Is this Daytona movement real?

[mrN]

Hello everyone, I decided to open this case back because it was a watch with custom dial and bezel so I want to make sure that everything else is original, I tried to compare the movement with pictures that I found online but I am no expert and I need some help.









I tried my best to take good pictures

Thank you!


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[Cobar65]

No expert, but you’ve got big balls buying a Daytona without getting macros of the movement prior to payment. I hope it’s legit.

[SaintMickey]

Love to see the "customized" dial and bezel!

[Askewww]

X2 on seeing the bezel and dial.


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[teager]

Can’t wait to read the informed answers to this one!

I’ve no clue whether this is authentic or not but the engraving on the movement parts looks consistent and quality.

[gabrielc]

yes

[envuks]

I’m not an expert, but from what I do know it looks legit.

Please share the dial side. You’ve got us curious


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[ganiccus]

Looks legit judging from the balance wheel.

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by Askewww

X2 on seeing the bezel and dial.


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Originally Posted by envuks

I’m not an expert, but from what I do know it looks legit.

Please share the dial side. You’ve got us curious


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Originally Posted by SaintMickey

Love to see the "customized" dial and bezel!

Would RSC restore an aftermarket watch?
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[SaintMickey]

If your willing to have them charge you for a "real" dial and insert and not get the old ones back. But I've also heard stories when they are "bad enough" and it gets returned.

Love to see the dial and bezel.

[drrd]

Take it to nearest RSC, they'll tell you.

[samuel019]

Yes it’s real

Have a clear case back on my 116523. See zero differences

[antrolexsub]

Originally Posted by ganiccus

Looks legit judging from the balance wheel.

Checking for just a free sprung balance is no longer a valid way to confirm a movement is authentic. The latest fake 4130/3235/3135’s will take a genuine balance assembly. There’s a ton of them doing the rounds currently. What the fake 4130’s lack is a serial number on the main plate.

OP your movement is real.

[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by samuel019

Yes it’s real

Have a clear case back on my 116523. See zero differences

Thats pretty neat, where were you able to get a clear caseback for your 116523?

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by omar10213245

Thats pretty neat, where were you able to get a clear caseback for your 116523?

Omar I got it way back when I first got the 523, 2014.

My mistake you asked where. Google Thomas Priek. Custom watch concepts

[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by samuel019

Omar I got it way back when I first got the 523, 2014.

My mistake you asked where. Google Thomas Priek. Custom watch concepts

Thats really cool, thanks for the tip

[MikeyV]

Suspect.. The level of finish looks nowhere near a real Rolex.

Good photos of a 4130. https://millenarywatches.com/rolex-caliber-4130/

[Andad]

Originally Posted by MikeyV

Suspect.. The level of finish looks nowhere near a real Rolex.

Good photos of a 4130. https://millenarywatches.com/rolex-caliber-4130/

The movement looks good to me.

[MikeyV]

Really?

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by antrolexsub

Checking for just a free sprung balance is no longer a valid way to confirm a movement is authentic. The latest fake 4130/3235/3135’s will take a genuine balance assembly. There’s a ton of them doing the rounds currently. What the fake 4130’s lack is a serial number on the main plate.

OP your movement is real.

This is all you need to know.

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by antrolexsub

Checking for just a free sprung balance is no longer a valid way to confirm a movement is authentic. The latest fake 4130/3235/3135’s will take a genuine balance assembly. There’s a ton of them doing the rounds currently.

Exactly, very well said.