The real takeaway from this is that everything is marketing. Just as you marketed yourself with the fake Rolex and the big office to project success - if you look deeper into this, the same could be said for Rolex. The brand is synonymous with wealth and luxury. The truth is, the superclones from China are at a point where the internals are interchangeable with the original. The difference between them is price and limits. The genuine ones are purposefully kept low in number, whereas the superclones can be mass produced. It’s basic supply and demand - you think you’re paying into exclusivity, and you are - but that exclusivity is itself a manufactured construct - they don’t have to be as limited as they are. It’s all marketing. Everything.
I couldn't agree more. China's production technology is constantly upgrading, and the difference between high-end replicas and genuine products is so small that even professional masters cannot tell the difference. I needed a finishing touch so I bought a Rolex Submariner in China for $400. I knew it was fake and the movement used was Japan’s Citizen 8215 movement, but I still spent the money because it gave me confidence. I am now also an agent for selling their products in our country. It gives me confidence and makes my life better. I have money now and can buy a genuine watch, but I don’t have it, I still have it (it has been working diligently for 5 years).
That's still not enough to meet demand though. That's the issue. It's not fake scarcity. They are trying very hard to increase production. In fact, they are building two new factories as we speak. So let's say that takes them to 3 million watches a year. That will help, but probably still not enough. The real question is how many potential buyers there are each year.@@Sovnarkom
So... fake it til you make it. I don't disagree with the concept. The hard part is being able to deliver when the opportunity finally comes. Lots of people fake it and never make it.
I was a bit skeptical about buying a replica watch, but after seeing all the obvious shilling for swissarex in the comments section I wouldn't buy one from them.
not a replica the brand is called Invicta and it looks very similar, I wore it for years till I could finally get a real Sub. Recently got a Datejust 41 as well@@fastfowardbutton1965
I feel this! My bought my first "RoLeX" when I was 9 at a Spanish Market for 30 Euros. Last year I purchased my first real one, and now I have a small collection Great video Ryan
Yup, this is the kind of video I like. This, vlogs (as in, following Ryan all day long), and advice videos like those in the original/main channel from three years ago
broker and fitness instructor? translation = doesnt do any meaningful real estate business and pesters fitness clients about becoming their agent. imagine what clients are thinking when the sales pitch gets introduced, lol.
Dude, fake rolexes are not made from plastic... experts have trouble finding the difference... I have a few of them.... actually all the models and 5 daytonas... my favorite... I have them because I like the models.... not to fake... dont need to at my age but I just dont want to spend all that money on it
Exactly 💯 I'm the same way. I own a cartier francaise, and some seikos, and a platinum calvin klein watch. No reason to waste money on a real rolex when the clones look 10x better anyway and I get to keep pocking the money. It's a absolute waste to spend thousands on a watch that isn't even worth more than 1500 produced in a factory.
That's def true ! the amount of robbery happening its better to be safe with a clone. My friends talk about this place wristova and how they get theirs from them.
About 20 years ago, I was given a fake Rolex. I still have it in my desk drawer. A few times a year, just for fun, I wear it. Funny, nobody has ever said: "That is fake." Otherwise, I never wear a watch.
I have 2 Rolexes and 1 GP. They arent flashy, more vintage/classy/stainless. In my experience, it makes a difference. people who know, notice. they may not say anything but it does whisper "I'm successful".
I recently bought some jewelry. I bought a bracelet, earrings and a necklace. They aren't real diamonds but they look very nice and I think it may impress high end clients. More than anything, I think they make me feel more successful when I wear them. In December 2021 I bought two very expensive leather Jackets from Overland. I wear the jackets almost every day and they make me feel like a big shot. 2022 wearing those jackets was my best year ever and I think the jackets may have been part of my success!
Firm believer in the saying “fake it til you make it”. I remember back in school our professor really stressed this on us to get us in the right mindset. You have to be a little delusional and set “unrealistic” goals to do well in anything
Here’s the most common sense advice: if you buy a fake expensive watch, you have to get yourself an expensive car, expensive clothes, something that could match the look. Nobody’s gonna believe you have a real Rolex when you don’t fit the look. So, by the time you do all that you will be spending more than buying a real 15,000 watch that could be a good investment or a way to save money
Awesome to hear you talk with honesty. People judge you by your initial appearance and that's a fact. I'm from NYC and I know that it's hard to make it. Keep going and never give up.
