How to tell a Rolex Explorer II is Fake?

Real Crystal with a laser mark at "6' oclcok position

This is a Fake Rolex Explorer II

The Rolex Explorer II is a difficult watch to duplicate because of the function of the GMT hand. Many fake Explorer II examples exist, but with obvious flaws such as an extra-wide GMT hand, or the GMT hand actually functioning as a 24-hour hand.
Also replica Explorer II examples tend to have inaccurate bezel font print (not bold enough) and poor magnification power of the date. Also note on some replica Rolex Explorer II models that the date font is too bold and "fat". This seems to be a recent problem.
I have seen a lot of fake Rolex Explorer II, the dial surface is not “Flat” enough.. This is the usual manufacturing difficulties of this Model. Sorry I can not get this fake dial to show you but it is easy to be seen once the watch is seen under some light reflection on dial.
So if you see an Explorer II , that is mostly fake if they are:
The Date appeared not Big enough under the magnifying glass
The Date Font looks too Fat!
The Font on the bezel is not Bold enough
The dial is not Flat enough!
The Printing on teh dial is not Clear enough
If that watch has these FIVE fake feature…on the same watch, 100% that is not a Rolex Watch…

If Everything is Looking perfect, wear it on your wrist for a couple of days and check for the timing, if that is gaining or losign time more than 15 Seconds a day... Likely that is some low cost Auto Watch Caliber, not ROLEX...

Those new Rolex Watch come with Laser mark of the Rolex Crown at the Crystal at '6" O'clock positon as shown on the attached picture.

Beware nowadays there is some fake Rolex equipped with some Real parts.... When you buy , you must go to the Rolex Authorized shops I had mentioned...

Reference "Replica Watch"
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Rolex GMT Master II Ref. 16710

This is another Rolex GMT Master II, I had one two years ago and I sold it to someone. This is a very new... had just been serviced at Rolex Service centre for case Polishment. The Watch has a S/N of A680XXX. year 1999-2000.

Well, I Like it for the Blue Red Bezel, only I had money...Hmmm!

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What will be my next Rolex buy!?

Friend asks me what is the most desirable Rolex Day Date!? Needless to say the Platinum Rolex Day Date...Well, See if there is a chance to buy one...

Or probably Ref 1803 Water Melon Red, Melon Green Dial, Have you seen it!? Very Rare and very Expensive!This is my latest Rolex Day Date I bought two weeks ago... Day Date Model Ref 18049.

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Rolex Shopping in Macao

Macao has become the entertainment capital of the Far East the in more ways than one.
Certainly, the clusters of magnificent hotel, casinos, resorts, mall, restaurants, spa, massage palours and show venues that have transformed its landscape in the past ten years exert a power allure. But it's been almost thrilling to simply observe the breathtaking paces of the development of the infrastructures. With each new building striving to nudge the height of luxury just a little higher than the last. Seating beside the Venetian Hotel is the new bigger thing, the 550,000 sqm mega Resort Galaxy Macao. Constructed at a cost of HKD$15.9B. Will soon be commencing for welcoming your visit.
But I do have some of my deepest thought of This Little place.
Every where is Chinese, Rich Chinese, At least I have seen 20 Gold Rolex Day Date, mostly Yellow Gold, means that the Yellow Gold is the favourite choice for Rolex for Those Chinese…Omega, once in a while an AP Perpetual Calendar.
They are all lingering in the Lisboa Casinos or the Venetians… They all wear Louis Vitton or Gucci bags, Nice Italian Shoes but Aquascutum suit with the label still sticking on the left sleeves.
They spent ten thousand token on the gambling table as nothing as the way as I spend ten dollar.
Beside the street, you can see a lot of Pawn Shops, and by a rough estimation, I think there are at east 500 Pawn Shops in Macao. They all carry Rolex. And you can see a lot of Rolex. Of course can not find those Antique. One. Or rare Colour dial. Like Purple , Yellow or Orange…
I can estimate that there are at least 150,000 Rolex in the Shops of Macao, next is Omega, AP, Piaget, and PP….
Price!!? They are marked up at least 200-300% as that price of in Hong Kong. Some of the used Rolex is almost the same price of the new stick in Rolex Shop of Hong Kong. Well, they are preparing for your negotiation, as Chinese Like to negotiation. But some how if they do not know the price, even after less 50% discount, the article you buy is possible still more expensive than those watch of the same type as in Hong Kong…
As Chinese will be the major Visitors to Macao, Estimated to be 60% and 20% is from HK and Other Asian Countries, the way they spend money well I name Chinese Is the most Extravagent as comparing with other people. Hong Kong People seems to be vry low Profile now., has to be as Hong Kong People is no long Treated as "Big Spender" anymore as we were in 80's.

Buying watch, I still recommend HK is the best Place as for the qaulity of the watch we sell, and price is Right.So next time when you win some big bucks in the casino. And if you should not mind too much for the discount s your money is coming from Gambling… have a Happy Shopping Rolex in Macao!

