Daytona Authentic? Pls help!

[Pitiwat]

I’m interesting in this watch and want to purchase it. #Series Y. I already have some investigated by myself. Look good to me. Can you guys tell me what you think. Real or fake? Pls help!
Cheers

[juniorlawrence]

Not real IMO.

[CorradoBrit]

Looks good to me.

[antrolexsub]

It’s 100% genuine. Y serial, 2 tick dial, thin hands, 78490 bracelet/clasp.

Lovely example.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by antrolexsub

It’s 100% genuine.

[michaelodonnell123]

Unless you open it, you will never know. Have it inspected by a proper jeweler who actually knows Rolex watches.

[crowncollection]

Looks ok


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[GoingPlaces]

I'm no expert but looks good to me. I'd definitely have it opened up though.

[Pitiwat]

Thank you everyone.

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by juniorlawrence

Not real IMO.

Out of curiosity, what leads you to that opinion?


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[J_1964]

I think these ARE The Kind Of Photos We Need To See When Someone is Questioning Authenticity. (plus some side views maybe?)

Well Done....

[kippyhunt]

I too am keen to know why "juniorlawrence" states "not real IMO" and then seems to vanish?
Comments like this which are completely unjustified should be banned IMO ...

[Chewbacca]

i think you're good but i'd take it to a local expert to be certain.

[newbee1]

Even if it looks good from outside, you don't know if the movement is correct. Best option is goto Rolex or AD and ask for appraisal. It costs $100 (that's what my AD charged) for authentication and appraisal and you'd be able to insure ur watch as well. This will give u a peace of mind, else you'll have that slight suspicion in ur mind all the time and it'll drive you crazy. At least this is what happens in my case.

BTW, its a beautiful watch.

[juniorlawrence]

Originally Posted by kippyhunt

I too am keen to know why "juniorlawrence" states "not real IMO" and then seems to vanish?
Comments like this which are completely unjustified should be banned IMO ...

Good one.

IMO fakes of Daytona are so good pictures like this will not tell the real story. the reason "I" questioned it was due to the SEL fit. That is all.

People who post in this section most likely didn't buy their watch at an AD, and some are trying to see if it will pass the smell test (not saying the OP here is).

Make sense.

(Oh and sorry no offence to the OP, but if you are actually based in Thailand and you are buying the watch in Thailand and its not from an AD, I wouldn't touch it).

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by juniorlawrence

Good one.

IMO fakes of Daytona are so good pictures like this will not tell the real story. the reason "I" questioned it was due to the SEL fit. That is all.

People who post in this section most likely didn't buy their watch at an AD, and some are trying to see if it will pass the smell test (not saying the OP here is).

Make sense.

(Oh and sorry no offence to the OP, but if you are actually based in Thailand and you are buying the watch in Thailand and its not from an AD, I wouldn't touch it).

Rule 6 of this forum rules discourages casual claims a watch is fake.

Why did you put “I” in quotes? Is someone else advising you on this?

[juniorlawrence]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Rule 6 of this forum rules discourages casual claims a watch is fake.

Why did you put “I” in quotes? Is someone else advising you on this?

OP specifically asked is his watch fake, posting in the WatchOut section. Therefore that Rule 6 doesn't apply here.

[Valenciawatchrepair]

Interesting. But, no rule against casual claims to a watch being real. Both are dangerous. And without opening, even with reasons for claims, no one here can be 100% certain.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by juniorlawrence

OP specifically asked is his watch fake, posting in the WatchOut section. Therefore that Rule 6 doesn't apply here.

Sure it does. Watchout Section Sticky Rule 6 is meant to keep people from screaming fake based on superfluous reasoning, like yours.

The real experts weighed in. No more need for you to post scurilous rumors and inuendo.

[juniorlawrence]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Sure it does. Watchout Section Sticky Rule 6 is meant to keep people from screaming fake based on superfluous reasoning, like yours.

The real experts weighed in. No more need for you to post scurilous rumors and inuendo.

Sounds like you got some vested interest. You selling the watch?

[thomaswentworth]

I agree that it is wisest to take it somewhere to have it opened. Even if the outside looks good in photos, it is possible it could be housing a non-Rolex movement. You got a good start and good info by asking here, but the next step is to have it opened by a watchmaker. Have them tell you their opinion, but also get photos of the movement and between the lugs if you can to post here so that we can affirm or refute the opinion of the person who opened the watch for you. Cheers.

[milov]

Talking about "scurrilous rumors and innuendo".

Originally Posted by juniorlawrence

Sounds like you got some vested interest. You selling the watch?

This is one way to set your credibility on a nosedive.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by thomaswentworth

I agree that it is wisest to take it somewhere to have it opened. Even if the outside looks good in photos, it is possible it could be housing a non-Rolex movement. You got a good start and good info by asking here, but the next step is to have it opened by a watchmaker. Have them tell you their opinion, but also get photos of the movement and between the lugs if you can to post here so that we can affirm or refute the opinion of the person who opened the watch for you. Cheers.

You want him to pay a professional expert to tell him whether it’s real, then post pictures here so amateurs can opine on whether the experts’ ruling is correct?

[pilotjim]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

You want him to pay a professional expert to tell him whether it’s real, then post pictures here so amateurs can opine on whether the experts’ ruling is correct?