[Henry Schmidt]

I was a jeweler for awhile (got out about 8 years ago) and at that point even the best replicas were easy to detect by feel alone.
If a jeweler didn't identify your replica as a fake it was probably their policy.
It was our policy not to identify replicas or even paste in settings because there seemed to be no upside unless the customer was asking for an opinion.
If they knew it was fake, telling them accomplished nothing and if they thought it was real you run the risk at the least of creating tension and at the worst, being accused of switching the item.
All service items were identified during the work order process but telling a customer that their "baby was ugly" just wasn't our deal.

Norm, if you really think you can fool a jeweler, put your watch in my left hand and a $100 in my right and I'll tell you if it's real with my eyes shut. If I'm wrong I'll double your $100. Here's your chance to barrow a Rolex and win a $100.