Ryan's people skills must be really good to be able to make friends from a 'upper circle' e.g. your banker, PE, lawyer group. Those people are usually very clique - also those people want to network up themselves too
There is a saying from the 20th century, 'if you have not bought a Rolex by the age of 50 you have failed at life' or fake it, till you make it!! I too purchased a fake Rolex (Submariner) back in 2013 around Canal street for around $30 bucks and till this day still wearing it. Fantastic video Ryan, you never forgot where you came from and thanks for the inspiration. Hope some day to buy a luxury apartment from you, till then.
I love your Rolex story, Ryan. It's great to hear and see how far you've come, and where you are today. Congratulations and continued success in all your endeavors in 2024. We hope to purchase our PH with SERHANT someday. Cheers!
Advertising like this doesn't work anymore. I basically read: "ziarex clones are so bad, nobody buys them, so I have to use some bots on TH-cam to try and hook some morons."
Jokes on us...he's wearing the $20 Rolex. 😂 If you can comfortably afford a $30K watch, wear it! Don't keep it locked up. If it brings you joy, then joy on!
I attended your life BME book release and I commented in chat that you "faked it to make it", you seemed offended. You said you didn't fake it you just did everything a successful person does until you actually were. I don't think us normal people can understand how someone with your drive and vision even thinks. LOL Thanks Mr S.
Your statement is very harsh. Every product, person or company who doesn't only fulfill the basic needs of people needs an image. To gain momentum and leverage. The profit margins in luxury markets are 10x than in mass markets.
Biggest Takeaways for me: Push your self, project where you want to be (and it's not fake it till you make it) Love the advice. By the way, I once bought a Mido watch for some bucks too for a job interview and I got the position, months later I bought a brand new executive watch by Cartier 😊
I love your content! As a luxury realtor in Peru I get a lot of inspiration from you ! And also your book is a must in my recommended list to colleagues
Maybe theres a bigger principle in play here. Maybe having a Rolex has been totally devalued since fakes look real now. Did Rolex overdo the scarcity bit and do themselves harm in the long run?
I appreciate what this video is about, but I feel like I'm late to the party. Everyone I talk with says, "Oh, I'm already working with a Real Estate Agent." If everyone I meet is saying the same thing, how do I get around that?
I watched you grow being an agent. Well done. I’m young retired professional & did the same wore ( nice fake) as inspiration. Well dressed & excellent PR. You’re a great example & successful. Family man. Love your TV show as well. Great model too . All the best more. 👍❤️
I built my rolex. Now i do custom builds at my watch shop. I do pretty well. Everybody wants a rolex. Using real dials and a real 3135 movement, i deliver to my clients
I dont know. If you ever lived in New York and know the commercial real estate prices, the timeline of this story made no sense. If you rent an office of this size and fill it with people you are looking at a monthly cost of business nearing a million dollar a month without any problem at all. If you can´t swing a real rolex at that point in time, you are in trouble.
My way of thinking is : if you are afraid to lose a 1000 euro's, how can you make 10.000 euro's. Buying that rolex of 30.000 dollars, build the road to a million dollars. Because you were not afraid to invest 30.000 dollars. I hope this makes senses.. Most people are afraid of making money and that's what is holding most people back. Don't be afraid of losing a 100 dollars, if you want to make a 1000 dollars.
I hate it when people buy replicas, thinking they are original, and end up losing their money. Thats why mega-clone sellers like ziarex need to be stopped.
Everyone knew his first Rolex was fake. But that is OK. The clients probably thought it was cute and admired his youthful ambition. They were most likely wealthy, and that often comes with a certain magnanimity that wouldn't allow them to embarrass a young person struggling to succeed. He would have been just as successful with a genuine Seiko.
Either it looks totally different on camera than it does in person or this guy is colorblind because that's not rose gold on his wrist right now at least from the way it looks on TH-cam
Excellent reminder that you have to go where you want to be and project that you belong there because you do with consistency, discipline, and resilience.
