ROLEX PEPSI REAL VS. FAKE in 2023: Rolex GMT-Master II vs. $600 Expensive Fake | 126710BLRO
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- It is getting harder and harder to tell the difference between a 1:1 clone Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi from the real thing. Craig got his hands on a $600 fake Rolex Pepsi and compares it to his real Pepsi. He will tell you the best ways to spot a fake Rolex. Make sure you don't get scammed by a counterfeit Rolex, or Folex as they say.
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Any other tips you would use to protect yourself from buying a fake Rolex?
This video is meant for people that don’t have a relationship with an AD to be able to get a watch
I mean, that is ideal. But a lot of people don’t have the relationship with an AD to buy a Rolex. So this video is meant for them.
@wristenthusiast what seller did you use to purchase your genuine pepsi?
@@david.9633 I was lucky enough to get it from an authorized dealer, Watches of Switzerland
@wristenthusiast thank you for the response. Any suggestions for trusted online dealers?
Tells you how these things are overpriced to begin with .. Try faking a BMW 7 series for a fraction of the cost .. Won't get you far.
Yep, only the precious metal ones are kind if worth it, otherwise not really when you need a loupe to spot any inconsistencies.
Exactly. One can argue that a BMW is worth its cost. Luxury watches are purely displays of wealth, and nothing more.
I own a real Pepsi, but I do wonder why sometimes… i agree with the comment that it is a display of wealth, but in all honesty it was my dream watch for more than 25 years before i was able to comfortably afford one. I’m not into cars or fancy clothes, so it was the one expensive thing I bought for myself. I know it doesn’t justify it, but that was my reason.
I have a high quality fake AP Royal Oak, and tbh it looks great, works great and I’m not scared to wear it in less safer countries. It has a reliable Japanese movement and keeps great time. So really there’s very little downside
That's not even the best fakes, the 1000 - 1500 fakes are damn near perfect.
@@steve-zg3xpthe best fakes have real parts added to them that’s why they cost more
It’s still shocking how close they are.
It’s really crazy
I don't mind owning one and wearing it as alternative to real which we can't even get
I prefer the fake… purely for look and cost…. A bit like guitars… i have an Epiphone that costs £500 and sounds extremely close to the genuine Gibson which can cost £50k… I mean who’s getting ripped off?
just get a homage man. why are you making this argument.
Having a red car does not mean having a Ferrari
That is definitely not as a good replica as the most current model has the case size correct and to my knowledge the bezel color is spot on and the bezel noise is close
You are spot on, this fake in question is super poor quality
Thx for the video. (working my way up to a Rolex but very happy to be in my ‘Tudor Period’) and learning these details is very helpful. I’m a graphic designer by trade and when we are describing typography details and spacing, the technical term for the spacing between letters is called ‘kern’ or ‘kerning’.
Now that I’m learning some basic watch terms like bezels, lugs, movements and complications I thought I’d pass that typography term on you you and your followers. Cheers!
Great video! Where is your sweater from ?
You found some differences that weren't revealed on other channels. Subscribed.
Thank you! Appreciate your support!
small differences in quality and Big differences in price.
The amount of people on your instagram getting it wrong shows just how far these super fakes have come.
You have an $80 watch there, any decent rep is 1-1 on dimensions.
The Rolex GMT Master 2 is 12.2mm thick, a Clean Factory fake GMT Master 2 is 12.2mm thick.
Keep up the great work man 👍🏼
Excellent comparo! everything on the genuine should and is better, but the most glaring difference that you pointed out - to me - is the "chronome ter" oil stamping spacing - can't fool a connoisseur with that and the case thickness. Thanks a million!
Glad you find it helpful. Maybe I’ll do another one of these in the future!
Little of quality differences vs big of price difference, which one will you chose
I choose superclone. About to order one nothing wrong with it as alternative to real one
Nereden söylermisin ?@@swishyboi7444
@@swishyboi7444 I just bought a super clone GMT Pepsi and the weight and specs are on point.
I'm glad you broke a smile at the end. 😮
Here is my conundrum. I am 81 and cannot afford a new Rolex, but I absolutely love the "Pepsi". Having a clone on my wrist is not an issue with me. It is all about how it looks. I do know many of the "tells" to look for on a clone, super clone and "frankenstein" but those differences are not that important to me at this time in my life. Is my question to you "where can I buy an excellent clone or better for around $500-$600 dollars?" a proper question for you? Your video is very good.
