Buying watches from Turkey is DANGEROUS

The Dangers of shopping for watches in Turkey...
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[@Cleatus546]

I used to wear a fake Rolex to impress the ladies. Last month some miscreant robbed me with a replica pistol.I guess we're even in a sense.

[@alarmactionukalarmactionuk893]

😂😂

[@arifsevimli4324]

😁🤣

[@Itzhak_Hasson]

😅

[@PMC607]

😂

[@markray3263]

Well played! ...file a false report with a police impersonator.

[@kkkajaz-fn9iw]

I have Ziarex replica watch, and when I see this video, I cant help but cringe. Theres no comparison to be made, its like a Formula 1 car competing against a tricycle.

[@JushawnHarper]

I was skeptical at first, but they pass every security check.

[@KennishaManning]

Perfect watches

[@SteevieMatthews]

I only buy from them.

[@AfraBenson]

Their watches are true masterpieces, 1:1 with no difference from original watches.

[@OsheenaKnox]

I can't buy not even in dream☺

[@soudabehheidari5939]

I purchased 2 Turkish unbranded watch in London £30 each ; honestly still in perfect condition and Gorgeous

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

With all the armed robbery/theft of people wearing expensive watches now, could you imagine wearing a "fake" and getting stabbed for it just because it looked so real?

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

@@dalehammond1749 You're right! Communism is coming, and it's coming fast! People are getting what they asked for and what they allow.

[@rm783]

True

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

I just wear long sleeves.

[@ZeroFcksGven]

@dalehammond1749 whats the point of buying it and not wearing it? Smh tf , its called get a carry conceal with ya scared ass

[@indigobaloon8091]

If robbers know, there are many fakes on peoples hands, then it could save many lives.

[@sarahjarvis6433]

My brother in law recently visited Turkey ….a small costal resort. I have been around watches all my life so when he texted me for a bit of advice I was happy to give it. He had stumbled across a small jewellers in the local square owned by a very approachable elderly gent. He went in and got into a sales pitch for pretty cheap fake Rolexes. He sent me some photos and on my advice went back and asked if he had any better ones. Long story short he ended up with a SS AP…..200 euros. On his return I inspected the watch under the loop etc and I can tell you it is better than good……..it is scarily good.

[@jayden5718]

Lol then u dont know anything about watches dude. A 200 euro rep at the market wont look good or convincing at all. Not even to someone whos never been around watches. Not to mention that these are cheap shitters with a huge market markup so it prolly actually was a 90euro fake.

[@tptp5118]

Hi did you open it up and if so what about the insides?

[@danmiller2177]

Listen, I seen some real good fake Rolex watchs, That could fool the some experts watch dealers... The fake Rolex has some real Rolex parts in the watch.... Listen, its very dangerous to buy Rolex watch on second market... Its very good chance you will end up getting burned in the end....

[@peterwason4658]

Complete rubbish. Turkey only sell cheap AAA grade watches

[@TonTon-rh9ux]

@@peterwason4658 you'll be surprised how good these Turkish clones are. But the closest are from china. Especially the stainless steel submariners.

[@deankyall1]

I bought a Patek Phillipe In Turkey 14 years ago for £80 when most were £30, it’s still keeping exact time to this day. Automatic, no service in all that time , can’t be bad value ,they had the catalogue showing the real one at £135000!!! Bargain

[@jeanpierrecastelyn1285]

i bought a rolex submariner from thailand in 2000 for $50 AUD. Still looks ok ish and hold time perfectly. so thats a good investment i thought

[@imernater1]

Same

[@christ3423]

Same@@imernater1

[@zoltrix7779]

If people tell themselves a watch is worth $10,000 enough times, they start to believe it.

[@anthonywhite23]

Your assessment is spot on my friend, there is no such thing as a super clone - take it from me every watch you saw in Turkey is made in China, the Turks simply don't make them. The green Sub that he opened up had a Chinese clone 3135 movement and the inside of the case was not machined correctly so the movement fixing is not the same as the original. At £1000 - £1200 that watch would be a complete scam, with £450/500 being about the mark if you ordered it direct from a Chinese site. I have been trying for a long time to find the perfect Submariner case to fit a genuine 3135 movement but no luck so far, but they will come eventually I'm sure....

[@TheMikeijay]

I have come to the same conclusion. I was going to take a trip to Turkey until I fell down the rabbit hole of the RepWatch community. I was in Egypt last week and for a laugh thought I would have a look at a few shops that were highly rated by tourists. It was full of absolute toot and the exact same stories in this video. Even my hotel, one of the largest international chains had a jewellery watch shop selling Reps (hard to believe). Spent a lot of time talking with the owner. He was very honest about his repos and why he chose to sell the grades he did. Whereas the watch district shops all attempted to tell stories of their watches (same as his) having 'Swiss ETA movements' or built anywhere but china. They didn't have a clue what genuine ones should feel/look like. Proudly opening the case showing me what I know is a £10 movement. Oddly they would open the case of the same watch in another colour, same price and it would have a 'superior' £30 movement. They were not even close to D grade let alone AAA. They wanted £215 and wouldn't budge. There are a couple of Chinese factories that have become masters of Reps, I have no doubt that if they wanted to, they have the technology and experience to make a 1:1 exact replica - indistinguishable from the gens. However, they make them for the specific $500 price point. Much like the Quartz Crisis we could one day see the Rep Crisis!

[@joelrosenberg8704]

Paul thanks for taking your time to find out about this important information for all of us. Travel safe mate!

