I only trust igrotum replicas because they are the best
@Kanika-Rachna4258 ай бұрын
That is laughable when compared to ziarexs authentic super clones. You might as well be comparing a toy to original watch.
@realzubidoo5 жыл бұрын
China: Thanks for the tips.
@peacepeace59302 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@Hooligan911542 жыл бұрын
Lmfaoooooooooo
@BloPsy__2 жыл бұрын
For real, the latest super fakes are very hard to distinguish from the real deal if you don't know every single bit about Rolex, because from outside, the steel fakes are basically perfect and the only real way to spot it is either try to wind it and listen to the watch or to open it.
@realzubidoo2 жыл бұрын
@@BloPsy__ I have a fake and a real two tone submariner. The metal on the fake looks super yellow and irritates my skin. When compared to the real there's a night and day difference in quality and material.
@BloPsy__2 жыл бұрын
@@realzubidoo Well, that's why I said steel in the first place. Also depends on the "brand" of the fake, some are exceptionally good, some are just bad. Not to mention super clones using genuine parts, that's like a whole other league.
@Adam-dl5fn4 жыл бұрын
When you drive a Lamborghini no one is asking if your watch is real.
@dereks665 жыл бұрын
I never knew about the St. Bernard stamp on the precious metal subs. Always learning from you Eric. Thanks.
@gtretro2175 жыл бұрын
Can you compare a noob v9 stainless steel sub replica to the gen?
@webcityguymyclubb40323 жыл бұрын
I lost it when he he got to “head of a St Bernard dog” - where else can you get content like this? It’s like getting “insider information” from a really funny friend.
@jaxsoa54205 жыл бұрын
He is like the Doug DeMuro of watches. Best watch channel on KZfaq. Way to go Eric!
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the vote of confidence my friend.
@lexxb63865 жыл бұрын
The crystal and date wheel are usually a big tell. Also the markers have square corners not rounded.
@miamimo705 жыл бұрын
Way harder to spot in steel, the Chinese can't do gold
@martintang20975 жыл бұрын
miamimo70 is not Chinese can’t do gold is all about cost
@miamimo705 жыл бұрын
@@martintang2097 the Chinese have 2or3 versions of the same watch it depends how accurate a copy you want anything is possible
@BosaFTW5 жыл бұрын
Because steel is lighter than gold and gold replicas are always made of plated or wrapped steel instead of the heavy gold.
@miamimo705 жыл бұрын
@@BosaFTW no one was suggesting the Chinese make solid gold watches... They find it difficult or expensive to copy the gold plating or colour on the replicas
@mrban14192 жыл бұрын
My replica literally has everything you just said especially the saint benard stamp
@affilinet5 жыл бұрын
The only Way i can wear a Fake watch is if you Pay me. I have more respect if you wear a 100 Dollar watch you can afford instead of a classless fake.
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. Why try to fool people or act like something you're not?
@user-MFTI5 жыл бұрын
unless its an invcta!
@user-MFTI5 жыл бұрын
I'm joking by the way, I actually have a pro diver lol Although I hate every single other Invicta.
@alter3go4115 жыл бұрын
Please! make an extra-long video with multiple models. This information can be a lifesaver.
@IntroduceForex5 жыл бұрын
Very educational Eric. Keep these kind of videos coming.
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@AiDMostar5 жыл бұрын
Can u do a noob v9 comparison ot looks way more scarier to spot especially buying online
@EastAfricaGenes4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Eric. I'm from Kenya which is in East Africa. Sometimes we resort to wearing fake or replica watches because there aren't any official stores for Rolex and other respectable brands
@dieterich65335 жыл бұрын
Eric, can you give us a reverse video showing what the fakes are getting right as well? Are fakes learning from their mistakes? I was sold a fake once and felt like a complete idiot. Thx for the videos, and maybe do some Patek and AP videos as well. Keep up the good work. I’d like seeing the watch community getting together. Maybe do a video w Rolex enforcer again or the guys at Delray Watch. Thx D
@johnnydiamondsmusic1673 Жыл бұрын
I have the same model (fake) in gold. The screw showing the other side of the link is as you said. But the bezel has the sprung slight play as you described for the real one. And is very close to the real one. Maybe slightly better than your fake example. Got it in Turkey for £150 which is what I’d normally like to pay for a watch.
@yy2lip5 жыл бұрын
Gold is too easy to tell. Do a steel sub using the latest noob version you can’t even pick up which one is real.
