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Old 23 June 2022, 03:05 AM   #1
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My grandfather's old Rolex. Any information appreciated!

I know nothing about this watch and would appreciate any information!
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Old 23 June 2022, 03:13 AM   #2
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Sorry but it looks like a replica to me because of the wear on the “gold” on the bracelet. Others on here will have more knowledge than me though. Is there a serial number shown anywhere?
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Old 23 June 2022, 03:13 AM   #3
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Sorry, but it’s a fake. Bad one too.
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Old 23 June 2022, 03:14 AM   #4
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Grampy was a pimp lol
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Old 23 June 2022, 03:38 AM   #5
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My grandfather's old Rolex. Any information appreciated!

Rolex never made a two tone day date.

Regardless, it was your grandfather’s watch and that hopefully means something.

Fakes and replicas are not discussed on this forum and expect to see thread closed or moved to the appropriate section. Good luck.
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Old 23 June 2022, 03:43 AM   #6
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It’s not real I am sorry to say. Looks like he wore it for a long time so just keep it as a keepsake and momento.
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Old 23 June 2022, 04:28 AM   #7
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That is a bad replica on so many levels but as others have said, the sentiment is worth keeping it stored to think of the great times with him.
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Old 23 June 2022, 04:33 AM   #8
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WOW, another parking lot fake Rolex purchase.
That was popular in the 70’s and 80’s.
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Old 23 June 2022, 04:35 AM   #9
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Old 23 June 2022, 06:07 AM   #10
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Old 23 June 2022, 06:19 AM   #11
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My instinct tells me you knew it wasn’t a Rolex. It’s only valuable if you plan to sell it. So keep it around as a reminder of your family. If it brings a smile, it has value.


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Old 23 June 2022, 06:43 AM   #12
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Oh no!, not grandpa’s fake Rolex again.

Did you get it from this guy or is it you? https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=860342

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Old 23 June 2022, 06:55 AM   #13
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Remarkable the amount of wear on that watch. Someone leaned in hard to the lie.
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Old 23 June 2022, 06:56 AM   #14
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Unfortunately, it's a story we hear a lot, OP. If it was your Grandpa's watch, enjoy it for what it is, real or fake.
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Old 23 June 2022, 07:28 AM   #15
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it is fake sorry
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Old 23 June 2022, 08:13 AM   #16
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Looks like it's been worn a lot and may still have some years left in it if you choose to wear it.

Unfortunately, as mentioned, this is not an authentic Rolex watch.
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Old 23 June 2022, 09:59 AM   #17
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Did Grandpa serve in Vietnam? That looks just like the fake my dad got over there.
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Old 23 June 2022, 10:53 AM   #19
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Rolex never made a two tone day date.
There was a rare and obscure yellow+white gold TT Jubilee bracelet, only available with diamonds on the center links though. Here's a picture of one on an 18349 BIC from WatchProSite:

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