hard-earned money.

    • @omarsawan
      @omarsawan 2 роки тому +11

      Exactly. It tells the time, looks good. That’s enough.

    • @petermartin9494
      @petermartin9494 2 роки тому +11

      I bought a Rolex a few years ago. Now I could sell it for thousands more than what I payed. How is that a waste?

    • @Josh-se2sj
      @Josh-se2sj Рік тому

      Appreciating asset

    • @africaafrica2781
      @africaafrica2781 Рік тому

      They are even better than the one on the video

    • @joey.leblanc
      @joey.leblanc Рік тому +4

      I think you've missed the point. If you don't care about spending the money, there are very nice watches at almost any price point. It's more about being a poser and contributing to the theft of a high end brand's intellectual property. Why not buy a nice Seiko 5 or something if you don't personally see the value in more expensive watches? Seiko has a LOT of great stuff.

  • @bengchiatseah3908
    @bengchiatseah3908 3 роки тому +6

    With regards to the cyclops with the blue tint, you do find it in the real thing.
    Especially with some YM and DJ.

  • @ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging
    @ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging 3 роки тому +11

    Isn't the existence of regulator arms, or hairspring lengthening mech on the movement still the quickest, foolproof sign of a fake Rolex?

    • @robbie3488
      @robbie3488 3 роки тому +1

      I think Adrian has missed the biggest giveaway of a fake by not highlighting this.

    • @mickeydee3595
      @mickeydee3595 3 роки тому

      Isnt there a super fake that has addressed this aswell?

    • @ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging
      @ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging 3 роки тому

      @@mickeydee3595 Maybe, I haven't seen anything on one

    • @mickeydee3595
      @mickeydee3595 3 роки тому +1

      @@ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging yeah from memory one of the Chinese fucktoria's have made a 1:1 clone of the Rolex movement.
      Even to the point where counterfeit parts are interchangeable with genuine and vice versus.
      Ill wait for somebody else to chime in and confirm it to be 100% sure before taking it as gospel

    • @ryanlarsen97
      @ryanlarsen97 2 роки тому +2

      @@mickeydee3595 You're referring to a movement that appeared as a 1:1. The regulator arm was hidden in a way making it look genuine, yet incredibly hard to regulate. The factory was raided and shut down a few months ago but many others are copying the technique as of August. At this point the only "tell" in a super clone is whether or not the balance spring is blue.

  • @belisacaballero4947
    @belisacaballero4947 Рік тому +1

    These watches are incredible.

  • @kenstrauss5841
    @kenstrauss5841 2 роки тому +11

    You usually can spot a fake Rolex by looking at the person wearing one.

    • @BlockChainzz
      @BlockChainzz 4 місяці тому +2

      Not always my guy, not always….

    • @dmoore3306
      @dmoore3306 4 місяці тому +2

      Pretty dumb take lol

  • @reedgrabowski8314
    @reedgrabowski8314 3 роки тому +5

    Will enjoy hearing the back cast regarding how this all pans out in the end. Interesting data collection opportunity.

  • @algorithm007ify
    @algorithm007ify 3 роки тому +4

    Safest way is to not buy a Rolex, period. Even real rolex watches are "fake" luxury + mass produced watches... They are also "fake" tool watches with minimal or no AR coating.

    • @Jabbaerwocky
      @Jabbaerwocky 2 роки тому +1

      Yup, that is my recommendation as well. Desire is an acquired thing that is cultivated in us by ads and influencers. We are groomed to want these things. You can just as easily "unacquire" it by not desiring it. Problem solved. There is no status value in a Rolex if you do not value a Rolex as an object that has any meaningful import. I put the money in the stock market instead.

