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Old 24 November 2020, 02:20 AM   #1
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Authentication help! eBay Auction - Real or Fake DateJust

Hi Everyone!

I participated in an eBay auction for a DateJust supposedly in Brand New Condition. No papers or anything. I was able to bring the price down to $3100 but haven't paid just yet. Watch has a authenticity guarantee but I am still iffy about the watch at this point so I need some help from you guys.

One thing I am very iffy about is the Date font as well as the magnification. For a watch that supposedly from 2010 the font looks like your normal Arial front. The date looks even more off on the latest photos he provided to further give me peace of mind. I'm still a little new at this but I am gaining knowledge everyday.

Do you think this guy planning to disappear while the watch is being authenticated by eBay? Or did I fall on a good deal.

Thank you in Advance


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Old 24 November 2020, 02:22 AM   #2
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The number 24 looks so fake in the last photos lol. I am just trying to purchase a Rolex for my Dec 5 birthday
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Old 24 November 2020, 02:23 AM   #3
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Such a bad fake
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Old 24 November 2020, 02:23 AM   #4
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lol right? the numbers are do damn ugly. screw this guy
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Old 24 November 2020, 02:24 AM   #5
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Old 24 November 2020, 02:24 AM   #6
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I guess its true, if its too good to be true, it probably is!
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Old 24 November 2020, 02:26 AM   #7
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then the little rolex tag is worn out but the watch is new lol

I wonder if ebay actually gives the money to the seller before its actually authenticated
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Old 24 November 2020, 02:57 AM   #8
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How does this have an authenticity guarantee from Ebay? That is alarming.
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Old 24 November 2020, 04:35 AM   #9
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then the little rolex tag is worn out but the watch is new lol

I wonder if ebay actually gives the money to the seller before its actually authenticated

Who would make an unfounded claim of authenticity?? That’s outrageous
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Old 24 November 2020, 04:49 AM   #10
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I would not class myself as an expert, but magnification on the cyclops is woeful and the stamping on the inner clasp is laughable. I would say it is fake, fake, fakety fake!
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Old 24 November 2020, 05:21 AM   #11
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The Rolex logo looks off centered on the clasp.

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Old 24 November 2020, 07:26 AM   #12
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seconds hand looks short for me
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Old 24 November 2020, 07:59 AM   #13
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Old 24 November 2020, 08:03 AM   #14
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Old 24 November 2020, 08:04 AM   #15
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Glad you didn't pay and get ripped off. That is a horrible fake.
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Old 24 November 2020, 08:20 AM   #16
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Glad you didn't pay and get ripped off. That is a horrible fake.

I just had a gut feeling that it was fake. The date magnification was a dead giveaway, just wasn’t sure cause of the authenticity guarantee. it’s crazy that eBay will actually give the money to the seller before even verifying the watch. Or do they actually put a hold on the funds


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Old 24 November 2020, 08:27 AM   #17
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Old 24 November 2020, 09:31 AM   #18
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then the little rolex tag is worn out but the watch is new lol

I wonder if ebay actually gives the money to the seller before its actually authenticated
That's fake too. Did anyone mention the lack of "Swiss Made" or similar on the dial?
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Old 24 November 2020, 09:35 AM   #19
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Old 24 November 2020, 10:53 AM   #20
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Old 24 November 2020, 12:32 PM   #21
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Seller has 2 more fakes up that I have reported.:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/athaamn/m.h...p2047675.l2562
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Old 24 November 2020, 12:32 PM   #22
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That's fake too. Did anyone mention the lack of "Swiss Made" or similar on the dial?

Yup, I was also looking for the Rolex markings inside the bezel which there isn’t any lol


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Old 24 November 2020, 12:34 PM   #23
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Seller has 2 more fakes up that I have reported.:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/athaamn/m.h...p2047675.l2562

I just reported it as well. must be a coincidence that he sells fake gold


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Old 24 November 2020, 12:39 PM   #24
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How does this have an authenticity guarantee from Ebay? That is alarming.

I agree, they need someone to at least visually check the photos to put that seal. I’m sure it’s gonna bite eBay in the ass. This holiday season


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Old 24 November 2020, 08:19 PM   #25
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Yeah. Bad fake. Everything is off in this one.

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Old 25 November 2020, 12:12 AM   #26
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Oyste....m46890.l49292 it’s back up, let’s report this crook before someone falls victim


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Old 25 November 2020, 12:54 AM   #27
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Old 25 November 2020, 04:38 AM   #28
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Over $2'000 it should have had to go through the authenticity check anyway, so I don't think anyone would have got stuck with it, but it would still be a waste of time for everyone involved.
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Old 25 November 2020, 06:34 AM   #29
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Old 26 November 2020, 09:22 AM   #30
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