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wehttaM · 29 November 2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelfish

I wonder how the guy got hold of a factory prototype, could be an interesting story.

There have been stories that Rolex used to give failed prototypes to their workers, however I don't know how accurate that is.

BarkMaster · 29 November 2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

I knew it there was a DD Vice president!!!

I used to have a Spiro Agnew watch.

jeff hess · 29 November 2010, 12:44 PM

more info!

I guess I am a bit skeptical also. BUT, as said above, Role did some weird things....and one never know!

more info!

BarkMaster · 29 November 2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff hess

more info!

I guess I am a bit skeptical also. BUT, as said above, Role did some weird things....and one never know!

more info!

I guess I am being overly optomistic.

tkc324 · 29 November 2010, 01:19 PM

Learn something new today.... thanks for sharing~

Trev · 29 November 2010, 01:29 PM

The first thing that stood out to me is the exceptionally dirty display case.

MonBK · 29 November 2010, 01:40 PM

Bogus

wehttaM · 29 November 2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Bogus

Have you ever seen a Dial like that?

I have, one other time.

kyle L · 29 November 2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Bogus

That's what some people said about a Stainless Steel Day-Date, but it exists.

This SS Day-Date also has no serial number or reference.

z32turbo · 29 November 2010, 02:37 PM

Definitely some interesting thoughts. I would love to see these in person.

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Michael M. · 30 November 2010, 12:57 AM

Wow! I've seen that exact watch before! Is is basically a early two-tone DD prototype.

MonBK · 30 November 2010, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael M.

Wow! I've seen that exact watch before! Is is basically a early two-tone DD prototype.

When and where did you see it?

Ebruner · 30 November 2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

That's what some people said about a Stainless Steel Day-Date, but it exists.

This SS Day-Date also has no serial number or reference.

If it has no serial and no reference, how do you know it is factory? Has Rolex confirmed it's existence? What makes you believe it is not a DD movement in a stainless case??

-Eddie

Kokyuryoku · 30 November 2010, 01:48 AM

Nice looking watch. I think a DD with an oyster bracelet looks awesome. I think we need Larry to have a look at it so we can know once and for all if it's real or not. It's got everything I like about vintage pieces though: Pie pan dial and acrylic crystal

My only real concern is that the endlinks look like they don't quite fit right.

Eyedoc_RSH · 30 November 2010, 03:04 AM

Just because you see one does not mean it came that way....heck, it is probably a TT DJ with a DD movement and dial. I am willing to bet the GMT that is sitting to its left did not come with a jubilee, hmm....maybe that jubilee belongs on this DJ and the oyster belongs on the GMT. You do know there is a caseback and once you remove it, you can do all sorts of crazy stuff....case in point

EchoBlueUK · 30 November 2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

I am still very skeptical about this watch. I would be shocked if it was factory. My vote is for cobbled together.

-Eddie

+1,000,000,000 - This is a frankenwatch.

Gerardus · 30 November 2010, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Saxon007

I am skeptical...

me too

Wolfgang427 · 30 November 2010, 03:44 AM

FAKE

its not even a prototype.

ALL DD's (even the SS prototypes) have no lug holes.

This is clearly a made up watch from an old TT datejust that has the movement and dial from a DD.

Ebruner · 30 November 2010, 03:51 AM

Yea, I didn't notice the lug holes!! BAD BAD BAD.

I think this has now been sorted.

-Eddie

Richard. · 30 November 2010, 03:55 AM

I saw a TT Day Date in 1987 or 1988 in Switzerland. It belonged to a German chap. He actually handed me the watch to look at but we were already several bottles into the evening and I didn't really pay proper attention to it. I've often wondered abot that watch.

STEELINOX · 30 November 2010, 04:13 AM

Hoold on, all you naysayers; never think you know anything about what ROLEX has done in the past with reference's - this culd well in fact be a legitimate reference, and until otherwise proven, I think the lot of ya need to take this to the Bar and have some drinks - then you can speculate all you want and I wont kick you out ~ ! (Bar members only anyways !)

wehttaM · 30 November 2010, 06:17 AM

Well, we'll see about about this when he gets official documentation from Rolex in a couple of weeks. I'll ask him to pop the band to see if there is a ref. number or not.

MonBK · 30 November 2010, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wehttaM

Well, we'll see about about this when he gets official documentation from Rolex in a couple of weeks. I'll ask him to pop the band to see if there is a ref. number or not.

I think we're in for a loooong wait.

Ebruner · 30 November 2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wehttaM

Well, we'll see about about this when he gets official documentation from Rolex in a couple of weeks. I'll ask him to pop the band to see if there is a ref. number or not.

