timeandgems.com fake Rolex scam artists
By John Donovan
On 16 December 2011, a relative purchased from a US based Internet websitetimeandgems.comwhat was described on the website as “A Ladies’ Rolex Stainless Steel Black Diamond Lug Oyster Band Datejust.”
On the Order Confirmation from the company, also dated 16 December 2011, the watch was described by Time & Gems as “Ladies’ Rolex Stainless Steel Black Diamond Dial Channel Set Bezel Diamond Lug Oyster Band Datejust.”
“Your luxury watch is guaranteed to be genuine for the life of the watch. If for whatsoever reason you ever find it to be otherwise, you can return it for a full refund, or exchange, for as long as you own the watch.”
Payment was made by bank transfer as requested by Time & Gems.
My relative paid several thousand dollars for the “Rolex” watch. It was supposed to be a 10th Wedding Anniversary Present.
The watch arrived within days via Priority Shipping by UPS.
On 24 December 2011, 8 days later, my relative notified Time & Gems that an expert had inspected the watch and advised that it was a not a Rolex.
In an emailed response the same day, TimeAandGems.com still described the watch as a “Rolex” despite the fact that this was untrue.
The watch did not even perform the basic function of a timepiece – accurately telling the time. Instead it lost more than 20 minutes per day.
Despite the above written promises, TimeandGems.com declined to refund the monies paid.
By John Donovan
On 16 December 2011, a relative purchased from a US based Internet websitetimeandgems.comwhat was described on the website as “A Ladies’ Rolex Stainless Steel Black Diamond Lug Oyster Band Datejust.”
On the Order Confirmation from the company, also dated 16 December 2011, the watch was described by Time & Gems as “Ladies’ Rolex Stainless Steel Black Diamond Dial Channel Set Bezel Diamond Lug Oyster Band Datejust.”
“Your luxury watch is guaranteed to be genuine for the life of the watch. If for whatsoever reason you ever find it to be otherwise, you can return it for a full refund, or exchange, for as long as you own the watch.”
Payment was made by bank transfer as requested by Time & Gems.
My relative paid several thousand dollars for the “Rolex” watch. It was supposed to be a 10th Wedding Anniversary Present.
The watch arrived within days via Priority Shipping by UPS.
On 24 December 2011, 8 days later, my relative notified Time & Gems that an expert had inspected the watch and advised that it was a not a Rolex.
In an emailed response the same day, TimeAandGems.com still described the watch as a “Rolex” despite the fact that this was untrue.
The watch did not even perform the basic function of a timepiece – accurately telling the time. Instead it lost more than 20 minutes per day.
Despite the above written promises, TimeandGems.com declined to refund the monies paid.
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TIME & GEMS, TIMEANDGEMS.COM, WATCH EMPIRE LLC – INTERNET FAKE ROLEX SCAM ARTISTS
By John Donovan
Many well known highly desirable global brands are targeted by counterfeit activity.
Because of the high value of each watch, Rolex is a prime target.
Its relatively easy to spot a fake Rolex as they weight much less than a genuine Rolex.
It becomes more tricky if some parts are genuine and others fake.
On 16 December 2011, a relative purchased from a US based Internet website timeandgems.com what was described on the website as “A Ladies’ Rolex Stainless Steel Black Diamond Lug Oyster Band Datejust.”
On the Order Confirmation from the company, also dated 16 December 2011, the watch was described by Time & Gems as “Ladies’ Rolex Stainless Steel Black Diamond Dial Channel Set Bezel Diamond Lug Oyster Band Datejust.”
The name of Watch Empire LLC was also printed on the Order Confirmation.
The small print in the PRODUCT DETAILS described the watch as:
“Like-new, Excellent working order and excellent condition.”
Under “Appraisal & Documentation” it stated:
“Your luxury watch is guaranteed to be genuine for the life of the watch. If for whatsoever reason you ever find it to be otherwise, you can return it for a full refund, or exchange, for as long as you own the watch.”
Payment was made by bank transfer as requested by Time & Gems.
My relative paid several thousand dollars for the “Rolex” watch. It was supposed to be a 10th Wedding Anniversary Present.
The watch arrived within days via Priority Shipping by UPS.
On 24 December 2011, 8 days later, my relative notified Time & Gems that an expert had inspected the watch and advised that it was a not a Rolex.
In an emailed response the same day, TimeAandGems.com still described the watch as a “Rolex” despite the fact that this was untrue.
At best, the watch is a combination of genuine Rolex parts and imitation Rolex parts.
The watch did not even perform the basic function of a timepiece – accurately telling the time. Instead it lost more than 20 minutes per day.
Despite the above written promises, TimeandGems.com declined to refund the monies paid.
