Guest folex69 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I normally a post at RWI.... but I've always lurked RWG's forum.... so I just thought I'd post my story here. Anyways, I'm new to the rep scene, and I bought a Rolex Yachtmaster from someone from the RWI board. I'm not sure who the originally supplier is for this Rolex, but it looked damn good. Anyways, I went to school to floss my watch and I asked this cheerleader chick to check out my new Rollie, and if she wanted to take a bus to the mall after school. So, we go to the mall, and there was this jewelry store that sold real Rolexes and stuff. I thought my rep was perfect so I decided to bring the girl into the store to check out how much a Yachtmaster really costs (hoping it would impress her and I can get some play) I walked in, rolled my sleeve up and went straight to the Rolex section. A man came up to me and asked if I needed help. I pointed at the Presidential with my left hand to show off my watch, and asked to see it. He said "Nice watch, can I take a look at it?" The girl was standing next to me so I had to let him see it. He held it, kinda shook it a little, and inspected it closely front and back. Then he said, "Nice Folex. Come back when you can afford a Rolex." And then he gave my watch back and turned away laughing. I was so embarrased. And, NO.... I didn't get any play from the girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostfaceZX Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I guess you learned the hard way that Platinum weighs A LOT more than stainless steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 That's a sad story on SO many levels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I would suggest that he learned the hard way that not all AD's are idiots Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwai02 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 That's why I always tell people that it's a rep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 The playground sounds like a better place than a Rolex dealer for the poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 The playground sounds like a better place than a Rolex dealer for the poster. Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest folex69 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 No more Folexes for me. After researching the forums, even the best Folexes you can buy, can be spotted as a rep. I'm bous to get my shiz on with rep Patek and APs now. I'm gonna go back and show them wassup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvio Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Kudos for trying a shot dude. And thanks for sharing - enjoyed your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Weight of the Rolesium (plat/ss) and sometimes rotor sound will give it away- especially if it's a 21J Asian version, as they have a tendancy to sound a little 'rough'. In addition, the YM is a hard one to get away with anyways- You have details like the CG's (which differ than most others in the Sports family), dial color/tone, font color, bezel color, bezel markers, etc. that all have to be spot on, or there's a very good chance that it will get called out. When your day to day involves handling and looking at these things constantly, it's easy to develop an eye to identify something that just doesn't look, feel, or sometimes sound 'right'. This is why I stick with vintage MBW's. When genuine parts fit with little fuss, it's much easier to find and build a much more convincing piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I'm bous to get my shiz on with rep Patek and APs now. I'm gonna go back and show them wassup. Care to translate that into English? I suspect that this dealer had you pegged as a pretender even before you handed your watch over to him. Schoolboy with a YM and "cheerleader chick" take a bus to the mall. Please. No offense intended, Folex, but in comparison to you -- or at least based on your story -- Shady comes off as a Saville Row sophisticate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 To tell the truth if the AD is going to peg you with the YM what do you think he is going to do when you rock up with a PP or AP? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookoo Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 This post is comedy. I was entertained , but I'm not really buying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Yep- probably better to research rep Swatch, or Rip Curl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cucumber_Jones Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 This whole story sounds like a crock to me - nice first post (it's not April 1st!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerbus Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I just bought some more Folex yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitimany Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 That's a sad story on SO many levels... That's why I always tell people that it's a rep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Care to translate that into English? I suspect that this dealer had you pegged as a pretender even before you handed your watch over to him. Schoolboy with a YM and "cheerleader chick" take a bus to the mall. Please. Yep. Why people buy reps of $8000 platinum bling Rolexes is beyond me. For some strange reason "FAKE" always comes to mind first. Just leave YachtMasters to Dr. Phil, Liberace and rap stars. Buy a good stainless steel rep if you don't want to get embarrassed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I didn't know jetmid had a retarded little brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDef Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 That is one embarassing moment there lad. I hope you learned your lesson, if this is all true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 That is one embarassing moment there lad. I hope you learned your lesson, if this is all true. I took a second look at his post. It's a troll. He's probably one of those idiots who posts pictures of his reps to the genuine watch groups... and gets embarrassed and banned (in that order). "Hi GUYZ... L00k A7 MY N3W R0L3X 4Nd PL4N3T OC34N!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I didn't know jetmid had a retarded little brother. Oh my God that's funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 This whole story sounds like a crock to me - nice first post (it's not April 1st!). Totally second that... Sounds pretty cooked up, if you ask me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarks Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 That move was very wise. Bringing a (lousy) rep into a AD and demanded to view a gen rolex. I wouldn't even dream of doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bignasty Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 OK Homie G'd up yo yo yo Folex???? OK OK sorry just had to say that. I've been collecting reps since I was in high school! But I know one thing and I've known it since then. No matter how good the rep was and how well dressed I looked, because I was styling back in the day, (sorry had to say that too! ) OK back on track from that tangent, but really dude? If you are in school, riding the bus, hollering at a cheerleader, and sporting a Rolex that most 40 and 50 year old men can't purchase I think you've got all the odds against you! Seriously some common sense please. Its cool to impress the kids at school, make a little money on the side maybe, dress nice and sport your Rollie to Applebees on Saturday night but DON'T AND I MEAN DON'T go walking in to any fine watch or jewelry store sporting a rep of any quality because you are asking to get PLAYED DUDE! And I especially wouldn't try to take a PP or AP into one either. When you walk in with your "Chronograph" that has Day, Date, and Year on it they are going to spot you even quicker! Be smart playa! Keep collecting, be patient, when you finish school and I mean college as well! You might be able to pull off the YM in an AD but not while your RIDING THE BUS! And especially don't try to tell your GF or wanna be GF the watch is real either because if she finds out the Watch is fake, she's gonna find out YOU ARE FAKE TOO! Its gonna be hard to get respect here on the forums now, but lay low, learn some more, and eventually you'll be able to roll with the BIG BOYS! Cheers! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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