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martyanderson10 · 25 November 2012, 02:31 PM

I have an opportunity to buy my first Rolex. It is a date just and I believe is 10-15 yrs old by my estimate. It is stainless with a black face with a stainless and gold two tone band. I can't get a good close up as my camera won't focus that close. I have it in my possesion and it is coming from a trusted source BUT I am not sure that he got it from a trusted source. He doesn't know anything about watches. He bought it several yrs ago.
I have spent the whole night researching the authenticity and at this point I have sevearl pros and cons.
PROS: The hand sweeps properly, the watch is pretty heavy, the face and printing look flawless, the band has the # 630 on both end link, Rolex logos on the clasp look good, the magnifier cyclops magnifies well, no engraving on the back.

CON: There is NO model or serial # on the case between the lugs.

brian8121 · 25 November 2012, 02:57 PM

Can't really say without proper photos. iMHO newbies put way to much stock in the seconds hand sweeping and the weight of the watch. And if you're new to this - no offense, but you would unlikely have the knowledge to spot a fake dial.

Not saying the watch is fake, just saying w/o photos, it's impossible for anyone here to evaluate.

martyanderson10 · 25 November 2012, 03:15 PM

Do ALL Rolex made in the last 20 yrs have a serial# and model on the case between the lugs? That is my main question and concern.

crowncollection · 25 November 2012, 03:47 PM

If its 10-15 years old yes.

MonBK · 25 November 2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by martyanderson10

Do ALL Rolex made in the last 20 yrs have a serial# and model on the case between the lugs? That is my main question and concern.

A 10-15 year old Datejust should have it otherwise fake.

SkyKing31 · 25 November 2012, 05:45 PM

We really need to see photos to help. I will say that if the watch is 10-15 years old it will have the model number and the serial number between the case lugs if it is real. I cant see a situation where the case will have worn bad enough to cause the numbers to be invisible. It is most likely a fake without the numbers between the lugs. Just so you know .... Some counterfiters do engrave numbers between the lugs. That is why pics are really needed before anyone will be able to help you.

25 November 2012, 02:31 PM	#1
martyanderson10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: TN Posts: 2	Rolex newbie, real or fake? I have an opportunity to buy my first Rolex. It is a date just and I believe is 10-15 yrs old by my estimate. It is stainless with a black face with a stainless and gold two tone band. I can't get a good close up as my camera won't focus that close. I have it in my possesion and it is coming from a trusted source BUT I am not sure that he got it from a trusted source. He doesn't know anything about watches. He bought it several yrs ago. I have spent the whole night researching the authenticity and at this point I have sevearl pros and cons. PROS: The hand sweeps properly, the watch is pretty heavy, the face and printing look flawless, the band has the # 630 on both end link, Rolex logos on the clasp look good, the magnifier cyclops magnifies well, no engraving on the back. CON: There is NO model or serial # on the case between the lugs.

25 November 2012, 03:47 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,165	If its 10-15 years old yes. __________________ watches many

25 November 2012, 02:57 PM	#2
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	Can't really say without proper photos. iMHO newbies put way to much stock in the seconds hand sweeping and the weight of the watch. And if you're new to this - no offense, but you would unlikely have the knowledge to spot a fake dial. Not saying the watch is fake, just saying w/o photos, it's impossible for anyone here to evaluate.

25 November 2012, 03:15 PM	#3
martyanderson10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: TN Posts: 2	Do ALL Rolex made in the last 20 yrs have a serial# and model on the case between the lugs? That is my main question and concern.

25 November 2012, 05:45 PM	#6
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	We really need to see photos to help. I will say that if the watch is 10-15 years old it will have the model number and the serial number between the case lugs if it is real. I cant see a situation where the case will have worn bad enough to cause the numbers to be invisible. It is most likely a fake without the numbers between the lugs. Just so you know .... Some counterfiters do engrave numbers between the lugs. That is why pics are really needed before anyone will be able to help you.

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