@kevinc10014 жыл бұрын
Well since I can't afford the real yellow gold Rolex and I learned my lesson with the Replicas the next best thing I went with was an Invicta 89290b sure its not worth $30k but it will have to do till I hit the lottery.
@zincaponzee5 жыл бұрын
I owned steel Rolexes for years before I could buy a solid gold one. When I finally purchased a Gold Submariner, one of the first things I noticed was the sound of it. Steel - it rings and clangs. 18k gold has a dull sound with no sustain. If you hold the watch and giggle the band, you'll know right away if the band is plated... 'Just one of the possible red flags.... Love your stuff Eric!
@joshspiker5 жыл бұрын
It's pretty easy to tell. I've seen the fake ones. The fake ones are lightweight and feel plastic.
@gametr6125 Жыл бұрын
Imagine getting half way through with the saw and realising you got it mixed up with the real one 😂
@DoorKnob8903 жыл бұрын
Interesting, you are the only person that picked up on the bezel springy movement tell, and I’ve watched a ton of these types of videos. Thanks for the info.
@AP-pg5dx5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video Eric. Really good tips on what to look out for when buying a pre-owned Rolex. 👌🏻
@bthnbatuhan2790 Жыл бұрын
Probably more amazed that any object with so many intricate parts can be made,assembled and sold at a profit for as little as £50
@anthonycremer46502 жыл бұрын
Very impressive Mr Rivera - I'm an old dinosaur who bought a steel and gold Submariner in Singapore nearly 20 years ago and it's beauty and design excellence continues to delight me . I seriously do NOT understand the mentality behind buying or wearing fake stuff . But there is no denying it is a huge industry . As our American cousins would say 'Go figure' !
@smartmouthriveria5 жыл бұрын
if I have to go through all that to find a fake, then id rather buy a fake. For a $30,000 price tag I should be able to walk at a glance and spot a fake. this is too much work. And why should I care about someone I don't owning a fake watch? I got better things to be concerned about
@DPHZH67996B2 жыл бұрын
The main problem for this legal uncertainty of the products is that the price for an original is much too high. Legal uncertainties are always a defect in a product and must be priced in! 🤗
@mauriebarnes82725 жыл бұрын
As usual, you have a different take on the topic than other channels. Learnt something new today! Thanks Eric.
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Maurie.
@mattpeters62245 жыл бұрын
Drop it in a glass of water if you want the fake to stop working.
@es20565 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric. I am interested to know what you have observed with the gold-filled fakes concerning the wear of the gold. Do you generally see eventual wearing off of the gold fill exposing the stainless steel base metal underneath? Or, does it hold up over use and time so that it continues to "look" like solid gold? This would seem to be a dead giveaway. Thanks again for helping to educate us.
@f458italiano5 жыл бұрын
Awesome and informative video! Could you please do a video like this with a stainless steel model such as a hulk? Thanks
@wires.meters5 жыл бұрын
Dear CRM, do the pins or screws for the adjustable links go all the way through on a two tone GMT 116713?
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@astarisborn98205 жыл бұрын
The color was the giveaway for me!
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the color on the fake is a big one.
@g86692 жыл бұрын
Just 5 secs into this video, side by side, i noticed the one on the left, the logo is not centered with the 12 hour marker. Unlike the one on the right, it is well balanced. It sure is the real piece
@miejtak5 жыл бұрын
What about differences in length of "f" in "ft" ? It's so visible...
@aznbourgeois Жыл бұрын
This is a great educational video on detecting fake Rolex! I'm in market for my very first Rolex so watching this was very helpful. 🙏
@richarddavis75485 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Loved it - keep up the good work! I’ll definitely be by the shop when I’m in Miami next season!
@nileshjaduram86172 жыл бұрын
Thank you CRM.. I have always been weary after my one came back from a service.
@TheGamerNerd0255 жыл бұрын
Eric, i absolutely LOVE that intro. Do it in all your future videos please! So badass!!! :) Awesome video by the way!
@shuarma05 жыл бұрын
a very high end fake steel sub is almost impossible to tell -- but then if you replace the crystal and put a genuine datewheel for a total of $400... it is absolutely impossible to tell pretty much. it is so good i bet your average jeweler couldn't even tell unless he opens it up.
@jackyphotos2 жыл бұрын
Most videos that talk about how to spot fake is....by comparsion, if anyone can just hold one piece and can tell me fake or not, that is the King. Anyway, great Video and I can learn much.
@Ninja_S1000RR-R5 жыл бұрын
I have a Replica Squale and it's better than the real deal!
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
🙄
@WINDINGCROWNS5 жыл бұрын
@Buwsur , haha!