  • @Pashasethi
    @Pashasethi 2 роки тому +9

    I was once gifted a rolex for 3 years i took special care keeping it ,i even use to avoid wearing in crowded area and then i was told its $300 replica 😁 but it was fun as i am not found of wearing brands so never noticed anything

  • @EdgarWasem
    @EdgarWasem День тому

    The craftsmanship of Igrotum fake watches cant be beaten

  • @jefwarwick1442
    @jefwarwick1442 Рік тому +1

    You have convinced me that spotting a fake rolex / other watch is so difficult and uncertain - that anyone would be a fool to buy an original - as you could never be sure.
    Youd pay 8-20x the price and still never really know.
    Why bother?
    Whilst Id always want an original - this video has taught me I could never be sure - they are just too good now

    • @Megatraum504
      @Megatraum504 Рік тому

      reps are just too good for the amount you save. This one has a rather poor finished movement as well, and maybe not 1:1 cloned. But in the same $600 tier of reps, you can get much nicer cloned movements with high detail finishing.

  • @maxander9010
    @maxander9010 2 роки тому +9

    Adrian you’re right I’ve seen this video before! It is worth watching again to help us clarify fake from real . Thanks again for putting out excellent content. Watch lover from across the pond .

  • @darrenaquilina1403
    @darrenaquilina1403 3 роки тому +10

    If that was a no date, it would be impossible to identify with the naked eye in someones wrist.

    • @permanentlybored195
      @permanentlybored195 2 роки тому +1

      the sweeping of the movement is a very easy tell. fakes tend to also tick so if you have good ears you can tell

    • @jamesrobert4106
      @jamesrobert4106 2 роки тому +1

      If people are happy lying to themselves, the problem is their own.
      I bought my genuine Rolex years ago and if I ever needed to prove it, have the full set, paperwork and receipts.
      The idiots can't 😄

  • @slamchucky
    @slamchucky 3 роки тому +5

    you know what, im gonna watch it all over again.

  • @shouryabhattacharya2284
    @shouryabhattacharya2284 Рік тому +1

    Why does rolex not offer a authentication service on their website, if authorized dealers log in and type down the serial number, it would show you if it is real or not.

  • @mendipfox1650
    @mendipfox1650 3 роки тому +13

    1.37. Absolute Shocker. Why do people part with north of £7k for these average at best watches. Beyond me. I guess Rolex rest on their laurels these days.

  • @BourbonDrinker
    @BourbonDrinker 3 роки тому +6

    When I was in High School, I was about 17 years old, I was given a fake Rolex. I thought at the time if they have the skills to make a fake Rolex, why not just make a legitimate watch. I believe my fake Rolex fell apart in about a year which answered that question. But, fake Rolexes have come a long way.

    • @kozatas
      @kozatas 2 роки тому +1

      Nope. %95 of a Rolex price you pay for the brand. If you tell Rolex company "make the same watch and print Darren Lincoln on it", no one will buy it.

  • @knightowl7
    @knightowl7 3 роки тому +7

    This is why I bought my sub date from an A.D, when you could actually buy a steel sports, without waiting five years.

    • @sceiron1
      @sceiron1 2 роки тому

      if you have a good relaionship with an AD you'll never have to wait that long. I bought a Deep Blue in April 2017, my first conversation with the AD was October 2016.

  • @steveblack1210
    @steveblack1210 2 роки тому +13

    Agree with everything apart from the smoothness of the winder especially on the older models. I purchased two Submariner 16610 in the early nineties and they were definitely not smooth to wind or change date. I had the same with a ladies Rolex in 1997 all went back to Rolex to be sorted but were never that smooth.

  • @BagusChannel54912
    @BagusChannel54912 2 роки тому +2

    Received mine today! Really happy with it. my friend who resells real ones could barely see the difference

    • @manilakid3
      @manilakid3 Рік тому +1

      He's your friend and being nice to you lol

  • @keithsproson4328
    @keithsproson4328 3 роки тому +4

    Good tip ,don't get one with a Cyclops

  • @mark4605
    @mark4605 3 роки тому +5

    Not a fan of fakes but it is kinda sad what they can do for 500$ and you need to pay 8000+ ….

