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Zezima · 21 March 2018, 06:18 AM

Hello seasoned rolex experts, I am in need of your assistance for a authentic check on my first rolex watch that I had purchased. It is the Datejust 36mm reference 116234. What are some ways I can check if it is real? Also I have noticed spots on the jubilee bracelet. I know that it is a stainless steel that is polished on the inside and the outer links are matte, however the outer links are polished on the side. My question is the inner links are polished on the top but arent polished on the side. Is that a red flag? I can post pictures if needed. The watch came with papers and everything that matched the serial etched at the 6 o'clock hour marker. Usually fakes will have a hard time getting paper work from an authorized dealer I assume? The dealer is Sant Blanc if any one is curious. Warranty card and paperwork matched serial. (M serial). Help a noobie out!

Brenngun · 21 March 2018, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Zezima

Hello seasoned rolex experts, I am in need of your assistance for a authentic check on my first rolex watch that I had purchased. It is the Datejust 36mm reference 116234. What are some ways I can check if it is real? Also I have noticed spots on the jubilee bracelet. I know that it is a stainless steel that is polished on the inside and the outer links are matte, however the outer links are polished on the side. My question is the inner links are polished on the top but arent polished on the side. Is that a red flag? I can post pictures if needed. The watch came with papers and everything that matched the serial etched at the 6 o'clock hour marker. Usually fakes will have a hard time getting paper work from an authorized dealer I assume? The dealer is Sant Blanc if any one is curious. Warranty card and paperwork matched serial. (M serial). Help a noobie out!

Post pics. Always helps.

Blansky · 21 March 2018, 06:31 AM

No real help here, but on used watches bought anywhere it’s not uncommon for them to be polished(tarted up) a bit.

Especially on watches with a combination of shiny and brushed surfaces, sometimes people “clean up” areas and remove scratches not realizing that the area was originally matte as you call it.

As for authenticity on a watch the best way is for a reputable watchmaker to open it up and look at the movement.

I’m sure other people here have more useful info.

GLADIATOR · 21 March 2018, 09:25 AM

Hi
We need photos to tell anything

crowncollection · 21 March 2018, 12:26 PM

photos ?

pilotjim · 22 March 2018, 06:44 AM

I think Sant Blanc is generally regarded as reputable.

freefly · 22 March 2018, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotjim

I think Sant Blanc is generally regarded as reputable.

+1

If you are dealing with Sant Blanc (Jon) directly, via his website or eBay, you will be fine.

jvmartin · 22 March 2018, 05:35 PM

Sant Blanc is legit as they come...

21 March 2018, 06:18 AM	#1
Zezima "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New jersey Posts: 1	New to Rolex First Post Please help Hello seasoned rolex experts, I am in need of your assistance for a authentic check on my first rolex watch that I had purchased. It is the Datejust 36mm reference 116234. What are some ways I can check if it is real? Also I have noticed spots on the jubilee bracelet. I know that it is a stainless steel that is polished on the inside and the outer links are matte, however the outer links are polished on the side. My question is the inner links are polished on the top but arent polished on the side. Is that a red flag? I can post pictures if needed. The watch came with papers and everything that matched the serial etched at the 6 o'clock hour marker. Usually fakes will have a hard time getting paper work from an authorized dealer I assume? The dealer is Sant Blanc if any one is curious. Warranty card and paperwork matched serial. (M serial). Help a noobie out! Last edited by Zezima; 21 March 2018 at 06:35 AM.. Reason: adding pictures

21 March 2018, 09:25 AM	#4
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	Hi We need photos to tell anything __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

21 March 2018, 12:26 PM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	photos ? __________________ watches many

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21 March 2018, 06:31 AM	#3
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,063	No real help here, but on used watches bought anywhere it’s not uncommon for them to be polished(tarted up) a bit. Especially on watches with a combination of shiny and brushed surfaces, sometimes people “clean up” areas and remove scratches not realizing that the area was originally matte as you call it. As for authenticity on a watch the best way is for a reputable watchmaker to open it up and look at the movement. I’m sure other people here have more useful info.

22 March 2018, 06:44 AM	#6
pilotjim "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Jim Location: Mass Watch: BLNR Posts: 439	I think Sant Blanc is generally regarded as reputable.

22 March 2018, 05:35 PM	#8
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	Sant Blanc is legit as they come...

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