Thank you for the information. Just purchased my first Rolex yesterday from Hamilton Jewelers here in Palm Beach. Couldn't be happier! I've been considering it for years, kept buying lottery tickets until, one day, I just said, "That's it. I'm just going to buy it". If anyone asks if it's real, I think that I'll reply, "Yes,... it's a real watch. Tells time and everything".
0:35 true. however, on the other hand anyone who's not into watches may think you are actually a millionaire when in reality you might just be a lover who spent 5k on his favorite watch.
Dont be a fool.Hes has money or not. Poor people dont waste 5k in a watch, he may not be a millioanire but he must have money. There is a way to avoid taxes, it will be a little bit cheaper too. Or buy a used one. Even so, poor people dont buy them.
So this is where it all began... The making of Archie, the early years, when the voice was calm and the swearing had not set in full force yet. Before the alcohol and the excess. I gotta say this is kind of depressing. I wanted to believe he was as he is now from the get-go.
@Hitogokochi This was BEFORE the ladyboys from Singers came into his life, or he kept them away from preying eyes. Appearance was important to Archie 1.0 circa 2009.
@Hitogokochi It's YT as I doubt Archie gets annoyed by comments. I been following him for several years and I met few with eplephant skin like him. He had trouble where YT took down a lot of videos about Archie made by others. Star Trek and Wars spring to mind. These companies get bent out of shape if you only mention them in comments, let alone make anything that resembles their "product". What happened to information wants to be free? Censorshit is the new drug for the emperor without clothes.
The problem with Rolex is that some people don't even know they have a fake... they may even have a real one with a bunk movement... this is helpful for most. Really, the best thing about Rolex is that the movement is an instant giveaway. This is not the case for most other watches that use ETA or Valjoux or modded variations... here's a nice addition for you - gold solid end links - almost never right on a replica. Bad crown etchings, bad rehaut, uncentered pearl or lume, loose fit at lug end
Its a well-known secret in the watch industry. There are watches out there with serial numbers identical to the originals. Only Ziarex has the real deal, and thats no secret.
Hey Archie, I respect your thoughts and opinions and have to add that I have two questions. Why aren't you into diamonds on bezels and on watches in general and why aren't you into pocket watches? Thanks
i have a non-datejust circa 1970 14K two-tone gents watch that is fairly beat up. It still works and keeps time, but the second hand has come off in side the watch face and is bent now, via the hour hands action. It took a bit of a shock, got whacked in a fall. Its genuine, but its not a valuable model to begin with. Repair costs are a tad ridiculous considering the value of the watch when in working condition. Spending 35% of the watches value to fix it seems ridiculous. Any suggestions?
@themichaelnuckles Any Rolex that costs 20K or more is going to be partially gold (always 18K) and probably have diamonds, or it will be solid gold but with a leather strap. So that fact alone makes it valuable. Also, the value in a Rolex is not just in the materials but in the craftsmanship. It takes over a year to make a single Rolex by hand, and if taken care of it will last for decades. Lastly, they hold their value extremely well. So it has a return. Hope that was helpful.
I have 2 ladies Datejust Rolex which seems to tick so many boxes, one of them even has the Rolex crown engraved into the crystal glass at the 6 o'clock position, but I'm still not 100% sure. They are both one tone watched, but on the outer casing at the back of one of them - on one side it has 18K stamped and on the other 750. Does this mean this one could could be gold? There is no sign of any visable tarnishing on either of them.
I had a oyster perpetual made in 1970 and it didn't have the date and it was real, but I've never seen another one without the date. Does yours have the date without the Cyclops? Because I don't believe they ever made one with the date without the Cyclops, but I'm not positive.
yes, it does not have cyclops on it .. but it's heavy, the minute hand (dont know the term) is accurate as what the vid is saying, automatic, but no cyclops
A patina is like rust, but for copper. Many times the fake watches might be made with some copper to save money, but once they rust, they get a greenish-blue color on them.
