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emkajtoch@yahoo.com · 11 June 2014, 05:00 AM

My husbands 1962 Rolex got stolen. His father gave it to him as a graduation present. He had it in his car in the glove box (bringing it home from the Rolex guy) and then it disappeared. We looked everywhere for it.

I found this watch and I am wondering if it looks like the real thing. Our 10 year anniversary is coming up and this is very close to the one that was stolen/lost. I know nothing about watches so I would love your help.

scotiatime · 11 June 2014, 01:10 PM

Why wouldn't it be real ? the watch and bracelet are stamped, no inconsistencies with the dial, endlinks are right, serial number is there. the only thing left is, does it feel right ? is it lighter than it should be ?

RollieVerde · 11 June 2014, 02:14 PM

I'm no expert but it certainly looks good to me.

southtexas · 11 June 2014, 02:35 PM

Looks legit. Who is the seller?

Alfredo. · 11 June 2014, 03:37 PM

Movement looks good to me, but there´s more experienced people out on TRF.

MonBK · 11 June 2014, 04:32 PM

Looks good.

zama · 11 June 2014, 10:15 PM

I see no problems at all

geneinnc · 11 June 2014, 10:18 PM

The main thing is the last service date. Is there a warranty. Tack on $1000 and the wait for a service. Nice watch.

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AbsolutelyROLEX! · 11 June 2014, 11:44 PM

Good here too, so sorry for the loss though,

emkajtoch@yahoo.com · 11 June 2014, 11:45 PM

Thank you everyone. I just bought it.

To have it serviced, do I go to a local Rolex dealer and then they send it to one of the 3 service places in the US. Is that the best way to get it serviced? I know it will cost at least $500. I hope my hubby appreciates this gift. Oh, how long does it take to get the watch back?

locutus49 · 11 June 2014, 11:46 PM

At first blush it looks real, and I'm glad the seller allowed you to take photos of the inside.

You could buy it on approval (meaning you can return it within 24 or 48 hrs) and take it to another jeweler, ideally an authorized rolex dealer, and ask them to authenticate it (they would likely charge a fee, which will be money well spent).

It is a pretty watch. let us know what the seller is asking for it, and what kind of dealer is it (pawn shop, authorized rolex dealer, etc.).

You did a good thing coming here. Very smart.

emkajtoch@yahoo.com · 12 June 2014, 01:15 AM

I got it on Ebay. The guy selling it opened it up and showed pictures. My plan is to take it to AD when I get it and then have it serviced.

Thank you for all your help. It looked legit on the pictures and the guy has been selling on Ebay for 14 years but I am still weary. I bought it through PayPal and I know first hand that it should be pretty easy to get a refund (the guy gives 2 weeks for returns as well). I hope I didn't overpay. It was $2250. Not a bargain but I hope I didn't get ripped off.

11 June 2014, 05:00 AM	#1
emkajtoch@yahoo.com "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MN Posts: 3	Real Rolex? My husbands 1962 Rolex got stolen. His father gave it to him as a graduation present. He had it in his car in the glove box (bringing it home from the Rolex guy) and then it disappeared. We looked everywhere for it. I found this watch and I am wondering if it looks like the real thing. Our 10 year anniversary is coming up and this is very close to the one that was stolen/lost. I know nothing about watches so I would love your help.

11 June 2014, 02:35 PM	#4
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,697	Looks legit. Who is the seller? __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

11 June 2014, 10:15 PM	#7
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	I see no problems at all __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

11 June 2014, 11:44 PM	#9
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Good here too, so sorry for the loss though, __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

11 June 2014, 01:10 PM	#2
scotiatime Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: nova scotia Watch: the shiny one Posts: 18	Why wouldn't it be real ? the watch and bracelet are stamped, no inconsistencies with the dial, endlinks are right, serial number is there. the only thing left is, does it feel right ? is it lighter than it should be ?

11 June 2014, 02:14 PM	#3
RollieVerde Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Very Far Away Posts: 579	I'm no expert but it certainly looks good to me.

11 June 2014, 03:37 PM	#5
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	Movement looks good to me, but there´s more experienced people out on TRF.

11 June 2014, 04:32 PM	#6
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Looks good.

11 June 2014, 10:18 PM	#8
geneinnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 288	The main thing is the last service date. Is there a warranty. Tack on $1000 and the wait for a service. Nice watch. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

11 June 2014, 11:45 PM	#10
emkajtoch@yahoo.com "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MN Posts: 3	Thank you everyone. I just bought it. To have it serviced, do I go to a local Rolex dealer and then they send it to one of the 3 service places in the US. Is that the best way to get it serviced? I know it will cost at least $500. I hope my hubby appreciates this gift. Oh, how long does it take to get the watch back?

11 June 2014, 11:46 PM	#11
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	At first blush it looks real, and I'm glad the seller allowed you to take photos of the inside. You could buy it on approval (meaning you can return it within 24 or 48 hrs) and take it to another jeweler, ideally an authorized rolex dealer, and ask them to authenticate it (they would likely charge a fee, which will be money well spent). It is a pretty watch. let us know what the seller is asking for it, and what kind of dealer is it (pawn shop, authorized rolex dealer, etc.). You did a good thing coming here. Very smart.

12 June 2014, 01:15 AM	#12
emkajtoch@yahoo.com "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MN Posts: 3	I got it on Ebay. The guy selling it opened it up and showed pictures. My plan is to take it to AD when I get it and then have it serviced. Thank you for all your help. It looked legit on the pictures and the guy has been selling on Ebay for 14 years but I am still weary. I bought it through PayPal and I know first hand that it should be pretty easy to get a refund (the guy gives 2 weeks for returns as well). I hope I didn't overpay. It was $2250. Not a bargain but I hope I didn't get ripped off.

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