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atass3 · 12 January 2008, 02:45 AM

I got this watch from my father. After doing some reading on this forum, I told him that I am quite sure that this is a fake. Because he doesn't believe me, can some of you look at this watch and list some of the non genuine features. Thanks.

Prince · 12 January 2008, 02:53 AM

It is difficult to tell for certain. Looking at the photos, the watch itself looks fine. Don't know about that diamond bezel, though. That may be an after-market part.

BTW, Welcome to TRF. Hope you enjoy your time here!

JJ Irani · 12 January 2008, 04:49 AM

Since you asked.....here goes.

That bezel looks awful and very, very cheap. If those are diamonds then I'm the President of the United States!!

The rest of the watch looks poorly finished, including the non-SELs on the back.

JJ

akd · 12 January 2008, 05:28 AM

Also can't see any sign of lume on the "T SWISS MADE T" dial

Hellcat65 · 14 January 2008, 09:56 AM

The BEST way to tell is to pop the back off and have a look at the movement.....proof is in the pudding. Just because it has a poor, fake diamond, bezel means absolutely nothing in particular. Could mean your father or someone else liked the way it looked, some folks have a strange sense of fashion. It takes a few minutes of your time to look at that movement and determine much better the authenticity of the watch........

CoopJr · 14 January 2008, 10:04 AM

But what are the numbers on the bracelet and clasp?

klevman · 17 January 2008, 07:47 AM

I´ve seen a watch like this before, the Rolex was real but the Bezel was put on later (probably by a jeweler). Look close at the stones, you see any imperfections in them you will probably have real diamonds. The one I saw had terrible diamonds!

atass3 · 18 January 2008, 03:01 AM

Thanks for all the replies. The thing that I noticed, not having the experience and eye that most of you have is that the roman numerals arent even all around the dial. Some of them land under the markers and some actually appear to cover the markers. I couldn't imagine authentic Rolex hour markers appearing this way.

DSJ · 18 January 2008, 03:46 AM

Did you open the caseback (or have it opened)?

12 January 2008, 02:53 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	It is difficult to tell for certain. Looking at the photos, the watch itself looks fine. Don't know about that diamond bezel, though. That may be an after-market part. BTW, Welcome to TRF. Hope you enjoy your time here! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

12 January 2008, 04:49 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Since you asked.....here goes. That bezel looks awful and very, very cheap. If those are diamonds then I'm the President of the United States!! The rest of the watch looks poorly finished, including the non-SELs on the back. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 January 2008, 10:04 AM	#6
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	The bezel looks hideous. But what are the numbers on the bracelet and clasp?

18 January 2008, 03:01 AM	#8
atass3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 4	Thanks for all the replies. The thing that I noticed, not having the experience and eye that most of you have is that the roman numerals arent even all around the dial. Some of them land under the markers and some actually appear to cover the markers. I couldn't imagine authentic Rolex hour markers appearing this way. Last edited by atass3; 18 January 2008 at 03:02 AM.. Reason: mispelled word

18 January 2008, 03:46 AM	#9
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Did you open the caseback (or have it opened)? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

12 January 2008, 05:28 AM	#4
akd "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, Aust. Posts: 10	Also can't see any sign of lume on the "T SWISS MADE T" dial

14 January 2008, 09:56 AM	#5
Hellcat65 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: North Carolina Posts: 238	The BEST way to tell is to pop the back off and have a look at the movement.....proof is in the pudding. Just because it has a poor, fake diamond, bezel means absolutely nothing in particular. Could mean your father or someone else liked the way it looked, some folks have a strange sense of fashion. It takes a few minutes of your time to look at that movement and determine much better the authenticity of the watch........

17 January 2008, 07:47 AM	#7
klevman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 4	I´ve seen a watch like this before, the Rolex was real but the Bezel was put on later (probably by a jeweler). Look close at the stones, you see any imperfections in them you will probably have real diamonds. The one I saw had terrible diamonds!

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