At the time of purchase, my relative was unaware of warning postings that were already on the Internet:
TIME & GEMS, TIME AND GEMS, TIMEANDGEMS.COM, WATCH EMPIRE, LLC, AKA MICHAEL DAVIDI ARE AN INTERNET EBAY ROLEX FRAUD & SCAM AND MUST BE STOPPED. TIME & GEMS, TIME AND GEMS, WATCH EMPIRE, LLC, AKA MICHAEL DAVIDI ARE AN INTERNET EBAY ROLEX FRAUD & SCAM AND MUST BE STOPPED.
They did check out the potential legal ramifications of being in possession of a fake Rolex. In at least one country, Switzerland, you can be imprisoned. According to another Internet posting, you can be fined $5,000 in the USA for having a fake Rolex.
Interestingly, Rolex itself has reportedly recently started taking legal action in the USA against con-artists using the Internet to sell fake Rolex watches. I will send them a copy of this article and the entire file of evidence.
My relative was so frightened about being caught is possession of a fake Rolex that she returned it long ago to TimandGems.com who have thus ended up with her money and possession, though not ownership, of the fake Rolex.
I asked TimeandGems.com to kindly indicate in percentage terms how much much of the relevant “Rolex” is made of genuine Rolex parts, as opposed to the imitation parts described as “custom.” In other words, I asked what is genuine and what is imitation (fake)? There was no response.
I feel sure that in any event, Rolex would say that unless a watch is 100% Rolex, it cannot and should not be represented as being a “Rolex.”
Unfortunately it is not viable to bring legal proceedings from a foreign country against a US based company when the claim is only for several thousand dollars.
I have no doubt that most people given sight of the evidence would reach the same conclusion as me about these slippery con-artists.
The modern day equivalent to highway robbery, which now takes place on innocent victims using the information highway.
Please note that Timeandgems.com have had advance sight of this article and therefore the opportunity to seek an injunction to prevent publication. The fact that they have not done so speaks volumes.
Advice can be found here on “How to shop safely and securely online.”
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By John Donovan
Many well known highly desirable global brands are targeted by counterfeit activity.
Because of the high value of each watch, Rolex is a prime target.
Its relatively easy to spot a fake Rolex as they weight much less than a genuine Rolex.
It becomes more tricky if some parts are genuine and others fake.
On 16 December 2011, a relative purchased from a US based Internet website timeandgems.com what was described on the website as “A Ladies’ Rolex Stainless Steel Black Diamond Lug Oyster Band Datejust.”
On the Order Confirmation from the company, also dated 16 December 2011, the watch was described by Time & Gems as “Ladies’ Rolex Stainless Steel Black Diamond Dial Channel Set Bezel Diamond Lug Oyster Band Datejust.”
The name of Watch Empire LLC was also printed on the Order Confirmation.
The small print in the PRODUCT DETAILS described the watch as:
“Like-new, Excellent working order and excellent condition.”
Under “Appraisal & Documentation” it stated:
“Your luxury watch is guaranteed to be genuine for the life of the watch. If for whatsoever reason you ever find it to be otherwise, you can return it for a full refund, or exchange, for as long as you own the watch.”
Payment was made by bank transfer as requested by Time & Gems.
My relative paid several thousand dollars for the “Rolex” watch. It was supposed to be a 10th Wedding Anniversary Present.
The watch arrived within days via Priority Shipping by UPS.
On 24 December 2011, 8 days later, my relative notified Time & Gems that an expert had inspected the watch and advised that it was a not a Rolex.
In an emailed response the same day, TimeAandGems.com still described the watch as a “Rolex” despite the fact that this was untrue.
At best, the watch is a combination of genuine Rolex parts and imitation Rolex parts.
The watch did not even perform the basic function of a timepiece – accurately telling the time. Instead it lost more than 20 minutes per day.
Despite the above written promises, TimeandGems.com declined to refund the monies paid.
At the time of purchase, my relative was unaware of warning postings that were already on the Internet:
TIME & GEMS, TIME AND GEMS, TIMEANDGEMS.COM, WATCH EMPIRE, LLC, AKA MICHAEL DAVIDI ARE AN INTERNET EBAY ROLEX FRAUD & SCAM AND MUST BE STOPPED. TIME & GEMS, TIME AND GEMS, WATCH EMPIRE, LLC, AKA MICHAEL DAVIDI ARE AN INTERNET EBAY ROLEX FRAUD & SCAM AND MUST BE STOPPED.
They did check out the potential legal ramifications of being in possession of a fake Rolex. In at least one country, Switzerland, you can be imprisoned. According to another Internet posting, you can be fined $5,000 in the USA for having a fake Rolex.
Interestingly, Rolex itself has reportedly recently started taking legal action in the USA against con-artists using the Internet to sell fake Rolex watches. I will send them a copy of this article and the entire file of evidence.
My relative was so frightened about being caught is possession of a fake Rolex that she returned it long ago to TimandGems.com who have thus ended up with her money and possession, though not ownership, of the fake Rolex.
I asked TimeandGems.com to kindly indicate in percentage terms how much much of the relevant “Rolex” is made of genuine Rolex parts, as opposed to the imitation parts described as “custom.” In other words, I asked what is genuine and what is imitation (fake)? There was no response.