I feel like I'm carrying a piece of luxury art when I wear my *amzclothes* coat. The exquisite design and meticulous craftsmanship make it a true masterpiece.
i turn 18 this year and bought my first rolex a few months ago for $3,300. this reason is for exactly how he explains in this video. It has helped me in my field of real esate
I worked my butt off to buy my first Rolex about 6 years ago... It helps. Sooo often, people's eyes are like magnets that get stuck to my wrist. Also, what kind of car do you drive? I just bought a brand-new Tesla... People are raving about my new car more than me...
There are rumors that igrotum has the Rolex database of serial numbers and sells replicas with the same serial numbers as the originals
Where can I buy it
I just contact them but they have big waiting list for model that I want to get
They sould get nobel prize for this
you dont even know how this thing is big, its changing rep game for good
nice, I know where to buy mine now
All the spam fake watch comments are killing me
Fake it til you Make it.
Just like the music industry?
Save it til you make it.
The mantra of every untalented over ambitious type. Why everything is fake & ghey
Support illegal enterprises (human trafficking, drug deals, etc) until you make it.
@@vaughan2203music industry is the entertainment industry like Hollywood
The real takeaway from this is that everything is marketing. Just as you marketed yourself with the fake Rolex and the big office to project success - if you look deeper into this, the same could be said for Rolex. The brand is synonymous with wealth and luxury. The truth is, the superclones from China are at a point where the internals are interchangeable with the original. The difference between them is price and limits. The genuine ones are purposefully kept low in number, whereas the superclones can be mass produced. It’s basic supply and demand - you think you’re paying into exclusivity, and you are - but that exclusivity is itself a manufactured construct - they don’t have to be as limited as they are.
It’s all marketing. Everything.
I've read that even seasoned watchmakers can have difficulty telling the difference even when they open up a clone
I couldn't agree more. China's production technology is constantly upgrading, and the difference between high-end replicas and genuine products is so small that even professional masters cannot tell the difference. I needed a finishing touch so I bought a Rolex Submariner in China for $400. I knew it was fake and the movement used was Japan’s Citizen 8215 movement, but I still spent the money because it gave me confidence. I am now also an agent for selling their products in our country. It gives me confidence and makes my life better. I have money now and can buy a genuine watch, but I don’t have it, I still have it (it has been working diligently for 5 years).
Rolex makes 1 million + watches per year … it’s a mass market product.
aren't like 80%+ of all watches on the market the fakes and clones?
That's still not enough to meet demand though. That's the issue. It's not fake scarcity. They are trying very hard to increase production. In fact, they are building two new factories as we speak. So let's say that takes them to 3 million watches a year. That will help, but probably still not enough. The real question is how many potential buyers there are each year.@@Sovnarkom
igrotum is the only replica factory that operates on United States soil without getting caught by the authorities
You probably just changed that
😂😂😂😂
Gee, that site follows the scam template that some skid made
Ryan, I hope you still have the $20 “ Rolex “ As a reminder to how far you have come.
Plot Twist he still wearing fake Rolex 😂
Pretty sure it’s just a story , a good one but a story.
So... fake it til you make it. I don't disagree with the concept. The hard part is being able to deliver when the opportunity finally comes. Lots of people fake it and never make it.
Just like you?
omg. so true. you can fake it, but when it's time to deliver, you have to be able to deliver.
Wearing a nice watch helps. It doesn´t need to be a Rolex.
I was a bit skeptical about buying a replica watch, but after seeing all the obvious shilling for swissarex in the comments section I wouldn't buy one from them.
Agree
THIS A SCAM BTW
😂
Ryan the bots spamming Swissarex are out of control in your comments section. Just FYI.
This is an insanely important video. Always been a fan of Ryan but this is one of the best messages he's put out for business
there's no importance to it. one day everyone realizes that, some later than others
@@james2578 what's not important about it?
@@ChristopherCameron/ So what about your question? Have you tried to answer them yourself at all?
Owned a watch that looked like a Rolex Submariner, now I own the real thing. I feel like the fake was a stepping stone to getting the real watch.
