REAL vs FAKE ROLEX - SUBMARINER 116610 LN

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  • @BurgerManVirginia
    @BurgerManVirginia Před 3 měsíci +17003

    THAT MY FRIEND IS JUST REPLICA, BUY SUPER CLONE FROM ZIAREX AND THEN MAKE A VIDEO

    • @designated_hitter_EGA
      @designated_hitter_EGA Před 2 měsíci +1

      never heard of ZIAREX. Sounds like a scam

    • @PaulinaMarti-cp2nn
      @PaulinaMarti-cp2nn Před 2 měsíci +1

      Someone in the government should do something about it.

    • @RamonaEvans-jx3pt
      @RamonaEvans-jx3pt Před 2 měsíci +2

      Sold a few watches to dealers here in the UK as originals

    • @GreciaCraig
      @GreciaCraig Před 2 měsíci

      Do not buy replicas; it's not the right thing to do.

    • @GreciaCraig
      @GreciaCraig Před 2 měsíci

      I was skeptical at first, but they pass every security check.

  • @minecraftoyuncu1412
    @minecraftoyuncu1412 Před rokem +1478

    The timepieces offered at swissarex have an incredibly high level of attention to detail. You won't be let down by the caliber.

  • @user-ld5ce9ol5t
    @user-ld5ce9ol5t Před 2 lety +221

    superclonewatch is replica king

    • @ryanjofre
      @ryanjofre Před rokem +1

      Are you an agent for them? You guys are spamming the sh*t out of this guys thread.
      Chill.

    • @buzzy701
      @buzzy701 Před rokem

      @@ryanjofre😊w😊😊😊😊😊

  • @chaosncheckt9356
    @chaosncheckt9356 Před rokem +61

    Around 1975, I was a very young GI a bit intoxicated with some friends leaving a bar in Seoul Korea. On the corner while waiting for our taxi, I spotted a vendor selling fake watches. The Rolex Submariner attracted by eye and for the whopping price of $10 in went into my pocket. After watching your video, I went and found my fake automatic Rolex in my sock drawer. Had no expectations it would work but after only a few minutes the hands started to move. Been wearing it for about a week and thus far it's kept great time. I take it off at night and am surprised it is still running when I wake. Yep, it's a fake but now I'm almost 67 and just looking at that watch brings back some darn good memories and big questions where have the years gone.

    • @juancastro5850
      @juancastro5850 Před rokem +4

      Great story.

    • @precioussunrentalsllc6856
      @precioussunrentalsllc6856 Před rokem +1

      And you didn't have to pay an arm and a leg for it. Smart man.

    • @RockandrollNegro
      @RockandrollNegro Před 9 měsíci +1

      I was friends with a guy stationed there during Nam who had a nice Tudor Sub that he traded a fake Rolex Sub for. He bought the fake Rolex from a street corner vendor because it looked pretty decent, and after a couple of weeks it got banged up and scratched. One of his fellow servicemen remarked that he wished he had the money to get a Rolex Sub, but all he could afford was the Tudor. My friend asked him if he wanted to swap, and the guy took the fake Rolex and my friend walked away with a real Tudor. He told him that he wanted the Tudor because he wouldn't be as sad if it got banged up like the "Rolex".

    • @jaykillian5918
      @jaykillian5918 Před 8 měsíci

      Im glad i read that lol dope story thanks

    • @nicholasconnolly2227
      @nicholasconnolly2227 Před 6 měsíci

      Bought one (a Fake Rolex) in Dubai. It never lost a second, but had to reset it on most mornings, but a great watch until I got over-confident and wore it in a sauna. Bought a fake Omega (battery) at around the same time, both around £20/£25 and still have it and, after around 10 years, it still keeps perfect time. It is said' imitation is the greatest form of flattery'. Why they pursue fakes is open to question as they are only bought (usually) by those who cannot afford the real thing. Those who can afford the real thing would (usually) not be seen dead with a fake.

  • @youtubemustafa76
    @youtubemustafa76 Před rokem +322

    My experience with swissarex was fantastic. The watch arrived quickly and was exactly as described.

  • @user-ps8vr8ob3j
    @user-ps8vr8ob3j Před 2 lety +191

    belive it or not all those watches come from china superclonewatch factory

    • @rich2419
      @rich2419 Před 2 lety +2

      How best to get in touch safely without getting myself/and or my credit card ripped off? Thanks,

  • @selahattinguner2019
    @selahattinguner2019 Před rokem +127

    Replica watches are best at swissarex

  • @Longtack55
    @Longtack55 Před rokem +17

    First thing I noticed was the day/date figures were fatter or coarser on the left (fake.) The next was that the numbers were imprecise and had ragged edges under the magnifier. Great tips, thank you.

    • @buymac
      @buymac Před rokem

      same.. but is an easy fix. It is scary they are getting so close on a cheap replica. Imagine a time where is no difference, where even an AD can't see the difference, even on the movement.

    • @jali898
      @jali898 Před rokem

      Won't happen ...the balance costs a fortune to produce so it's not cost effective for the fakers to attempt trying to copy it ....

  • @michaelmallya5622
    @michaelmallya5622 Před 4 lety +334

    In the meantime, a Chinese dude is taking notes about the mistakes he should perfect for the next replica.

    • @edward_rivas
      @edward_rivas Před 4 lety +1

      LOL

    • @magicmike5166
      @magicmike5166 Před 4 lety

      For sure.

