How to Spot a Fake Rolex - Expert Reveals All...
With me today is Rolex Expert Peter Piccolino, and we're discussing the differences between a real Rolex and a fake one. Learn exactly how experts can spot a fake in SECONDS!
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I love how you guys say the only reason to own a real Rolex is to know you paid more for the same thing 😂
I’ve got a replica of my genuine Tudor BB 58 S&G, I get them mixed up all the time, it’s honestly ridiculous how close the replica is.
PETER!!!! This is the guy we need more to see. Idk but to me he is like that wizard from story where wisdom and technique of passing info to others is on another level. Pete my dude thumb's up for you and your brain!
When you need a loupe to tell the difference between a $500 watch over a $50,000 watch you have to ask yourself if its really worth it lol!
When you need someone on the internet to tell you how to spell 'loupe', you need to ask if posting anything going forward is a good idea. LOL
Whilst you’re right his point is still valid.
@@meenmug5797 There, are you happy?
@@meenmug5797you sound like you paid grey market price.
I'm loving the shift in content by the sharf company. 2 great spin offs luxury bazaar and grey mkt podcast
Recently picked up a GMT 2 Pepsi from the AD. The top of the bezel doesn’t line up perfectly at the top of the dial, but I know the watch is legit. My point is not all watches from Rolex are without flaws.
I think when mentioning “Buy with papers”, you should also add “But these too can be counterfeited”
Great episode!!! Definitely more of Peter doing breakdowns of real/fake, movements, etc.
Will do! Thank you for the support!
@@greymarketpod the turks are here promoting their scam
Love these videos! Not to take anything away from Dave and Kev, but Peter is definitely the MVP of the new additions. Ya'll should send him and Adrian out to buy Rolexes and film it.
Love this video and the whole grey market youtube! Big love from the UK 🤙🏽
Thank you so much!
904L steel is not proprietary. It's used in the food making factory equipment. It's just a little softer then 316.
Always enjoy content with Peter .. I think he is the best addition to LB since Alex. Well done Peter !!! A huge fan from Sydney, Australia
Bad ass man love these! Wish it was longer but I understand time is money
Peter is a watch export next level, the video where he restores the burnt roles was top notch work, one of the best if not the best..
This content is amazing so great to listen too, really informative , more of this please!
Thank you! Will do!
really like this kid, cant wait to see what the future holds for him.
@Peter Piccolino appreciate ya peter!
As always great content, thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I adore appearance and feel of the timepieces from swissarex
Great topic guys. One thing i learned over the years of owning a Datejust II 41mm the date changes exactly at midnight., does the fake and superfakes date changes at midnight also?
Great video, really enjoyed the images and In-depth dive into how to identify fakes and the levels of Frankensteins! LB’s recent sales contest produced some quality salesmen, Peter talking Rolexes is definitely a favorite, great hosting Avi!
Much appreciated!
This would have helped a few years ago when I almost got a fake lol. Great content as always
6:30 Is it? Super clones are so close to genuine watches because manufacturers do not put $10k of parts into a $10k watch, naturally. It’s more like $1k or $2k. Maybe less. So a $500 clone gets pretty darn close.
loving these episodes!
excellent show; it would be more beneficial if you could show us a real and fake watch side by side and the differences thanks
Actually I thought your video was well produced, and extremely educational with great information on the Bulova Precision watch. Thank you.
500th like👍👍 love your content man
Actually ypu can get aftermarket case backs that are see through I bought one and hade it engraved as well and it's on my one sub but I kept the original case back and I don't go near water or anything with it just in case ❤️ but I like the look of seeing the movement through the case back 🙂
Avi, this episode highlights how careful a buyer (even Luxury Bazaar) needs to be when not buying from a Rolex Authorized Dealer. Even Peter caught two fake Rolexes in his short time onboard that came in Luxury Bazaar's door. So what is LB's inspection/authentication process? How do I know when I get a Rolex from LB that someone has inspected the watch, even opening up the case, so I know with confidence that LB was not fooled and passed along a fake. Please explain.
Thanks guys I listen to all of these podcasts at work and they keep me sane!!! Love the content gents thanks for the education 🫡👌🏾
Great to hear! Thanks for the support!
Great education in Rolex watches.
Fantastic video. Peter is an amazing addition to Luxury Bazaar. Will be contacting him when I'm ready to buy a rolex.