[@48billy0]

I bought a 'Rolex' in Calis about 9 years ago. It has an automatic movement, keeps perfect time, and still going strong. Cost around £60.

[@johnmoore9862]

I bought a “Rolex” in Fethyie about 2009. Still going & keeps really good time.

[@anthonydownes8525]

Why spend £60.00 on a counterfeit Rolex when you can get a genuine automatic of a laymans brand for roughly the same money. A fake rolex has zero value and to me a waste of £60.00

[@48billy0]

Anthony Downes. So you are saying spend £60 on another make, instead of a fake Rolex? Then I wouldn't be any better or worse off. End up with a device that tells me the time. All that I require really.

[@anthonydownes8525]

@@48billy0 Yes, at least the laymans watch is going to be genuine. If its really about just telling the time a £ 20.00 casio would suffice but at least that would be genuine. The other this is in todays crime climate, you may risk getting robbed or stabbed ans over what, a counterfeit watch, bad deal to me

[@masterk5372]

I have a friend he went to his country for vacation in Cambodia he buy a fake omega watch for 30 dollars when he came back home to USA he went to a pawnshop and sold it for 500 dollars the watch looks so real even the pawnshop people couldn’t tell it was fake 😂😂🤦‍♂️

[@DIEMLtdTV]

We’ve just got back from Antalya and wasn’t ready for the shopping… and yes even our hotel resort there were the usual brands of clothes and bags for sale. We visited a jeweller out of curiosity with no will to buy I add. What surprised me about ever single vendor was it was the norm and so open. I was offered a Sea Dweller for €200. What made me laugh was he said there was a 5 year warranty. I can just see me marching into my local Rolex dealer for a service! I politely refused the watch but it was an eye opener and there are so many of these outlets, large and small, down the strip in Lara Beach. Loved the video.

[@groundbeef662]

i got a rolex and a brietling from Antalaya probably 20yrs back for around the £45 mark which would be the £250 ones you are talking about now. I forgot i was wearing the rolex and unusually for me was dressed smartly and was virtually dragged into a rolex dealer in the uk and given champagne as the fella thought i was the kind of guy to buy a £35k watch he was showing me that was on a special deal. I actually thought it was horrible anyway, but told him i would think about it. lol

[@user-tk9vr7dt6i]

That Patek clone with the Tiffany Blue dial is stunning.

[@daveturner9180]

Been to Turkey 3 times this year, amazing place but from what I saw there was no evidence of superclone watches, they were trying to pass off AAA as superclone, great video Paul. 👍

[@donkremer6019]

If triple A isn't even superclone grade, these superclones must be really good.

[@reezevlog]

how can one tell between a superclone n a AAA…? 🤷🏻‍♂️ .. the price..? i dont think so

[@richieeemosley1178]

Definitely not clean or vs factory 😅

[@IkeBrider]

Can you imagine spending £15000 on a Rolex and somebody asking 'where did you buy your fake watch?'

[@The.Toaster]

If you are buying a luxury watch to impress other people then you're buying it for the wrong reason anyway.

[@boffwozere]

Nice documentary Paul I have spent half my life in Turkey and let me tell you that super clone watches are available you just need to know the right people, I have a very close Turkish friend who is a watch dealer and actually took me to the factory where they were making the super clone watches And where he buys his watches, at the time Tag watches Were very popular and I bought a super clone Indy 500, when I got it back to the UK just out of interest I took it to a tag dealer and the only way he could tell it wasn’t a genuine tag was to put the serial number in and tell me that it wasn’t registered with tag and I paid under £150 for that watch !

[@mrtecsom6951]

Been going to Turkey for 30 odd years , always used to buy a couple of watches every year. Early days they were 🐶 💩 and the two would last for a year then rinse and repeat the following year. At the start they were cheap as 🍟 but 6 years ago I lashed out 200 sheets on an absolutely stunning Rolex that is still going strong 💪 and I haven’t needed to buy another so Johnny Turk needs to be careful that the quality doesn’t get too good 😊

[@paulburns6110]

Thanks for educational insight Re the super clone status. Also have to echo your love for Turkey coz both times I’ve been there I’ve really enjoyed its laid back east meets west vibe, friendly people, great value and rich historical features really appeals. Also gained a deeper appreciation for AP Royal Oaks. Thanks. God bless.

[@kM-vl4hq]

Great video

[@erickobetitsch6055]

Excellent video. Nice to see some journalism. Very interesting video. Love the content. Keep up the good work. I know it isn’t easy, but I appreciate it.

[@Frank-qs3pe]

My God the effort that must go into making these and not just the watches but the boxes. Unreal ,great reporting Paul . 👍🍻

[@real-eyes-realise-real-lies]

The watches are better than the boxes tbf... the boxes are easier to spot. Sniff test is one way, as fake boxes use cheap glues that smell different

[@Frank-qs3pe]

@@real-eyes-realise-real-lies Wow, that’s great to know and makes perfect sense. 👍🍻

[@real-eyes-realise-real-lies]

@@Frank-qs3pe you're welcome 🍻

[@SurprisedBluebonnetFlowe-cc8fr]

Turks have always been known for their fakes, you get can fake wrangler jeans while you wait, there not daft,, WHO goes back whilst on holiday, if its a gift? safe Sale

[@jazzyman4]

I saw shops in Turkey whilst I was on holiday with signs above their door - GENUINE COUNTERFEITS

[@simpledude5974]

😂

[@rayortiz6451]

This is a great video about counterfeits. Very informative

[@rexhargrove5172]

Great video and I’ve been enjoying your awesome back catalogue as well. Liked and subscribed

[@NRKGBP1986]

This is the reason why I have lost interest in most of luxury brands as their super clones are always there. So if a basic person like myself even buys the original, people will call that fake cuz they know I am a labour class citizen unless there's something really hard to produce like Grand Seiko Spring Drive kind of movement. But if a film actor buys the super clone, that will be taken as genuine because the owner himself is a millionaire in real. But great vIdeo with great stuff shared really enjoyed it like always. Thanks Paul.