Where do you get them fake watches lol?😂
not a replica the brand is called Invicta and it looks very similar, I wore it for years till I could finally get a real Sub. Recently got a Datejust 41 as well@@fastfowardbutton1965
@@fastfowardbutton1965China
@@fastfowardbutton1965 wristova
95% of authentic roly owners started with a fake
I feel this! My bought my first "RoLeX" when I was 9 at a Spanish Market for 30 Euros. Last year I purchased my first real one, and now I have a small collection
Great video Ryan
This started out as a video about a watch and ended up becoming so much more useful than I ever could have thought it could be when I clicked on it.
Yup, this is the kind of video I like. This, vlogs (as in, following Ryan all day long), and advice videos like those in the original/main channel from three years ago
As a Real Estate Broker, A Watch Guy and Fitness Instructor - I can relate to everything you said. Nice.
u r definirely american with those jobs
broker and fitness instructor? translation = doesnt do any meaningful real estate business and pesters fitness clients about becoming their agent. imagine what clients are thinking when the sales pitch gets introduced, lol.
Then after being an agent for 5+ years you finally realize ALL the agents had fake Rolex....
LOL good one !
😂
So honest and upfront. Glad you opened up on this topic, I had the same problem and I am in real estate too. Thanks for this
Dude, fake rolexes are not made from plastic... experts have trouble finding the difference...
I have a few of them.... actually all the models and 5 daytonas... my favorite...
I have them because I like the models.... not to fake... dont need to at my age
but I just dont want to spend all that money on it
Exactly 💯 I'm the same way. I own a cartier francaise, and some seikos, and a platinum calvin klein watch. No reason to waste money on a real rolex when the clones look 10x better anyway and I get to keep pocking the money. It's a absolute waste to spend thousands on a watch that isn't even worth more than 1500 produced in a factory.
That's def true ! the amount of robbery happening its better to be safe with a clone. My friends talk about this place wristova and how they get theirs from them.
About 20 years ago, I was given a fake Rolex. I still have it in my desk drawer. A few times a year, just for fun, I wear it. Funny, nobody has ever said: "That is fake." Otherwise, I never wear a watch.
It's still running after 20 years? Might be real lol
@@jvdoles
LOL ... yes, it is still running.
@@jvdoles My late dad's fake rolex is still running after 14 years, i wear it sometimes, just need to give it a few shakes and there you go...
Moral of the story : fake it until you make it
I have 2 Rolexes and 1 GP. They arent flashy, more vintage/classy/stainless. In my experience, it makes a difference. people who know, notice. they may not say anything but it does whisper "I'm successful".
I've bought replica watches in my early 20s, it motivated me, i worked hard, now i own multiple swiss watches, and i don't really wear them
“Dress for the job you want, not the one you have” …. and a fake Rolex, Omega etc. is just the cherry on top 👍🏻 …. The real thing will follow 😉
It’s sad owning a Rolex where folks have to hide them and never wear them… odd thing to do when you buy a watch
I recently bought some jewelry. I bought a bracelet, earrings and a necklace. They aren't real diamonds but they look very nice and I think it may impress high end clients. More than anything, I think they make me feel more successful when I wear them. In December 2021 I bought two very expensive leather Jackets from Overland. I wear the jackets almost every day and they make me feel like a big shot. 2022 wearing those jackets was my best year ever and I think the jackets may have been part of my success!
its all bs you tell yourself
Firm believer in the saying “fake it til you make it”. I remember back in school our professor really stressed this on us to get us in the right mindset. You have to be a little delusional and set “unrealistic” goals to do well in anything
Thanks for sharing your motivational dialogue!
Keep selling and teaching US to be financially successful too.
Here’s the most common sense advice: if you buy a fake expensive watch, you have to get yourself an expensive car, expensive clothes, something that could match the look. Nobody’s gonna believe you have a real Rolex when you don’t fit the look. So, by the time you do all that you will be spending more than buying a real 15,000 watch that could be a good investment or a way to save money
I don't want Fake Rolex, I want a Real Friend ~ Ryan Serhant.
Не имей сто рублей, а имей сто друзей)
Awesome to hear you talk with honesty.
People judge you by your initial appearance and that's a fact.
