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burnaby · 2 August 2012, 09:41 AM

Apologize for the poor photo, it's the best of the ones I got from the seller.
Claims it's a vintage Rolex and know nothing else about it.

Mike Wood · 2 August 2012, 04:29 PM

From the one very poor photograph looks to be a fake... lacks the finesse and quality of an authentic Rolex Cellini or Precision type watch...

Jason71 · 2 August 2012, 07:43 PM

Fist and foremost when you buy a Rolex.......buy the seller, and then buy the watch. Can the seller really not come-up with a better photo?? Of course he can. The one distant photo has been submitted because the watch is a fake.

KatGirl · 2 August 2012, 10:58 PM

I'm very new to collecting vintage Rolex, and still have much to learn. I do know, however, something is very hinky with that piece. You sense it, too, or you wouldn't have asked the question. Pass on it.

Regards,

KAT

burnaby · 3 August 2012, 01:37 AM

Thank you all for the sage and correct advice. Had a chance to look at the watch in person and definitely fake.

Am very new to this, but look and feel was very cheap and light. Then it got easy as the dial noted it to be a Rolex Geneve quartz with a Japanese movement. Some truth to the dial as popping the caseback off revealed a low end plastic quartz movement stamped "Made in Japan".

JohnBoy · 3 August 2012, 12:18 PM

Darn! Tough luck on that one.

However, you are in the right place for learning more about Rolex. Thats history now, there is a better future if you like the brand. Hang in there, read some articles, keep up on the postings, check the 'Watch Out' section to see what not to, visit your local AD and used watch shops, look at 'em, and try 'em on! Then , when you are ready and confident - pursue your purchase. A great place to start that is in the TRF 'For Sale' section. These folks are great - but fact that doesn't waive your responsibility to do your homework. Welcome to the forum and best wishes in finding that first Rolex!

2 August 2012, 07:43 PM	#3
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Fist and foremost when you buy a Rolex.......buy the seller, and then buy the watch. Can the seller really not come-up with a better photo?? Of course he can. The one distant photo has been submitted because the watch is a fake. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

2 August 2012, 04:29 PM	#2
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 609	From the one very poor photograph looks to be a fake... lacks the finesse and quality of an authentic Rolex Cellini or Precision type watch...

2 August 2012, 10:58 PM	#4
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 5,435	I'm very new to collecting vintage Rolex, and still have much to learn. I do know, however, something is very hinky with that piece. You sense it, too, or you wouldn't have asked the question. Pass on it. Regards, KAT

3 August 2012, 01:37 AM	#5
burnaby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 8	Thank you all for the sage and correct advice. Had a chance to look at the watch in person and definitely fake. Am very new to this, but look and feel was very cheap and light. Then it got easy as the dial noted it to be a Rolex Geneve quartz with a Japanese movement. Some truth to the dial as popping the caseback off revealed a low end plastic quartz movement stamped "Made in Japan".

3 August 2012, 12:18 PM	#6
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Darn! Tough luck on that one. However, you are in the right place for learning more about Rolex. Thats history now, there is a better future if you like the brand. Hang in there, read some articles, keep up on the postings, check the 'Watch Out' section to see what not to, visit your local AD and used watch shops, look at 'em, and try 'em on! Then , when you are ready and confident - pursue your purchase. A great place to start that is in the TRF 'For Sale' section. These folks are great - but fact that doesn't waive your responsibility to do your homework. Welcome to the forum and best wishes in finding that first Rolex!

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