Good choice!
Great podcast👍🏻
Thank you for the support!
rolex was not the first to use 904l steel. it was omega in the Plo Prof in 1972. they called it uranus steel, which is the same as 904L technically. Just wasnt called 904L
Very informative!
Glad you liked it
I was hoping this would have been nore technical on what to look for
One dead giveaway is when they lazer inscribe the writing inside the clasp and they stretch the word rolex, blue tint date window, bracelet is to thick, bezel is to wide ext.ext
0:50 - "I've been doing this for so many years" - seriously? You're what, 25?
The bots were all over this 3mo ago 😅
For the oyster are there any engravings on the back like the Patent number? New or old. I see somoene wjth an Oyster one and it had the patent number on the back and ending in 18k
No
Which fitness tracker is Avi wearing? I’m looking for one that’s NOT a watch.
Swissarex is a fraud. I lost $400.0
the amount of fake accounts that mentioned swissarex is unbelievable :D
This is really going to help people that watch this, thanks Avi! Peter has really stepped up his game, his knowledge of Rolex is surprising, I'm very impressed! 👍
My pleasure! Thank you for the support!
Your interview reminds me of Ted Cruz grilling TikTok CEO 😆
21:35..”the only reason to own a Rolex, is pride of ownership”. I agree if super clones are really this good at a fraction of the price.
Peter can the rehaut be slightly off center on a 2010 model?
@Peter Piccolino thanks! I sent a few over - much appreciated
Some of the older Cellini models have a see through case back. I get Avi might not know that but Peter should.
Liked and subbed
Came across a Rolex Oyster perpetual superlative chronometer officially certified cosmograph DAYTONA with WINNER ROLEX AD DAYTONA 1992 24. THere's no winding to it .? Is there a way to send you a video of the watch?
Yes I have one I think it's one of the older ones maybe 1980's it could be older but I was trying to find out if it is real it looks terrible on the sides and stuff
My experience with swissarex was fantastic. The watch arrived quickly and was exactly as described.
I wanted to learn where I can buy a superclone and what a good price is :)
11:00 The modern day Rolex Milgauss has engravings on the back
Just bought my first 4 pieces to flip! This information is always helpful. You guys really are the most informative team in the business.
Do you guys have anything for 5.5?
Although I was apprehensive, I decided to give swissarex a try after reading customer evaluations. Glad I did, too!
Cyclops window is exactly 2.5x, anything else fake. Bezel clicks around the dial exactly 60 times (one per minute), the clasp should shut like a steel trap. No matter how old the watch is, the clasp aligned logo should NEVER be off. The links in the bracelet should never be loose enough to make a rattling sound, there should be no space for arm hair to poke through the links. Most high end copies fail these basic checks.
You don't need a loop, or even look at it. Take the band off and check for serial numbers between the lugs
he didnt really answer the super Franken watch question because they sometimes will have real Rolex movements in them, or at least some real Rolex parts
Fakes,clones,Frankenstein’s will always have a telling sign and there prices reflect that. There are some that are absolutely perfect, however you want get those at the same prices because they’re actually sold as real.
The super reps make it really hard to tell, even with a loup. Take a super clone that was modded with gen parts and it takes an expert to tell. What makes it yet harder, is that the genuine watches aren't flawless either.
I noticed websites that sell clones with Rolex in the website address. How come Rolex doesn't get these shut down?
This is a topic that has been talked about for years. It's concerning though because the fakes have become so good. Especially what they refer to as the Super Clones. And they are just getting better. There may be a time one day because the Chinese are that good, when you will not be able to tell the difference. We're not there yet but one day it may make buying a watch on the second hand market a lot more risky. It may help Rolex because the only way to be 100% certain you're getting the real thing is to buy from them.
Sinjin, you are correct that the Super Clones are that good. The good news is that Rolex knows this and is adding engravings not only on the dial and inner bezel, but I also have seen videos that Rolex adds an etched crown logo inside of the case on certain parts. Definitely a cat & mouse game for sure that forces buyers to be aware.
This podcast is just a PSA/marketing program for Luxury Bizarre and other grey market boiler rooms
Totally! Hope its working!
I've been a customer of swissarex for a while now and have never been disappointed. The quality of their watches is amazing.