    • @abellustgarten1446
      @abellustgarten1446 Před 4 lety +1

      @@magicmike5166 great remark....

    • @lettuce1305
      @lettuce1305 Před 4 lety +14

      there are already better replicas than the one in the video. almost impossible to distinguish unless you have the genuine side by side

    • @anderspedersen3595
      @anderspedersen3595 Před 3 lety +3

      @@lettuce1305 do you know any1 legit selling the best replica rolex watches? would be sick to see if i could tell the diffrence. :)

  • @mattsimmons146
    @mattsimmons146 Před 4 lety +43

    Double irony: Rolex is what got me into replica watches. Replica watches are what *really* got me into Rolex. Let me explain- I love the look of Rolexes. But couldn't possibly understand why they cost so much. I was more than happy to buy the "same" thing for $600. Then I started to notice the subtle (and meaningful) differences. I would even upgrade my replicas with high quality aftermarket parts. Finally, I realized it's that last 5% attention to detail that makes a real Rolex worth 500% more to me. I now own a genuine Datejust and GMT Master, and I never ever would have been able to appreciate them for the masterpieces that they are had I not been into replicas. Besides, the replica watch community is often more knowledgeable and appreciative of the genuine watches than the gen community! So make that triple irony ;)

    • @presentsthejargon
      @presentsthejargon Před 4 lety +1

      Matt Simmons Hi Matt, congrats on your purchase of the Datejust & GTM. See if you can find a Servicing video on UT. That is where you really see a difference in quality.

    • @bobhossack6432
      @bobhossack6432 Před rokem +1

      Would Rolex be able to copy an Omega down to the finest detail? I buy homage watches because I love the look of a rolex but I thoroughly enjoy paying less than one hundredth of the price for a beautiful watch.

    • @user-oj4vf2wy2h
      @user-oj4vf2wy2h Před rokem +1

      我认识个有钱人,他买了一个贵的原装表,买了一个便宜的复刻表,平时戴的都是复刻表💁💁‍♂

    • @rfcdgaf
      @rfcdgaf Před rokem +7

      translation: I brainwashed myself to think extremel minor differences in detail, that you need a microscope to see is worth paying loads of $$$$$$

    • @kevbriguy
      @kevbriguy Před rokem +1

      Only irony is you paid 1000x for a watch you need a loop to tell the difference. Think about that for a sec

  • @joejohnson1454
    @joejohnson1454 Před rokem +6

    I loved my Rolex but every 3 years It would slow down and had to send off to be cleaned. About 6 weeks and $300 -$600 later it show up in the mail. And that was the 80’s 90’s and 2000’s. Finally sold it after the last cleaning.
    Switched to Japanese watches with no maintenance

  • @tom-bw6cw
    @tom-bw6cw Před rokem +2

    ‘Now you can see the real one moves really smoothly’ awkward second or so delay when nothing moves 😅

  • @fabriziodutto7508
    @fabriziodutto7508 Před 4 lety +16

    The date magnification tell the difference from the beginning of the video. Thank you for sharing!

  • @mitchellpawlina586
    @mitchellpawlina586 Před 4 lety +26

    Very informative and very interesting. But I was still waiting for you to compare the insides side-by-side, would definitely like to see the difference.

    • @onetwo12onetwo526
      @onetwo12onetwo526 Před rokem

      1000 I've done it with one of a clean level it has real gold inside but of course that's the easiest way to tell the real from the fake

    • @jenzjhonmg5785
      @jenzjhonmg5785 Před rokem

      how much

    • @jenzjhonmg5785
      @jenzjhonmg5785 Před rokem

      how much price

  • @craigjorgensen4637
    @craigjorgensen4637 Před 2 lety +67

    I bought a Submariner replica in Mexico for 65.00 after a lot of bargaining. It fooled a couple of experts and was beautiful. If anyone commented on it, I was quick to disclose its orgin. I would wear it off and on and it lasted about five years. I had fun with it even thought I knew it was a fake. For the life of me I can’t imagine anyone paying 10,000 for a watch!

    • @Edward1312
      @Edward1312 Před rokem +6

      Maybe as an investment but any other reason I agree is barmy.

    • @Edward1312
      @Edward1312 Před rokem +5

      @Steve The way you talk all Rolex's are like this, which isnt true, most rolex's lose value as soon as they leave the show room floor like most other products. Most Rolex's lose not gain value over time

    • @neilcharles2520
      @neilcharles2520 Před rokem +5

      @@Edward1312 Only 24 karat solid gold watches are great investment..which are almost impossible to find.

    • @jameskeith7608
      @jameskeith7608 Před rokem +2

      Posers with too much money

    • @ESUNintel
      @ESUNintel Před rokem +1

      @@Edward1312 Buying pre-owned, may be an investment since you’re likely to sell the watch for around the same price, or a bit more if lucky. It’s more about sentimental value - same reason why someone would purchase a Mercedes AMG or BMW M over just a regular E-class or 3-series (and to an extent I suppose to show off; but many AMG drivers usually go with the flow of traffic, just like I don’t see Rolex owners flashing their wrists at people).

  • @psmile1
    @psmile1 Před 2 lety +52

    What caught my eye upon close comparison was the font differences between the fake and real one. The fake one's font has the letters more smashed together (specifically the "Swiss Made" and "Officially Certified" letters, whereas the real one has the font a little more spaced out between the letters, creating an overall more polished look.