@MIAthe3055 жыл бұрын
Crazy how good these scumbag fakes are getting. You either need a very well trained eye, or a seller you can trust. Since I don’t have the years of experience you have I’ll just stick to buying from reputable sellers
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Yes, agree. As I have explained on some of my other videos, having a trusted watch seller is one of the most important things.
@XFXBoard5 жыл бұрын
What about the date wheel, that’s the first thing I look when checking a watch or the reehaut. There’s a lot more things you can tell. Also steel Watches are a little harder to tell
@shuarma05 жыл бұрын
on a steel one, replace the date wheel and the crystal. then you have yourself a 99% accurate replica
@XFXBoard5 жыл бұрын
g Depends on the replica, some needs a bracelet mod for SEL, and reehaut sometimes is missaligned or wrong engravement. Also the platinum color of the bezel is never achieved properly. Crown is also incorrectly positioned.
@shuarma05 жыл бұрын
@@XFXBoard okay but i'm talking about the most obvious tell tales; magnification and date font. those are the only two things you can see is wrong without a side by side comparison (on a high end rep)
@XFXBoard5 жыл бұрын
g yes you are right and both crystal and date are cheap mods compared to the other ones.
@kenstewart7700 Жыл бұрын
@@shuarma0 I know this is an old comment but you people do realize that most reps use sapphire crystal right lol? It’s not even expensive and they use the same stainless steel along with the same ceramics for date wheel. Only thing they can’t get right is the gold mixes rolex use to make their gold tones slightly lighter giving it a 14k gold look while being 18k. Other than that their 1 to 1 reps are for most part identical externally
@stephanwilkins94682 жыл бұрын
Love your videos bro i just lost my grandma and she was like a mother to.me and your guys's videos ,CRM,TPT,TPG LUXURY BIZARRA I LOVE THEM ALL WATCHES ARE THE BEST AND U GUYS ARE SO KNOWLEDGEABLE
@johnericson65665 жыл бұрын
Even though I could probably afford a Gen Patek or AP, I still opt for super reps. Just seems dumb to pay 30k when I can get the exact same thing for like $500. Rather spend my money on something that can't be 1:1 repped like a nice car or house
@michacolumbus4 жыл бұрын
The real issue is not if you can afford one but whether or not you can pass as a genuine owner. If so, no one will question your super clone. Moreover, people who will notice will think that you are wearing a replica as a security measure and make nothing of it.
@coachdinspires22423 жыл бұрын
Very true statement!!!
@GWS_ERRDAY5 жыл бұрын
Serial #, Laser’d Crown In Sapphire, Etc ?
@philippbacks28885 жыл бұрын
Great Video Eric! It would be great if you would do a video on a fake Nautilus or Royal Oak also!
@awolf33625 жыл бұрын
If you pause the video at :06 you can see the FT for feet is clearly different so that to me is my first step. Then the numbers on the bezel are more easily legible on the left one. Next is the center screw, which the left looks cleaner. Next is how easy is it to read the text and I went left. I’m 12 seconds in and paused so could be completely wrong
@AfcDannyHan5 жыл бұрын
Ey eric can you recommend a magnifying glass for the watches and 15 times or 20 times magnifying? Thanks in advance
@tmo83205 жыл бұрын
Eric, Another top flight video! What a great observation about the bezel flexing slightly when you push it. I’ve had mine over a year and NEVER noticed until now. ✅⭐️👍🇺🇸
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching my friend.
@stefanvanoss43445 жыл бұрын
And the priices of the fake ones are always very cheap for selling quikly, thanks for the vid
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Yup, crap is cheap...but like Wilde says, a cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing😉
@mikeanderton34102 жыл бұрын
FYI : now the replica makers are using 904L steel. Same as Rolex.
@DaveCYFF5 жыл бұрын
keep the great work Eric -everyday is a school day
@fontyyy Жыл бұрын
The gold is always an obv giveaway. But a top steel replica is VERY VERY hard to spot, maybe close to impossible in isolation, especially black bezel, and if it's no date as well there's another 3 tells missing (AR colour, cyclops and poor datewheel txt/alignment). But the real tell? The watch is $500 not $10,000!
@user-xs5xe3ml3z Жыл бұрын
With Rolex you are literally paying for a brand. In fact you could buy an Omega Seamaster for 4k (which is super expensive) and it will keep better time than any of the Rolex watches you get that would cost you 10 times as much.