I think best way to know if rolex genuine Open case back and Check the movement mechanism Free sprung balance wheel Microstella screws Paraflex shock absorbers Parachrom bleu hairspring etc. On super clones they might copy and make it look like a full balance bridge but they cant replicate above mentioned On modern omega. Above mentioned also applies. But for omega its easy. Check if it is on a co axial mechanism.😅
11:50 Not a single Rolex with open caseback??? Excuse me??? haha please check out the older Celinni's! Very special watches (sure, ugly... but special). They even changed the movement bridges finishing differently between the case metals! Three iterations were made.
Why get a rep Rolex? The same reason they have fake plants. You could but why go through the hassle.
If you film the dial with a smart phone in slo mo, you can count the beats
My Swissarex watch stopped working after 2 months
The interviewer talked triple the guy !
Yes stainless steel
I literally might pay a $1000 for a super clone Batman. Really thinking about it. 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤫🤫
On a serious note they’re near perfect you’ll be on the wait list for about 7 days and it’ll ship directly to you and for an extra hundo you’ll get a box
If you just wanna bin it after! As no ones gonna wanna service it and no real value if going to hand down to children etc.
$1000 is too much they are about $550
@@OPM_213 shoot, send me the link, I’ve been searching and see them for a 1000. Let me know. 🤙🏽
@@tonykastaneda1 what site do you use?
I really wanted to hear Peter speak! Looks like all we mainly received was the “Avi Show” pfffffffff
Welcome!
go peter!!!!!
Repertoire? Rapport?
I don’t understand why you’re asking, Right, after presenting your point?
אם אין את הכתר על הזכוכית בשעה 6 זה בוודאות לא אמיתי?
30:54 that one was made in New Orleans the bracelet
Your man Peter? Why you let him go?! I'll be buying from him now, because he really knows his stuff.
Great stuff 👍
Thanks 👍
Couldn't be further from the truth with the statement about vintage watches not being replicated. Some of the best replicas I've seen are of vintage subs and djs
But, If I'm trying to start a watch flipping makes no sense to BUY from a DEALER....cheers
When it comes to fine imitation watches, swissarex delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.
I hate it when people say, "oh look how close they can get their watches to look like Rolex, just shows how much more Rolex is charging." First of all, they AREN'T the same quality. The machinery that they use isn't anywhere as industrial or precise. The ceramic bezel numbers are always painted on, and not cut into and powdered with platinum. The movement isn't even close as accurate or as butter to wind. In fact, the watch isn't even as well made as a Tissot, and how much do Tissot's cost? There's always a market for fake watches. It's for those who want people to notice them and want to appear more wealthy, nothing more. Those who say, "oh I buy fake because Rolex is overcharging, or oh if I only buy because I can't get from AD", that is all BS. For the same amount of money to buy a fake, you could get a very decent Seiko or Tissot. It comes with warranty too, and you can sell it too.
When you say super clone, it better be Swiss made. Only gussl can achieve this level of perfection.
“You are never going to see a Rolex with a see-through case back.” Are you sure? 😏
Though I was concerned, swissarex well surpassed my expectations. The watch is authentic in both appearance and feel.
…and remember Rolex did not make the first diver bezel… Blancpain presented the first unidirectional bezel on its iconic Fifty Fathoms diver in 1954.😉
Can you tell by listening to the movement?
Ball watches also have some models made form 904L steel. It isn't a Rolex thing
If you want to invest, buy the real one, if you want to just wear the watch and enjoy, buy the rep.
I had a great time with swissarex. The watch arrived promptly and matched the description accurately.
Lmao Frankenstein… you had to take it apart to see if it’s real? You opening it devalued it real or fake
It’s the steel quality, you can see immediately, not the stickers or other👌🏻…
I want a 1980 datejust as it's my birth year. Mens the largest available
I own a leica m3 that was produced the day I was born. Doubt Rolex serial number production dates are readily available
Come to Miami, you’ll see a fake Rolex/RM/AP on every corner.
The good news is that a lot of the robbers/thugs/gang bangers tend to not do robberies or sudden snatching of watches here as they know the chances are high of being laughed at when they try to sell it.
I love super clone. The price and the quality. Real ones are scam.
I think they used novelist jewelers for repairs.
So, people who live in their mothers basement ……sell fake Rolex’s?😂
Jewels? WTF! Now we are getting stupid.The sweep on a homage I have sweeps actually better than my Rolex sweeps at 1-2spd. My old Rolex was cleaned and still wont run that well.