I'm from NYC and I know that it's hard to make it. Keep going and never give up.
Ryan's people skills must be really good to be able to make friends from a 'upper circle' e.g. your banker, PE, lawyer group. Those people are usually very clique - also those people want to network up themselves too
Yes, 100%. Just working out at the same gym does not grant you instant access. His people skills are just as critical, if not more so
There is a saying from the 20th century, 'if you have not bought a Rolex by the age of 50 you have failed at life' or fake it, till you make it!!
I too purchased a fake Rolex (Submariner) back in 2013 around Canal street for around $30 bucks and till this day still wearing it. Fantastic video Ryan, you never forgot where you came from and thanks for the inspiration. Hope some day to buy a luxury apartment from you, till then.
Um, no. That is not a saying from the 20th century.
I bought a fake Kermit in Naples Italy in 2003 and it still works like a champ.
You mean buying a house? Did your parents dropped you off which is why you accidentally remembered the word house for rolex.
Ryan, can we please have a tour of your accessory/jewelry box? 🥺🥺🥺Your cute charm bracelets and all the other accessories and pretty much everything?
I love your Rolex story, Ryan. It's great to hear and see how far you've come, and where you are today. Congratulations and continued success in all your endeavors in 2024. We hope to purchase our PH with SERHANT someday. Cheers!
Mega-clone sellers like ziarex must be in jail because they sell watches with identical serial numbers as original watches, which is illegal.
You should go to jail with your garbage comments
Nice advertisement
@@piaroger8582Outdated way to be honest!
Thank you , time to buy a watch
Advertising like this doesn't work anymore. I basically read: "ziarex clones are so bad, nobody buys them, so I have to use some bots on TH-cam to try and hook some morons."
This man is the epitome of hard work.
No. He isn't. He's the epitome of how to live large without having any soul or he wouldn't be buying COUNTERFEIT and promoting it.
@@vaughan2203oh BROTHER
He is a bullshitter.
has nothing to do with success.
This video is really important
Looking sharp, feel sharp, be sharp
I love this guy..I watch all his videos. He’s a hustler and works hard… and he’s hot.
Preach Ryan 👏🏾
It’s an amazing day when Ryan posts!!
Jokes on us...he's wearing the $20 Rolex. 😂 If you can comfortably afford a $30K watch, wear it! Don't keep it locked up. If it brings you joy, then joy on!
Can you make a video about your bands on the hands....what is the purpose for them.
Clicked thinking its Tom Brady. Great content nonetheless.
Damn swissarex has some incredible ai swamp posting it’s obviously a scam site
I was skeptical to buy a replica, well uhm fake watch, and I should have listened to my gut feeling that swissarex I got is a total piece of junk!
I love your view of life! Thank you for the message!
I attended your life BME book release and I commented in chat that you "faked it to make it", you seemed offended. You said you didn't fake it you just did everything a successful person does until you actually were. I don't think us normal people can understand how someone with your drive and vision even thinks. LOL Thanks Mr S.
Your statement is very harsh. Every product, person or company who doesn't only fulfill the basic needs of people needs an image.
To gain momentum and leverage.
The profit margins in luxury markets are 10x than in mass markets.
Looking sucessful DOES matter! ❤ but its not everything.
I never liked this guy until he started being open and authentic and now I like him.
I really like the guy's mindset! Respect
Nico would love that $20 watch 🤣🤣
Muh Nico...yeez
Don't know who this is but love his up beat energy
I love how honest you are!
This guy is super chill
Biggest Takeaways for me: Push your self, project where you want to be (and it's not fake it till you make it)
Love the advice. By the way, I once bought a Mido watch for some bucks too for a job interview and I got the position, months later I bought a brand new executive watch by Cartier 😊
This is so true - dress the part - or - it’s like a uniform transforming you into success! Love this video!
I love your content! As a luxury realtor in Peru I get a lot of inspiration from you ! And also your book is a must in my recommended list to colleagues
All dat HIDUPZ bags sssssoooooooo gorgeous
Maybe theres a bigger principle in play here. Maybe having a Rolex has been totally devalued since fakes look real now. Did Rolex overdo the scarcity bit and do themselves harm in the long run?