[@alexs7758]

Very well said!

[@Alandale45]

Well said!

[@elora2525]

Super clones make sense for millionaires actually it's smart for them. Wear the real ones for special events and when going to the club or beach wear the fake one.

[@SuperBechti]

@@elora2525 its like owning a real painting and leaving it in a safe while exposing a fake one in your living room: so stupid. The purpose of of having genuine things is to enjoy them.

[@RovexHD]

Very well put.

[@jonathanforrest631]

This is actually really great real grass roots journalism. Something we are massively lacking these days. Brilliant well done 👏

[@Embargoman]

African venders going to Turkey to buy a bunch of these watches and sell them for the price of the original online for people in the US could buy them for the price of the original.

[@WilliamNordeste]

It just goes to show us how overpriced the original ones are.

[@paulthompson42]

Love your video's Paul Was staying in the Rixos Antalya a few months ago. Brought a few hotel beer mats home; lol But no fake watches! Hope you and Mrs T had a great trip

[@Mazda-qg9gc]

Happened to mention to a crew member that we were friendly with that we both were interested in replica watches when we were to dock in Turkey. On his advice/directions we found the shop behind the main touristy bit and we ended up buying a ladies Rolex and an Omega Sea Master for myself. Both were opened and these are 1:1 clone watches inside & out. Fantasic attention to detail and weight and they are both still working 100% a year later. £700 for both and only we know 🙂

[@davidallen8470]

There's no way anyone would pay £1000 or more for a fake Rolex , if I had a spare £1000 I'd buy a genuine Seiko , Tissot , Hamilton , the list goes on , lots of good watches available under the £1000 mark , and I'll guarantee that all those watches are manufactured in China , I've seen videos on here of guys in the back shops in the Chinese markets , with the same watches " superclones " , great video Paul , big fan 👍👍

[@LongFinger021]

I heard they do counterfeit teeth in Turkey aswell 😆

[@Sizzle_Bear]

And hair

[@judebrown2672]

Brilliant work. Thanks great advice.

[@peelzin]

Got a replica Rolex in Istanbul, still work good after one year and paid 60$ for it. Even got a tea from one of the two vendors and we talked for a good 30min with delicious turkish delight. It's more for the memory than anything else.

[@kasperpetersen6856]

I think they are still made in China but brought to Turkey for further travel. Loads of families with turkish bonds and family abroad to get the watches around and then sold here in Europe and the UK.

[@Hammers-Mikey]

Well the famous British person is Guy Ritchie as you can hear the watch seller saying his name to you in the shop!. Great Vid 👍

[@johnsmith-ht3sy]

had to google him, not that infamous.

[@thehistoryprof6750]

Good information, nicely done Paul. Love and peace from Las Vegas.

[@STEVEREEVES4444]

I went to Istanbul a few months ago most were rude lots trying to over charge you ! . Great information enjoyed this ! 👍

[@mattkinsella9856]

Very interesting video, I've learned a lot from watching your content, especially about certain watches I wouldn't normally look at. On a side note unrelated to watches, the property price rise there you mentioned is probably in correlation to the Russians and Ukrainians escaping the war or the draft in Russia. It's been going on long enough now that they are probably buying properties. Even when it's finally over they can use it as a holiday home. For Ukrainians and Russians with some money it's a very good personal investment for them and their family.

[@gillyharwoodl70]

Went to Istanbul recently .. went to the Grand Bazaar and was amazed that it was full of counterfeit stores. The counterfeit watches were not cheap and the sellers certainly had full knowledge of what they sold. They are pretty convincing copies.

[@KSpecProductions]

They charge a lot for them, but they're just ripping off ignorant tourists. They're cheaply made, obvious fakes.

[@danielee500]

They are good copies in fact so I guess it's not going cheap. As long as you are not being sold it as a genuine watch it's not bad.

[@ayhankaracaoglu6845]

So you directly went to police !

[@jeeperskreepers6292]

How much were they up there in usd?

[@deepruc7608]

@@jeeperskreepers6292 they usually go between 200 and 600 usd... but with a bit of haggling you can get another 20-40% off of that

[@larryscott3982]

4:30 the crown and date at 9 o’clock is hilarious.

[@TheMikeijay]

Thats actually a clone of the right handed Sprite that came out a couple of years ago. Its a really nice look if like me you wear on the right hand.

[@P-I-UK]

Your comment is hilarious as it shows you could never afford a real Rolex or have ever seen a real Rolex.... you even liked up your own cabbage comment🤣

[@grandsoleil56]

Lexrol genuine

[@ridzwanhassan5551]

Wow….this is something new to us here….even the prices very expensive too…. Thanks for sharing bro

[@davebowman1982]

Gotta love Turkey 😂 I was there in the summer - in the town of Kusadasi there is a whole street lined with really nice boutiques selling these higher end copies - boxes, papers the whole lot Even in the 3 years since I was last there, they've really stepped the quality of what they have available Pretty fascinating really *obviously I didn't buy any - I stopped at some T shirts and football tops 😂 Great video Paul, glad you enjoyed your holiday - it's a great place to go away

[@Rog5446]

Last time I was in Kusadasi, the shops had signs outside saying "Genuine Fake Watches' The best thing in Kusadasi is the restaurants, great food.