@worellanab I know where you are talking about as I frequent RG and RWI myself, but the watches don't usually pass the gen test when you are in a store because they still have flaws. Even assuming you get a black Submariner, or one of the DSSDs that are so common now with a Clone 3115 movement there are still tells. Rehaut depth, bezel alignment, crown guards, crown stem and tube, lume, the R O L E X + serial printing on the rehaut, the fact that 316F stainless doesn't have luster of 904L
That's why Rolex watches come with certificates of legitimacy, and if it really bothers you when they say it, carry it around in your bag and show it to the jealous person when they ask. Also, the obvious choice would be to buy from a official retailer.
@kristoafer actually, normally only rare watches appreciate. their value does decline, just at a much slower rate. rolex for instance makes watches today that are simliar to watches they made in the 50's and earlier so their look is timeless and there for always valuable
great info, thanks.. I am thining of getting a rolex but scared of getting ripped off by getting a fake. At least now I have some guide of what to look for.
If one is saying it is really that difficult to tell real from fake, then hats off to the fakers because they are producing watches at a fraction of the price with equal quality. When one buys a Rolex or any premium watch, we pay a price for quality, workmanship and detail, but you are saying the fakers are replicating all of that quality. If so the fakers must be using the same materials and similar or the same manufacturing techniques as Rolex themselves. To equal the real thing would drive up the cost of production to the fakers to a point where fakes are almost equal in price to real.
its easy, buy with insurance. Then take it to a watchmakers and ask if its real or not. If its not get the insurance. Poor people are poor cause they are stupid .
@ArchieLuxury The most informative guide to spotting fakes I have seen. Not that I have anything as expensive in my collection. A few weeks ago there was a concerned man in my local jeweller having his "Rolex" examined as he was worried he'd bought fake. I collect clocks as well and there are fake ships clocks, particularly the Henry Browne "Sestrel" range. Luckily mine is genuine. It is so easy to be taken in if one is not vigilant. Thanks for the tips.
first thing I do is I observe a client with watches like a Rolex I'll go to them and 80% of cases a rented flat or a bad estate is a bad watch but I have visited a guy with a new jeep, a new range rover and a 4-year-old Bentley on the drive of a decent gated road to find him offering me a pair of fake Daytona's and a real Chanel (i bought the Chanel for £350 and sold it for £500)
If u cant save up 10,000 you dont know how to save lol on the other hand people spend a 1,000 on a timex or mk watch and its gold plated wats wrong with a fake rolex idk
@themichaelnuckles Rolex are waterproof which is why the oyster perpetual range are milled from one block of solid stainless steel/gold/platinum. Yes many watches can last 41 years however my rolex which was bought for £1200 is now worth just shy of £7k....
A little help please,i have a rolex day-date that made of stainless steel.A couple of weeks ago i watched the "How to spot a fake rolex" by this guy named Rick Harrison (Pawn Star owner) he said that rolex NEVER make the day-date model that made of stainless steel.Should i be worried?? i have that watch for 7 years and it still sweep perfectly until today,but i'm afraid it's fake.Who wants to wear a fake stuff......right? Thanks.😄😄😄
I have what is supposed to be a Rolex Perpetual "Date" watch. It does not say Date Just. It was given me by my father and I have reason to not believe the story about how he got it. Dad was a secretive sort with a great gift for lying about almost anything. It's a great watch. Bought in either the late 60s or early 70's and it still runs great. I will eventually take it to the Rolex dealer down the street and have it verified whether real or fake. It's a good quality fake, if it isn't legit.
Hey archie i saw your videos for the first time … i have a question please can you tell me the weight of 26 mm 6916 steel rolex oyster perpetual Date … (1977) i ll be thankful…
I´m collecting vintage Breitling and Rolex watches and the best thing you can do when you bought a watch on ebay or something is go to an official Breitling or Rolex dealer. He can tell your watch is real or a real good fake ;)
Apparently now there are "super clones" in which even the movement has been copied and the case will use all the same materials (solid gold, 904 surgical steel). These ones even the ADs can't tell unless they take apart the entire movement.
