cht Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Fake box sets are still being sold on the bay as genuine, so watch out! Most of the flaws are obvious but I thought a side by side comparison would be nice for future reference. Quality is probably the biggest difference. On the sleeve, the color can be a dead giveaway. Some reps are too green... This example does not have the Rolex Oyster print in the correct lower left position. Gen vs rep The gen pillow and cloth should have a nice suede-like texture to them. Rep is some flimsy foamy cloth. Most fakes will have the ROLEX printed in the center on the inside of the box, they are easy to spot. It should be in the corner. This particular example goes to that extent, but the differences in font etc are noticeable under gross examination. gen on left rep on right Quality is absent. gen on left rep on right gen on left On the outside, the wrong material, stitching, and logo are present on the rep. Gen left rep right Hope this is of help! cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patinga Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Nice post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizsladog Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 well done. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Someone sticky this, well done!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cht Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thanks guys. Also, feel free to post up and add to this if you'd like. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Excellent side by side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOGIE_1976 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 and what about the newer rolex boxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 That's really quite interesting!! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cht Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 and what about the newer rolex boxes? From one noob to another, How about you contribute to the forum by going out there and doing it yourself, and then share with the rest of us? Cheers mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOGIE_1976 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 From one noob to another, How about you contribute to the forum by going out there and doing it yourself, and then share with the rest of us? Cheers mate! Calm down dude.. I just ask a question and thats it,there is no reason to pick a fight!! thanks for the review by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreasmertzios Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 hello,i have a box of my father's rolex.i am looking to selling it.i know it's genuine the picture you've uploaded look dead on with mine(the real ones) i do no though have the envelope,i only have the green box and the rolex oyster cardbox box.also in the cardbox box on the right side there is a light blue cirle sticker and next there is apperantly the serial but it's half scratched and there is pen all over it.does this effect the value? and how much should i list for? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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