Wearing Expensive Jewelry - Safety

[Siani]

This maybe of interest....these watches are getting very good replica copies made these days .. I read this on eBay

How to spot a fake or Replica.

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This fake is really good, A high ranking Police offcier with NYPD had this watch for 2 years and assumed it was genuine. He was a little upset when I told him.

1. On a Genuine Breitling the window for the date is large and eats into the second and minute markers, The fakes like above do not.

2. Original Breitling's do not have raised sub dials.

3.The inner bezel on the fake does not blend seemlessly into the dial, You can see a black ring on the picture above. The genuine watches do not have this.

4.Breilting and wings logo are embrossed on genuine watches, On the fakes they are Stamped on.

5. On a Breitling fighter watch the finish is completley brushed. On the fake its a gloss finish.

6. The back case. The original has markings on the underside, Normally 4 -6 letters and number on the 2 closest links, The fakes do not.

The dead Give away. On an Original Breitling, Look at the very center pin that holds the minute, hour and second hand. It should all be the same color, Normally silver. The fakes all have a black pin.

If you have a Breitling watch, congarctulations, They are great watches. If you have a good fake, Thats a shame, but its still a good quality watch. They are now made in China and Japan. The watches from Japan are very good quality. The owner of the fake above is still happy with his watch, Yes disapointed, But unless you know what to look for no one will no. The Replica watches as they are now called are very good. I would never buy one. If you are thinking about getting a new watch, just beware.

Dimensions are the same, weight is the same, The Chrono function (Chronograph, chronomat) on the fake does work.
Below a real Bretling

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[PET]

This maybe of interest....these watches are getting very good replica copies made these days .. I read this on eBay

How to spot a fake or Replica.

91_2.jpg

This fake is really good, A high ranking Police offcier with NYPD had this watch for 2 years and assumed it was genuine. He was a little upset when I told him.

1. On a Genuine Breitling the window for the date is large and eats into the second and minute markers, The fakes like above do not.

2. Original Breitling's do not have raised sub dials.

3.The inner bezel on the fake does not blend seemlessly into the dial, You can see a black ring on the picture above. The genuine watches do not have this.

4.Breilting and wings logo are embrossed on genuine watches, On the fakes they are Stamped on.

5. On a Breitling fighter watch the finish is completley brushed. On the fake its a gloss finish.

6. The back case. The original has markings on the underside, Normally 4 -6 letters and number on the 2 closest links, The fakes do not.

The dead Give away. On an Original Breitling, Look at the very center pin that holds the minute, hour and second hand. It should all be the same color, Normally silver. The fakes all have a black pin.

If you have a Breitling watch, congarctulations, They are great watches. If you have a good fake, Thats a shame, but its still a good quality watch. They are now made in China and Japan. The watches from Japan are very good quality. The owner of the fake above is still happy with his watch, Yes disapointed, But unless you know what to look for no one will no. The Replica watches as they are now called are very good. I would never buy one. If you are thinking about getting a new watch, just beware.

Dimensions are the same, weight is the same, The Chrono function (Chronograph, chronomat) on the fake does work.
Below a real Bretling

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Looking at those examples it would take too long to tell the time, no thank you - and I do have a genuine Rolex which I use most of the time without any fear of robbery : but I do not think this is what the poster was asking about.
I think the poster is thinking about gold jewellery and that is dangerous if the Thai 21ct variety - don't worry if it is some darker coloured 18ct as the Thais think this is farang rubbish, and so no problem wearing it!

[Siani]

I think the poster is thinking about gold jewellery and that is dangerous if the Thai 21ct variety - don't worry if it is some darker coloured 18ct as the Thais think this is farang rubbish, and so no problem wearing it!

Yes agreed the poster was wondering if it were safe to wear in Thailand. I was just trying to point out that if worried ...don't buy it ? Also that it is difficult to tell the difference these days, from a glance anyway. Why put yourself through the stress

[jumusman]

I guess because I want the real thing. Maybe that sounds silly but if I want to buy something nice I want the real thing. Just would not feel the same knowing every day that is a fake Breitling on my wrist, I get the point as to why someone would do this, but its just not my style. But to each their own of course!

I am going to get a Super Avenger, it's silver, not gold which gets more attention from what I have read here. I am going to get it from E Bay in the U.S, there are some reputable stores there that have sold thousands of watches and E Bay gives a guarantee anyway. I will probably buy second hand, new one's are insanely priced.

You better believe as soon as I receive it I will be physically walking into a jewelry shop that is extremely knowledgeable about them and can verify its authenticity and serial number. I think it's a very important thing to do no matter what you are buying, Rolex, Cartier, anything that can easily be faked.

[sandemb]

Having traveled extensively through SE Asia my advice is this -
Don't wear expensive jewelry.
surprisingly thieves can recognize real from fake from a distance. If in doubt - don't wear it! Buy your fakes and impress your friends when you get home. Better to lose a fake $5 Rolex than a $1000. Real gold is cheap in Asia, but easy to steal. Cheap gold is easy to replace.

[Pagey]

Jumusman : If you want to buy and wear a quality timepiece then go for it. How many threads are there on this forum where a person has had there watch stolen ? Or even been mugged ? As long as you are sensible about it and don't brag you have an expensive watch you should be OK.

Two other points to note : 1. if you look after your watch, esp Rolex, Breitling, Tag etc in 5-10 years the value will be at least the same as you paid for it, probably more.

2. If you are in Thailand now and having it shipped by Ebay from the US you will probably be liable for a lot of import duty.

[jumusman]

Jumusman : If you want to buy and wear a quality timepiece then go for it. How many threads are there on this forum where a person has had there watch stolen ? Or even been mugged ? As long as you are sensible about it and don't brag you have an expensive watch you should be OK.

Two other points to note : 1. if you look after your watch, esp Rolex, Breitling, Tag etc in 5-10 years the value will be at least the same as you paid for it, probably more.

2. If you are in Thailand now and having it shipped by Ebay from the US you will probably be liable for a lot of import duty.

Hi Guru : Yeah I have worked hard the past few years and want to treat myself so I thought why not. You are right, no need to wave it in the air and brag that would just be asking for it and stupid!

I will be purchasing it when I head back to the U.S in January and will have it shipped and subsequently authenticated whilst I am there. Thanks for the info..

[Rob W]

I have worn expensive watches all the time in Thailand and the only person who ever notices is the copy watch man who walks around the hilton area, and he tries to sell you a copy verson of the watch you have on.
I buy them because i like them and collect them its my treat for working is hell holes!!! or not depending.
Dont worry about it if you want one get it.

Rob

[BaaBaa.]

Never been a fan of gaud and trinkets myself.

Seems even more pointless in Thailand.

[STEVE G]

Never been a fan of gaud and trinkets myself.

Seems even more pointless in Thailand.

You haven't got one of these then BaaBaa?:

[lomuamart]

After 14 years here I very rarely wear a watch anyway.
I can always ask someone what the time is. It's not like I'm catching a train, bus or plane.

[Siani]

After 14 years here I very rarely wear a watch anyway.
I can always ask someone what the time is. It's not like I'm catching a train, bus or plane.

No need for a watch, the time is always on your computer or phone anyway They can be stolen as well

[lomuamart]

I've refused to have a mobile ever since I left the UK.
My computer - yes, well that's in the house and I suppose that's pretty difficult to steal on the street.