[@davebowman1982]

@@Rog5446 That's it 😂 Great town

[@ericsivilla4091]

Good thing you did not buy and tried to bring back to the states. Did you ever see the movie Midnight Express

[@PAC-MANN]

​@@ericsivilla4091u make no sense. If u smuggle drug in any country u will end up in jail lol wtf

[@MickShaw-om8gw]

@@ericsivilla4091 And Midnight Express was a fake as well .

[@alimuzhussain8394]

Paul, do you think one needs a massive purchase history with these fake dealers, before they can qualify for a fake Richard Mille, because you mentioned there is a waitlist for those. I wonder if the customer will be required to purchase the very undesirable Chinese fakes before they are eligible to purchase a fake Richard Mille.

[@matthewstubbs3764]

This needs to be the top comment hahahaha

[@Teymurphell2]

Smart

[@shawnz241]

I heard you need to buy a couple of Panerai's and maybe a Cartier for your wife (Ballon Bleu AND jewellery) before you get considered for something like that Tiffany dial Patek he showed.

[@samedwardson5911]

😂

[@aaronmalik4269]

Lol

[@frandevereaux]

I’m working out in China now, I visited a fake market. Tried a few pieces on wrist. Very good copies. There was a Turkish guy there filling a suitcase. The market we’re selling the watches for about £65. Unbelievable how good they were.

[@reezevlog]

there’s a mall in Guangzhou selling those..n i’ve been to it many times… one really need to look hard to find a so-called ‘superclone’

[@keithdavis6852]

I bought 2 fake watches years ago. Knowing they were fake. The Rolex broke during a golf swing. The Cartier lost at least an hour of time a week, then stopped all together. Cost peanuts, but fun for about a year. The fake polos eventually shrunk up to my chest. But love the country and the people. Visit the Hammam, and the barber. Then your holiday is complete.

[@LifeofJohnG]

Did a couple of videos on Turkey myself. Bought a few watches and they still look and feel good. Going back this year. Can't wait. Thanks for the info

[@nebod1556]

Is it Panerai coming from Turkey this year

[@nebod1556]

i adore fake watches ...the craftsmanship and precision invested into this to replicate something that is £100k is unbelievable

[@TsupitoAmy]

For as long as these watch companies make their products ridiculously inaccessible, the counterfeit industry will continue to thrive, even upgrade, especially as the gap between the actual cost and market value widen even more.

[@RovexHD]

This is why luxury watches aren’t worth it - same with handbags, people will use fakes and devalue the authentic one you have.

[@mattsnap3986]

Bought my 11yr old son a ceramic rado in antalia about 4yrs ago, it's basically a rado copied with exactly the same parts and is still ceramic for 40 quid, it's spot on.

[@dantheman7370]

I’ve got a £12 Casio from Argos works fantastic

[@RovexHD]

But does it have gold and sapphire ? 😂

[@jazztheglass6139]

Should have asked them the discount on 50 pieces, just to see how much the price came down to. If you see a top grade snide, pop it on a digital scale, see what the weight difference is

[@rondar2]

Probably you’ll find the highest grade in Istanbul rather than Antalya. I was once told by one guy in Istanbul that one of the watches he sold even got serviced by Rolex in Switzerland. They can make everything. This is why I either buy retail if I can or buy from a known second hand brand like watchfinder or so.

[@marksproston9622]

Hi mate, I’m on holiday in Tenerife at the moment I’m just overwhelmed with the amount of effort you put in to make sure we don’t get scammed. Keep up the good work. Your videos are amazing and helpful. Take care mate ❤

[@muazzamimran8631]

Which was the best clone watch you saw?

[@williambrackley604]

@Mark Sproston Oh come on seriously? I don't think anyone with half a brain cell is going to think they're getting a genuine Rolex for a couple of hundred quid. The dealers are upfront and not trying to pass them off as genuine.

[@wildbillharding]

Paul - did you warn anyone of the dangers of buying a fake from your OWN SON? For those who doesn't know about this, details of the court proceedings against Jamie Thorpe are available online. His outlet, Ludgate Watches in Brighton, was shut down seven years ago. Thorpe Junior pleaded guilty at Lewes Crown Court and was sentenced to to 12 months in jail, suspended for two years, as well as 180 hours of community service. He was also served with an 8 years' Bankruptcy Order. Over to you, Paul.

[@MultiSpazzo]

@@williambrackley604 i think he meant on the second hand uk market

[@WilliamNordeste]

You are scammed when you buy the originals.

[@nicknicola1009]

I'm probably not the best to give an opinion on the Turkish counterfeit scene given by Cypriot background but, to me, it's really irrelevant if the copy is good, poor or exceptional. Spend £10, £100 or £1,000 you'll always know it's a fake and you can never convince yourself you're wearing the real thing. You can fool most people, you may even fool the odd dealer but you will NEVER fool yourself. Good to see you back safe Paul. Take Mrs T to Cyprus next time 🙂

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Love Cyprus mate, been there about 5-6 times.