    • @kyle618
      @kyle618 3 роки тому +3

      $7500 for marketing purposes

  • @andrewtang7218
    @andrewtang7218 2 роки тому +7

    More reasons to get a Grand Seiko now, highly doubt anyone besides Grand Seiko themselves can produce product at such precision and quality....What a shame for Rolex

    • @ekimandersom4478
      @ekimandersom4478 2 роки тому +1

      Sure they can, but GS are actually available to buy at retail.
      I would buy a sub or a daytona at the Rolex AD , if they let me!

    • @AN-ww4gc
      @AN-ww4gc 2 роки тому +1

      Yup, the detail and movement of a Grand Seiko is so difficult to replicate that nobody has tried. You might get cheap and awful ones but the higher end rep makers just don't bother.

  • @spockmcoyissmart961
    @spockmcoyissmart961 Рік тому +1

    I've had my plastic digital watch for 6 yrs now and keeps perfect time at $12.50. I haven't had to change the battery, and it's non conductive which keeps me from getting electrocuted when I'm working near live buss bars. ;)

  • @dr.psycho5606
    @dr.psycho5606 6 місяців тому +1

    This doesn’t change the fact that Rolex watches are ridiculously overpriced

  • @erikkalifornia5182
    @erikkalifornia5182 3 роки тому +4

    I would watch videos of you reading the instructions that come with Ikea furniture. Great content, thanks!
    Love your Kermit by the way, it's honestly better with the scratch in the bezel. Just adds character!

  • @dcippitelli
    @dcippitelli 3 роки тому +6

    Adrian - Love the content in all your videos; keep up the great work. Just curious about your choice of video sponsor (won't mention name), they appear to get good praise from you and other YT creators. Still, I find them incredibly unresponsive to email and phone inquiries, making it very difficult to trust them as a reputable dealer. Based upon online reviews, I don't appear to be the only one with this experience. I realized this might be a difficult topic for you to provide feedback, but I wanted to get your thoughts and let you know if you weren't aware.

  • @Dudeshootsdove
    @Dudeshootsdove 3 роки тому +5

    You’re definitely selling them on the side

  • @lexi05055
    @lexi05055 22 дні тому

    This is amazing!!!
    This isn’t posted by the original business owner…I worry that scammers will see this, make their own fake go-fund me, and repost the video.

  • @jasont8452
    @jasont8452 5 місяців тому

    Note that rehaut was engraved pre-2015, so that would depend on the year of the watch. Any modern watch will have the laser etch.

  • @jamied931
    @jamied931 Рік тому +4

    Whats with all the swissarex bots jesus christ

    • @RedPMD
      @RedPMD Рік тому

      scams are super profitable ykno

    • @danielfay8963
      @danielfay8963 Рік тому

      Whoever runs swissarex just spams their bots on basically every video relating to fake watches on youtube. Which is funny because even though I've tried I couldn't find the actual website they're all promoting.

  • @EMKWANREVIEWS
    @EMKWANREVIEWS 3 роки тому +21

    Isn’t this a bit risky given how UA-cam is removing content… 👀 Brave move though for the public good 👍🏽

  • @gervers
    @gervers 3 роки тому +8

    I loved the intro before and it still made me laugh today! You are indeed a Horological Superhero! The only pause for thought is you must wear your underpants over your trousers! A challenging look I feel! 😂

  • @dainluke
    @dainluke 4 місяці тому

    Your tips are good, but I’m glad you didn’t overly elaborate. I see so many “happy” rep customers touting how convincing their fakes are. I’m going to go ahead and say good job to the Chinese rep manufacturers. We definitely can’t tell. No need to improve quality on the fakes, they’re just perfect 👌.

  • @kolbe4373
    @kolbe4373 11 місяців тому +2

    Why is there "2023" in the title now? This is an old video.