    • @alanaliyev456GT
      @alanaliyev456GT Před 2 lety +1

      See the last Rolex Fake in Jenni channel.. LASER CROWN ENGRAVED in saphire IS 10X MORZ BEAUTIFUL ON FAKE...AND HORRIBLE IN GENUINE.

    • @nicholasgardiner9601
      @nicholasgardiner9601 Před rokem +1

      @@alanaliyev456GT
      You've got It reversed.

    • @GingyNinjyy
      @GingyNinjyy Před rokem +1

      @@nicholasgardiner9601 no he got it right, go watch her video. Rolex QC is not as perfect as everybody really thinks it is

    • @GingyNinjyy
      @GingyNinjyy Před rokem

      @@nicholasgardiner9601 no he got it right, go watch her video. Rolex QC is not as perfect as everybody really thinks it is

    • @nzubechichristianonwuegbuc1461
      @nzubechichristianonwuegbuc1461 Před rokem +3

      imagine paying an extra $3900 for font size and spacing

  • @james.d.8044
    @james.d.8044 Před 3 lety +10

    You can even hear the difference in the clicks of the dials ,amazing work thank you for this video

  • @tjsogmc
    @tjsogmc Před 4 lety +44

    The problem with fake Rolex's is that when you actually wear a real one, everybody will assume it's a fake.

    • @amrozemukta9613
      @amrozemukta9613 Před 4 lety +4

      No Dumbass moronMajority off Rolex owners are well dressed well groomed. Wear designer clothes. Always wear shoes loafers If you wearing jeans trainers T-shirt, know come on that's lowlife thug Street junk.

    • @cumshot247
      @cumshot247 Před 4 lety +1

      @@elroyvieira5909 They didn't think the card was fake?

    • @ADFDGGE
      @ADFDGGE Před 4 lety +5

      TRUE, the solution is to tell everyone it is a fake so they will assume it is real

    • @tjsogmc
      @tjsogmc Před 4 lety +8

      @@ADFDGGE I would want people to think it's fake so they won't be tempted to steal it

    • @cumshot247
      @cumshot247 Před 4 lety +2

      @@tjsogmc but then you lose all the oohs and aahs...

  • @salemdog100
    @salemdog100 Před rokem +3

    My husband has a Submariner from the 1980's. The new replicas are AMAZING!!

    • @designated_hitter_EGA
      @designated_hitter_EGA Před 2 měsíci

      Submariner from the 1980's, in all honesty look worse than today's clones. The crystal back then were plexiglass, bracelets were cheap. indicies and bezels are much more durable and refined...but the movement? Of course, that is a differnt story.

  • @ajotech
    @ajotech Před rokem +3

    Great video as always, and I think the time is here in 2023 for you to do an update on either a submariner with date or a Daytona, compared to a super clone, which looks simply amazing all the way from the fit finish and movement.

  • @111haterz
    @111haterz Před 4 lety +8

    the thing i noticed first was the difference in font between the 2 watches. the real Rolex had clearer print with smooth edges to the font.

  • @mrp9498
    @mrp9498 Před 4 lety +20

    From what I was told they can get it exactly like the genuine but they don’t do it so they can release a “better” replica every few years with and increased price. For example Noob V7 , V8 and now V9 etc. This is a splendid channel and it will thrive and flourish over time!👍🏼

    • @johnedward1843
      @johnedward1843 Před 4 lety

      @John Edwards I like your name lol, but yea, I have the noob v9 and it's way better.

    • @iamyoda_thefrenchie9734
      @iamyoda_thefrenchie9734 Před 4 lety +3

      I just got noob v10 904L steel and cloned 3135 movement, alot crisp and cleaner looking than that replica

    • @duke6j
      @duke6j Před 4 lety +1

      @GlobalTimeReview
      Can you send me a link?
      I'm intrested in one.

  • @roberthagedorn290
    @roberthagedorn290 Před rokem +15

    This is very educational. I always thought the quartz tick tock of the second hand would give away the identity of a fake Rolex. But this replica second hand moves as smoothly as the genuine Rolex. And it's accurate to boot. You are so right about the day arriving soon when it will be impossible to tell the difference between the replica and the genuine without opening the watch for inspection. Then the difference will be obvious. I cannot understand how this replica can sell for only $100. This is most remarkable. The Chinese who created this replica are truly gifted craftsmen to be able to do this and make a profit at the same time. It's hard to believe.

    • @mattportnoyTLV
      @mattportnoyTLV Před rokem +6

      Weird because the movement didn’t look as smooth to my eyes. I picked the one on the left as the fake one for that reason.

    • @WARPSPD
      @WARPSPD Před rokem

      There are fake Rolex watches they have quart movements as well with one motion per second. They are just cheaper copies.

    • @oneman7638
      @oneman7638 Před rokem

      @@mattportnoyTLV They now sell Rolex 1 to 1 replicas that are 100% exact replicas. Literally the same materials, jewels etc, they do run about 800-1000$ and if it wasn't for the serial number engravings, even a Rolex dealership would accept the replica as genuine. It goes to show how Rolex and many other watch making companies have been duping people into spending big $ for a mechanical device not worth more than a couple of thousands to tens of thousands. that profit curve be like 1000% :))

    • @petrolo72
      @petrolo72 Před 11 měsíci

      You need to understand there is not just one company that makes the replica, there are dozens. They range anywhere from $200-$1100 for a replica. The one he has in this video is $600 I believe.