So has he sent the watch to Rolex to be authenticated?

-Eddie

Jocke · 30 November 2010, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

That's what some people said about a Stainless Steel Day-Date, but it exists.

This SS Day-Date also has no serial number or reference.

That one is fake, you can clearly see Miss Gleitze's name is misspelled.

kyle L · 30 November 2010, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

If it has no serial and no reference, how do you know it is factory? Has Rolex confirmed it's existence? What makes you believe it is not a DD movement in a stainless case??

-Eddie

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...olex_4937.html

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...ive-rolex.html

Jocke · 30 November 2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Hoold on, all you naysayers; never think you know anything about what ROLEX has done in the past with reference's - this culd well in fact be a legitimate reference, and until otherwise proven, I think the lot of ya need to take this to the Bar and have some drinks - then you can speculate all you want and I wont kick you out ~ ! (Bar members only anyways !)

One day I saw a Date without a date. Her name was Nancy.

wehttaM · 30 November 2010, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

So has he sent the watch to Rolex to be authenticated?

-Eddie

He brought it to RSC. They confirmed it was real, however they would not work on it because it was too old. He is going to try to get documentation.

STEELINOX · 30 November 2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

One day I saw a Date without a date. Her name was Nancy.

At least it wasn't, "Shirley" ! (RIP LN)

STEELINOX · 30 November 2010, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wehttaM

He brought it to RSC. They confirmed it was real, however they would not work on it because it was too old. He is going to try to get documentation.

And there you have it, once again, never be too sure about what ROLEX actually has released into the 'wild,' it will bite you - every time !

Thanks,
Sink-O

29 November 2010, 02:37 PM	#40
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Definitely some interesting thoughts. I would love to see these in person. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

30 November 2010, 01:48 AM	#44
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Nice looking watch. I think a DD with an oyster bracelet looks awesome. I think we need Larry to have a look at it so we can know once and for all if it's real or not. It's got everything I like about vintage pieces though: Pie pan dial and acrylic crystal My only real concern is that the endlinks look like they don't quite fit right. __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

30 November 2010, 03:44 AM	#48
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,590	FAKE its not even a prototype. ALL DD's (even the SS prototypes) have no lug holes. This is clearly a made up watch from an old TT datejust that has the movement and dial from a DD. __________________ TRF member #917

30 November 2010, 03:51 AM	#49
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Yea, I didn't notice the lug holes!! BAD BAD BAD. I think this has now been sorted. -Eddie __________________

30 November 2010, 03:55 AM	#50
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 964	I saw a TT Day Date in 1987 or 1988 in Switzerland. It belonged to a German chap. He actually handed me the watch to look at but we were already several bottles into the evening and I didn't really pay proper attention to it. I've often wondered abot that watch. __________________ A father is someone who carries photographs in his wallet - where his money used to be.

29 November 2010, 12:44 PM	#33
jeff hess "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Jeffrey P Hess Location: florida Watch: Patek and Ball Posts: 516	more info! I guess I am a bit skeptical also. BUT, as said above, Role did some weird things....and one never know! more info!

29 November 2010, 01:19 PM	#35
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Learn something new today.... thanks for sharing~

29 November 2010, 01:29 PM	#36
Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387	The first thing that stood out to me is the exceptionally dirty display case.

29 November 2010, 01:40 PM	#37
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Bogus

30 November 2010, 12:57 AM	#41
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Wow! I've seen that exact watch before! Is is basically a early two-tone DD prototype.

30 November 2010, 03:04 AM	#45
Eyedoc_RSH "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: So Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 104	Just because you see one does not mean it came that way....heck, it is probably a TT DJ with a DD movement and dial. I am willing to bet the GMT that is sitting to its left did not come with a jubilee, hmm....maybe that jubilee belongs on this DJ and the oyster belongs on the GMT. You do know there is a caseback and once you remove it, you can do all sorts of crazy stuff....case in point

30 November 2010, 04:13 AM	#51
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	Hoold on, all you naysayers; never think you know anything about what ROLEX has done in the past with reference's - this culd well in fact be a legitimate reference, and until otherwise proven, I think the lot of ya need to take this to the Bar and have some drinks - then you can speculate all you want and I wont kick you out ~ ! (Bar members only anyways !) __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN 289

30 November 2010, 06:17 AM	#52
wehttaM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 557	Well, we'll see about about this when he gets official documentation from Rolex in a couple of weeks. I'll ask him to pop the band to see if there is a ref. number or not.

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