[@marinorossi4594]

I agree with @nick nicola. Fake will always be fake

[@BeforeThisNovember]

To each their own. I enjoy tf out of my super clones. I’m getting 95% of the experience for 5% of the cost. I could buy a real one tomorrow if I wanted but I could never enjoy it knowing how much I spent on it; I don’t want one that bad. I love the clones for what they are and to me it’s fascinating how they can be copied so accurately - that’s an art in itself.

[@nicknicola1009]

@@BeforeThisNovember No, you are getting exactly 0% of the experience because all you own is a cheap imitation and every time you look at it you’ll always know it. I’d rather buy a Pagani than a fake sub. At least it’s not pretending to be something that it isn’t. Still, as you say, to each their own

[@marinorossi4594]

I would be embarrassed to wear a fake watch. I wore a casio for many years before I could move to AP and Rolex status. No shame in wearing in a seiko or casio but wearing a fake would make me feel like half a man a fake man

[@glennamyhotspur]

Cheers Paul. Very informative investigation.

[@robertbuchanan9234]

Goodness gracious. A video made with background music which, is not only not grating and annoying, but fits seamlessly with the subject matter. A very well put together piece of work. Cheers.

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Funny a lot of people liked the music. U can’t please everyone!

[@robertbuchanan9234]

Haha. Read my comment again please. I was PRAISING the music. Good luck mate.@@PaulThorpeOfficial

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

@@robertbuchanan9234 LOL no problem cheers.

[@andypandy4987]

Great video Paul. Wow, what a selection, clearly a demand exists. Did you ask about a super cloned Ploproff ? Many thanks for putting in the time and effort to report on this. Only a matter of time until superclones will convince the majority of private buyers and collectors.

[@mytuberforyou]

There is a Ploproff clone, although I 'm not sure if it's "super", but I can barely think of a reason to buy (real) Ploproff to start out with- and I'm a diver.

[@adis8544]

Great video to show how good some of these clones have become over the years. I often wonder, how many people unknowingly fall prey to whom they believe to be reputable sellers. By any change were you able to look if they are also etching the crown on the crystal of those fake "Rolex" watches?

[@kevinparker461]

Pointless if they didn't because the Chinese have it to perfection. I even saw a genuine Rolex crystal that the crown didn't look as well done as a fake!

[@rodpanhard]

@@kevinparker461 Exactly the Chinese are making 49% of a genuine Rolex already, to be able to market your watch as Swiss the criteria is 51% of the watch has to be made in Switzerland, the other 49% comes from China.

[@AngelaNakiyingi]

Really enjoyed this video. Top favourite of mine so far

[@michaelmallal9101]

Hi Paul, enjoy your holiday. I like Istanbul too. All those eye-watering green Rolex boxes.

[@Flaksting]

I honestly thought the drawing on the thumbnail was a very stereotypical depiction of the type of sleazy Turkish salesperson to avoid. But it turned out to be the host 😂😂😂

[@nb8718]

I just don't get the understanding around people buying fake watches. If you have £200 to spend, you'll feel much better buying a decent seiko or citizen. You won't get that feeling of dread if a watch guy notices your watch and you won't be lying to yourself. My first proper watch was an Oris. It wasn't cheap but hardly considered expensive, but i fell in love with it and i felt like i'd worked hard enough to deserve it. I still love that watch dearly and it still gets wrist time at least once a week. I'll proudly talk to rolex guys wearing it with my head held high.

[@deanclark1646]

Absolutely spot on there 👏.

[@josefsterling5462]

Either way.... A watch is a watch.....a timepeice......a clock etc labels and extortionate price tags mean little when the fakes actually expose the company's who make the "real" ones......it's all about creating a percieved exclusivity etc..the house oncards falls when u realise ur thousand pound watch was made in the same shed as the 200 pound knock off lol

[@user-yf7ey1pr9r]

Love oris, got a green Aquis with the pre 400 movement.

[@tsampson6660]

People like Rolex for the status it gives them. End of. Who cares if one man realises it's fake when you've just bedded a hottie who was only with you because she's a gold-digger who thinks you can afford a Rolex and therefore, fancy stuff for her. Status and hierarchy are real and a rolex gets you high up on it.

[@Kohlmeise1000]

nice vid , thank you.

[@TheWatchGeek]

getting tougher and tougher on the exterior to tell but the regulator on the movement is always a good place to look (not sure about vintage Rolex)

[@markmcnamara6743]

Great interesting & informative content Paul. Personally I would never consider a counterfeit. If only had a few hundred quid to spend would look at Sekio. You get a lot for the pound as it were. The intro music is horrendous, had to mute sorry 😞 Cheers 🍻

[@MickShaw-om8gw]

I bought two Omega watches one for me ( speedmaster moon watch ) and one for my wife from Turkey, I compared mine to one in Jewelers back home, i could see no difference at all only the huge price difference , we paid £200 each, very happy , I am glad you outed the so called super clones Paul, Turkey is wonderful country to holiday but you have to be on your guard with the sellers there are trying to make money after all., forgot to add my wife bought a Ladies Rolex in 2008 in Turkey £20 , still going today after a few battery changes .

[@adrianmorris3772]

Very interesting, thanks,Paul. 😊

[@Timjacks01]

The amount of models available is staggering 😮

[@JayandSarah]

If you just want the experience, you are better off buying one and enjoying it because for 99.9999% of people - the real deal is unobtainable. THere are stacks of young albanian 20 somethings running around with fake patek's that make $3500 a year... and they look the part and it's fun.