BPF Factory. They have several different Pepsi's at different levels of quality, and that factory is well known and respected in the world of "super-clones". (If you're 81 and you love the Pepsi, then I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that you're a Magnum P.I. fan like I am. Selleck wore an original Pepsi in the show.)
The thickness tells me this is not a super clone.
I know it’s one of the two most accurate fakes. I am not going to give any further information about it as I don’t want to encourage purchasing it
@@wristenthusiast The clean factory GMT is exact 12 mm.
Exactly they are called super clones because they are 1:1 replicas.
You have an early version, as new super clones are now spot on with colour and text and size. The bracelet is also spot on. You can even get clones now that are 2 toned with Gold or platinum.
Is it just me or the bezel finishing is much more polished and refined than the genuine?
It certainly has its own flavour and uniqueness. I see nothing wrong having it as alternative to overpriced watch
Replicas are cool as long as you're honest about it. That's my two cents.
Wow! I've been seriously thinking about purchasing a super clone GMT-Master II... if and when I get the funds, that is.
However, you've changed my mind. Thank for an honest take on the fave vs. the real deal. Obviously, I'll be able to afford a real Pepsi, but maybe someday I'll be able to afford a Tissot PRX or Seiko SKX007/009.
You got a new follower, sir. Thumbs up.
Also check out the Tissot Gentleman Titanium. Very nice and under $600.
Nothing wrong of having superclone of original Rolex Pepsi, wear it like any other watch it's all about look
Have you tried UV light test on bezel?
I have not. What does that show?
@@wristenthusiast It will show all red with no blue present.
@@wristenthusiast it would love to see how fake looks like under UV light. Can you make to short video?
@@wristenthusiastput it under UV light and see if the fake one changes color into wine red or not cause the genuine one does
A shame you didn't have any close up of the rehaut or serial number, would have loved to see if it was one of the newer model, tho it seems like you've got the one with the 3186 movement, not the new one that released at the start of the year with the 1:1 3285 movement or the refresh from 3 weeks ago, obviously, which fixed the bezel colors and uv reactiveness. Good video otherwise, this watch is nwbig imo tho. I don't support scamming people, which is the only thing you sort of people think of when it comes to reps, but rolex is already scamming with the insane prices and prioritizing grey market dealers.
Edit: nvm it is the 3285 movement 1:1 rep. Good job, it's still before the refresh with the new bezel tho.
To me the instant tell for any fake is the finishing on the rehaut. For some reason, the factories that make fakes can nail so many details, but can't get this one right. Genuine rehauts have a nice luster and sheen, with a pronounced reflective effect. It's a higher contrast finish; on the rehaut for the genuine Rolex, the markers on the dial reflect bright, and the black dial reflects dark.
That’s another great tip! Thanks!
Time to you to look at reptime
The $1000 super clones exterior is identical in every way.
This new superclone rehaut build and align correctly like gen.
The comments are correct… the current super clones are so spot on you literally have to look at the movement to tell. that is the one point that is still slightly off and a give away…
I knew right away. The dead giveaway for me is the colour of the Blue on the bezel. On the genuine, it's much closer to a purple than a blue. Maybe it's just me, but I definitely see a purple hue in the genuine.
They actually have a updated version where the bezel looks identical.
Good eye…I had a chance of buying a Gen Pepsi and past on it for this reason…didn’t much like the shade of Blue.
In other words, it’s nearly impossible to tell them apart. Which is why I avoid.
Congrats you just critiqued the counterfeit watch maker into making a better on😂😂
Anybody got a link for one of these fake ones? I'd never spend that much on a watch but the design is cool
Jtime is a trusted seller and get from the likes of clean factory
BPF Factory
I'm a fan of genuine watches and have a Rolex sub myself, but sometimes I wonder what measurable benefit one gets for the astronomical the price difference approx. $15,000 on average for a real Rolex and $600 for this super replica ... what additional benefit or value is the extra $14,400 delivering? appreciation in value and/or design quality is debatable, so it makes me think that this is more about exclusivity than anything else.
