Rolex 2508: redial or not

[Mark020]

Some background: somebody posted a pic of a Rolex 2508 on insta (https://www.instagram.com/p/B0-R9cVHrSM/). I commented on this that is (at least) a redial. OP stated that it must be legit because it was auctioned and posted a pic of the auction catalogue:

OP is still not convinced. IMHO redial because of:
- Fonts
- Poor printing (especially 4 & 10 which touches subdials)
- (Perhaps) lack of coronet on dial

The fact that is was sold by one of the big houses add not much imho...

So: anyone an opinion whether this was an original Rolex dial or not?

[brockburst]

Who can tell anything with that poor photo?

[watch-guy.com]

I can - agree with Eric - dial non authentic or redial at best

J

[77T]

Obviously a difficult matter since this is really an argument that belongs on Instagram where the discussion is taking place.

And over there a better picture exists.



The whole thing is odd.

Especially the strange wear on the dial along the edge running from 12-6 o’clock has the minute marks and numerals along them rubbed off.




The minute hand couldn’t have done that and still clear the subdial hands at 3 o’clock.




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[77T]

Originally Posted by watch-guy.com

I can - agree with Eric - dial non authentic or redial at best

J

And apparently the OP over there on IG agreed with Eric yesterday too.




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