I have an Oyster perpetual and I can say it’s genuine just by the weight. The Rolex dealers can give you the exact weight of the watch which is impossible to replicate.
You should have mentioned the bad screw down crowns, that many otherwise decent fakes don't master. From an Horologist. The Wright Time V Also the smoothness of the second hand rotation. Stuff for the consumer to l@@k for.
lol for got handstack order for GMT II (there were a few with proper handstack, but poor movements)... subdial spacing, no lug holes where there should be some, position of crown in relation to crown guards, shape of crown guards, color of handstack pin, height of lume (sometimes should be flat and is bulbous), the shape of the "10" on a submariner bezel insert is often wrong, pearl height and positioning, any misalignment in dial markers, see-through case backs. Be wary of ANY special editions.
If the person knows it's out off your depth. .they will ask you if its real or not. . But having said that. .a rich person can wear a fake. .and not even be questioned
@ArchieLuxury Another thing occurred to me re purchasing high end watches. It is almost as important to be observant of the vendor. If they are incongruous to the item beware, unless they can establish provenence. Somebody with a wreck of a car is unlikely to own expensive watches, or if the watch is worth more than the sellers home etc etc. Likewise a genuine vendor will be hsappy to have the iten examined by an expert and reluctance should ring alarm bells.
Hello, i have found a Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch long time before. I placed it anywhere in the house and earlier I found it again. Maybe it's real. Its not functioning anymore but i have this feeling that it's real.
Best way to tell is if the watch face is Sapphire, the magnifier is aligned perfectly, and if you really know anything about Gold to look at the band under a strong magnifying glass. Majority of Rolex bands with gold, posses 18k gold so you can see very slight abnormalities in the gold that can't be seen by the naked eye. Not to mention many Real Rolex owners such as myself who buy a Rolex from an authorized dealer which is very rare today after the financial collapse in the US, many watch dealers and jewelry stores can't afford the expensive insurance that goes along with being a Rolex Authorized dealer. But the stores that are Authorized by Rolex offer an engravement of your initials on the back of the watch bezel. Besides when you buy a Real Rolex the value of the watch is an actual investment because every line of Rolex is handmade and none are the same, every model is changed slightly by Rolex so they never are the same. Therefore as the watch gets older the price gets higher.
I just ask the guy on the corner in the trenchcoat that I am buying it from. I have picked up lots of good ones for $50 to $100. lol Thx for the info, I would never buy one without a professional looking at it but this info really helps to weed out fakes before going through the time & effort to have it checked out.
Can someone please please tell me the name of the watch at 0:39? I just found one off the ground that looks EXACLY the same... I want to know if it's worth anything...
@sirajkasai dude it is a ladies Datejust, looks like the 26mm, it is COSC certified, jubilee bracelet, sapphire crystal, diamond set dial, 18K yellow gold (solid), self-winding (not sure of the movement on ladies' models), and I can't tell from the pic but it looks like either a silver dial or MOP... the dial and bezel look aftermarket to me but could be wrong (not used to looking at ladies watches). it is hard to tell from the pic but I would guess this is a late-70s/early-80s model. HAPPY?
the second hand is how to tell areal rolex from fake plus the sound of the movment the reall one sound quaite from the fake and the movement is smother and the feel of the watch it self
so the other day i had my friends over and we went onto the xbox and he wanted to play black ops so we did so, then my bro came home and we were playing the xbox, and my bro is always like if he comes home whatever he wants is his, so he would then play on the xbox with me and my friend and i dont like that since it often ends in my friend talking more to my bro then me. so i say we go downstairs on the computer, he doesent come cause he says it is "cold" is my friend mean or me lame?
I stay away from watches altogether and draw a circle in the dirt and put a stick in the center. As long as I know where North is and the sun is out I can pretty much give you a ballpark time. Can't get much 'old school' than that.