Zman --- I'm with you. I could afford, but do not have, a Rolex. I struggle with spending $8-11k for an Explorer, nevermind how difficult it can be via the AD route. Some fakes are getting so good you have to take off the watch and have someone use a loupe to find the fake.
I can live knowing its not the real deal. Think I'd find it hard not to save $10,000 for something else... or give to my kids.
@@linksrat I hear you. Thinking through this a bit more for fun and equating it to art as an analogy, it seems more acceptable to buy copycat reproduction of well-known artwork to avoid paying high prices for the original or authorized print. One could argue those copycat reproductions are "fakes" as well, yet no one blinks an eye when that occurs. Disney has lots of intellectual property in their characters, however many people are willing to use Disney's characters for profit and gain without authorization. I see the reason to not buy replica watches as it protects the interest of those who own the real Rolex watches, but I also see the reason why people buy replicas because it's a bit ridiculous how outrageous the prices are compared to the value it provides... unless of course the watches are made of rare precious metals like gold.
The height of the case back from the case on the fake one was the giveaway for me. The real one is much thinner
That is probably the biggest giveaway when seeing both in person. I wonder if I would’ve picked it up if I didn’t have both on hand.
@@wristenthusiast it was the angle of the metal connecting the case back to the case. I looked at mine and it’s almost flat. That one was almost like a ski slope
The Clean factory case and case back are both 1-1, direct swap. This isn't a super clone, it's got the SA 3285 movement which is too thick.
There’s better fakes out there that have the exact same case thickness… can’t even trust that anymore. However, if you want to buy a gen Pepsi right now have fun waiting for months from an ad. I’d almost rather buy a replica rather than wait over a year, or need a long list of previous purchases to qualify for a gen 40mm. There’s a huge work of replicas out there that are so good, even jewelers are having a hard time telling without opening the case back
I can Afford the real watch, but where can you find these super clones ?
Yeah the latest super clones are impossible to tell from the real ones without opening the case back and comparing with a magnifying loop. The level of finishing is absolutely astounding.
@@dr.t383 BPF Factory
Thank you for the video. We will solve those minor differences as soon as possible. 😜😜
Not all clones are the same
Lmaooooo
There are so many qualitiy levels among fake watches. There are replicas that even watch master cant recognize before open mechanism. And even inside its not easy to see difference. Only for experienced masters.
So true. I hope this video helps some people tell the difference between a high-end fake and the genuine article
@@wristenthusiasthowever your showing a low end fake.
I want that one that is dangerously close to original
If a fake can do the same as the original, then I would not mind buying one, especially that it would not damage a manufacturer which has years long waiting list, and has ridiculously expensive watches.
That's why I prefer neo-vintage as opposed to the modern Rolex, the fakes weren't good back them and I don't think they back date super clones. well that and Neo-vinage is just 10X cooler than modern Rolex jewelry. I said neo-vintage for a reason, modern have super clones due to unavailability and cost and vintage have franken parts due to extreme values (think of Omega getting fooled and all the frauds shown by periscope). I find that neo-vintage is the safest sweet spot and there isn't any great return trying to make a 16610 Sub from 1990 a bit better with enhanced patina on the tritium loom plots.
Funny part is that fake isn't even that good, the color of the bezel gives it away. Newer reps are ALMOST indistinguishable with the naked eye.
I agree its better money spent on a real watch vs a fake. The biggest issue with fakes are what happens if you need a service. I have a Tissot Gentleman open heart and absolutely love it to the point I might never buy another watch.
I really like the Tissot Gentleman as well. Great affordable watch.
If it needs service, you buy a new one. Do you know how much the service of a gen Rolex is? You can buy 2 super clones for it.
You obviously go to the rep community in search of a watchmaker, that is if you really don't find any locally which would do it for you, which I doubt would happen, if you look hard enough you'll find someone. Otherwise maybe learn to do it yourself, grab a ultrasonic cleaner and baskets, 2 burgeon screwdrivers or a set of chinese ones that's around 80 dollars, those are good too, a pair of precision tweezers and a watch opener for rolex, some lubricants and applying brushes. You'll easily be able to do it yourself, take a lot of pictures and the only genuinely hard parts would be to lubricate the jewels. But hell, if you ask for a service before they ship the rep to you and pay for it you'll not need to service it for like 10 years nor regulate it.
