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Old 6 November 2019, 05:30 AM   #1
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Need help please , is this vintage Explorer rolex legit ?

I have a question and need some help.
Is this Rolex Explorer vintage , original or fake ?
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Old 6 November 2019, 05:41 AM   #2
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What model number is etched in the case and what is the serial number range? Does it have its original warranty paper? Is there any documentation supporting the T Co mark on the dial?
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Old 6 November 2019, 05:53 AM   #3
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Well going to need better photos than that to tell you anything.
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Old 6 November 2019, 05:56 AM   #4
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What model number is etched in the case and what is the serial number range? Does it have its original warranty paper? Is there any documentation supporting the T Co mark on the dial?
No papers , I will try to get info about the case model number between the lugs
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Old 6 November 2019, 06:52 AM   #5
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These are really bad pictures, the dial looks like it’s been aged with marmite, the Tiffany label just adds to my skepsis..
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Old 9 November 2019, 02:48 AM   #6
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Judging from the pictures you've posted the hands look like shorter replacement hands. Also the bottom right lug looks very odd to me with the misplaced hole. Hard to judge the dial based on those pics.
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Old 9 November 2019, 09:09 AM   #7
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I'd be very cautious with this one..
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Old 9 November 2019, 10:01 AM   #8
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The dial is fake or repainted. The fonts are too big and the wrong type. The case also feels wrong, but would need to see more detailed photos showing numbers etc. Stay away.
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Old 9 November 2019, 12:35 PM   #9
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I'm gonna go with a modified or redial.
Movement may check out as well as other parts so it might not be all worthless. Still wouldn't pay for it

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Old 9 November 2019, 12:59 PM   #10
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Judging from the pictures you've posted the hands look like shorter replacement hands. Also the bottom right lug looks very odd to me with the misplaced hole. Hard to judge the dial based on those pics.
I'm certainly not recommending the watch, but that hole isn't out of place. You are just looking at a really over-polished and worn out case.
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Old 9 November 2019, 07:21 PM   #11
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I'm certainly not recommending the watch, but that hole isn't out of place. You are just looking at a really over-polished and worn out case.
..and a fake dial.
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Old 10 November 2019, 11:52 PM   #12
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Ok thanks for all your help. I could not get better pictures and now when I tried to contact him the ad was market as sold.
So I guess some one maybe did a bad deal.
And again, thanks for all help
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Old 11 November 2019, 11:05 AM   #13
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Not my area of expertise, but a good deal on a Tiffany dial does not exist. These pieces should only be purchased from the most reputable of vintage dealers.
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Old 11 November 2019, 03:59 PM   #14
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That the “toilet bowl patina”
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