Another good and easy way to spot a fake rolex with out having to take it off someones wrist, is just by looking at the adjust piece on the side (the timing change piece) and have a look at the crown, if underneath the crown there are dots, the piece is real, if there is a line then its fake
seems like your step 2 should be the last step, because it's the most difficult and once you've seen the movement you can tell for sure whether or not it's real.
you missed out the easiest sign. the magnification of the number. Rolex magnify the date by at least 2x. fakes usually have very little if any magnification on the date.
i'm wearing it right now, its 21 jewels and says on the back "rolex LTD - 21 jewels- syncronous-waterproof" the face has no rolex name, just the crown just below the 12/24 hour mark, that is the only mark, however i have never myself removed the rear cover the watch band is dark brown leather. i had this cleaned ans lubed by a rolex dealer in boston and he said he never seen or heard of one made for the us army. and he's worked for rolex since 1962
There is a sixth step, the weight of the watch. A fake one always is lighter, and does not feel tight when you shake the watch sideways or up and down; it is because all the fake Rolexes have cheap plastic components in its movement mechanism
The reality is this,if you handle allot of luxury time pieces, such as Rolex, you start to see the fit and finish, quality of steel finishing, plus Rolex hasn't made a gold plated (filled) watch since the early 60's. The overall quality of printing and metal stamping, down to the edges of the case and bracelet gives it away, the sure proof way to check the movement is simple, check how it the quick set functions, also list to the self winding when shaking the watch, Rolex is unique in sound.
This video must be ancient if you haven’t seen fake patina dials. The popularity of ‘tropical’ dials has caused people to fake them, and the patina can be quite convincing. Granted, the tropical faking is being done on genuine Rolex. I expect some of those dials have been added to fake Rolex too.
@sameercid In certain environments you can't wear fake watches, if everybody has a real watch and one guy comes with a fake, people will just lose respect for him. If you can't afford a real one, certainly don't buy a fake to impress people from a "higher society" it's even better to not own one instead of a fake.
Thank you for the information. Just purchased my first Rolex yesterday from Hamilton Jewelers here in Palm Beach. Couldn't be happier! I've been considering it for years, kept buying lottery tickets until, one day, I just said, "That's it. I'm just going to buy it". If anyone asks if it's real, I think that I'll reply, "Yes,... it's a real watch. Tells time and everything".
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Looks like your videos used to be professional. This one was enjoyable.
Turk Sandwich Yep, wow. what a difference. first I've watched like 10-20 of his videos 2012-2015 but then this :D:D: this is Professional aweosme.
Congratulations on your 10th anniversary, Archie!!
11th
This sounds more like Paul pluta than bat shit crazy archie
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0:35 true. however, on the other hand anyone who's not into watches may think you are actually a millionaire when in reality you might just be a lover who spent 5k on his favorite watch.
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Dont be a fool.Hes has money or not.
Poor people dont waste 5k in a watch, he may not be a millioanire but he must have money. There is a way to avoid taxes, it will be a little bit cheaper too. Or buy a used one. Even so, poor people dont buy them.
incredibly detailed guide! this guy is a certified rolex expert and genius!
Archie, you are truly an inspiration.
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Nice job Archie - great vid!!!
So this is where it all began... The making of Archie, the early years, when the voice was calm and the swearing had not set in full force yet. Before the alcohol and the excess. I gotta say this is kind of depressing. I wanted to believe he was as he is now from the get-go.
Archie is a comedian
@Hitogokochi This was BEFORE the ladyboys from Singers came into his life, or he kept them away from preying eyes. Appearance was important to Archie 1.0 circa 2009.
@Hitogokochi It's YT as I doubt Archie gets annoyed by comments. I been following him for several years and I met few with eplephant skin like him. He had trouble where YT took down a lot of videos about Archie made by others. Star Trek and Wars spring to mind. These companies get bent out of shape if you only mention them in comments, let alone make anything that resembles their "product". What happened to information wants to be free? Censorshit is the new drug for the emperor without clothes.
@Hitogokochi I read it. Keep em coming... dont let the censorshit stick to your brainwaves.