@@vali69 Thanks for the advice but some thinks you better don't do yourself.
It's not question of better spend money 600$ vs 16k it's two different classes of the same thing. They both have their advantages. GMT master Pepsi at AD you can forget about it it will not happen
Pretty bad clone if you ask me
The lugs on the crown, gives away the fake!
Where did you buy that $600 watch at ?
BPF Factory
I genuinely want to knows where your friend got it the homage from?
How could you make a video about spotting a fake Rolex and not mention that the fakes don't have a free sprung balance? My understanding is that as of today that is the single easist way to spot a fake. The super clones have gotten everything else basically right, but they have to cut cost somewhere so they still use a traditional balance with the visible regulation arms which you can easily see in your fake here.
Clean factory Pepsi is 12mm thick so that's not a tell on that one
Is there a difference in weight?
They seemed pretty comparable. Maybe I’ll ask my friend to borrow so I can compare weights
One of the reasons why I love went for a Sky dweller over the GMT Pepsi … you can probably fake the looks of the Sky Dweller but can’t fake the nice movement and way how to operate it
where did you buy the fake !!
That's not a good replica. A true super clone is going to have spot on dimensions and fonts and colors. Even the movement is hard to tell.
Well you could have stopped the video with the thickness disparity. A real watch obviously has the right specifications but if it is indeed the best or one of the best clones out there the thickness is also going to be correct so the one you're using is a bad example
Clean factory an vs are the best...replicas
I had seen my friend's "Premium" fake pepsi.He bought it for USD1.2K. Everything outside is exactly the same except for the engine inside. But only someone who had work with Rolex watch for life can tell it's fake.
I got news for you… that’s not even close to the best on the market.. that’s more of a mid tier. I will not disclose any of the factory names here but that ain’t the one that “ sparkles” if you know, you know what I mean by that…
What's wrong with superclone GMT master 2 Pepsi? It works maybe has a few seconds more of delay but will you notice it. You wear watches mainly for looks especially Rolex watches so if clone is 95-99% same as original its cheaper, tells time, look same with 2% difference so nothing wrong with it. By the way 99% of people will never see original Pepsi can't afford it and on top of that Rolex doesnt make enough if them and dealers are syphening them to gray dealers so we have to seek alternative and that's where superclones come in place
Exactly...super clones are not "fake" watches. they are actually working watches that clone genuine watches. If you need to look at my watch with a microscope or take the back off to determine if I spend $12k or $600 I will go ahead and buy the super clone and pocket the difference to spend on something else. I own a genuine Omega Seamaster and a Rep Rolex Submariner. Not one person in the last two years has ever asked me if my Rolex is real or fake.
The bezel color is already a dead giveaway. I know not a lot of people have personally seen a BLRO in person but if you have you know that Red/Blue color is NOT a true representation of its colors, it's more an "off color". Buy the SELLER people, not the watch.
Buy the seller is the best advice if you can’t get from an AD. In the unlikely event something gets buy them you’ll still be safe.
That fake one is not even a top notch replica, the best ones I have seen have a fully cloned movement which makes the thickness identic. Second - the bezel on the fake one is supose to mimic the mk1 bezel, which has that faded tone to it. So bezel not really a big giveaway.
I almost bought a franken Pepsi last year, the watch had a genuine dial, crystal and hands. Only think that gave it away was the rehaut engravings, but you need a genuine watch to compare, if not you dont have a chanse of telling its a fake watch.
@@sneaky_potato9604yeah this looks like the early 3186 models not the new ones with the dandong 3285 movement. Guy didn't buy the right superclone smh.
something is wrong with your Watch the thickness of the Real Rolex is 12.2mm
That Baltic GMT is beautiful, and Seiko's recent entry-level GMT movement has opened the door for all sorts of sub-$600 GMT watches that look great and work well (even if they don't look quite as great or work quite so well as a GMT Master; but hey they're 1/20t the price and you're not out there pretending it's something that it isn't.)
I also love citizens new gmt design wise. But that’s a little more pricey at around $1700 usd
These are way better than, let's say, a Seiko 5 GMT. I know because I had one which I sold after receiving this rep. The Seiko is garbage in comparison
@@MrKacperk At least the guy wearing a Seiko isn't lying to himself.
