How Genuine Is Your Rolex?

[rogersk8ter]

Hello, me again.

I was surfing some auction sites and was alarmed to see many rolex parts for sale eg bezel, crown, inserts, hands, dail.....

Some mentioned is original while some claim aftermarket!

So, if u buy a pre-owned rolex. How sure there are not aftermarket parts in them? Even if you sent to rolex for auth, do they check every parts? I believe one have to strip every parts to asertain it.

Maybe your rolex has a aftermarket bezel? or aftermarket hands? Or maybe if no one knows than it wouldnt matters ?

What do you thinks guys?

[louisoh]

If i'm not wrong... if your watch contains aftermarket components... RSC will not service your watch ?..

Dunno.. any1 can clarify ?

[fishcake2005]

RSC will give a verbal verification if parts are original.

[rogersk8ter]

Yes, but how thorough RSC when auth. ur Rolex. Up to every parts and components? Labour cost will be too high to do that. Not only that, some parts are machine assembled during mass production and not advisable to dismantle.

Maybe any watch tech here can tell us what they do in their servicing.

[nottinghill]

well to my understanding...they do check all the parts.... i overheard...one fella's exp II after verified at the RSC, he was told that the crystal he had was an aftermarket one.... hmnn luckily it doesn't cost much to replace an original crystal...

[triton]

Hello, me again.

I was surfing some auction sites and was alarmed to see many rolex parts for sale eg bezel, crown, inserts, hands, dail.....

Some mentioned is original while some claim aftermarket!

So, if u buy a pre-owned rolex. How sure there are not aftermarket parts in them? Even if you sent to rolex for auth, do they check every parts? I believe one have to strip every parts to asertain it.

Maybe your rolex has a aftermarket bezel? or aftermarket hands? Or maybe if no one knows than it wouldnt matters ?

What do you thinks guys?

that is one of the reasons why i stay away from pre-owned watches

[minusplus]

well to my understanding...they do check all the parts.... i overheard...one fella's exp II after verified at the RSC, he was told that the crystal he had was an aftermarket one.... hmnn luckily it doesn't cost much to replace an original crystal...

Yes. I think RSC strips the entire watch to check all the parts

[nottinghill]

Yes. I think RSC strips the entire watch to check all the parts

yea.... anyway..you can see the workbench from the waiting area.... just watch how they do it lorr....afterall, paying $75 for verification is no joke man..hehehehe

[rogersk8ter]

yea.... anyway..you can see the workbench from the waiting area.... just watch how they do it lorr....afterall, paying $75 for verification is no joke man..hehehehe

Rolex service work bench can see? My Tag service cannot see leh. Sent in and collect another day.

[nottinghill]

Rolex service work bench can see? My Tag service cannot see leh. Sent in and collect another day.

well..verifications are done on the spot depending on the queue.... usually about 15 - 30 mins will do.....

[bEnd1ck]

well..verifications are done on the spot depending on the queue.... usually about 15 - 30 mins will do.....

If thats the case, I don't think they strip and examine all parts and components lor. How to fully strip and assemble in 15 mins? If can, a good mechanical watch would be worth so high value liow. hehe

[triton]

If thats the case, I don't think they strip and examine all parts and components lor. How to fully strip and assemble in 15 mins? If can, a good mechanical watch would be worth so high value liow. hehe

they check the parts that are necessary such as bracelet, case, bezel, crown, dial, movements,....... tiny screws are probably generic.

[jazz_samz]

Thank TS for bringing out this topic out for discussion. It will benefit noob like myself who are only starting (now then can afford) the luxury of appreciating time pieces.

Since there are also concerns that fakes actually going into the finer details to replicate a Rolex, then brothers... do you know if its safe to buy a Rolex from Bangkok? Any good reliable shop to recommend?

[Darkangel]

Thank TS for bringing out this topic out for discussion. It will benefit noob like myself who are only starting (now then can afford) the luxury of appreciating time pieces.

Since there are also concerns that fakes actually going into the finer details to replicate a Rolex, then brothers... do you know if its safe to buy a Rolex from Bangkok? Any good reliable shop to recommend?

Getting from Bangkok is not a problem,go to big shopping centres can ald. There is a Hour Glass Boutique at Gaysorn. Can go check it out

Check out the FAQ section if you want to know more about the fakes.

[jazz_samz]

bro Darkangel.. thanks.. I read liao.. but the problem is.. My parents are there.. not me.. so I know oso no use... I believe its safe to buy from Hour glass in BKK and its guaranteed to be genuine one correct?