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Kirsty18670 · 20 August 2010, 12:25 AM

Hi there. I recently found a Rolex in a charity shop, I don't think the old ladies who worked there realised what it was. It is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, could anybody tell me how to identify whether this is real or fake? It has the holographic logo on the back which moves and there is a floating crown. It is quite heavy, and has an etched crown just underneath the 6. The glass is not scratched or marked, and when water is applied it pulls together. It has lots of numbers on it but I'm not sure what is actually supposed to be there. Any information given would be appreciated. Thanks a lot in advance!!

Kokyuryoku · 20 August 2010, 12:34 AM

Could you post some pics? FYI the Laser Etched Coronet (LEC) is normally quite difficult to see unless you have a loupe (magnifyer) and oblique lighting. Also, I think it was introduced in 2001.

Numismatist · 20 August 2010, 12:36 AM

We really need pix to determine.

Kirsty18670 · 20 August 2010, 12:51 AM

Hi there, many thanks for the info, I did have to use a magnifying glass to spot the crown under natural daylight. Here are some piccies!

Numismatist · 20 August 2010, 12:58 AM

18k steel?

Kirsty18670 · 20 August 2010, 01:00 AM

The strap looks like it's steel, but on the actual watch it is marked 18k

Dan Pierce · 20 August 2010, 01:01 AM

The case looks a bit off, not sure of the dial, and the end links look fishy too.
Hope I'm wrong. I'd take it to a Rolex AD for verification.
dP

freefly · 20 August 2010, 01:01 AM

Sorry mate, that's a fake.

Kirsty18670 · 20 August 2010, 01:04 AM

Ok, thanks a lot for your help. Thought i'd gotten lucky there!

Numismatist · 20 August 2010, 01:06 AM

It's hard to believe that the LEC stand out so easily in your photos; there are a number of questionable things about this watch.

Dan Pierce · 20 August 2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

It's hard to believe that the LEC stand out so easily in your photos; there are a number of questionable things about this watch.

Agreed, too many issues to think anything but fake. Sorry.
dP

TattooedGQ · 20 August 2010, 01:11 AM

I know it's tacky, but if you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for it?

Kirsty18670 · 20 August 2010, 01:16 AM

I didn't pay a lot for it, as I said it was from a charity shop mixed up with a load of other watches, not realising what it was (or what it isn't)

dysondiver · 20 August 2010, 01:23 AM

worn a lot worse for work , so wear it and just enjoy it for what it isnt

Nicko · 20 August 2010, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

worn a lot worse for work , so wear it and just enjoy it for what it isnt

Sorry, but you need to bin that. Fake watches are for fake people, that plus their manufacture supports all types of illegal activity including terrorism. Trash it and buy an authentic one.

Chipmunk · 20 August 2010, 01:29 AM

Bring it to an AD and have it authenticated.

Nicko · 20 August 2010, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Bring it to an AD and have it authenticated.

No need bro, I'm sure you could remove the back with your fingers and see the shiny POS movement. Come on, 18K SS???? Everything is wrong with the watch that could be, it's a Fugazi...It needs to be binned ASAP..

stevo · 20 August 2010, 01:47 AM

yeah....the 18K steel and the way the Rolex logo looks there is no way it can be real

TattooedGQ · 20 August 2010, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirsty18670

I didn't pay a lot for it, as I said it was from a charity shop mixed up with a load of other watches, not realising what it was (or what it isn't)

OK good.

That's what I was getting at, I know a lot of vintage shops try to get top dollar, charity or not.

Kirsty18670 · 20 August 2010, 02:03 AM

Thanks so much everyone for your helpful comments, was convinced I had got lucky, I think it was the holographic logo and the water pulling together on the glass that made me think it must be the real thing! Should have known better, anyway, will put this one down to terrible judgement on my part, again, thanks loads: thumbsup:

20 August 2010, 12:25 AM	#1
Kirsty18670 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 6	Bought a Rolex, can't tell if it's real? Hi there. I recently found a Rolex in a charity shop, I don't think the old ladies who worked there realised what it was. It is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, could anybody tell me how to identify whether this is real or fake? It has the holographic logo on the back which moves and there is a floating crown. It is quite heavy, and has an etched crown just underneath the 6. The glass is not scratched or marked, and when water is applied it pulls together. It has lots of numbers on it but I'm not sure what is actually supposed to be there. Any information given would be appreciated. Thanks a lot in advance!!

20 August 2010, 12:34 AM	#2
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Could you post some pics? FYI the Laser Etched Coronet (LEC) is normally quite difficult to see unless you have a loupe (magnifyer) and oblique lighting. Also, I think it was introduced in 2001. __________________ '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

20 August 2010, 12:36 AM	#3
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	We really need pix to determine. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

20 August 2010, 12:58 AM	#5
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	18k steel? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

20 August 2010, 01:01 AM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,783	The case looks a bit off, not sure of the dial, and the end links look fishy too. Hope I'm wrong. I'd take it to a Rolex AD for verification. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 August 2010, 01:00 AM	#6
Kirsty18670 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 6	The strap looks like it's steel, but on the actual watch it is marked 18k

20 August 2010, 01:01 AM	#8
freefly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: AZ Watch: 4&5-digit Sub/GMTs Posts: 1,974	Sorry mate, that's a fake.

20 August 2010, 01:04 AM	#9
Kirsty18670 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 6	Ok, thanks a lot for your help. Thought i'd gotten lucky there!

20 August 2010, 01:06 AM	#10
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	It's hard to believe that the LEC stand out so easily in your photos; there are a number of questionable things about this watch. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

20 August 2010, 01:11 AM	#12
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	I know it's tacky, but if you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for it? __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

20 August 2010, 01:16 AM	#13
Kirsty18670 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 6	I didn't pay a lot for it, as I said it was from a charity shop mixed up with a load of other watches, not realising what it was (or what it isn't)

20 August 2010, 01:23 AM	#14
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	worn a lot worse for work , so wear it and just enjoy it for what it isnt

20 August 2010, 01:29 AM	#16
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Bring it to an AD and have it authenticated. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

20 August 2010, 01:47 AM	#18
stevo Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: stephen Mulhol Location: st.louis Watch: GMT-Tudor Chrono Posts: 25	yeah....the 18K steel and the way the Rolex logo looks there is no way it can be real

20 August 2010, 02:03 AM	#20
Kirsty18670 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 6	Thanks so much everyone for your helpful comments, was convinced I had got lucky, I think it was the holographic logo and the water pulling together on the glass that made me think it must be the real thing! Should have known better, anyway, will put this one down to terrible judgement on my part, again, thanks loads: thumbsup:

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