@TonyByrneIreland5 жыл бұрын
looks like he's using a low quality dh gate rep. Maybe if he had a rep from the arf or noob factory he would have to open it and examine the movement to tell the difference also gold reps are a bad comparison. no way he could spot a rep without checking the movement of a steel sub.
@martinfiay89083 жыл бұрын
the next roll out from China will have all the bugs ironed out ...cheers lol
@Strellock5 жыл бұрын
I always look at the hands rivet too; original rolex, that thing looks sharp. I don't think I've ever heard any other youtube jeweler/watch expert talk about that. Kudos Eric!
@clifford21033 жыл бұрын
For steel, are there both holes for the removable links?!
@BumpInTheNightTv_Official4 жыл бұрын
For those looking to buy a real rolex from a seller then this is the video for you! Great tips .
@thomasbegin12045 жыл бұрын
Where can I get myself some fake watches?
@hidroforajconsult4133 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info Eric ! Also one question : the dog stamp it s put only on the gold bracelet ? or also on other original Rolex bracelets ?
@michacolumbus4 жыл бұрын
One of the best fake vs. real reviews I saw! Actually learned some new things :)
@lawdawg1945 жыл бұрын
I love these replica watches! Shows how overpriced luxury goods are and it stops these companies from ripping people off. I'd never buy a gold plated replica. They are a dead giveaway.
@calebmcdonald84585 жыл бұрын
What are your though on some of the high-end fake SS subs? Any way to tell them apart without opening them up? Like you said, gold has some good easy tell tale signs but what about SS? Or should you only get a SS sub if you can really trust the seller or can see inside for yourself?
@kungfoochicken08 Жыл бұрын
There really isn’t one tell. You’ve got at least half a dozen different factories in China producing these super replicas. On top of that, you have people swapping in genuine dials, crystals, and even cases or bracelets. The only reliable way is to open the case back and use a loop to inspect the movement. You have to use a loop because super replicas are copying movements now too. To the naked or untrained eye, the movements look legit, but the finishing on them isn’t quite up to par with Rolex. The super replicas cost $400-600. There’s only so much finishing work the replica companies can copy and still make a profit on the watches.
@Cultofpersonality091293 ай бұрын
4 years later they’re identical. Especially the stainless Steer ones.
@sam92425 жыл бұрын
Sunglasses? Really?
@alenoposadas83933 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric .. Questions what do you think about Bob's watch jewelry store?
@robynsjp5 жыл бұрын
Great vid as usual ! Well done. Cheers from Brussels
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you!
@NinjaWarriorDude4165 жыл бұрын
How about the movement? Like does teh second hand move when changing the hour?
@chanchirs29585 жыл бұрын
solid steel version can see the colour and texture is different , 316 steel can not like 914 steel.
@jmand635 жыл бұрын
In fact, buying a fake is a crime. Twice a crime. First, because it hurts the genuine brand. Second, because Organized Crime is very often directly involved in the much profitable "copies' industry"!
@ruimpinho5 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric. For me another big tells are the datewheel font/placement and crystal cyclops reflectivity. The ceramic sub has a black hole effect on the date, which most fakes never get right. Always buy the seller. Cheers
@BosaFTW5 жыл бұрын
RMP1 new ZZF Submariner has the black hole effect like gens.
@BillyO8828 Жыл бұрын
Noooo! Always buy the fake. Nobody is going to look that closely anyway. Buy the $300 fake and invest the difference in stocks!
@kungfoochicken08 Жыл бұрын
The problem is that there are multiple factories developing replicas, each factory with its own “tell.” On top of that, factories are constantly redesigning watches. You’ve got a whole other monster with the Franken watches too. You can get a genuine dial and crystal installed on a super replica and you’d never know it was a replica unless you opened the case back.
@nassim00163 жыл бұрын
If i have money i will buy the real one. I hate when people buy fake rolex to pretend they are rich. I had friends take bus and wear cheap clothes and wear a fake gold rolex. It’s really so stupid. Someone who can afford to buy a 30k watch can afford to buy an expensive car and clothes. You can wear it if you like the design but wear a fake rolex to pretend you’re rich is really awkward. I hate also when poor are judging rich people as stupid because they are buying expensive watch. Well they are not stupid, they can even sell it later more expensive and earn money. Also it’s a way to show success and you are confident. It’s like driving a fake ferrari and you think it’s like the real one.
@onthearth1 Жыл бұрын
Conclusion: buy a replica!
@armin81005 жыл бұрын
hi i wanna know what do you think about zenith brand specially the christophe colomb i really like it!
