Ronin Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Stumbled upon this. Not the usual ancient information, and by no means definitive. I actually don't have "TV" at home, but have have caught this show on the History Channel while on the road for work. It is a pretty cool show. You Tube Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Not bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 "Fakes always leak?" You lie! On the plus side, maybe the dissemination of this video will lead to rep factories focusing on getting their cyclops magnifications right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I thought it was funny how he said the rep was worth absolutely nothing. I remember another clip someone posted, where the court's appointed expert at least acknowledged that the fake was worth about $50 Awesome find though, thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 This is a good show. I have only watched a few episodes but liked all of the ones I have seen. Some good information in each one. However I would still stop by here for help on spotting a fake lol even if I was buying one from a pawn shop lol. I haven't had any of my reps leak on me. I granted I don't go around dunking them in water but I wash my hands a ton. Never had a problem other than the inside of the band needing to be dried off occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I thought it was funny how he said the rep was worth absolutely nothing. I remember another clip someone posted, where the court's appointed expert at least acknowledged that the fake was worth about $50 Awesome find though, thanks for sharing yeah i remember that too.. wasn't it an episode of CSI or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 yeah i remember that too.. wasn't it an episode of CSI or something? If I remember, it was something more like Judge Judy, and I think the guy tried to use a rep to pay a debt, but I'm a bit fuzzy on the details. The thing I thought was nice, was although the expert explained that it was a rep, he didn't just say "This is worthless..." he did acknowledge that it did have some (although not much ) financial value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hm....reps always leak.... guess what,after 20 minutes in the glass this rep is still working!!! but the glass is leaking as you can see!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjohn Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Cool post thanks for sharing - I love that show. Non of my reps have ever leaked either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 the problem with all helpful fake info for the masses is they generalize on the most common street fakes, they kind of have to without getting into hours of lecture about exceptions. Never the less if pretty out of date info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 ... but the glass is leaking as you can see!!! Probably your glass is fake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Probably your glass is fake? :whistling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 (edited) Nothing wrong with it. Everything is made perfectly. ..PERIOD. What fantasy ass does he have his head stuck in? Edited February 3, 2010 by fakemaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amptor Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Nothing wrong with it. Everything is made perfectly. ..PERIOD. What fantasy ass does he have his head stuck in? I agree. I read on a gen forum about people who were frustrated that they purchased gen rolex that had flaws in the dial and some people go as far as to complain about variants in submariner dials "my friend bought a submariner then I bought one and my dial looks different". This guy saying Rolex throws away what comes off the assembly line that isn't good I would believe is incorrect as well. I know Ferrari does this (not the whole car, but parts on the assembly line such as if they drop a painted part on the floor they bin it) but I have never heard of a watch maker throwing out an entire watch because the dial had a crooked marker on it. I'd imagine that Rolex replaces the dial. Although yes they could afford to throw away the entire watch since they are overpriced to begin with and the internet is making that well known these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneristi_man Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 My rep DJ hands sweep like the real thing, date magnification looks to be 2.5X, does not leak - it must be real then!! lol. I think he's comparing to real bad fakes in his video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I thought it was funny how he said the rep was worth absolutely nothing. I remember another clip someone posted, where the court's appointed expert at least acknowledged that the fake was worth about $50 It's worth nothing because you can't legally sell it. ... and who the hell would spend $4000 on making a fake? Oh, right. Us. Yeah, bang to rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Good find. I like that show as well. Anyone else enjoy looking for watches in pawn shops? They're always full of "local color". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I like the way he said dont buy it off the street but you can be sure if you buy one off someone like me!! Well at least if you do you know it wont leak!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anopsis Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 If I remember, it was something more like Judge Judy, and I think the guy tried to use a rep to pay a debt, but I'm a bit fuzzy on the details. The thing I thought was nice, was although the expert explained that it was a rep, he didn't just say "This is worthless..." he did acknowledge that it did have some (although not much ) financial value Truth is stranger than fiction... wasn't it this? http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/salahis-fake-watch-121009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Truth is stranger than fiction... wasn't it this? http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/salahis-fake-watch-121009 "'Only around $100?' But I paid for a Swiss ETA movement... and water-proofing!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 It's worth nothing because you can't legally sell it. That's true, but, as mentioned on 'the other show', the expert acknowledged that it wasn't a totally worthless item. Of course, I'm sure he was talking about the value of the parts making up the watch, rather than re-selling an illegal item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Truth is stranger than fiction... wasn't it this? http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/salahis-fake-watch-121009 No, it was a definite TV show like Judge Judy, as it was 'court room setting', and if I recall, dealing specifically with a Rolex... Always good to know it's not just broke joes who buy reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 i was just about to start a new topic about the "pawn stars" show when i did a search and found this topic. what a great show! i just discovered it the other night and have set my dvr to record all the past episodes. we all appreciate the hunt and a good story behind an item and this show delivers. here's a clip from youtube which includes a stolen rolex watch ... enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Nice add wheaton26.... To the point, it is true that dealing with most pawn shops requires valid ID, and they are often cooperative with law enforcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 God these guys are full of themselves lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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