    • @mtbbiker6401
      @mtbbiker6401 Před 6 měsíci

      @@mattportnoyTLV Yes, it appears the replica uses a lower beat movement. 6 beats per second instead of 8 beats per second. 6x = 21600bph vs 8x = 28800bph. Most Asian movements run at 21600. Swiss movements run at 28800 but there are now Asian clones of swiss movements. Heck they even clone Rolex movements now.

  • @Cool-last-name
    @Cool-last-name Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent video. Thank you for the information. I was able to identify a number of other fakes / replica Rolex models just from the first 5 minutes of this video.

  • @weebercorey
    @weebercorey Před 4 lety +6

    Well done, Sir. Something I've always wanted to see demonstrated just like you did!

    • @blainegoodson6452
      @blainegoodson6452 Před rokem

      He's full of BS, there are exceptional fakes that get past Rolex service centers until the backbis taken off

  • @PedroNunesG
    @PedroNunesG Před 4 lety +29

    Me: obviously the watch on the right is fake 😁

  • @ianbrade7754
    @ianbrade7754 Před rokem +3

    Good as far as it went - which was really only skin deep. Was waiting to see what it looked like on the inside.
    Good production quality on your sound and vision. Overall, interesting and informative. Thanks!

    • @ianlulham
      @ianlulham Před rokem

      Yep, I waited and wanted to see inside too

    • @sfkeepay
      @sfkeepay Před rokem

      Same here! Surely more difficult to correctly replicate, right?

  • @jacktheripper3441
    @jacktheripper3441 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the nice video! Incredible how the replicas are perfectly made these days ......

  • @_baller
    @_baller Před 4 lety +10

    I notice the magnification mostly at first it definitely at least a half power beneath the real

  • @hannawithoutthe_h
    @hannawithoutthe_h Před 4 lety +19

    I appreciate the replication of your weight measurements, a watch scientist!

  • @haydarkuzeydogan
    @haydarkuzeydogan Před rokem +14

    buy from swissarex

  • @NCSilverBear
    @NCSilverBear Před 3 lety +1

    Much appreciated video. I learned something I didn't know.

  • @chrisli8049
    @chrisli8049 Před 3 lety +5

    love your intro!

  • @tyronepowerless3128
    @tyronepowerless3128 Před 4 lety +14

    Good video, very informative. The steel used by Rolex isn't special. It's used in corrosion resistant steel tube and even seen in chimney flue liners. Gotta love that Rolex marketing...

    • @grahamb646
      @grahamb646 Před 3 lety

      Yep. 904L. very common in the pipework of water treatment plants and not expensive.

    • @ryanjofre
      @ryanjofre Před rokem

      Between all the money they have to pay to the Swiss government, ads, celebrity endorsements etc. the markup is in the stratosphere.

  • @nicholassels7411
    @nicholassels7411 Před 3 lety

    for me it was the exterior pip. two things I noticed he didn't cover were the difference in the interior pips and that the screw heads for the band were reversed.

  • @Anand-yu1sg
    @Anand-yu1sg Před 2 lety +106

    thanks for sharing this. Ironically , we are forgetting that if a replica can so similar to the real , missing only the finest details, it just goes to show how overpriced a real rolex is.

    • @DataWaveTaGo
      @DataWaveTaGo Před 2 lety +2

      I'll pay the Rolex price to get a finely etched crown in the crystal.

    • @phoenix4193
      @phoenix4193 Před 2 lety +2

      @@DataWaveTaGo fakes have it lol

    • @DataWaveTaGo
      @DataWaveTaGo Před 2 lety +5

      @@phoenix4193 You aren't paying attention.

    • @final_mile_music9713
      @final_mile_music9713 Před 2 lety +7

      Because the little details, and precision, are what makes the watch.

    • @GrumpyIan
      @GrumpyIan Před 2 lety +5

      You're forgetting about quality though. Last thing I want is the watch to fail while having to keep track of time while diving. The fake ones aren't held to a standard like the real ones are.

  • @marinomaronati6476
    @marinomaronati6476 Před 3 lety +9

    you are made to teach! .. what a professional! God bless you to know how to have a passion which is the sign to be grateful about life!

  • @iambyrdman
    @iambyrdman Před 4 lety +3

    The thing that always gives it away for me is the lack of raised lettering or the fail in quality of it. Thanks for all your precious time!! Thumbs up...

  • @BFun
    @BFun Před rokem +1

    One thing that I was surprised that you didn't cover, was the number of clicks for one complete revolution of the bezel.

  • @maxineharris5264
    @maxineharris5264 Před 3 lety

    Loved the comparison! Thanks for sharing.

  • @themanironmask
    @themanironmask Před rokem +13

    This video was almost 3 years ago, and now the Clean Factory replicas are damn near perfect. I've seen one beside a real rolex and they have perfected their craft! It's scary how perfect they are now.

    • @ianlulham
      @ianlulham Před rokem +1

      Agreed, as far as videos goes this is very interesting but unfortunitly gives the fake makers all the information they need to perfect their product.

    • @ronniep9272
      @ronniep9272 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@ianlulhamthere are replica forums which go into the minutest detail about differences between the genuine and fake. Those are more useful to the replica makers.

    • @ChrisLee-UK
      @ChrisLee-UK Před 9 měsíci

      Clean factory are very sought after now as they are the nearest 'replicas' currently. Around $850/£675 and they're as near as dammit to the authentic!!!