[@higgins340s]

You need to ask to go into the secret rooms, usually a mirrored door that looks like a wall. Most of the really good stuff is in there, top end ones have genuine swiss movements hence the inflated price over the chinese clones

[@kevinparker461]

Genuine Swiss Rolex movements i doubt very much!!. ETA Chinese copies have been used for years & some Chinese replicas are offered with genuine Swiss Sellita movements but, so what!

[@hirokusaikaru6624]

The problem is that even the best copies/clones are still junk - except that they are $500 pieces of junk. You will never be happy, you don't impress anybody and in general makes you look like a fool.

[@VicFlange]

I recently went to Side in Turkey and tried on few Rolex fakes in jewellery shops around the old town. I can tell you when you try them on they feel like a piece of junk. Really sharp around the edges, and tinny bracelet/clasp. They’re absolute crap imo.

[@MrZanderLaw]

I was there last February Sid, Lovely place 👍🏻 I’m going back in 4 Weeks, but to a different place, still Antalya area though, Love the place, the people are Very friendly 😉👍🏻

[@alanaliyev456GT]

if its imo trash.. is not Superclone. !!!!!!!!! Swissarex is never sharp

[@tim.iteland.9447]

I got an omega sea master , and honestly the letter "O" fell off and it became a mega watch !! 🤣 Some models come in 5 different qualities of fake .

[@seamusdoherty]

I was in Thailand last year counterfeit goods everywhere.

[@SteelmoonWatches]

Great stuff, Paul.

[@ticker2140]

Great reporting Paul. I have to say a mate got a clone Datejust in 9ct yellow gold and steel with ETA movement in Turkey in 2014. Still keeps perfect time and gets far more looks and comments than my actual 18ct white gold bezel Datejust! (not that I approve......).

[@certainly2509]

Why buy a fake when you obviously can buy the real deal? SMH.

[@percussion44]

@@certainly2509 Why would you possibly care? Get some penis enlargement surgery. Maybe you won't be so upset by other people watches if you don't have a little dinky.

[@ticker2140]

@@certainly2509 Totally agree, the fake is my mate's.

[@BeforeThisNovember]

@@certainly2509 because some people are smart with their money

[@certainly2509]

@@BeforeThisNovember That's not being smart. Fakes have no retaining value. Better off to buy a Hamilton, or Tissot than a fake. Don't support organized crime.

[@Matt-il8zz]

15:37 When you go on a wait list for a fake!

[@adrianwright8685]

For £25 you can buy a digital watch that is far more accurate than any mechanical stuff, doesn't need servicing and maybe every 10 years might need a new 50p battery!

[@MorarnaEspanhaeEuropa]

Watches is a passion and more things. Nothing about just to see the time.

[@ixelvangel8542]

Pour des raisons professionnelles, j'ai été en Espagne debut des années 2000. Il se vendait des petits centres d'usinage pour profilés d'aluminium d'une marque suisse avec finition et des écrans dernier cri pour lus de 100000 euros. Dans une autre entreprise espagnole, il se vendait des centres d'usinage d'origine turque pour le meme travail pour le prix de 12000 euros! Et, j'ai appris que la majorité des entreprises dédiées aux profiles d'aluminium achetait le materiel turc pour sa qualité et sa robustesse. Un chef d'entreprise espagnol m'a confirmé que les pieces des machines turques étaient en laiton, donc quasi increvables!

[@maddavvid2339]

The frightening thing is that if Paul could think they are real from 3 feet away than the muggers would definitely think they are real enough said cheers for the insight Paul

[@paulritchie5868]

I think hard before I put my real Rolex on..depends where I’m going for a Night out,I’m from glasgow.

[@mytuberforyou]

@@paulritchie5868 no worries because by now the muggers think the real ones are fake and go by your car or suit. But not your shoes because fake watch wearers wear fake shoes too.

[@alberlusconi1]

@@paulritchie5868 I take out my gold fillings before a night out in Glasgow

[@ba2724]

@@alberlusconi1 I wear a dirty peasant sackcloth coupled with peasant sandals for a night out in Glasgow. I've yet to be robbed, and I've actually made some money when people give me coins out of pity.

[@alberlusconi1]

@@ba2724 😂

[@toffeepie1878]

Good video Paul - I have no problem with clones on one condition - the owner keeps it and it makes him/her happy that they have dreams they are wearing a very expensive watch they will never likely afford. My issue is watches like this getting sold at vastly inflated prices to people unaware or even sold at some shoddy dealers to people who might not be none the wiser. I am not going to buy a clone, I have a nice swiss watch with in house movement and diamonds I am proud of and will hopefully get some grand seiko limited edition at some stage, watches are amazing, clones not so much - and nobody can clone a GS, certainly not to any level of detail

[@glockman9c]

Counterfeiting supports terrorism.

[@nebod1556]

Vostok automatic made in Russia is a lot of watch for money...I adore them

[@skomil]

I dont see why anyone would want a fake watch? Because the pleasure is knowing you have a genuine article and in fact you would get more respect putting that kind of money for a replica into something like a good Seiko/Hamilton/Tissot etc from people who know watches.

