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20 May 2020, 03:40 AM | #1 |
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Just received my new Hulk and wanted to get a spot verification check from the forum while I'm still in the grace period. Pictures attached, I can provide more if specific areas are called out. Thanks in advance! |
20 May 2020, 03:56 AM | #2 |
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Quick follow-up to say that i CAN see the LEC. I don't think I'll be able to get it in pictures, and I can't see it clear enough to notice specific detailing. But assuming that its existence is a good indicator of authenticity?
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20 May 2020, 05:27 AM | #3 |
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Something looks off with the hands
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20 May 2020, 05:38 AM | #4 |
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Nice watch. The presence of an LEC means nothing, that's been faked well since 2004.
Watch looks ok to me. |
20 May 2020, 05:43 AM | #5 |
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Is this something to do with the shape or perceived markings on them? I can say that they look a bit scuffed in the picture but in person they are polished and that mark doesn't appear...so not sure if that is the picture or what.
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20 May 2020, 05:53 AM | #6 |
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Can somebody let me know when Rolex started the 5 year warranty, 2015? Why does this have a green superlative swing tag when card is dated 2013?
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20 May 2020, 06:00 AM | #7 |
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Hmm...I'm not sure if he just threw that in with everything else. The other tag has the serial number (blacked out) which matches the card and the one on the dial...just passing along more info if that's helpful.
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20 May 2020, 06:56 AM | #9 |
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It also looks like the point of the minute hand is squatter like maybe a GMT...anyone else have thoughts on the hands?
If they were replaced with GMT hands...in your opinion, would that be considered not-authentic and grounds to return under that guise? Last edited by Mitcher4; 20 May 2020 at 06:58 AM.. Reason: added "in your opinion" |
20 May 2020, 07:17 AM | #10 |
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Adding a better picture of the hour hands...
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20 May 2020, 07:20 AM | #11 |
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That is not right at all. Look at the pictures yourself. I would return immediately
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20 May 2020, 07:21 AM | #12 |
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I think Rolex went to a 5 year warranty around 2015(red tag).
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There is more than the hands wrong with it - glad you’re returning it.
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20 May 2020, 07:45 AM | #15 |
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Who’s the seller OP?
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I've spoken with them and have a shipping label. I've documented through Chrono24 and indicated the issues with the hands. However, I'd love to know anything else that seems off in case I need that in my back pocket. Thanks! |
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20 May 2020, 09:11 AM | #18 |
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crown guards look off to me, they should protrude slightly more than that if you know what I mean. numbers on the bezel tick me off also, they look like they are not moulded in the ceramic bezel and PVD coated with platinum.
and that fat hour hand is definitely the most suspect hint of a fake. you should buy a 10-20x loupe and inspect the finish of the dial. indecises, rivet at the center of the hands, white gold of the minute hand especially, lettering, etc. if most of these parts look botched, you will have a pretty good idea that it is a cheap replica. |
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Sold in 2013 should be red seal/tag, switch from red to green was 07/01/2015 together with the warranty extension to 5 years.
Dial is a MK III: "Date" starts under but within the "X" of "Rolex", no space between "300" and "m", no double space after "=", long "f" in "feet", "1" just an "I", fat print for "Rolex" and "Submariner". MK III starts mid-2016 until today. Not likely that it found it's way into a 2013 watch. To differentiate: MK I (2010- mid 2016) has "Date" starting to the right of the "X" of "Rolex", there is a space between "300" and "m", there is a double gap between "=" and "m", the "f" in "feet" is short, the "1" looks like a "7", not like an "I" and the print of "Submariner" is a bit thinner. MK II (mid 2013 - early 2015) has "Date" starting to the right of the "X" of "Rolex", there is a space between "300" and "m", there is no double gap between "=" and "m", the "f" in "feet" is short, the "1" looks like a "7", not like an "I" and the print of "Submariner" is a bit thinner. About 50 Hulks from 10/2010 to 08/2019 were used as a sample group to compare and derive the date cut-offs. Therefore, the dates may not be entirely accurate, but they give a good indication that a MK III dial does not fit with a 2013 watch.
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Edit: Lugs look a bit too fat for my liking. OP can you open the watch? |
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I did not mean to imply that the dial is genuine or fake, just the style is that of a 2016 and onward Mk III dial for a Hulk.
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Hi All,
Thank you again for all of your help. I've historically been an Omega and JLC guy and so definitely did not have the immediate eye for what you all caught outside of all the various authenticity checks I was able to find on the web. As there seems to be some interest in this post, I do want to add a bit more detail: 1. I would normally want to see in-person but given recent circumstances, decided to try my hand online. I went with a dealer who has 5 stars reviews across the board, on google, on Chrono24, etc. and a great many happy rolex sales in those reviews. They have a brick and mortar location. They had a 14-day return policy and I used the Chrono24 escrow service. I did get pictures in advance and communicated with the seller but as mentioned, wasn't able to identify what you all saw. I would not have made a purchase this way with anything less than what I listed above. 2. They were very communicative about when they were shipping, not wanting to ship over the weekend and instead waiting until the Monday to send it out (while money sat in escrow). They shipped it Monday. I got it Tuesday with everything promised. This thread occured. I asked for a return. The dealer called me immediately and asked what was wrong and I explained. They didn't fight or push at all. They immediately issued a return label. I got it back out the door same day and it was received by the dealer this morning. They initiated the refund a few hours later. I finally let out my breath. 3. Because of all this, I am conflicted about mentioning the dealers name. I understand they should have identified this on their own but they did everything else right by me, without struggle or cost to me on shipping, VERY quickly...and I want to give them the benefit of the doubt that they will look into this watch and figure out what happened. Thanks again to you all for the help on this. Without the quick, detailed, and thoughtful responses, I would've been up shit creek. |
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Good for you, well done.
I smell a rat in your dealer though. These guys know a fake watch. I wonder how many folk get duped and keep the fake watch(es). |
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Glad it worked out. Scary situation.
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Wasn't Chris Essery @Horology House was it? He was also very communicative. Name the vendor so others don't fall foul. By not calling out rogue vendors 'buyers' are in effect perpetuating the problem.
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