  • @neilba1
    @neilba1 Před 3 lety +6

    This debate will rage and rage. I always loved 4 Rooms, the TV programme. The idea that value is simply what people are prepared to pay. 50K for a 'Banksy' found in a skip was one of my favourites. Rolex is a particularly curious case. I like them, I'd wear one. 10K for a straight blck Sub...is complete and utter madness, but it shows how skilled Rolex are at limiting supply deliberately to stimulate extreme demand. Ultimately it's customers are the ones forcing the prices up...and feel even more pleased to pay more due to the exclusivity. A very bizarre simbiotic relationship. Customers are simultaneously pissed off at the ever increasing prices and yet inwardly delighted that they can afford it....and almost everyone else can't. Luxury goods are a bizarre and strange world that fascinate me as a designer. The real monetary value of a Submariner? I'd say £1500 and there'd still be a lot of margin. My stone cold view as someone who manufactures things.

    • @unwokeneuropean3590
      @unwokeneuropean3590 Před 2 lety

      Its the story about capitalism and how its wrong. The greed, the elitism... Feeling superior for having a material value your neighbor lacking.

  • @lukespector5550
    @lukespector5550 Před rokem +1

    What an ABSOLUTELY 110% cool guy! Like Tommy Tiernan, I could listen to his musical accent & refreshing attitude all day long. 👍 👍 👍

  • @larsbuchholz1736
    @larsbuchholz1736 Před rokem

    Some great information, thank you! Didnt know about the direction while setting the time!

  • @BobbyBerosini2uber
    @BobbyBerosini2uber Před 4 lety +7

    Thanks for the test. First main discrepancy was the text wasn’t sharp. But a dead giveaway was the dots on the top of the bezel on the triangle was misaligned and not center soon as I saw that with in the first 30 seconds we knew that was the fake

  • @mirandahotspring4019
    @mirandahotspring4019 Před rokem +4

    I bought a submariner copy of $40 in Bangkok about 20 years ago. It's still in perfect condition, but like yours the dot at the top is off centre and has dulled a lot. Mine doesn't have the glide lock adjustment, perhaps that wasn't around 20 years ago. I was told that they are made in Vietnam. I would have liked you to take the back off to see the inside differences. A jeweller friend did that to mine and said it looked like a Citizen automatic movement.

    • @frankmiller95
      @frankmiller95 Před 4 měsíci

      lf your watch has a Citizen movement, you're in good shape. lt'll probably still be working when you're not. Although you won't be around to notice, maybe your descendants will enjoy having it as an heirloom.

    • @mirandahotspring4019
      @mirandahotspring4019 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@frankmiller95 I agree, it was a bargain!

    • @frankmiller95
      @frankmiller95 Před 4 měsíci

      @@mirandahotspring4019 l bought a new Rolex "red" Submariner 1680 in Grand Cayman back in the Pleistocene, when they were new for about $340. It was nice, but not that great for accuracy in celestial navigation, which was its primary purpose for me. When Seiko came out with their quartz movement Sports 100 models, l got one of those and stopped using the Rolex. About ten years later, after barely escaping alive from the jaws of a self described preying mantis, whose females eat their mates, aka, my ex, and needing money, l foolishly sold it for what seemed like a handsome profit of about 300%. Can't say l miss wearing it, but the knowledge that they're now worth somewhere between $25,000 and $30k stings a bit. Maybe l'll be smarter in the next lifetime, but l wouldn't bet on it..

  • @mlambrechts1
    @mlambrechts1 Před rokem +1

    "Swiss Made" + the color of the dials was the give away for me.

  • @HGSolberg
    @HGSolberg Před měsícem

    Mechanical engineer here, with a bit of metallurgical knowledge.
    To say that 904L stainless steel is Rolex's special steel is a bit of an exaggeration. 904L is a quite common material, and is used a lot chemical industry, in piping and other equipment coming in contact with corrosive chemicals. It's more corrosive resistant (pitting specifically) than 316L in certain environments, but actually easier to work with, because it's slightly softer. Of course, it's also slightly more expensive.
    There's really no rational reason for using 904L in a diver's watch, unless you intend to dive in acid. 316L works well in sea water.

  • @johnfrench9608
    @johnfrench9608 Před 4 lety +5

    You gotta hand it to these replica boys!

    • @TheWormzerjr
      @TheWormzerjr Před 2 lety

      i worked at a luxury highrise apartment and the rich people wore fake watches

  • @davidcooper6704
    @davidcooper6704 Před 4 lety +10

    Which is why I have a few £200 Seikos. The oldest being over 35 years old.

    • @grahamb646
      @grahamb646 Před 3 lety

      You can get the Submariner styling with the Seiko internals too. Search "Pagani Design PD1639" I've got a few of these. Very well built and the Seiko NH35 inside it keeps good time.

    • @donaldgranger2376
      @donaldgranger2376 Před 3 lety

      I knew I had purchased a fake when I paid 90 dollars for a Rolex.It is a nice watch I have had it for 7 months, set it to my phone and it hasn’t lost a second

  • @bghoody5665
    @bghoody5665 Před 2 lety +1

    I recently received a replica and as far as I can tell the only place the knock off manufacturers cheaped out was on the crystal - there's no cyclops magnification at all and no crown logo etched in at the 6 o'clock position. In all other aspects mentioned in this video, it's a good replica. I suppose if I wanted to up the replica factor I could have a better crystal installed but I'm not going to bother.

  • @Saucyakld
    @Saucyakld Před 2 lety +2

    My husband wore a fake for 50 years before he lost it overboard. I only once had it cleaned and looked at and got charged $25. Best watch he ever had, never lost time.