[@danilellaalecu1762]

You have to go to Istanbul for the one to one super clones Paul

[@lukepeckham7452]

My friend has a superclone rolex . Was on a cruise before Xmas and the pin came out the strap. Found a rolex shop and they fixed it. So they are out there. He paid £510 (just the watch. Because watches have become so expensive and now out of the average person's price range the counterfeit watch industry is just going to get bigger

[@kevinparker461]

No, they wont touch replicas!!. And close inspection will prove it is not genuine. This is nonsense. And all the replies saying they are so good are from the Turkish, they are all scammers & not to be trusted!!

[@deepseadweller687]

For me the value in the fakes is if I think I want a real one I get the fake and wear it awhile if I like it enough I'll get the original. Too many times I've bought the real deal on a whim and regretted it later. No more.

[@nige99]

I bought a omega replica in 2019 still going perfect same battery !

[@salihfidan547]

I could not imagine dangerous part? Everything is crystal clear!

[@benlee8697]

Very interesting video Paul, hope you enjoyed your holiday. People who buy the fake RMs, do they really think their friends/ colleagues would believe they can afford a £200k/ £300k watch when they are an ordinary type person. Would be interesting to see an undercover type episode in more of these situations!

[@binyamj]

That’s a very difficult question. Some “normal” people are actually super rich, but you’d never know. Also, people care about what others think of them, so they’ll go into extreme debt to impress others. I can afford things that many people wouldn’t expect. RM watches are truly for idiots with more money than sense though. They’re hideous and incredibly overpriced.

[@AZIRIS456]

you buy for yourself, not for your friends is it different for you?

[@donkremer6019]

@@AZIRIS456 everybody says that, but in reality people do stuff to impress others. Hence IG.

[@jonsmith6982]

maybe they just like the style maybe they just like the color ,yeah?

[@tao5898]

The average people will see a RM and think it’s a cheap plastic watch 😂

[@Lonnie91a]

Those are made in China. That green sub looks like a new VSF126610 and that’s an old generation copy 3135 movement because it still has the old balance assembly with the two adjusters. The guy was trying to hide the balance with the rotor when Paul said he started to get mad about the filming. They are about $600-700 usd wholesale. Then they start modding them with genuine dials and bezels and that’s when it gets scary.

[@antonis190811]

finally someone who knows what hes talking about. probably vsf. Rms for 2.5k xD thats two extra months salary hidden in that price lol

[@J.DeLaPoer]

This is why I'm glad I don't much care for new stuff and only collect/deal with vintage. Not that the vintage field doesn't have it's own set of pitfalls and fakes, but it's much, much easier to spot a fake vintage luxury piece. At least for me as a watchmaker as well as collector anyway. I mean genuine patina, movement wear and other signs of aging are extremely hard to fake convincingly. Also far fewer vintage fakes around, compared to these factories churning modern reps out by the thousands. On the rare occasions I buy something modern/new I go through an AD or trusted and vetted source or not at all, and so far have never been ripped off. It's certainly one thing to acquire the skill and experience to ID a _good_ modern fake -- and I've seen some good enough, I think with some swapped gen parts?, that had me fooled until I got a close look at the movement... But overcoming the classic human greed for a 'good deal' would solve 90% of the problem for people who get ripped off. If it's priced too cheap to be true...

[@justplainlawr]

That dial on the Hulk was an instant giveaway that it’s a low tier clone. Not surprised Thorpe would fall for these hook line and sinker.

[@J.DeLaPoer]

@@justplainlawr Is this guy a fool? This is his only video I've seen, and don't want to waste my time here if so -- asking because half the comments here seem to be questioning his expertise.

[@justplainlawr]

@@J.DeLaPoer entertaining to see how far behind the mainstream. But this just goes to show that experience with gens != experience with reps

[@user-ku2sf2lv2k]

Been to turkey a few times on holiday,I wanted a specific camel trophy watch,the guy in the place said come back in in a couple of days I will have one,it was ok but I ended up buying the real one a few years later.always fancy ed a tag gulf.

[@weepair2]

If you need an expensive watch to impress the ladies you need to worry about what's in your trousers, not what's on your wrist.

[@eyupuygun]

I was born and raised in Antalya. I didn't know there were clone sellers in downtown. This video has been a good guide for me :D In our economic standarts I have to work for a week to buy a Casio F91 so a rolex is not even in my dreams but after watching this I may save some money for few months to buy a blue oyster clone. I'm glad you had a good time in my hometown and you are always welcome. Best wishes.

[@petersouvan994]

Get me one I will send you money

[@lukespector5550]

My friend........... In Australia (Sydney here) we enjoy Turkish immigrants. Greeks here push others around & push out other immigrants with bullying & shady financial practices in small business. ONLY your countrymen never back down from these Greeks. Turkish are our good friends in Australia! 👍 👍 👍 * Luke *

[@eyupuygun]

@@petersouvan994 i had no time to get to downtown but i will ASAP. And there is an unspoken rule here about things sold to tourists and things sold to Turks. Most of the times nomather currency of the price tag, it is Turkish Lira to the locals. I mean a £500 tag is 500 Turkish lira (equals £20). I will try that rule work too. If I success i let you know.

[@eyupuygun]

@@lukespector5550 We were raised with the stories about how good Australians have been in WW1. More friends than foes. So that some part of Dardanelles is given to Australians and Ataturk (founder of Turkey) called the Australlian soldiers "our sons". Turkish never given a piece of land to any nation but Australians.

[@almatt8310]

So what do you exactly do to earn £11 a week in Turkey ?

