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RubyQT · 25 March 2010, 02:12 PM

My grandma passed down a rolex to me that she bought ages ago. The watch looks too perfect to be a fake. If it's a replica it's a damn good one. Most of the messages I've read about spotting a fakes say that Rolex never made any skeleton back watches. I'm attaching few pictures. Any opinions?

Tools · 25 March 2010, 02:16 PM

Yes, it is fake......

jcgs · 25 March 2010, 02:19 PM

As fake as it gets if you ask me...

dotcomakazee · 25 March 2010, 02:23 PM

Very VERY fake...

Kanger · 25 March 2010, 02:24 PM

Yes sir, I am sorry to say but it is a fake.

ParisDakarBmw · 25 March 2010, 02:25 PM

Sorry, but I agree with the previous post. It is a fake. Thanks for sharing that with us.

RubyQT · 25 March 2010, 02:27 PM

Thanks.. It's a bit surprising because the magnifying lens is perfect, the movemenet of the fast dial is perfect, the watch is automated, and the inside pieces are intricately engraved. I'm definitely not an expert on this though.

biggums · 25 March 2010, 02:35 PM

That's a bummer!

Tools · 25 March 2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyQT

Thanks.. It's a bit surprising because the magnifying lens is perfect, the movemenet of the fast dial is perfect, the watch is automated, and the inside pieces are intricately engraved. I'm definitely not an expert on this though.

Rolex movements are not intricately engraved and the parts shown through the back do not resemble Rolex parts.. There is an 18k stamp on the back lug, which would mean a Gold watch where it is clearly two tone.. Also, you can see where the plating on the crown is wearing off and a Rolex is a solid gold cap and does not wear off..

Of course, the photos are not of good enough quality to say much more.....

RubyQT · 25 March 2010, 02:53 PM

Here's 2 more pictures

moviefreak · 25 March 2010, 02:54 PM

Still fake.. Not the first not the last.. Sorry about that..

RubyQT · 25 March 2010, 02:56 PM

Oh it's not a big deal. I'm surprised at how much time people put into replicating things these days.

Safetrends · 25 March 2010, 02:58 PM

OH look, it is gramps long lost Rolex, and its really cute.

Must be worth about 2000 Mexican Peso's.

RubyQT · 25 March 2010, 03:00 PM

Actually she gave us two of them and the other one had diamonds in it and a green sticker with a number on the back and I just chose the fake one or maybe they were both replicas..

gt3pilot · 25 March 2010, 03:04 PM

They tried to stamp registered swiss made on the buckle, but it looks like jibirish.....

Tools · 25 March 2010, 03:04 PM

If it runs well and keeps good time, enjoy your heirloom........

cody p · 25 March 2010, 03:19 PM

lol

marcinthemiddle · 25 March 2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safetrends

OH look, it is gramps long lost Rolex, and its really cute.

Must be worth about 2000 Mexican Peso's.

Dave! you ALWAYS have either the perfect pics or the perfect 'smilies' for every situation!

t e x · 25 March 2010, 03:40 PM

Certainly looks fake to me....

ROBERT123 · 25 March 2010, 03:59 PM

very fake to me.

Nicko · 25 March 2010, 05:05 PM

chrislkb · 25 March 2010, 05:55 PM

bayerische · 25 March 2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyQT

Thanks.. It's a bit surprising because the magnifying lens is perfect, the movemenet of the fast dial is perfect, the watch is automated, and the inside pieces are intricately engraved. I'm definitely not an expert on this though.

There. You said it. The problem with fakes is just that, they fool the novice.

Tony-GB · 25 March 2010, 08:21 PM

jdbob · 25 March 2010, 08:43 PM

very much so

25 March 2010, 02:16 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,084	Yes, it is fake...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 March 2010, 02:23 PM	#4
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	Very VERY fake... __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

25 March 2010, 02:54 PM	#11
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Still fake.. Not the first not the last.. Sorry about that.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

25 March 2010, 03:04 PM	#15
gt3pilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: Indiana Watch: this Posts: 537	They tried to stamp registered swiss made on the buckle, but it looks like jibirish..... __________________

25 March 2010, 03:04 PM	#16
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,084	If it runs well and keeps good time, enjoy your heirloom........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 March 2010, 02:19 PM	#3
jcgs Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Qro, Mexico Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 80	As fake as it gets if you ask me...

25 March 2010, 02:24 PM	#5
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Yes sir, I am sorry to say but it is a fake.

25 March 2010, 02:25 PM	#6
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Sorry, but I agree with the previous post. It is a fake. Thanks for sharing that with us.

25 March 2010, 02:27 PM	#7
RubyQT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: us Posts: 5	Thanks.. It's a bit surprising because the magnifying lens is perfect, the movemenet of the fast dial is perfect, the watch is automated, and the inside pieces are intricately engraved. I'm definitely not an expert on this though.

25 March 2010, 02:35 PM	#8
biggums "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Watch: Rolex 2c Sub Blue Posts: 268	That's a bummer!

25 March 2010, 02:56 PM	#12
RubyQT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: us Posts: 5	Oh it's not a big deal. I'm surprised at how much time people put into replicating things these days.

25 March 2010, 02:58 PM	#13
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	OH look, it is gramps long lost Rolex, and its really cute. Must be worth about 2000 Mexican Peso's.

25 March 2010, 03:00 PM	#14
RubyQT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: us Posts: 5	Actually she gave us two of them and the other one had diamonds in it and a green sticker with a number on the back and I just chose the fake one or maybe they were both replicas..

25 March 2010, 03:19 PM	#17
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	lol

25 March 2010, 03:40 PM	#19
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	Certainly looks fake to me....

25 March 2010, 03:59 PM	#20
ROBERT123 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: robert Location: CALIFORNIA Watch: GMT IIC,SS Daytona Posts: 127	very fake to me.

25 March 2010, 05:05 PM	#21
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787

25 March 2010, 05:55 PM	#22
chrislkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Christopher Location: Singapore Watch: out kiddo! Posts: 1,033	__________________ Viva La Rolex

25 March 2010, 08:21 PM	#24
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	__________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

25 March 2010, 08:43 PM	#25
jdbob Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 44	very much so

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