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JJ Irani · 5 November 2005, 02:35 AM

Some of you guys may know this, but I thought I'd share this for everyone's benefit.

On the left you have a highly magnified image of a genuine laser etching....note the larger 'balls' on the top of the coronet. On the right you have a fake one...note the small 'balls' on top.

Cheers - JJ

5 November 2005, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Some of you guys may know this, but I thought I'd share this for everyone's benefit.

On the left you have a highly magnified image of a genuine laser etching....note the larger 'balls' on the top of the coronet. On the right you have a fake one...not the small 'balls' on top.

Cheers - JJ

What a braggart... saying he has genuinely big balls!

JJ Irani · 5 November 2005, 02:40 AM

Can you buggers ever, ever, ever take me seriously.....even just ONCE!!!???

5 November 2005, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Can you buggers ever, ever, ever take me seriously.....even just ONCE!!!???

The precident has been set. It's too late.

BTW JJ, that is a good point to make. Just because a watch has a laser etching doesn't guarentee it's genuine. Either always buy from an AD or, ask the vendor to accompany you, with said watch, to an AD for their inspection and approval.

padi56 · 5 November 2005, 02:44 AM

correct

JJ Irani · 5 November 2005, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

The precident has been set. It's too late.

BTW JJ, that is a good point to make. Just because a watch has a laser etching doesn't guarentee it's genuine. Either always buy from an AD or, ask the vendor to accompany you, with said watch, to an AD for their inspection and approval.

Well said, Johnny.

Seems like those are the only TWO options. You can't even trust a 'friend' any longer 'cause the chances are that he may have been unknowingly (to him) have been cheated.

Take the classic example of our very own Padi who almost purchased a TT Blue Sub from a good friend whom he could trust. Fortunately, Padi took off the bracelet to check the serial no. and found that no. to be on the '12' side of the watch instead of the '6' side where it normally should be.

That move saved his ass!! AD is the BEST way to go...no other!!

5 November 2005, 02:49 AM

And my friend Pat McCarthy at our sister ship.... he won a Sub in a company competition only to find out that while it had Rolex OEM bracelet and dial, the movement was an ETA. The guy at his company running the competition tried to save a few bob by buying through a 'reputable' online dealer.

You never know.

JJ Irani · 5 November 2005, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

And my friend Pat McCarthy at our sister ship.... he won a Sub in a company competition only to find out that while it had Rolex OEM bracelet and dial, the movement was an ETA. The guy at his company running the competition tried to save a few bob by buying through a 'reputable' online dealer.

You never know.

Isn't Pat the guy who loves Invictas? LOL! I guess next to an Invicta, even a fake Rolex would stand out!!!!

s7horton · 5 November 2005, 04:30 AM

JJ, thanks for taking the time to share the pics.

Atl · 5 November 2005, 01:08 PM

You know with this bird flu thing that has started in Hong Kong and China, and most of the fake watches come from there. Does God hate fakes too?

dman · 5 November 2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Atl

You know with this bird flu thing that has started in Hong Kong and China, and most of the fake watches come from there. Does God hate fakes too?

dman · 5 November 2005, 01:20 PM

Gotta tell you though, the coronet is so small, this is not the first place I would check to see if it was the real deal.

JJ Irani · 5 November 2005, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Gotta tell you though, the coronet is so small, this is not the first place I would check to see if it was the real deal.

True, but you must also bear in mind that that would be one of the most difficult things to fake to absolute perfection....hence the post!!

dman · 5 November 2005, 02:47 PM

I agree, though non WIS for the most part don't even know it is there.

JJ Irani · 5 November 2005, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I agree, though non WIS for the most part don't even know it is there.

Hmmmm....good point, hence the post, you tosser!!

dman · 5 November 2005, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Gotta tell you though, the coronet is so small, this is not the first place I would check to see if it was the real deal.

Key word in my first post tosser!! Let me try to point it out......

I that is right the word used was I

TOSSER!!!!!

5 November 2005, 02:35 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Genuine and Fake laser etching!! Some of you guys may know this, but I thought I'd share this for everyone's benefit. On the left you have a highly magnified image of a genuine laser etching....note the larger 'balls' on the top of the coronet. On the right you have a fake one...note the small 'balls' on top. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!! Last edited by JJ Irani; 5 November 2005 at 02:40 AM..

5 November 2005, 02:40 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Can you buggers ever, ever, ever take me seriously.....even just ONCE!!!??? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 November 2005, 02:44 AM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,404	correct __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

5 November 2005, 01:20 PM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Gotta tell you though, the coronet is so small, this is not the first place I would check to see if it was the real deal. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

5 November 2005, 02:47 PM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I agree, though non WIS for the most part don't even know it is there. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

5 November 2005, 02:49 AM	#7
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	And my friend Pat McCarthy at our sister ship.... he won a Sub in a company competition only to find out that while it had Rolex OEM bracelet and dial, the movement was an ETA. The guy at his company running the competition tried to save a few bob by buying through a 'reputable' online dealer. You never know.

5 November 2005, 04:30 AM	#9
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 994	JJ, thanks for taking the time to share the pics.

5 November 2005, 01:08 PM	#10
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	You know with this bird flu thing that has started in Hong Kong and China, and most of the fake watches come from there. Does God hate fakes too?

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