@asifwalikar13425 жыл бұрын
How to open back side this watch
@gabrielsanchezrodriguez77214 жыл бұрын
Another thing to notice from the fake and the real one is how the end links fit in the lugs of the case
@dansmithbyu17842 жыл бұрын
So this is a $50 watch from AliExpress? Can you try to do a comparison for one of the $500 fakes?
@menaseven90935 жыл бұрын
Eric you can start a second career as a watch authenticity consultant for people buying used watches and watches on internet e commerce sites.
@sneakerhead47702 жыл бұрын
The hardest one to spot by eye is a real Rolex with the guts switched out someone who knows how the hands move when adjusting the quick set hour etc could figure it out but nobody would know until a watchmaker opened it
@BloPsy__2 жыл бұрын
You can listen to the movement while winding the watch.
@scotts14095 жыл бұрын
Useful- very good episode.
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Scott. Thank you for your comment.
@user-mn8kj4oq6f5 жыл бұрын
Actually, it's hard to tell considering the modern technology of watch factory in China. I need to make the statement first that I have a real 15710 and a 50 fathom. However, I still love to play so-called fake watches. They also use 904 steel with the same material of the shell, however, with poor waterproof performance and poor inner works (sea-gull). The truth is luxury watch has its inner significance, on the other hand, Chinese fake watch, they are fantastic actually, you know what? with the same KIF. We know how to differentiate it that we need to open the lid and the rotor, check the detail. Purchasing the real watch is magic because we can enjoy great watch with great service (high maintenance fees as well to support their luxury strategies and advertising campaigns). However, I still love to play the Chinese fake watch and would love to exchange the inner works with eta cosc,just like the race car, with the same shell, however, upgrade the inner part. There is a saying about a luxury thing. “If I drive a Porsche and wear a fake one, people do not believe that is a fake watch; if I wear a real one to take the bus, people do not buy that I wear a real one.” I spend 20,000 USD to buy a 15710 and need to spend at least 5,000 UDS to keep it working in the near future. Normal watches something likes 7750 heart or evenTourbillon are no longer about advanced technology. However, luxury watches could reveal your social level if you are in that class.
@BillyO8828 Жыл бұрын
I can't tell the difference, which is why I see no reason to pay $15K for watch that can't keep up with the time on my cell phone. As far as the weight, nobody is going to let take off their watch to let me compare, so I still can't tell. If I can't tell, then give me the fake and I will invest the other $!4K in stocks.
@Prabhu_njd5 жыл бұрын
First thing i spotted was the lugs and the endlinks.
@davidmurray10795 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric! U are right weight is a key factor with Gold. However, I always look at the hands and are they sharp and precise, the magnifying power of the date, the crown and bezel, is the Rolex crown lasered on the glass is Rolex round the inside of the dial, the gold marks. But if still in doubt have my jeweler open the watch and check the movement and is the price just too good based on the market value for the piece.
@rustknuckleirongut81075 жыл бұрын
Looking at that laser etched crown can be dicey as I have seen replicas that did a much cleaner job with the etched crown than Rolex and if I had not known I would have sworn the fake crystal was the real one. Next to the fake the real etching looked like trash( there was also a third crystal that was also fake and looked like trash compared to the real one) It was kind of staggering to how much better the tiny crown looked in the fake. Admittedly this was not a watch that would fool anyone as it was only that etched crown that was really any good.
@Teleman013 жыл бұрын
You can tell easily with gold Rolexes. Just look at the Gold. Super tell.
@dtbasd55145 жыл бұрын
Can a yachty master bezel fit on a submariner?
@mattivonenden70184 жыл бұрын
The fake looks better 😂😂😂
@MaxMax-ip5zt2 ай бұрын
You obviously don't understand the difference between a watch and a coffee machine 😂😂😂😂😂
@henrywest72175 жыл бұрын
Very useful presentation.
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Henry
@muratdogan81023 жыл бұрын
i have the same watch how can i know it is original
@rvingwego13345 жыл бұрын
Hope to visit your store one day Eric. Jamie from Toronto,Canada.
@Crmjewelers5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Jamie. Would love for you to stop by.
@welwellwell715 жыл бұрын
Great video. How expensive was the fake?
@csanadbarczy91535 жыл бұрын
Great video, maybe you can show the movement in your next video. Some of those look pretty funny. I have seen some fakes that would pass for a real one if you see the details.
@hml23755 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work! I hope you guys keep growing and God multiplies your blessings!!!
@jonathanngai5956 Жыл бұрын
Best way to spot a fake watch: look at the person wearing it
@ltlocus3 жыл бұрын
Had a customer come in wearing this fake cheddar cheese watch