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19 November 2017, 03:03 AM | #1 |
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Question about customized rolex and RSC.
So I am planning on buying a Rolex watch (customized with tiny diamonds) from Beckertime. I asked him if Rolex would approve of it as genuine if I sent it to them to which he replied:
Rolex will not approve of this Rolex because it has a custom refinished diamond dial. If it is important to have Rolex approval, you can only purchase a Rolex that is 100% Rolex. Rolex considers any watch that has been customized to no longer be an original Rolex. Rolex will not approve or service any Rolex that has been customized. Is this accurate? Do Rolex consider customized watches as non-genuine? If so is there any other way I can get it checked if its real or not, that is the Rolex watch? Don't get me wrong I fully trust Beckertime; I just have a paranoia when it comes to counterfeits. |
19 November 2017, 03:16 AM | #2 |
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A Rolex with aftermarket or fake parts will be serviced by Rolex on the condition that you let them bring it back into the original state as it left the factory. They will keep all parts which will be replaced.
Well meant advise; don't buy a Rolex with aftermarket parts unless it comes with the original parts and is easily reversible. Only burning money
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Yes even may consider it counterfeit. As said above, Rolex may offer to restore it to original design at your expense during service. Best to avoid any Rolex with aftermarket components.
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Rolex does not service watches with aftermarket parts, but, again, there are thousands of good independents who can do the job just fine.
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To sum up my questions. 1. Do Rolex judge a watch with aftermarket parts as completely counterfeit? 2. Is there some way to check if a Rolex watch is essentially/mostly Rolex other than through Rolex themselves? Here is some information on the watch itself. Movement: Rolex officially certified chronometer self-winding automatic movement Dial:Rolex dial has been professionally refinished with custom added WHITE MOTHER OF PEARL (MOP) and 10 genuine round brilliant diamonds. The hands are silver color...the reflection of the camera makes the hands look black. Bezel:Rolex stainless steel ENGINE-TURNED INDEX bezel Crystal: Acrylic Crystal Case Rolex: Stainless steel case Band Rolex: stainless steel Jubilee bracelet with Rolex signed clasp. Moderate stretch/ |
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There are many genuine Rolex watches that have been customized with non original parts. When the non Rolex parts are accounted for at the time of sale, and the understanding that you shall have to use an independent watchmaker (there are many, and many members here would always choose an independent- over an RSC) are declared, the purchaser understands his position, all is understood, and hopefully informed decisions can be taken.
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20 November 2017, 02:54 AM | #10 |
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Don't buy a watch with aftermarket parts. It will end up in a disappointment. What seems like a good deal probably isn't.
Refinished dial ? No clear statement on originality of bracelet ? Enough to make you run, or at least it should Buying from a trustworthy seller will eliminate the need for having it checked or verified. Do a search on trusted sellers here and you will find many of them. Closer to home on the Dutch Rolexforums you'll find trusted sellers as well, check out the banners.
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Rolex probably won't touch a watch with aftermarket parts, so we usually advise you convert the watch back to original spec before hand, and so having these as part of the original sale is ideal. Otherwise use a verified independent with good feedback.
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20 November 2017, 03:57 AM | #12 |
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As a fan of Rolex "dress" watches DDs and DJs, this is a HUGE problem on the used market. These molested dials and bezels are EVERYWHERE. Personally I would NEVER consider buying one under any circumstances. It just ruins it for me.
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20 November 2017, 07:41 AM | #13 |
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it is likely less valuable unless the modification said “tiffany” and it was from tiffanys.
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