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clondon20147 · 19 July 2011, 07:49 AM

Hi folks,
I need some assistance in determination of whether the bracelet of a "vintage" Rolex in which I'm interested is legit for 1940 - 1969 timeframe. I've attached two pictures of the bracelet for review. I am more familiar with the current Rolex bracelets which have "solid" links for lack of better explanation. Is this valid for the time period or am I dealing with a fake?

Thanks!
CLondon

crowncollection · 19 July 2011, 08:36 AM

band is legit, but that dial . glass and hands are not in this picture, stay away from this watch

SPARTAN2161 · 19 July 2011, 08:52 AM

its not the bracelet id be worried about...i'd keep looking

clondon20147 · 19 July 2011, 09:47 AM

Why do you say that the crystal, dial and hands are not legit? Just trying to identify the "tells" of a counterfeit. It was revealed that the dial was professionally refinished with diamonds added. Do "aftermarket" changes negate the Rolex value?

crowncollection · 19 July 2011, 10:37 AM

yes, any non original parts effect the collectability, rolex also will never touch this watch or service it, it is easy to see this dial is not original and the hands and likely changed to sapphire crystal right.

Michael M. · 19 July 2011, 10:41 AM

The dial, hands, & crystal are later replacements, walk away!

clondon20147 · 19 July 2011, 11:42 AM

Thanks for the advice. It is greatly appreciated. What should I expect to pay for a '69 Rolex with original parts? I've primarily dealt with vintage US manufacturers (e.g. Elgin) which are lower end of market so really don't have good feel for vintage Rolex prices.

Michael M. · 19 July 2011, 11:52 AM

Under 2k for a Original Mint SS model.

19 July 2011, 08:36 AM	#2
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,159	band is legit, but that dial . glass and hands are not in this picture, stay away from this watch __________________ watches many

19 July 2011, 10:37 AM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,159	yes, any non original parts effect the collectability, rolex also will never touch this watch or service it, it is easy to see this dial is not original and the hands and likely changed to sapphire crystal right. __________________ watches many

19 July 2011, 08:52 AM	#3
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	its not the bracelet id be worried about...i'd keep looking

19 July 2011, 09:47 AM	#4
clondon20147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 4	Why do you say that the crystal, dial and hands are not legit? Just trying to identify the "tells" of a counterfeit. It was revealed that the dial was professionally refinished with diamonds added. Do "aftermarket" changes negate the Rolex value?

19 July 2011, 10:41 AM	#6
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	The dial, hands, & crystal are later replacements, walk away!

19 July 2011, 11:42 AM	#7
clondon20147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 4	Thanks for the advice. It is greatly appreciated. What should I expect to pay for a '69 Rolex with original parts? I've primarily dealt with vintage US manufacturers (e.g. Elgin) which are lower end of market so really don't have good feel for vintage Rolex prices.

19 July 2011, 11:52 AM	#8
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Under 2k for a Original Mint SS model.

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