  • @zerobalanceadventures1778
    @zerobalanceadventures1778 2 роки тому +4

    Excellent video,thank you. I learned I’m risking buying a Rolex from a private seller when every fake you showed tricked me 🤦🏻‍♂️ definitely need to have it in your hand to really tell when your inexperienced at all the other tells.

  • @benficaM8888
    @benficaM8888 2 роки тому +5

    Ok. so idk about Rolex. but with JLC you literally get an online login details associated with your watch serial number. So you can can be sure it's a real thing... You can also transfer the serial number to someone else if your decide to sell your timepiece.. Can't they just do that? this is the 21st century.

    • @TravisGondo
      @TravisGondo 2 роки тому

      The crypto Vechain is working on this for all luxury items

    • @natureboyricflair8555
      @natureboyricflair8555 2 роки тому

      @@TravisGondo that’d only work for new watches.. the ones in circulation now won’t be able to just suddenly be traceable.. the ones with paperwork and COAs perhaps

    • @TravisGondo
      @TravisGondo 2 роки тому

      @@natureboyricflair8555 well that would go for almost anything that was on the market prior to that tech being implemented in their production

  • @Rufus.Leykin
    @Rufus.Leykin 3 роки тому +4

    And herein lies the problem of identifying fake watches (not just Rolexes). Unless you are 3 inches away, have a good quality loupe, and the genuine watch right next to you, it is almost impossible to identify a fake from 3-6 feet away when worn on the wrist. Especially when the wrist is in motion. AB could be wearing a fake on his wrist during this recording and there is no way to tell (However, I don't believe he is).

  • @Nemo00013
    @Nemo00013 4 місяці тому

    Growing up is realizing that top tier fakes can be purchased for $100 and not only look exactly like the authentic piece, but sometimes even perform like them as well.
    It makes you question whether or not Brand Watches actually have any value or if its just the brand recognition you're paying for.

  • @MidnightMelvin1
    @MidnightMelvin1 2 роки тому

    If you’re making Rolex money, people aren’t going to question the legitimacy of the watch on your wrist, unless you’re around others with Rolex money who can tell. It’s not worth the anxiety of being found out. Buying luxury watches isn’t just about the watch itself. It’s about the self validation that you’re doing well. You’ve unlocked the ability to purchase something not everyone can. You’ve got the chance to own a piece of amazing craftsmanship and respect said craftsmen who have spent years honing their trade. Buying fake wouldn’t even cross my mind and I’m probably getting to that point in life where I can afford one. But I won’t pull the trigger until that “probably” becomes a certainty - just because I enjoy the Watches of Switzerland service experience and the time I get to select the right model. One thing that does favour in though is that I’ll never buy anything too expensive just because of the amount of watch jacking happening in the U.K. at the moment. As soon as your on the street moron starts to identify that a watch is valuable, there’s no real fun in being hit in the side of the head coming out of a shop whilst they pull that thing off your wrist and head on down the road without any repercussions. Thus is the state of law and order in this country. So whatever I’ll buy will be low key.

  • @DCTag
    @DCTag 3 роки тому +5

    Imagine watching this video and realizing you paid for a fake and not a real one 😳

  • @simonshepherd5249
    @simonshepherd5249 3 роки тому +4

    Will you be reviewing the Omega world timer soon?

  • @kleanovodust-bin69
    @kleanovodust-bin69 3 роки тому +6

    Rolex fakers be like:
    Write that down! Write that down!

  • @DanieleRoca
    @DanieleRoca День тому

    The build quality of Igrotum fake watches is master

  • @FarigYS
    @FarigYS 3 роки тому +5

    About the movement being smooth and buttery while being interacted through the crown-- you need to take the age of the watch into account. My 14-year old datejust has started showing some signs of aging (it still is a great watch, don't get me wrong), and it is not as smooth as my other, newer watches. 3135 is known for small jumps of minute hands while setting which makes it difficult sometimes to accurately set the time.

    • @drockkelly
      @drockkelly 3 роки тому +3

      sounds like it needs to be serviced.