  • @garyking6365
    @garyking6365 Před 4 lety +6

    I would have loved to compare the insides. I was in China a long time ago and bout 3 fake Rolex. Took them home and gave to wife and son. Plus I have one. They all stopped working within 3 to 4 weeks. Took them apart and there was a few nylon gears that messed with metal gears. That was the problem because the metal gear wore the nylon gears teeth down to where they would not turn anymore. There were 3 levels of these fakes and I did buy the cheapest ones.

    • @silvermont331
      @silvermont331 Před rokem

      You got what you paid for.. the saying goes right? 😂

  • @ravss4594
    @ravss4594 Před 4 lety +11

    904L isn’t Rolex’s “special” steel lol it’s not patented. It’s just a grade of steep that can be made by anyone

  • @paulwilczynski6974
    @paulwilczynski6974 Před rokem

    Thank you. That was a very informative and entertaining video. It kept my attention throughout.

  • @arafathahmed8788
    @arafathahmed8788 Před 8 měsíci

    Excellent video explaining the difference between the replica and genuine Rolex. Would have liked to see the difference in the Lume feature of both watches. Which one lasts longer or is brighter etc

  • @seannoble8948
    @seannoble8948 Před 4 lety +30

    Cyclops was the giveaway for me....writing on the date wheel look subpar

    • @Paulbrethertonphd
      @Paulbrethertonphd Před 3 lety +4

      I also notice the 3's in 30 and 31 are completely different font in the replica.

    • @Eyies
      @Eyies Před 3 lety +1

      Date window is completely off, that was the first thing followed by the bezel pip

    • @nemomilo333
      @nemomilo333 Před 3 lety

      The first thing I noticed was the print on bottom of the dial. On fake text looks bold

  • @tomfrazier1103
    @tomfrazier1103 Před 3 lety +4

    You've pretty much confirmed the one I found is a fake. In a lot of details it is pretty good, but the outer bezel has play, and the bracelet is a bit beat up, and the crown on the clasp lock is entirely missing. There is a bit of play where the band connects to the watchcase. The numbers on the rotating bezel are a bit discolored off white the crystal is beautiful and the bubble really magnifies. S/No. TAAA 1211. I live on rural Oahu and found it on the floor of the bus.

    • @patrickprendergast9589
      @patrickprendergast9589 Před rokem

      how is life now tom do u go to eternity beach

    • @tomfrazier1103
      @tomfrazier1103 Před rokem

      @@patrickprendergast9589 Life is OK, I infrequently use a watch. The "Rolex"is too small for my wrist. Around here, Filipino people seem particularly fascinated by them. I live on the other side of the island from Eternity. I've been there decades ago, but it is kinda small & a rocky clamber to get to. Out here are beautiful wide sandy beaches. I have aged out of beaches, and was never a "Cool guy".

  • @charleshwang01
    @charleshwang01 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for comparison, the design team will take your suggest and make next version.

  • @fergulix919
    @fergulix919 Před rokem

    Also on the Rehaut the letters line up perfectly with the second markers on the original, where they offset on the replica.

  • @davetaylor8858
    @davetaylor8858 Před 4 lety +8

    About 12 years ago I bought an imitation Omega Seamaster Professional Automatic Chronometer for £62 delivered including insurance. I was such a good copy that many people thought it to be an original. About six years ago it stopped working so rather look foolish by taking it to a local watch repair shop I gave it to my friend who said he'd like to play about with the movement etc. About an hour after leaving my house he phoned to say it was working perfectly and I owed him for a new battery so overlooking the fact that it wasn't automatic not only did it look and feel like the real thing it had kept perfect time for six years. Unfortunately I somehow managed to strip the thread on the crown so it won't screw in and lock so when I wear it it catches and does not keep good time but the last time I saw it it was still working.

    • @StreetPreacherr
      @StreetPreacherr Před rokem

      Well at least that explains why a sixty pound 'automatic' watch managed to keep perfect time for six years! The 'beauty' of quartz, even the cheapest examples tend to keep GREAT time unless they're broken or low on battery.

  • @hiker64012
    @hiker64012 Před 4 lety +3

    The font under the cyclops stood out first followed by the PIP 12 O'clock marker followed by the logo under crystal (LUC). Thanks for the video!

    • @gilessteve
      @gilessteve Před 2 lety

      The silkscreen fonts must be one of the easiest things to get right!

  • @ChrisLee-UK
    @ChrisLee-UK Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great video Oisín. I have to laugh at the influx of Swissarez spamming that's appeared in the comments recently.

  • @Ralle2991
    @Ralle2991 Před 3 lety +1

    The “Swiss Made” text not being completely centered was what alerted me.
    I would like to know, would you consider this to be a good replica? I am not an expert and would like to know so I know what to look for!
    Great video.

  • @J_LOVES_ME
    @J_LOVES_ME Před rokem +3

    They are getting so good now, wow. I could still tell just by the small details - I paused your video in the beginning and looking at them side by side could easily tell the fake. If you look very close, fakes always skimp on little things. Like print, etching, screws, the way things line up (or don't).

    • @The_Great_Hejaz
      @The_Great_Hejaz Před rokem +1

      He bought inferior replica grade watch for the sake of the video, he knows there are enhanced replicas that it would be hard to spot , in fact in some replicas the factory beats the authentic watch thickness by making a bit thinner case for the replica

  • @glodilux
    @glodilux Před 3 lety +6

    I must admit that the replica doesn't look so bad for a 100 times cheaper !