I feel sure that in any event, Rolex would say that unless a watch is 100% Rolex, it cannot and should not be represented as being a “Rolex.”
Unfortunately it is not viable to bring legal proceedings from a foreign country against a US based company when the claim is only for several thousand dollars.
I have no doubt that most people given sight of the evidence would reach the same conclusion as me about these slippery con-artists.
The modern day equivalent to highway robbery, which now takes place on innocent victims using the information highway.
Please note that Timeandgems.com have had advance sight of this article and therefore the opportunity to seek an injunction to prevent publication. The fact that they have not done so speaks volumes.
Advice can be found here on “How to shop safely and securely online.”
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SHELL KINDLE PR DEBACLE IN GERMANY
Shell Germany had offered a free Kindle e-reader for 999 points to be earned when filling up. But also when buying a chocolate bar of € 1.29, this gave 100 points…. Buying 10 bars of chocolate and you had an e-reader. They ran out of Kindles after 3 hours!!! Their website collapsed due to 40-fold traffic increase.
Big disaster. Many people pissed off.
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Shell Germany had offered a free Kindle e-reader for 999 points to be earned when filling up. But also when buying a chocolate bar of € 1.29, this gave 100 points…. Buying 10 bars of chocolate and you had an e-reader. There were ‘only’ 10.000 e-readers so they soon ran out, Germans are not crazy and can calculate. Now many disgusted customers. Shell offered excuses to customers.
Good idea, not thought through and blind to an error of giving many points for a chocolate bar.
From their website:
http://www.shell.de/products-services/on-the-road/card-services/clubsmart/informationen-zum-neuen-shell-clubsmart-praemienprogramm.html
They ran out of kindles after 3 hours!!!
Their website collapsed due to 40-fold traffic increase.
Big disaster. Many people pissed off. If only Shell would admit they screwed up people would understand. Now lot of wishy washy language.
http://www.shell.de/products-services/on-the-road/card-services/clubsmart/informationen-zum-neuen-shell-clubsmart-praemienprogramm.html
They ran out of kindles after 3 hours!!!
Their website collapsed due to 40-fold traffic increase.
Big disaster. Many people pissed off. If only Shell would admit they screwed up people would understand. Now lot of wishy washy language.
And these people want to drill in Alaska? Or develop shalegas in the US? Or build the Prelude?
Great story by Bill Campbell again. Finlayson must be pissed off. But in the end it is he who has made more money than we all combined. But so did Al Capone.
Have a nice weekend.
Reclamestunt Shell loopt uit op pr-debacle
Zaterdag 3 mei 2014 07:45
HAMBURG (ANP) – Een reclameactie waarmee Shell Duitse klanten aan zich wilde binden, is geëindigd in een pr-drama. Het klonk als een mooie belofte: wie binnen een maand 999 spaarpunten bij elkaar zou sprokelen bij tankstations, zou een e-reader krijgen.
Punten konden echter niet alleen worden gespaard bij tankbeurten. Zo kregen ze 100 punten voor een chocoladereep van 1,29 euro. Om een zogenoemde Kindle e-reader ter waarde van 129 euro bij elkaar te sparen, hoefden klanten dus slechts 10 euro aan snoep te kopen, schrijft Der Spiegel.
Dat de Kindle zo gemakkelijk te verdienen was, ging als een lopend vuurtje. Wat de meesten echter niet wisten, is dat er slechts 10.000 e-readers konden worden gewonnen. Veel klanten kwamen uiteindelijk van een koude kermis thuis en uitten en masse hun onvrede over Shell op sociale media. ,,Shell? Nooit meer”, is één van de vele kwade reacties.
Shell heeft haar excuses aangeboden aan teleurgestelde klanten.
Zaterdag 3 mei 2014 07:45
HAMBURG (ANP) – Een reclameactie waarmee Shell Duitse klanten aan zich wilde binden, is geëindigd in een pr-drama. Het klonk als een mooie belofte: wie binnen een maand 999 spaarpunten bij elkaar zou sprokelen bij tankstations, zou een e-reader krijgen.
Punten konden echter niet alleen worden gespaard bij tankbeurten. Zo kregen ze 100 punten voor een chocoladereep van 1,29 euro. Om een zogenoemde Kindle e-reader ter waarde van 129 euro bij elkaar te sparen, hoefden klanten dus slechts 10 euro aan snoep te kopen, schrijft Der Spiegel.
Dat de Kindle zo gemakkelijk te verdienen was, ging als een lopend vuurtje. Wat de meesten echter niet wisten, is dat er slechts 10.000 e-readers konden worden gewonnen. Veel klanten kwamen uiteindelijk van een koude kermis thuis en uitten en masse hun onvrede over Shell op sociale media. ,,Shell? Nooit meer”, is één van de vele kwade reacties.
Shell heeft haar excuses aangeboden aan teleurgestelde klanten.
The TRUTH will set you FREE.