    • @multiblade04
      @multiblade04 2 роки тому

      Only 14 years old and it’s showing signs of going bad?
      For a 30k Rolex, that’s not good at all.

    • @xerothedarkstar
      @xerothedarkstar 2 роки тому

      @@multiblade04 it literally never stops moving. Would you let a car go that long without refreshing the lubrication? A quick cleaning and re-lubrication isn't uncalled for after a decade and a half.

  • @mkyhou1160
    @mkyhou1160 3 роки тому +5

    In the mid 90s as a young man I visited a Singapore market - someone asked if I wanted a Rolex. Took me into a room with multiple glass cabinets chock full of “Rolex”, every design you could imagine for about 20 dollars. I picked up a two tone datejust, known today as an “uncle watch” in Asia. Within weeks I hated it, scratched no itches and kept horrible time. Never again lol. Looks like they are a bit more fancy today, but even back then they would fool anyone not looking with a loupe - regardless, they still scratch no itches.

    • @josee1984
      @josee1984 3 роки тому +5

      Big difference between 20 bucks and 600 ding dong

    • @mkyhou1160
      @mkyhou1160 3 роки тому

      @@josee1984 20 dollars in the mid 90s, is probably a hundred or so today. The fakes have always been good appearance wise, but they can charge more for them now / more suckers online. This is nothing new in watch industry.

    • @josee1984
      @josee1984 3 роки тому +2

      @@mkyhou1160 you're wrong my friend I'm sorry but look into how much better they've gotten at it. There are innovations happening weekly over there. Especially with 3D printing and such

    • @mkyhou1160
      @mkyhou1160 3 роки тому

      @@josee1984 you would be shocked how good those old fakes were if you saw one today, the movements were terrible but they were finished very well likely by the same watchmakers / factories in Asia doing the fakes today. Yes, both Rolex watches and the fakes have improved as technology has improved, that’s to be expected.

    • @KSpecProductions
      @KSpecProductions 2 роки тому +2

      @@mkyhou1160 the fakes today have greatly improved from the cheap knockoffs you got from a street vendor. Clone movements that keep great time, etc.

  • @ewhdanielse
    @ewhdanielse 3 роки тому +4

    Really don't understand why people buy a fake watch buy a homage instead then
    For £500 you have so much choise from a real brand like Hamilton or Seiko

    • @Unc0mmonSense
      @Unc0mmonSense 3 роки тому +1

      Because people by brands like Rolex to show off. You can't show off to random people with other brands. Sure, a watch geek might give you props for a Panerai, Grand Seiko, JLC, etc. However, the average Joe on the street isn't going to notice those brands, but they will notice a Rolex, fake or not.

  • @mahmoudrateb6219
    @mahmoudrateb6219 2 роки тому +2

    Great video, one thing I really find very unique to Rolex is the ticking sound, it is very distinguished from cloned ones.

  • @rickross6368
    @rickross6368 Рік тому +1

    Calling it "terrible" when it's 10% worse for 1/10 of the price is just funny. Thanks for the vid though

    • @truxton1000
      @truxton1000 Рік тому

      The devil is in the detail, and only 10% worse? That HIGHLY debatable. Specially in terms of the movement. No way someone in China can produce anything even remotely close to what Rolex can make, to believe it is extremely naive. They have not the same tools, not the same workers, not the same clean environments, less everything. Yes they can produce something that looks the same from a distance but it’s way off really.

  • @Wootguy238
    @Wootguy238 3 роки тому +7

    Rolex isn't an option for me anymore with the way the market is. Still love watching your content though.

    • @Jabbaerwocky
      @Jabbaerwocky 2 роки тому +2

      I enjoy content like this video more than I enjoy dreaming about a genuine Rolex that I will never own because I cannot find one for sale at ADs. Content like this fixed my Rolex yearning problem.

