Horological Meandering

I had lunch yesterday with the manager of a watch boutique and he shared a not uncommon occurrence in his line of business. On several occasions, customers have brought in a watch for service and the boutique manager has had to share the bad news that the... 

Just to add to the discussion, perhaps there is even a 3rd scenario: The gift giver KNOWINGLY gave a (well-made) fake watch (for which he paid the fake watch "market rate") and "implicitly defrauding" the gift recipient, hoping the recipient will believe ... 

their gold rolex or similar watch to get out of a sticky situation. Persoanlly I think it is a fallacy created by the movies eg Marathon Man The real/fake ethical dilemna is more difficult. If the person giving you the fake is a business compatriot I thin... 

who did the "Rolex" thing, and yes I certainly agree it's just a romanticized image in popular media. I would certainly stop doing any business if a business associate gave me a fake watch and told me it's real - it certainly says alot about the character... 

during war in Croatia my father in law stayed alive because of Submariner Sincerely Damian

that is the best use a watch has seen Sorry about the watch but, on the other hand, great for you cheers

I remember reading in an old book about equipment that was issued to CIA operatives, that they were occasionally issued solid gold watches (white gold or yellow I am not sure), that could be sold off link by link to get them through deployments in environ... 

Seriously though, I would tell te gift giver as I am sure he would want to know if he has been scammed. Of course, it needs to be told in a subtle but sure manner which does not accuse him of being a flake.

I have a close friend who has received a Cartier watch and a Rolex watch; both watches from his father, and both watches seem highly suspect that they are not genuine. But, since I'm neither the receiver nor the giver, it's none of my business, so I don't... 

no right or wrong answer- it depends on the situation- amongst family members and close friends I would tell them- otherwise depending on the situation cheers

I would tell the person straight up that this watch is a fake. I'm pretty direct and to the point, so I have no difficulty telling someone their watch is fake if they show the watch to me and let me inspect it. It wouldn't matter to me if the person who r... 

It is always the best policy to be honest with your fellow humans! It might be tough but it is the correct course of action. This is really a problem and although it has not happened to me, I would only buy from an AD or someone who has a good reputation ... 

no matter what is it or whether it is fake or real. To me it is the thought that counts. IMO we should not value a gift as IT IS A GIFT. If the giver thought that it is real then let him be. Make him happy. Say thanks and that I appreciate it very much. H...