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or only buy from official Rolex retailer
The problem with Rolex is that some people don't even know they have a fake... they may even have a real one with a bunk movement... this is helpful for most. Really, the best thing about Rolex is that the movement is an instant giveaway. This is not the case for most other watches that use ETA or Valjoux or modded variations... here's a nice addition for you - gold solid end links - almost never right on a replica. Bad crown etchings, bad rehaut, uncentered pearl or lume, loose fit at lug end
Archie you are a living legend and a genius !!!
Archie why don't you do videos like this anymore. . .
exactly
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@MucusFelidae That's because the fake ones are batteries, not mechanical or quartz, which are far more precise.
Its a well-known secret in the watch industry. There are watches out there with serial numbers identical to the originals. Only Ziarex has the real deal, and thats no secret.
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You know archies the real deal when his videos are over a decade old. Not many watch ppl on YT can compare to that
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Hey Archie, I respect your thoughts and opinions and have to add that I have two questions. Why aren't you into diamonds on bezels and on watches in general and why aren't you into pocket watches? Thanks
i have a non-datejust circa 1970 14K two-tone gents watch that is fairly beat up. It still works and keeps time, but the second hand has come off in side the watch face and is bent now, via the hour hands action. It took a bit of a shock, got whacked in a fall. Its genuine, but its not a valuable model to begin with. Repair costs are a tad ridiculous considering the value of the watch when in working condition. Spending 35% of the watches value to fix it seems ridiculous. Any suggestions?
@themichaelnuckles
Any Rolex that costs 20K or more is going to be partially gold (always 18K) and probably have diamonds, or it will be solid gold but with a leather strap. So that fact alone makes it valuable.
Also, the value in a Rolex is not just in the materials but in the craftsmanship. It takes over a year to make a single Rolex by hand, and if taken care of it will last for decades. Lastly, they hold their value extremely well. So it has a return.
Hope that was helpful.
I have 2 ladies Datejust Rolex which seems to tick so many boxes, one of them even has the Rolex crown engraved into the crystal glass at the 6 o'clock position, but I'm still not 100% sure. They are both one tone watched, but on the outer casing at the back of one of them - on one side it has 18K stamped and on the other 750. Does this mean this one could could be gold? There is no sign of any visable tarnishing on either of them.
They're both fake. Break those shitters immediately
back when his videos were good
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@ArchieLuxury Also it is important to chechk the seller has supporting paperwork and proof of ownership.
Hi, I enjoy your video. Could you Dona video on vintage Rolex? Do u think those refurbished or repainting of dial affect the value?
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where do you get the money to buy all this things?
what a difference 11 years makes
Just a quick question, my Rolex oyster perpetual datejust does not have "Cyclops". Is it considered as fake?
I had a oyster perpetual made in 1970 and it didn't have the date and it was real, but I've never seen another one without the date. Does yours have the date without the Cyclops? Because I don't believe they ever made one with the date without the Cyclops, but I'm not positive.
yes, it does not have cyclops on it .. but it's heavy, the minute hand (dont know the term) is accurate as what the vid is saying, automatic, but no cyclops
@@kennethclarkbenitez1433 The glass could have been replaced by an aftermarket piece without magnification, it does not necessarily mean it is fake.
A patina is like rust, but for copper. Many times the fake watches might be made with some copper to save money, but once they rust, they get a greenish-blue color on them.
Nice one Archie - great vid!
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@worellanab I know where you are talking about as I frequent RG and RWI myself, but the watches don't usually pass the gen test when you are in a store because they still have flaws. Even assuming you get a black Submariner, or one of the DSSDs that are so common now with a Clone 3115 movement there are still tells. Rehaut depth, bezel alignment, crown guards, crown stem and tube, lume, the R O L E X + serial printing on the rehaut, the fact that 316F stainless doesn't have luster of 904L
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@greatfelixo
wats the difference, and wat did your friends say did they say its fake?
Do the datejust rolex make some without the swiss made “logo “ on the bottom
That's why Rolex watches come with certificates of legitimacy, and if it really bothers you when they say it, carry it around in your bag and show it to the jealous person when they ask. Also, the obvious choice would be to buy from a official retailer.