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Cartier Pasha C 36mm SS Watch

CARTIER Pasha C (36mm.) S.S. case and Bracelet, Auto. After Big Diamond-set Bezel. 369 White Dial.

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Where to buy Good Rolex Watch in Hong Kong!?

There have been a recent price adjustment again for the third time since Nov 2010 on 18 April 2011. Rolex has increased 4% of their watch and 8% on Tudor series.
So. All the price of the watches has to be revised again. There are a lot of enquiry on the latest price of Rolex to me and All I can tell is the price of Today, as far as I know, you may not get any discount for those hot model such as the GMT Master II and Submariner.
Discount goes to those Date Just, or Date Day series…
Well, people ask me where to buy Rolex, you can refer to the Rolex Authorized Dealer shops in Hong Kong.

Artland
Chow Sang Sang
Chow Tai Fook
Dickson
Eldorado
Emperor
Europe
Fung Leung Kee
King Fook
La Suisse Watch
Oriental
Precision
Right Watch
Solomon
Tai Hing
Times City
Times Watch
Wah Hing
Zurich

As some of the Shops has a few branches, there are totally 74 shops in Hong Kong selling Rolex Watch, the watch are guaranteed genuine watches from Rolex.
As for the price, it varies a bit from one to other shop. If you are Walk-in, Max 5% discount, but for loyal customer and VIP, they will offer discount 8%-13%. But for certain HOT items, that may have no discount, like Daytona Stainless steel Submariner Green Bezel and Dial Ref 116610LV, the price is still HKD$66,100 (list Price)
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Rolex Day Date Special Light Purple Blue Dial

This is an example of very special Day Date, because of the Colour of the Dial.

In order to match with the colour of the Dial, we have ordered the matching colour strap for one month.

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Rolex Submariner Ref. 14060M

This is Submariner Model Ref. 14060M without date. However this has been issued once in 2008 and no more? You see there is the COSC verison... This is a good example for budgeted people who needs a Submariner, comes without date, Lower cost HKD$49000 vs HKD$62,100 in Dec 2011 pricing..

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Cartier Tank Americaine Ref WB7045L1 White Gold Watch

This is an example of enchanting design of elegant white gold embedded with unique arrays of diamond with precise Swiss handicraft of the Cartier Jewelers. A serious watch for demanding beautiful and modern sophisticated ladies, what else that can beat the tank design for her!? The Watch is selling at HKD$352,000.00 at Cartier boutique. It is heavier as it looks like. As the Strap was an assembled by a series of solid gold ingot polished to the right shape and curves with what Cartier’s Jewelers design is. An Automatic movement and come with Date. Lovely!

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Rolex Submariner Ref.16610 95% NEW for You

This is a Rolex Submariner, has box and Rolex Service Paper for welcoming the Summer...

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Chanel J12 Automatic

Channel J12 is an beautiful sample of the French design embedded with finest mechanical Swiss Calibre. It is made of black or white Ceramic with gold. A 40 jewel mechanical Movement, water resistance. The rotor is made of light weight carbon like substance carrying the steel rotor for an smooth and effective rotary winding power. HK Snob

Rolex GMT MASTER II

Rolex GMT Master II was originally designed for US Airline Pilot in 1954.. Till now, they have not undergone any major change on the outlook, just some touch up of the minor details… So GMT Master II is a Classic for Future… I have had two GMT Master, I and II… And I like the way they present the 24 hour over the use of the rotating bezel. Attached one is just a beautiful sample just returned from Rolex Service Centre in Hong Kong. Note the faded colour on the RED portion on the bezel. HK Snob

Rolex Ref 18049 White Gold Day Date

This is an excellent condition Rolex Day Date Ref 18049 Case 59964XX.

Day Date is My Daily Workhorse...As Always I mention, it is Beautiful, accurate, dependable, never go out of style, comfortbale, water-resistant, Can go with you for Golfing, swimming, diving, hiking, cycling, party, marriage wedding, divorce celebration, Kung Fu Practising, etc.... What is the drawback!? Probably too expensive... for Poor HK Snob...

Day Date no diamond HKD$180,000.00

Day Date with Diamond on dial HKD$220,000.00

Day date With diamond dial and Diamond bezel HKD$340,000.00

Day date with full diamond dial and Diamond bezel HKD$1,120,000.00Still Rolex is the CHEAPEST Gold watch in the Market... comparing with Audemar Piguet, VC and Patek Philippe... Agree!? Tsim Sha Tsui Snob

Cartier Santos 100XL Boutique Limited

The Classic Santos legend lasts forever!!

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Some of the Watches

Rolex Day Date

Purple Blue Dial

White Gold with Original Diamond Bezel, Just bought today

Pink Gold white Dial, Rare!

White gold

Yellow Gold Plastic Crystal

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