Explorer II help

[Reuben 34]

Hi all, recently I was gifted a second hand Rolex which is my first and I was very excited about.

I do however have a lot of reservations as to whether it is the genuine article.

I would welcome you to take a look at the images attached, photo quality isn’t the best as I don’t have a macro lens but, have done my best.

From my very limited knowledge, the crown isn’t right and the rehaut inscription looks off. Also, I believe there should be a model number inscribed between the lugs at 12 o’clock, this you will see is missing.

Many thanks in advance for your help.

[Old Expat Beast]

Fake.

[Crown & Shield]

The "very limited knowledge" is real, though…

[Reuben 34]

Originally Posted by Crown & Shield

The "very limited knowledge" is real, though…

Thanks for your reply, so I was right with what I thought was off.
Any other obvious signs?

[subtona]

Doesn’t look good

[Reuben 34]

Originally Posted by subtona

Doesn’t look good

Based on the photos and what I have said? Or is there anything else obvious that I have missed?

[subtona]

Missing mode Between lugs is reason enough.

Images are also just a little off / distorted. Especially crown guards.

[Tools]

For a fake such as this it only takes a few seconds to see that it just isn't authentic, and you really don't need to zero into any one thing.

I will say that Rolex has not had a 6 digit serial number for many decades.

[Al1969]

Was it gifted by a grandfather?

[Reuben 34]

Originally Posted by Al1969

Was it gifted by a grandfather?

I don’t see what relevance that has to what I asked in my post. I came here for advice not sarcastic quips.

[Reuben 34]

Originally Posted by Tools

For a fake such as this it only takes a few seconds to see that it just isn't authentic, and you really don't need to zero into any one thing.

I will say that Rolex has not had a 6 digit serial number for many decades.

Ok, that’s good to know, thank you for your help.

[amh]

Fugazi.

Between the lugs that case looks like it was was shaped with a Harbor Freight grinder

[rmagoo57]

The case is out of proportion, bezel font too small, fugly rehaut engraving, etc.......

[1665fan]

Garbage…..

[Reuben 34]

Thanks to all who posted useful replies and confirmed my suspicions.

[Watch-Geek]

It's hard to list what is wrong as EVERYTHING is slightly off.
Kind of like this
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[Al1969]

Originally Posted by Reuben 34

I don’t see what relevance that has to what I asked in my post. I came here for advice not sarcastic quips.

Lighten up Francis.

[cht]

Who “gifted” you a fake Rolex?

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by amh

Fugazi.

Between the lugs that case looks like it was was shaped with a Harbor Freight grinder

This, and also it's 6 digit ref.

[painexpert]

Fake

[PBJ1925]

Fake, sorry.

[Michael1968]

Fake for me