Matthew Alden Yeah, you can make a great fake of a high quality chronometer But whom could fake a certificate. Wow, great idea. V
tom wright lmao
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Very well done. Thank you.
@kristoafer actually, normally only rare watches appreciate. their value does decline, just at a much slower rate. rolex for instance makes watches today that are simliar to watches they made in the 50's and earlier so their look is timeless and there for always valuable
Were all the ones you showed real or fake?
Patina is oxidation on the metal - greenish or brown.
If bought a fake congratulations you really have something valuable and creative
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great info, thanks.. I am thining of getting a rolex but scared of getting ripped off by getting a fake. At least now I have some guide of what to look for.
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If one is saying it is really that difficult to tell real from fake, then hats off to the fakers because they are producing watches at a fraction of the price with equal quality. When one buys a Rolex or any premium watch, we pay a price for quality, workmanship and detail, but you are saying the fakers are replicating all of that quality. If so the fakers must be using the same materials and similar or the same manufacturing techniques as Rolex themselves. To equal the real thing would drive up the cost of production to the fakers to a point where fakes are almost equal in price to real.
its easy, buy with insurance. Then take it to a watchmakers and ask if its real or not. If its not get the insurance.
Poor people are poor cause they are stupid .
If you think they are the same as the real thing, God help you.
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Paul H in reality the genuine watches really have rip off prices. In most cases it is the same people that make them
Very good answer
@greatfelixo Where did u buy it from and how much?
Whats the worth of rolex oyster perpetual 555?
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@ArchieLuxury The most informative guide to spotting fakes I have seen. Not that I have anything as expensive in my collection. A few weeks ago there was a concerned man in my local jeweller having his "Rolex" examined as he was worried he'd bought fake. I collect clocks as well and there are fake ships clocks, particularly the Henry Browne "Sestrel" range. Luckily mine is genuine. It is so easy to be taken in if one is not vigilant. Thanks for the tips.
tell tell signs usually is if you can afford the watch you can afford the lifestyle if the lifestyle dont match then something is wrong
first thing I do is I observe a client with watches like a Rolex I'll go to them and 80% of cases a rented flat or a bad estate is a bad watch but I have visited a guy with a new jeep, a new range rover and a 4-year-old Bentley on the drive of a decent gated road to find him offering me a pair of fake Daytona's and a real Chanel (i bought the Chanel for £350 and sold it for £500)
And my Timex
If u cant save up 10,000 you dont know how to save lol on the other hand people spend a 1,000 on a timex or mk watch and its gold plated wats wrong with a fake rolex idk
@themichaelnuckles Rolex are waterproof which is why the oyster perpetual range are milled from one block of solid stainless steel/gold/platinum. Yes many watches can last 41 years however my rolex which was bought for £1200 is now worth just shy of £7k....
Thank you for your advices,,,,,,and go ahead.
@R0CKET2MARS Sadly it may void the warranty at times.
Do all Rolex watches have the serial numbers between the lugs?
No not all of them
All of the oyster watches since the 50's do
Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
@n0rt0nat0r It could be a fake with an automatic movement which would "sweep" and not "tick"
A little help please,i have a rolex day-date that made of stainless steel.A couple of weeks ago i watched the "How to spot a fake rolex" by this guy named Rick Harrison (Pawn Star owner) he said that rolex NEVER make the day-date model that made of stainless steel.Should i be worried?? i have that watch for 7 years and it still sweep perfectly until today,but i'm afraid it's fake.Who wants to wear a fake stuff......right? Thanks.😄😄😄
Fake as fuck bro
I have what is supposed to be a Rolex Perpetual "Date" watch. It does not say Date Just. It was given me by my father and I have reason to not believe the story about how he got it. Dad was a secretive sort with a great gift for lying about almost anything.
It's a great watch. Bought in either the late 60s or early 70's and it still runs great.
I will eventually take it to the Rolex dealer down the street and have it verified whether real or fake. It's a good quality fake, if it isn't legit.
