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30 December 2012, 07:59 AM | #121 |
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myk, yes thats it thanks very much, in weymouth
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30 December 2012, 08:05 AM | #122 |
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samuel, its not about who is right or wrong, just needed some help, which i have been given (thanks all) i will definately get it checked and put pictures up, we will learn something either way. feeling a bit better now
sorry to have taken everyones time up regards fagin |
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30 December 2012, 08:15 AM | #124 |
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Well, i am glad to see that things are turning towards fagin. In any case, a look at the movent seems in order.
In the future, i will be careful with picture magnification. Even a genuine Rolex suffers under the microscope!!! |
30 December 2012, 08:19 AM | #125 |
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Okay. Well I am wondering why you would ask. Usually when you purchase a watch of this magnitude you'd have to be certain that it is real. I own the GMT2C as well. At the time it cost $7,250 US. I would never lay that kind of money down on something I wasn't sure was real. Of course I only purchase from AD's so maybe it's just me.
So, why are you unsure of its authenticity??? |
30 December 2012, 08:24 AM | #126 |
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i waqs happy when i bought the watch and thought i had done my homework(obviously not), i posted a picture on here to show what i had bought and the first post said "oh ho"
the second one said the watch wasn't made by Rolex and was a fake. So thats when i asked you guys for some help |
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30 December 2012, 08:28 AM | #128 |
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I certainly believe that the harsh flash is not making this any easier for anyone. It's always better to use natural light, since the colors are truer and the shadows less pronounced.
Let no one say TRF isn't thorough in our assessments.
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Another good point Mike. You are on a roll. Lol. Everyone lets give Fagin a break. Hes been very forthcoming with all his info. I think hes sincere and is legitmately concerned. However Im sure all will end well.
Fagin dont worry about what others have said on your earlier post. Is that the only reason you started worrying to begin with?
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yes, i was like a dog with two tails this morning, since then a bull with a bad head, but there you go, glad I didnt buy the datejust as well now.
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30 December 2012, 08:54 AM | #131 |
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Looks good to me. Hope it turns out to be authentic.
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30 December 2012, 09:27 AM | #132 |
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How about popping of the bracelet, and taking some pics of the are between the lugs?
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30 December 2012, 09:40 AM | #133 |
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I am 90% its good. I would have the back removed to check 100%.
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30 December 2012, 09:53 AM | #134 |
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Not sure how to take the bracelet off and didn't want to damage it, may have a look in the morning at it, cheers
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30 December 2012, 10:59 AM | #135 |
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I have one as well. Just checking all of the intricacies mentioned above.
I've read but not taken as gospel that most of the time it's the handstack. Most of these counterfeiters have gotten down the LEC down to an art, and even the rehaut engraving as well. Even the fake movements has the full balance bridge with the circular graining decorations and the colored gears as well. Unless there is a new breed of superfakes coming out, I'll say it looks pretty legit. But as everyone says, the ultimate test is to crack the caseback open and check. Congratulations on your acquisition. |
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The only sure way to tell is to look at the movement. My watchmaker says that he's seen some fakes good enough that he had to look at the movement to tell. This of course doesn't mean yours is not genuine, only that since the movement is the surest way to know, you should just relax and get it done ASAP. Then you can really rest. I think you've been victimized by ultra-macro photography and and a too-harsh flash.
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Enjoy your watch !!!!
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It will be nice to see one of these scenarios work out for a change, a good way to end the old year and start the new year off. Happy New Year, everyone! May this section be full of stories like these with an honest person and hopefully a happy ending, and not the usual variety that starts with a crock and ends with a banning.
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30 December 2012, 03:12 PM | #140 |
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Very true indeed, but I probably wouldn't waste a second to post to the forum. I'd be running straight to the car to my local AD for verification. At that point I'd know which one it is. However if the AD was closed you'd bet I'd be on here asking the same thing.
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30 December 2012, 04:18 PM | #141 |
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well, at least the paperwork and the rehaut serial match, so that's a good sign.
But in most GMTIIc pics the AR on the cyclops is more pronounced on than on your pics, your watch looks as if there is no AR at all. |
30 December 2012, 05:08 PM | #142 |
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Your GMT is legit, have no worries... Looks just like an early generation
Clasp/inner clasp is spot on, usually replicas don't get the inner engravings/print right, it's just silver.. now that matte/bead blast finish, hand stack looks good.. |
30 December 2012, 06:13 PM | #143 |
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Thanks for all the comments and fingers crossed it will all work out well. Hoping the local Rolex repair shop (3miles away) is open on Monday and not shut until the new year, must be somewhere that can have a look for me otherwise I can see me in the garage with a screwdriver !!
Cht, what is the AR ? |
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Also can I suggest getting familiar with the cal 3186 movement, when the back comes off u can see for yourself. I have pinched some pics online to get you started.
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30 December 2012, 11:06 PM | #147 |
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Bh13gmt, great idea thanks mate, I wouldn't have had a clue to be honest
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31 December 2012, 04:15 AM | #148 |
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Looks good.
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