Rolex Watch Question - Page 2

DARISC · 05-02-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeyGon

Maybe true but everyone knows the Rota wheels at 17" are not Fuch, you aren't trying to fool anyone, just getting the good look with bigger tires. A fake Rolex is different. You are trying to fool someone.

True to the trained eye, but the fake Rota Fuchs are bought because they look like Fuchs and/or for their poser panache, the same reasons fake Rolex watches have a market; both are inferior products, the Rota fakes in particular - but that's hijacking this thread.

Rick Lee · Rick Lee's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh R

http://www.ireplicastore.com/

Those are some of the worst fakes I've ever seen. Many of them aren't even close to the original design. Why even bother if there's no attempt to make it look real?

Zeke · 05-02-2009, 01:01 PM

Jeez, calling the Fuchs inspired modern wheels fakes doesn't seem right to me. The fakes were the awful ones made up for the VW guys. Anyway, maybe a 17" Rolex would be OK.

widgeon13 · 05-02-2009, 01:15 PM

Or, how about a bezel that looks like a Fuchs, that would really give some bling!

asphaltgambler · 05-04-2009, 09:18 AM

I would definitely be looking to buy a convincing fake only.....thanks for the link

Joe Ricard · Joe Ricard's Garage

Stopped wearing a watch.
Phone has a clock I'm good. I smash less phones that I do watches when doing something stupid. Wrenches + cars + wrist watch= Damn it not another one.

BeyGon · 05-04-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asphaltgambler

I would definitely be looking to buy a convincing fake only.....thanks for the link

I still don't understand why you would consider buying a fake Rolex.

Rick Lee · Rick Lee's Garage

I would consider wearing a fake when travelling in developing countries or high crime areas. Not that I'd want to attract attention to myself. But as long as you run some risk of getting robbed, might as well not let them get away with the real thing.

asphaltgambler · 05-04-2009, 11:02 AM

My reason is very simple..... I like the look and style but do not want to pay $$$ even for a pawned one.

911boost · 911boost's Garage

No matter what you do, you NEED to take some pictures of your expensive watches in front of the wheels of all your expensive cars.

Then post a thread on that.

Oh wait, thats already been done.

onewhippedpuppy · 05-04-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asphaltgambler

My reason is very simple..... I like the look and style but do not want to pay $$$ even for a pawned one.

Lots of watches have a nice look and style. You wear a Rolex to project a certain image. The irony of wearing a fake watch to make people think you have money is interesting.

Jakester1168 · Jakester1168's Garage

Thank God we live in a country where we can express our own style, real or not!...Imagine how boring this place would be if otherwise???

asphaltgambler · 05-04-2009, 12:31 PM

Excatly ! .......... that Ideal watches website has some very nice looking stuff

BeyGon · 05-04-2009, 12:40 PM

So by wearing a fake you still attract attention, when the guy robs you and sees you are a fake and gets pissed then what?

widgeon13 · 05-04-2009, 12:41 PM

That's the only reason to have a really good fake.

DARISC · 05-04-2009, 12:45 PM

Pocket watch.

Rick Lee · Rick Lee's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeyGon

So by wearing a fake you still attract attention, when the guy robs you and sees you are a fake and gets pissed then what?

He tells you to sign a bill of sale, so he can get the watch checked out and then come find you if it's a fake. Yeah, that's how it works.

GG Allin · GG Allin's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by asphaltgambler

Excatly ! .......... that Ideal watches website has some very nice looking stuff

Certainly not cheap either.

jwhcars · 05-04-2009, 03:27 PM

I have worn a Rolex watch for more than 30 years....I no longer wear a watch daily and if I feel the need to wear a watch my Debaufre at a cost of around $600.00 keeps better time than any of the rolex watches that I have owned. I suspect as one gets older they tend to lose interest in some things in life....I buy things for myself not to impress others .... I buy them for me :-)

.

Rick Lee · Rick Lee's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwhcars

I suspect as one gets older they tend to lose interest in some things in life....I buy things for myself not to impress others .... I buy them for me :-)

.

Hey, no one ever notices my Sinn U2, but I feel naked without it. It's the first thing I put on when I climb out of bed in the morning. I work from home and still can't stand not having it on my wrist all day. It is a work of art, but only if you're a watch guy.