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what model ?
Hey archie i saw your videos for the first time … i have a question please can you tell me the weight of 26 mm 6916 steel rolex oyster perpetual Date … (1977) i ll be thankful…
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Right.
I´m collecting vintage Breitling and Rolex watches and the best thing you can do when you bought a watch on ebay or something is go to an official Breitling or Rolex dealer. He can tell your watch is real or a real good fake ;)
Apparently now there are "super clones" in which even the movement has been copied and the case will use all the same materials (solid gold, 904 surgical steel). These ones even the ADs can't tell unless they take apart the entire movement.
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I have an Oyster perpetual and I can say it’s genuine just by the weight. The Rolex dealers can give you the exact weight of the watch which is impossible to replicate.
Impossible to replicate the weight? You're joking, right?
@themichaelnuckles
No you cannot.
You cannot get the hand made movement.
You can get the same BASIC things for $5,000.... yes
@SkulloDeath88
no problem mate ;)
@johntetzel : thx for takin interest man...but mp pretty sure its mens model!
check again at 1:39
You should have mentioned the bad screw down crowns, that many otherwise decent fakes don't master. From an Horologist. The Wright Time V
Also the smoothness of the second hand rotation. Stuff for the consumer to l@@k for.
Great info! Thanks!
@WilliamAnthonyHobbs YES!
Wow Archie you were so polite lol what happened
lol for got handstack order for GMT II (there were a few with proper handstack, but poor movements)... subdial spacing, no lug holes where there should be some, position of crown in relation to crown guards, shape of crown guards, color of handstack pin, height of lume (sometimes should be flat and is bulbous), the shape of the "10" on a submariner bezel insert is often wrong, pearl height and positioning, any misalignment in dial markers, see-through case backs. Be wary of ANY special editions.
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the only way to avoid fake Rolex is Not to buy the Rolex.
problem sorted.
thats the poor man theory.
potter why do you talk like a poor man
Indian Rolex.
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If the person knows it's out off your depth. .they will ask you if its real or not. .
But having said that. .a rich person can wear a fake. .and not even be questioned
@ArchieLuxury Another thing occurred to me re purchasing high end watches. It is almost as important to be observant of the vendor. If they are incongruous to the item beware, unless they can establish provenence. Somebody with a wreck of a car is unlikely to own expensive watches, or if the watch is worth more than the sellers home etc etc.
Likewise a genuine vendor will be hsappy to have the iten examined by an expert and reluctance should ring alarm bells.
Hello, i have found a Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch long time before. I placed it anywhere in the house and earlier I found it again. Maybe it's real. Its not functioning anymore but i have this feeling that it's real.
Best way to tell is if the watch face is Sapphire, the magnifier is aligned perfectly, and if you really know anything about Gold to look at the band under a strong magnifying glass. Majority of Rolex bands with gold, posses 18k gold so you can see very slight abnormalities in the gold that can't be seen by the naked eye. Not to mention many Real Rolex owners such as myself who buy a Rolex from an authorized dealer which is very rare today after the financial collapse in the US, many watch dealers and jewelry stores can't afford the expensive insurance that goes along with being a Rolex Authorized dealer. But the stores that are Authorized by Rolex offer an engravement of your initials on the back of the watch bezel. Besides when you buy a Real Rolex the value of the watch is an actual investment because every line of Rolex is handmade and none are the same, every model is changed slightly by Rolex so they never are the same. Therefore as the watch gets older the price gets higher.
I just ask the guy on the corner in the trenchcoat that I am buying it from. I have picked up lots of good ones for $50 to $100. lol Thx for the info, I would never buy one without a professional looking at it but this info really helps to weed out fakes before going through the time & effort to have it checked out.
how much the cost this one
can't get enough of your videos haha
Can someone please please tell me the name of the watch at 0:39? I just found one off the ground that looks EXACLY the same... I want to know if it's worth anything...
Lots of you think Rolex only had smooth hand movement. Rolex made both Ticking and Sweeping hand movment watches.
