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26 August 2015, 12:08 AM
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Is this movement genuine? 3130
Hey everyone. This is my first post after many years of viewing these forums and now I need your help! This is the movement of a V serial Explorer 1 I'm about to buy and I don't know if it's a genuine 3130. Google images shows the 3130 having 'Montres Rolex SA' decoration...the fact that this one just says 'Rolex' has me a little suspicious. Maybe I'm just being paranoid but does this look legit to you?
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26 August 2015, 12:11 AM
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Who is selling it?
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26 August 2015, 12:13 AM
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Watch is being sold by Watchfinder & Co in the UK
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26 August 2015, 01:44 AM
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Anyone?
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26 August 2015, 03:03 AM
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Quote:
Without any further pictures there is not much anyone can do.
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28 August 2015, 09:30 AM
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I can't specifically answer your question about the 3130 but I know my 3135 with an F serial has a movement marked "Rolex". I was concerned but had a watchmaker verify it and subsequently have seen several photos on TRF of movements with "Rolex". So if it's a newer movement it may be OK.
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29 August 2015, 08:25 PM
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Watchfinder are a legit operation so I wouldn't be too bothered by it.
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30 August 2015, 02:33 AM
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Took the plunge
Thanks everyone - decided to go for it (still have 14 days to return it). I couldn't get another movement shot but here's the watch. Do these ring any alarm bells?
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30 August 2015, 03:33 AM
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Looks fine to me for an older style Explorer
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30 August 2015, 08:45 AM
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Real Name: Ronnie
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Congrats on your new watch.
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30 August 2015, 10:16 AM
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That's an authentic Explorer. Enjoy it and welcome to ownership. You will never be the same again.
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1 September 2015, 07:23 AM
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Thanks everyone!
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6 September 2015, 06:06 AM
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I have been buying rolex for the past 12 years everything looks good to me. I would not be concerned.
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