  • @ksprakash8739
    @ksprakash8739 Před 2 lety

    Date change at mid-night : In original watch, I have seen that the date change takes place instantaneously when the second hand passes the twelve o'clock mark and on cheap duplicate watches the date changes slowly and takes even an hour to come to full view/position.

  • @shifty2755
    @shifty2755 Před 4 lety +10

    The thing with a genuine Rolex, is people would automatically assume it's fake when they see you wearing it.

  • @bartobruintjes7056
    @bartobruintjes7056 Před 4 lety +5

    After watching this video; Never buy a real Rolex because the fake is the same. The only difference is the price. So don't buy a watch for $ 10.000 (only for the name) where you can buy the same watch for only just $ 100.

    • @andyclune3825
      @andyclune3825 Před 3 lety

      Adding two extra exhausts doesn’t make an AMG does it ;-)

  • @OwenPhillipsMBA
    @OwenPhillipsMBA Před rokem

    Truly fascinating. One question though, doesn't the replica look smaller in comparison also, or is it an optical illusion?

  • @Hatice_sabak
    @Hatice_sabak Před rokem

    The watch came in fantastic condition, and delivery from swissarex was incredibly quick. I'm overjoyed with what I got.

  • @andresguerin7162
    @andresguerin7162 Před 4 lety +10

    The real reapoff here is charging $10,000 for the Rolex given the replica can be sold at a profit for only $100!!

    • @andresguerin7162
      @andresguerin7162 Před 4 lety +3

      @@TheAstroflight do you really believe $10k is a reasonable price?? People just pay it to stand out and show off their wealth. Pretty sure the replica is manufactured in Asia, but that does not mean child labor or pseudo slavery. There is a reason why iPhones are built in Asia. Cheap labor compared to rich nations

    • @ohger1
      @ohger1 Před 2 lety +1

      @@andresguerin7162 Of course $10K is a reasonable price. Buying toys is a voluntary activity. It's the same with BMW, Mercedes, etc. I've owned just about every car made at one point or another (I'm a wholesaler) and let me tell you, 99% of the people who own high end cars couldn't tell a Hyundai from a Mercedes if they were blindfolded and rode in the back seat. People pay $10K for the show-off wow factor, and if it's worth it to them, I'm OK with that. I'll use my replica thank you. No one knows it's not real unless they ask me, and if they ask I tell them it's a copy.

  • @julesprings6648
    @julesprings6648 Před 3 lety +4

    This is the exact video I was looking for. Thank you

  • @scoobybleu
    @scoobybleu Před rokem +1

    This vid saved me a wasted trip to a jewelry store for an appraisal…

  • @RICHARD.WRIGHT1
    @RICHARD.WRIGHT1 Před rokem +11

    Great review, and thankyou. I work the Bicycle trade where things are slightly the opposite in some cases. The cheaper asian bike frames are of a better quality of manufacturing than the top big brands which at times can cost triple the amount for a single frame kit! These guys really have obtained a great deal of experience in copying but also producing high quality products.

  • @jonathangehman4005
    @jonathangehman4005 Před rokem +13

    I suspect the difference between the genuine article and a replica might become apparant after several years of use, particularly if you used the watch underwater or in other demanding enviroments. It would have been interesting to expose the replica to heat/cold, vibration, and especially water

    • @The_Great_Hejaz
      @The_Great_Hejaz Před rokem +2

      I have seen video for youtuber putting his rolex replica in hot water and icy water and nothing changed, and bear in mind there is many replica grades starts from 50$ to 1000$ , and btw the replica factory makes the case and bezel but not the straps or movement since there are subsuppliers for these parts , the best one in the market for rolex now are noob and clean factories, they used the same movements, straps but different cases , and each model has it is own versions of enhancements, like v1, v2, v3 etc

    • @attn.
      @attn. Před rokem

      @@The_Great_Hejaz Should've just made their own brand and designs if they're capable of producing a decent product

    • @davidporeilly1
      @davidporeilly1 Před rokem +2

      Hands up those people who use their real Rolex underwater or in demanding environments?
      In my view the pricing policy of Rolex has made their product next to un-usable.

    • @mattbauer6304
      @mattbauer6304 Před rokem

      I'm not a diver but I know I can wear my Submariners or Explorer 1 214270 mk2 in any environment because they are absolutely built for it.

    • @RockandrollNegro
      @RockandrollNegro Před 9 měsíci +1

      The number of people using a real Rolex to dive with is probably 1 out of 400,000 owners. I suspect the number of people using a fake Rolex to dive with is probably even smaller. Most divers are using an actual dive computer, because it's no longer 1953 and things like oxygen time and depth measurement are better handled by, you know, an actual fucking computer rather than a unidirectional bezel.

  • @josepeixoto3715
    @josepeixoto3715 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for explaining; quartz is what i want, will it be second by second movment,instead of shaking around?

  • @johnadams9044
    @johnadams9044 Před 2 lety

    Excellent comparison.

  • @cindysue5474
    @cindysue5474 Před 4 lety +3

    I need one of theses to go with my Fiero Countach lols just kidding.

  • @RicardoFerreiraMiranda
    @RicardoFerreiraMiranda Před 4 lety +7

    Very interesting, nice presentation and so on. I came to a conclusion that for the real connaisseur the original Rolex will always bring a peace of mind whilst the replica can only bring a false show-off

    • @alexansari2138
      @alexansari2138 Před 4 lety +1

      That is very correct. Whenever I wear my Rolex I feel confident and reassured of some sort of an ego boost. However I feel like a fool thinking how I waste money. A guy wearing a Rolex watch can never order a cheap drink at the bar... LOL.

