Blog posts about counterfeit
Scam: Box and Papers Make the Watch Genuine
The last scam we want to discuss is whether or how “box and papers” verify the genuine nature of a Rolex. It’s a subject we at Beckertime have addressed before. In fact, Matt blogged about it just two weeks ago, discussing how a genuine set of box and papers could be used to sell a […]
Two Things to Remember with Rolex
A good rule of thumb and sound Rolex advice includes two things to remember when it comes to Rolex. First, don’t buy fakes. Second, when shipping your Rolex, use insured certified mail. The reasons for these two reminders are because of a series of unrelated stories showing up on the Internet that act as a […]
How many ticks does it take to discern a Rolex
When it comes to identifying whether a Rolex is genuine, it seems that everyone is an expert. In the last few weeks, media outlets have posted, and re-posted, tell-tale signs that a Rolex is real. The weight of the watch, the lettering on the dial, the grammar used in the manual and sales description, whether […]
Selling fake Rolexes isn’t worth it, just ask Jonathan Cook
Some people just have to learn the hard way. Jonathan Cook, like another musician Lady Gaga profiled in an earlier article, learned that dealing with fake Rolexes has its price. Frontman for punk band, Forever the Sickest Kids, Jonathan Cook was arrested back on January 7th for selling fake Rolex watches. The felony landed Cook […]