  • @johndobbie528
    @johndobbie528 2 роки тому +11

    This video makes an excellent tutorial for anyone contemplating watch work. Of course less complicated items are more straightforward. The tiny lever springs are capable of flying off into the distance without careful handling.
    The person handling the watch was obviously very experienced, however, I would suggest anyone starting out places springs , cocks and screws into their individual groups, time consuming but avoids puzzles later.

  • @parminderjaura5642
    @parminderjaura5642 3 роки тому +7

    If you know someone who wears a fauxlex invicta, RUN.

  • @AvanticareWellnessCenter
    @AvanticareWellnessCenter 3 місяці тому

    Whenever I see someone wearing a Rolex, I immediately think it's fake no matter what their social status are.

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    @user-oo8wt3hr1t 2 місяці тому

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  • @abdulhayel2680
    @abdulhayel2680 Рік тому +1

    After owning 2 omegas and finally getting my new GMT, I’m actually quite underwhelmed by the build quality of the watch. Yes I bought my watch directly from the AD and it’s 100% genuine. But why pay all this premium for a overhyped Rolex when my Omega watches have better attention to detail?!

    • @astonstephens
      @astonstephens Рік тому +1

      Rolex make 1 million watches a year in a factory. People think they're getting something handmade.

  • @AliAhmad-gr6hk
    @AliAhmad-gr6hk Рік тому +1

    “ you’re naked until you have a watch on. “ by me.

  • @ericrosen6626
    @ericrosen6626 8 місяців тому

    If you take a picture of it which a slash on from a steep angle, the etched crown stands out. Without the flash just looks like a smudge :)

  • @tommyvictorbuch6960
    @tommyvictorbuch6960 2 роки тому

    When fake ROLEX watches gets so good, that fake watches of the fake watches are made.

  • @user-hb9vn5lc7w
    @user-hb9vn5lc7w 9 місяців тому

    I am so happy with those 6 little tiny differences

  • @rosehunt6158
    @rosehunt6158 Рік тому

    Their watches are a true work of art.

  • @Sarasi-Mahalakshmi5240
    @Sarasi-Mahalakshmi5240 8 місяців тому

    I hate it when people buy replicas, thinking they are original, and end up losing their money. Thats why mega-clone sellers like Ziarex need to be stopped.

  • @vs-mz8nn
    @vs-mz8nn Місяць тому +1

    I'm fortunate enough to have decent collection, inc 1 AP and 2 Rolex( not fan of a brand at all, but undisputed quality is simple on their side) mostly Omega pieces, few recent like Tintin , but mostly vintage models. I do own Oris, Tag and few other brand just in a price range of AAA clones, my brain simply can't comprehend, why would anyone pay so much for fake product , with zero resell value, just to look cool, even knowing that product is just a junk? I felt so great, when I bought my 1st Tag Heuer, yes quartz, but it was 900USD and every day I had reminder of a life milestone. What fake watch give that person ?

  • @cromwellcruiser
    @cromwellcruiser 11 місяців тому

    Yet this was posted...at least in 2022? Fascinating.

  • @DieWolf57
    @DieWolf57 2 роки тому

    I wonder there are better ways to check whether the watch is real: 1. The movement of the hand counting the seconds - 2. The sound: hold the rolex close to your ear and the Rolex will sing its own enchanting song composed of the complex components putting it to work.

  • @SuccessShared
    @SuccessShared 2 роки тому

    Just put them both in water. Replicas have very little, if any water resistance

  • @basiliabenavides9470
    @basiliabenavides9470 Рік тому

    Top-tier craftsmanship!

  • @inspirator4527
    @inspirator4527 Рік тому +1

    just bought a replica for $ 500. None of your comments are there. She is perfect. Why overpay?

  • @billyhall5836
    @billyhall5836 2 роки тому

    I once was into watches for seven years, 20 minute informative video on Rolex watch

  • @darrenhill5802
    @darrenhill5802 Рік тому

    The amount of people wearing watches that have all kinds of fake parts, that if the seller was questioned, they would say it’s just got an “aftermarket” part…..