    • @RicardoFerreiraMiranda
      @RicardoFerreiraMiranda Před 4 lety

      @@alexansari2138 yes You can be eccentric

    • @beachcaster56
      @beachcaster56 Před 2 lety +2

      quote...." whilst the replica can only bring a false show-off " as opposed to a real show off. If you want to be mysterious wear a cheap Casio. ...but wear expensive shoes.
      5

    • @ricfermi5886
      @ricfermi5886 Před 2 lety

      @@beachcaster56 That implies that you are surrounded by the 'right' people...

  • @tyronelagrant1169
    @tyronelagrant1169 Před měsícem

    That’s the same replica I have. Bought it in 1987 Mexico for 50.00 bucks and it’s still runs and looks new in 4/2024 I’m winning!

  • @savage22bolt32
    @savage22bolt32 Před 3 lety

    The rubber "O" ring on the crown stem is in a different location. On the fake it's closer to the case. It looks a bit thinner too. 12:45 vs 14:16

  • @jayxaio3055
    @jayxaio3055 Před 4 lety +16

    I live in Yorkville in Toronto and bought a Submariner from Rolex. But I am also from Hong Kong so getting top replicas is pretty easy and commonplace. So I wore a $600 CDN Noob v10 replica into the rolex store where I bought it from, and the dealer looked, asked how I'm enjoying it, and didn't notice it wasnt the Gen. I even took it off and tried on a few other offerings, dealer handled the watch and still not a peep. I didnt have the guts to tell him it was a fake tho. lol

    • @julz4u2
      @julz4u2 Před 4 lety +2

      Jay Xaio I really like that ...so very right. 🇨🇦

    • @JesusPerez-iw3ey
      @JesusPerez-iw3ey Před 2 lety

      Where do you get best replicas in Hong Kong? Like at the Airport, any watch store? Any place online?

    • @GOATMINDSET777
      @GOATMINDSET777 Před 2 lety

      Where do you get the Hong Kong replicas from bro? What’s the website

    • @eh86055
      @eh86055 Před rokem

      Maybe they're trained to not cause a scene by pointing it out. I mean, big companies are always pretty anal about customer experience so it's a possibility.

  • @davidcoleman2463
    @davidcoleman2463 Před 4 lety +3

    I have e a Steinhart Ocean one 39 . Swiss made . Cost me $500 us . Great watch . The movement is the 2824-2 . I would never pay $10 000 for a Watch .

  • @HandFromCoffin
    @HandFromCoffin Před rokem

    The hand sweep was the first thing I noticed. The 2nd thing I noticed was the date didn't look "BIG" enough. It was magnified but it should blow out the size of the numbers like crazy.

  • @mike.p.1400
    @mike.p.1400 Před rokem +2

    Very informative. Thank you.

  • @RetrySurvival
    @RetrySurvival Před 4 lety +4

    14:00 LOL that "31"

  • @ronen124
    @ronen124 Před 2 lety +1

    just found one like this yesterday, probably the fake kind, at the bottom of a ornamental pool filled with plants and simple gold fish right in the middle of a busy city while waiting for small exchange of hobby electronics.
    thanks for the explanation 👍👌

  • @DarrenGlen
    @DarrenGlen Před 3 lety

    Brilliant. Wow thank you that was 21 mins well spent!

  • @tangowhisky14
    @tangowhisky14 Před 4 lety +8

    Would like to have seen the workings comparison

  • @yenilikci_kral
    @yenilikci_kral Před rokem +12

    I only buy from swissarex

  • @arnelderla15
    @arnelderla15 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the comparison showing.

  • @mikej8812
    @mikej8812 Před rokem +1

    I bought a real bluesy sub recently just because I can. I bought a fake sub 20 years ago for 60 bucks and it still works but will turn your wrist green when the plating wears off and it's brass underneath. But the point is I'm seriously impressed it still works great after 20 years

  • @glocklock2828
    @glocklock2828 Před 3 lety +19

    6:40 ...it glides very smoothly 😂😂lol it was more harder then the replica..come on man dont lie😂🤫🤫

    • @H0kram
      @H0kram Před 3 lety

      Which is good.
      Smooth on a new watch means it won't last.

  • @donnevico6560
    @donnevico6560 Před rokem

    Great video, I always wanted this model

  • @johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857

    In my humble opinion, the most aesthetically pleasing thing about a Rolex is what's on the inside.

  • @joginder999
    @joginder999 Před 4 lety +16

    Just goes to show makes sense to always buy from reputable licensed retailers

    • @mrglock2313
      @mrglock2313 Před 3 lety +1

      @@vitaboost they only have them for people who spend big money in their stores first and people who kiss their asses. I have money for one and was told that they didn't want to just sell me a watch that I needed to buy jewelry first and come in often etc. Fuck Rolex they don't want my money I went to an Omega boutique they were happy to take my money and they kissed my ass.

  • @thomaswilson7655
    @thomaswilson7655 Před 4 lety +4

    I've owned a couple of Datejusts and I can say that when it's in your hands you can tell the difference.

  • @youtubeahmet396
    @youtubeahmet396 Před rokem

    The diamond-studded watches on swissarex are absolutely stunning.

  • @mbeenz
    @mbeenz Před rokem

    Great Video!!!! ManyThanx