My Rolex Datejust watch is real or fake?

[Zennbd]

Hi all, I just bought a 2nd hand Rolex Datejust watch from a considered popular seller page. However it doesn’t come with relating authentic card or certified paper. The watch looks absolutely fabulous but I have no experience to identify whether is real or fake. Of course you trust seller if you decided to make purchase but I still feel not comfortable after reading many “teachniques” to identify whether is authentic or fake. Can I ask for help from everybody that know/expert about Rolex better than me? Thanks a millions!
P/s: I attached some actual photos for your reference, if you need me to upload more just let me know please!

[Etschell]

who was the seller?
looks good to me. box and papers dont matter in terms of authenticity.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Etschell

who was the seller?
looks good to me. box and papers dont matter in terms of authenticity.

I agree, nice looking DJ. Not into diamond dials personally, wrt jubilee dials it depends on the color and use.

[Watch This]

I don't know about the font on the date wheel unless watch is ladies size.

[watchwatcher]

Sorry. That doesn't look right to me.

[KeithP]

I always wonder with these posts, I just can’t help myself I guess-
Wouldn’t it be wise to ask “is it real” BEFORE the purchase?

[101031-28]

Looks good to me. Lady DJ? That would explain the thicker font date wheel.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by 101031-28

Looks good to me. Lady DJ? That would explain the thicker font date wheel.

definately a ladies model. just look at the profile and size of the crown compared to the case.

[watchwatcher]

Even if it is a ladies model, the hands are completely wrong, IMO.

[Zennbd]

The watch was sent from Japan and distributed from a local seller which i think you won’t know even if I mention. Thanks.

[Zennbd]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Even if it is a ladies model, the hands are completely wrong, IMO.

What do you mean by the hands are completely wrong?

[Zennbd]

Originally Posted by Etschell

definately a ladies model. just look at the profile and size of the crown compared to the case.

Yes it’s lady Datejust in case 26

[Zennbd]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Sorry. That doesn't look right to me.

Can you eleborate your opinion, you made me worry

[Zennbd]

Can i have more opinion? Any signs to look at it to identify the authenticity? Please help!!

[Auto16610]

To really find out is to take it to a watch professional qualified reputable person to examine it. Good luck.

[ShingaMC]

Have you try to bring to dealer to have them authenticity?


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[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by KeithP

I always wonder with these posts, I just can’t help myself I guess-
Wouldn’t it be wise to ask “is it real” BEFORE the purchase?

I don't get that either. I sure as hell am not separating from my money on a "chance". If I want to gamble, I'd rather go to Vegas and play the dollar machines.

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Sorry. That doesn't look right to me.

This is what I'm seeing. Sorry op.

[Nikrnic]

I'm no expert, my brother owned one with that dial pattern but the date wheel numbers look off to me. I'd say take it to an AD

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[Pongster]

Originally Posted by 101031-28

Looks good to me. Lady DJ? That would explain the thicker font date wheel.

Didnt know that there was a difference between font of gents and ladies.

Good to know.


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[Zennbd]

Originally Posted by Auto16610

To really find out is to take it to a watch professional qualified reputable person to examine it. Good luck.

If I bring to Rolex boutique will they check the authenticity for me?

[Truck]

Check it yourself take case back off and have a look at its heart! This isn’t brain surgery it’s just a Watch, what movement is it supposed to have get online and find some HD pics of that movement and open up the case back and compare the movement! If it’s real then the worst could be is someone may have changed the hands during a service and installed aftermarket hands, etc.....

Look do you like and enjoy the watch? If so wear it in good health and worry less!

Must agree with others though should have posted these ? Before purchase but we’re all prone to mistakes we’re just human.


Take the case back off and post some pics of it’s heart and make sure to get a good one of the balance wheel!

[Zennbd]

For more information, this is Datejust lady in serial 5 numbers while the recent new model are in 6.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I'm no expert, my brother owned one with that dial pattern but the date wheel numbers look off to me. I'd say take it to an AD

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Is the size of the ROLEXROLEX font the same, the ones I've seen are larger. Date does look bad.

[Zennbd]

Originally Posted by Truck

Check it yourself take case back off and have a look at its heart! This isn’t brain surgery it’s just a Watch, what movement is it supposed to have get online and find some HD pics of that movement and open up the case back and compare the movement! If it’s real then the worst could be is someone may have changed the hands during a service and installed aftermarket hands, etc.....

Look do you like and enjoy the watch? If so wear it in good health and worry less!

Must agree with others though should have posted these ? Before purchase but we’re all prone to mistakes we’re just human.

Of course I love the watch but I want it to be authentic for sure which opinions make me so confused now...

[Zennbd]

Originally Posted by AK797

Is the size of the ROLEXROLEX font the same, the ones I've seen are larger. Date does look bad.

Another photo

[Zennbd]

Originally Posted by Truck

Check it yourself take case back off and have a look at its heart! This isn’t brain surgery it’s just a Watch, what movement is it supposed to have get online and find some HD pics of that movement and open up the case back and compare the movement! If it’s real then the worst could be is someone may have changed the hands during a service and installed aftermarket hands, etc.....

Look do you like and enjoy the watch? If so wear it in good health and worry less!

Must agree with others though should have posted these ? Before purchase but we’re all prone to mistakes we’re just human.


Take the case back off and post some pics of it’s heart and make sure to get a good one of the balance wheel!

Of course I love the watch but I also want it to be authentic for sure..

[Mephist]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Sorry. That doesn't look right to me.

I am no expert, especially not on the women Datejust's however. To me everything looks right except for the hands. The hands looks too short. I have never seen such a short minute hand as you have on yours. They are usually long enough to cover the diamonds, while yours does not even reach the diamonds. Look at the photo below as reference. However as said. I am no expert so maybe everything is ok. I would have it checked if I where you and in doubt.

[uhren917]

the stamping on the Rolex clasp in the last picture doesn't look right. Try comparing it to known authentic examples from the internet. Pay careful attention to the detail especially on the swirls on the stamp markings. They are not supposed to be symmetric from my understanding.

I would challenge the genuineness of this DJ in total.

[Chewbacca]

Open it up.

Take off the bracelet.

Cross your fingers.

Dial looks off. Guts might be a donor watch etc.

[misterpeanut]

Edited, someone beat me to it!