[@Pulsonar]

This is perhaps why I rarely see watches from Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldavia on Chrono24. I’ve seen the openly fake watches on holiday in Turkey. They look incredible on the surface, but you know it’s fake, and at some psychological level you will feel like a fake, even those happy go lucky people who swear it doesn’t bother them know it’s bullshit. You can even waste effort trying to sell it to get the few hundred quid/bucks you paid for it. The thing has no legitimate certifiable Swiss watchmaker quality at any level, no provenance, no papers, nothing. Only the sweat of some poor labourers effort on below minimum wage is there as evidence. The watch will die a death in a few years at best in ways you wouldn’t expect. I once had a fake Breitling almost indistinguishable from the real one that was fairly accurate but it packed in dramatically after 2 years so I threw it in the bin. It’s important to add that I never got any special proud feeling wearing it, I knew it’s weakness and oddities that you’d never find on the real watch. These odd things also grow in number over time. My buddies always assumed it was the real deal, they never asked. Only when they noticed I never wore it anymore, so I told them I got tired of it, sold it and wear a TAG instead. The only real Swiss watch I could genuinely afford at the time. The fakes are not worth it folks, I don’t even care if they look 100% and get lucky with one that function for 20 years. There’s a reason why there is a massive market for legit watches worth $billions without it the fake market will 100% cease to exist, that’s the reality. Getting REAL is the only worthwhile DEAL.

[@Masterleechan]

Watches having value is an illusion thats the truth

[@Lugo24]

I think the real problem is when you try to buy a real watch from the AD they never have any or you have to be on a list (preferred customer) or just pay double or triple the price on the grey market. It's ridiculous.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Turkey is a nice and pleasant place, I worked there on & off for 4 years with Bp. I had an amazing time there so I am not surprised that you enjoyed your time there. I really wonder if the Turkish people have watches factories to churn out these watches, I very much doubt it. I am still convinced that all of the counterfeit watches are made in China including the super clones. Now, I would not be surprised if the counterfeit bags, clothes and some other goods were made in Turkey but China also do their bit and having worked in South East Asia, I can tell for a fact that Asians are usually extremely détails driven… I mean rice growing people are all details driven, one just have to look at a rice paddy construction and operation to understand the level of details involved. This approach filter through to the rest.

[@BR-gz3cv]

As an owner of both genuine and fake Rolex, Panerai, and Hublot I’ve never once had anyone spot the fake on my wrist vs my real ones. I compare them side by side and it’s really hard to tell the difference. The fakes allow me to travel and use them without worry of theft, scratches, etc.

[@khxn9029]

100%. I own a genuine 116610LN and a VSF - very little difference. The only situation where I do see differences is in my 228235 - factories don't seem to get the rose or the olive correct most of the time.

[@jaydubya7012]

How do you not get them mixed up

[@khxn9029]

@@jaydubya7012 There are close details that you can simply feel between the two, primarily with the Day-Date. But I do keep them in separate boxes.

[@pi5pnj]

@@khxn9029what’s the difference with the VSF?

[@ricksterk7014]

Check out the baller

[@markchonajr8938]

Excellent video. Very informative. I must say that, those pieces look so good. Scary.......Very scary.

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[@cengiz2620]

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[@StrikeTheRoot]

I bought a fake Patek Philippe when I was in Istanbul from an underground shop. It wasn't advertised and we had a local show us. I would never claim it as real. I paid around 400 Euro for it. It's more of a memento to a fun trip than it is anything else. I never really wear it and it just sits in a display case. Not once have I claimed it to be anything other than a knock-off. I know I'm part of the problem, but sometimes you just get caught up in the moment.

[@vintage4198]

They must charge Europeans more cause I got 1 which is pretty convincing for about 100

[@mrb3673]

They really say you coming... 400 euros! 🤣🤣

[@aedwards4496]

I bought 2 watches ( which turned out to be fake Rolex's) for £5:00 each. Yep 5 quid. They both lasted around 12 years and kept perfect time until the original batteries ran out. Was I ripped off? Where was the danger? Personally I'm not into a label , a watch just needs to tell the time.

[@nicknicola1009]

That would be a valid point except for one tiny detail. You completely blew your argument when you said you aren't into a label. If that's the case why would you want to buy a fake Rolex, buy a Timex instead

[@alanedwards6285]

It's a watch it tells the time. It was £5:00. Not £5,000+

[@nicknicola1009]

@@alanedwards6285 no, a seconds is a watch but you chose a fake Rolex so you’re into labels totally

[@alanedwards6285]

You're mental. £5;00 is more than enough to tell the time. Not £5,000. Not £50,000. Labels are for lunatics

[@nicknicola1009]

If quote "Labels are for lunatics" Why did you buy a fake Rolex then? Why not buy a Timex and be proud to wear it instead of wanting people to think you wear a Rolex? Talk about being a total hypocrite. You're clearly a fake sort of cheap guy who wants ppl to think youre better than you really are. Personally i pity you if you are SO insecure about yourself that you feel pretending to have a Rolex makes you more important. Damn, you have the cheek to call me mental!!! Go do one hypocrite

[@julianpitten]

Hi Paul..I have been following you for some time...Big respect...I think your in a similar generation to me....Long story short...I saved up and bought myself a oyster perpetual with white display and roman numarials for my 21 birthday....It took me 4 months and I managed it...But the thing is in this world I can't ware it...I have an apple watch ultra...My point is afrer watching your Turkey video..Is that things have changed and values have just seemed to have gone out of the window...is just me...?....It's shocking and I think you should perhaps mention it....Anyway kind regards Julian.