@@bobmclennan1727 why do you consider it lying? I admire my reps. It feels like winning in life. It feels like playing a cracked game while others had to pay for it. I could go on and on.
@@bobmclennan1727he's not lying to himself. He's lying to you.
I have a super clone and to be honest doesn't have all the things that your pointing on the fake you have I'm sure is not perfect but I'm sure you have a very poor quality fake on mine even the bezel sounds like you original also turn all red in UV light. Just want to share this info bc there are far better copies than the one your presenting in here for education just education
May I ask what you have? Clean v2?
Yes sir!!!
Great video but the unfortunate reality is that the fake you have is bad. The case size difference alone is hilarious. If you had a better example it would be harder to tell the difference.
Oh the movement is is a SA 3285 movement. Crappy fake
The best movement of superclone now is Dandong 3285, every single details build like gen, you can even swap gen part to DD movement
@@andavid3306where do you find those ?
I buy from H8Z10
@@andavid3306 dandong super goat
"That's a lot of money for a fake watch". You mean the $600 watch that is almost indistinguishable from the $20,000 watch? lol okay dude...
I have 2 genuine Rolexes, and its really hard for me to justify buying another one. The rep you have here isn't the best one. The pepsi rep I have doesn't have the letter spacing issue, and I upgraded the bezel and crystal. I've put it next to a gen pepsi and it is impossible to tell the difference without magnification or opening up the case back.
He got ripped off on the fake. He should have went with Clean factory
This isn’t even the best of the replicas. If your friend paid $600 for that he got ripped off.
The $600 replicas are like 98% accurate for GMTs and even closer for submariners.
Meanwhile this video is being playing in a chinese factory as a quality control training 😂😂😂😂.Excellent video
Just get a fake one
Love your channel but I am really tired of hearing about the Rolex "Pepsi."
My fake gmt doesn’t actually work… it’s not bad but to wear and not mind banging it or getting it dirty..
Your friend not only gave you a fake, he gave you a garbage fake. He needs to up his fake game. The only thing worse than a faker is a cheap faker. Looking at the dial printing, nobody would be fooled. Such a weird idea to buy a fake Rolex anyway. It's like admitting defeat and not at the same time.
Here's a clue. Buy the fake company out and for the money give their clients both, Why? Because you are giving your clients security, and you make it public if you are informing a thief that you are increase the risk of stealing their watch. From that point forward no one who buys a Rolex will have to worry about having their watch stolen.
While not the most horrible replica, it's still a shitter. Next time, try to compare a gen to a super clone.
Why don't we call it fake instead of replica!!
Trans-Rolexes are REAL Rolexes, bigot!!!
Rolex are scamming you NOT the Chinese
Ok, $600 for 1:1 clone and 15k for the legit one. both of them look the same and I'll bet the fake one will last forever too. Both of them will tell you the time and date. Now, who is getting rip off?
the fake one will not last forever.
maybe not even long enough to justify its cost.
the tells in these higher level fakes are a little easier when you have a confirmed genuine to compare them side by side.
but if you only have one watch in hand and do not have a ton of experience, it can be very difficult to determine authenticity.
That’s the really hard part. When you don’t have a genuine watch next to it to spot the differences. That’s why finding a trustworthy seller is so important.
I'll take the fake all day lol
Hey, if they are starving the market and you’re looking that close then hey buy the alternative. Rolex are causing the problem and now the fakes are better than the original.. this is why your making these videos on how to spot the small difference between the two. These fakes are as good as the original so buy them
*Love the video.How was the buying, communication and shipping process! I’m so afraid to buy with these people, reviews are mixed. I only bought NKUWAN Always helpful if i need anything.Just ordered my watchs*
not illegal to own so why your bro so paranoid?
Fake people wear fake watches…
You need to buy a real one to compare it with the fake one 😂
It’s real. I bought mine at Watches of Switzerland.
Sorry, but your genuine is also fake. if you look at Rolex letters on the inner bezel they are not lining up properly in the genuine one.
I bought it from Watches of Switzerland so no it is not fake.
Excellent comparo! everything on the genuine should and is better, but the most glaring difference that you pointed out - to me - is the "chronome ter" oil stamping spacing - can't fool a connoisseur with that and the case thickness. Thanks a million!