Brilliantly said! wisdom esp for sales people!
I appreciate what this video is about, but I feel like I'm late to the party. Everyone I talk with says, "Oh, I'm already working with a Real Estate Agent." If everyone I meet is saying the same thing, how do I get around that?
I watched you grow being an agent. Well done. I’m young retired professional & did the same wore ( nice fake) as inspiration. Well dressed & excellent PR. You’re a great example & successful. Family man. Love your TV show as well. Great model too .
All the best more. 👍❤️
How do you meet and become friends with people at the gym or other activities ??
Love this guys mind set
I built my rolex. Now i do custom builds at my watch shop. I do pretty well. Everybody wants a rolex. Using real dials and a real 3135 movement, i deliver to my clients
Beautifully said.
well said , Its not always crucial to have a luxury , I do wear replicas ,so I am likely to buy from wristova .
I dont know. If you ever lived in New York and know the commercial real estate prices, the timeline of this story made no sense. If you rent an office of this size and fill it with people you are looking at a monthly cost of business nearing a million dollar a month without any problem at all. If you can´t swing a real rolex at that point in time, you are in trouble.
It's the vibe and putting it out there! I had a fake Cartier when I lived in Manhattan way back when...totally get it! It works 💫💫💫
My way of thinking is : if you are afraid to lose a 1000 euro's, how can you make 10.000 euro's. Buying that rolex of 30.000 dollars, build the road to a million dollars. Because you were not afraid to invest 30.000 dollars. I hope this makes senses.. Most people are afraid of making money and that's what is holding most people back. Don't be afraid of losing a 100 dollars, if you want to make a 1000 dollars.
I call what you did, breaking the ring!
🎉who the fk is this guy. Most impressive person I have even seen on TH-cam. Mad respect.
I was hesitant to buy a watch on Swissrexbut after reading all these comments I steered far away from that scam.
Great video! If you can’t see it you can’t be it is a very true mantra!
You are the HUSTLER! In the best supporting way. I prefer a behind the scenes and worker bee person.
Make alot of sense! What advice would you give to a new yorker looking to learn the fame of real estate and maybe start of becoming an agent?
Me too ( I would absolutely wear a *amzwatch* Rolex replica. And would be proud of it.)
This guy is giving some great advice!
Bold moves .... they happen everyday. 🎉
I hate it when people buy replicas, thinking they are original, and end up losing their money. Thats why mega-clone sellers like ziarex need to be stopped.
Right On Ryan!!!!!
Everyone knew his first Rolex was fake. But that is OK. The clients probably thought it was cute and admired his youthful ambition. They were most likely wealthy, and that often comes with a certain magnanimity that wouldn't allow them to embarrass a young person struggling to succeed. He would have been just as successful with a genuine Seiko.
Either it looks totally different on camera than it does in person or this guy is colorblind because that's not rose gold on his wrist right now at least from the way it looks on TH-cam
Awesome. I’m trying to do big things. One man wrecking ball 🎉
oh wow what an ending!!!
This video is a Masterclass.
Now you're pretending to be a Friend to your Clients. All for "Deal Closer" in the end.
(audio still not great)
Excellent reminder that you have to go where you want to be and project that you belong there because you do with consistency, discipline, and resilience.
WATCH THIS VIDEO AND LISTEN CLOSELY.
My watch collection is Al Karama in Dubai. When I lived there it fascinated me that people travel to Dubai solely to go and get ‘real fakes’
I feel like I'm carrying a piece of luxury art when I wear my *amzclothes* coat. The exquisite design and meticulous craftsmanship make it a true masterpiece.
i turn 18 this year and bought my first rolex a few months ago for $3,300. this reason is for exactly how he explains in this video. It has helped me in my field of real esate
#hidups in my opinion has most quality real leather bags in europe.
Excellent!
You inspire me. Thank you 🙏🏼.
Whatever helps !
I worked my butt off to buy my first Rolex about 6 years ago... It helps. Sooo often, people's eyes are like magnets that get stuck to my wrist.
Also, what kind of car do you drive? I just bought a brand-new Tesla... People are raving about my new car more than me...