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2 April 2020, 04:20 AM | #1 |
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Rolex check
Anyone know if this is authentic?
What is the reference? Also the oyster band is not original to the watch? What to look for to see if the band is original Rolex, numbers on the band? Clasp? Thanks in advance. |
2 April 2020, 04:22 AM | #2 |
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Even better question, why are you looking into the vintage rolex market if you yourself have no idea?
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2 April 2020, 04:35 AM | #3 |
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I think I should post this in the vintage section.
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2 April 2020, 04:57 AM | #4 |
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There is one essential thing you need to jump into the vintage market: a trusted seller who stands behind his products.
Another essential is some knowledge about the brand in general and its history. My main advice is to take your time and get to know a seller as described above, especially one with whom you can speak personally and who will answer questions honestly. In the meantime do some serious research.
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Photos of the clasp ams end pieces needed
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2 April 2020, 07:00 AM | #6 |
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See clasp image
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And ask the seller why the date is changing at 10:22.
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End links look like 457
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Needs more research before I would say it was authentic.
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2 April 2020, 09:34 AM | #10 |
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Some things appear very suspicious here.
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2 April 2020, 09:48 AM | #11 |
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Maybe he already owns the watch.
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These are all the images I have from the seller. Looking to buy just want to get some feedback. Things I see.
The date seems to be changing at 10.22 that does not seem normal. The oyster is obviously not the proper vintage it should be either a riveted or folded oyster. But the oyster still could be authentic the owner has indicated that the band was replaced by Rolex. Does any know the reference for this watch? Any comments? |
3 April 2020, 06:05 AM | #14 |
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if it's real, then most likely model 1601. Hands are not good. Dial has been poorly refinished.
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3 April 2020, 10:37 AM | #15 |
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why do you say the hands are bad.
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3 April 2020, 10:41 AM | #16 |
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See better pic
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3 April 2020, 11:22 AM | #17 |
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They're not usually a green tint like that. More of an off-white.
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3 April 2020, 11:27 AM | #18 |
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A bad fake.
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3 April 2020, 11:41 AM | #19 |
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I don't think it's real.
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Asking price? Better yet, “When in doubt, do without.”
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3 April 2020, 12:41 PM | #21 |
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Sometimes, when one has only very poor photos, it's very difficult to distinguish between a fake and watch with a repainted dial and replacement parts. But either way, it's not a watch to spend your money on.
If it's a treasured family heirloom, then that's a different story, and it would be helpful to see photos of the numbers between the lugs, the inside of the watch, etc.
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With these newer photos even I can say with confidence, you can find a better watch than this, I would not buy it full stop.
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4 April 2020, 01:32 AM | #23 |
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Fully agreed.
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