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how if hand the rolex is nit working,ist bases if the watch can see this is real or fake?
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The best sign to tell if a Rolex is real or fake, is if you look at the crown, on the fake ones the crown is never vertically aligned with the case.
@sirajkasai dude it is a ladies Datejust, looks like the 26mm, it is COSC certified, jubilee bracelet, sapphire crystal, diamond set dial, 18K yellow gold (solid), self-winding (not sure of the movement on ladies' models), and I can't tell from the pic but it looks like either a silver dial or MOP... the dial and bezel look aftermarket to me but could be wrong (not used to looking at ladies watches). it is hard to tell from the pic but I would guess this is a late-70s/early-80s model. HAPPY?
Man if you have to go through that much trouble to spot a fake? I’ll take the fake please. Save me thousands and it’s just as good.
the second hand is how to tell areal rolex from fake plus the sound of the movment the reall one sound quaite from the fake and the movement is smother and the feel of the watch it self
so the other day i had my friends over and we went onto the xbox and he wanted to play black ops so we did so, then my bro came home and we were playing the xbox, and my bro is always like if he comes home whatever he wants is his, so he would then play on the xbox with me and my friend and i dont like that since it often ends in my friend talking more to my bro then me. so i say we go downstairs on the computer, he doesent come cause he says it is "cold" is my friend mean or me lame?
I stay away from watches altogether and draw a circle in the dirt and put a stick in the center. As long as I know where North is and the sun is out I can pretty much give you a ballpark time. Can't get much 'old school' than that.
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Another good and easy way to spot a fake rolex with out having to take it off someones wrist, is just by looking at the adjust piece on the side (the timing change piece) and have a look at the crown, if underneath the crown there are dots, the piece is real, if there is a line then its fake
Nope. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Fakes have the three dots.
seems like your step 2 should be the last step, because it's the most difficult and once you've seen the movement you can tell for sure whether or not it's real.
you missed out the easiest sign. the magnification of the number. Rolex magnify the date by at least 2x. fakes usually have very little if any magnification on the date.
hey wats the name of the watch shown at 1:37...plz reply quick!!
Dude how many do u have?
i'm wearing it right now, its 21 jewels and says on the back "rolex LTD - 21 jewels- syncronous-waterproof" the face has no rolex name, just the crown just below the 12/24 hour mark, that is the only mark, however i have never myself removed the rear cover the watch band is dark brown leather. i had this cleaned ans lubed by a rolex dealer in boston and he said he never seen or heard of one made for the us army. and he's worked for rolex since 1962
what model number is the watch at 3:07?
fliping picture drive me crazy
you have to be carefull on 1st one because there are no marks because of texture.
Which Rolex was that at about :30
There is a sixth step, the weight of the watch. A fake one always is lighter, and does not feel tight when you shake the watch sideways or up and down; it is because all the fake Rolexes have cheap plastic components in its movement mechanism
Between the lugs on the 6th and 12th position? :S
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The reality is this,if you handle allot of luxury time pieces, such as Rolex, you start to see the fit and finish, quality of steel finishing, plus Rolex hasn't made a gold plated (filled) watch since the early 60's. The overall quality of printing and metal stamping, down to the edges of the case and bracelet gives it away, the sure proof way to check the movement is simple, check how it the quick set functions, also list to the self winding when shaking the watch, Rolex is unique in sound.
This video must be ancient if you haven’t seen fake patina dials. The popularity of ‘tropical’ dials has caused people to fake them, and the patina can be quite convincing. Granted, the tropical faking is being done on genuine Rolex. I expect some of those dials have been added to fake Rolex too.
you dont tell us how to differentiate between seeing a base gold, and it being pure gold at 4:15 please tell me
@sameercid In certain environments you can't wear fake watches, if everybody has a real watch and one guy comes with a fake, people will just lose respect for him. If you can't afford a real one, certainly don't buy a fake to impress people from a "higher society" it's even better to not own one instead of a fake.
Your video were better then (2009.) the old Archie is more likeable. Still think you’re great though mr Archie