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FJY787 · 16 May 2010, 04:39 PM

Need some help.

I just bought a used SeaDweller 16600 from a private ebay vendor with 100% rating. He said he was the original owner and the box even has name and the phone # of the store where he purchased it 8 years ago in Connecticut. He did say that the watch was serviced but didn't specify.

After the delivery, I opened the case back to make sure everything is good. Several problematic issues came up and I am now panicking because $4000 may have been spent on a damaged or "tainted" SD.

First, there appears to be 2 etchings just under the serial # in the inner side of the backcasing. The etching appear to be some type of service code as in H746PR345, such and such. It seems to have been done by hand. The writing is irregular and could only have been done by a sharp etching tool. Only can read it with magnifying glass. Under that there is significant smudge or a stain about 2 mm in diameter, below the etchings

Second, a friend of mine who has more experience than me about Rolex says the the colored gears don't seem to match the colors with each other. They are sort of orange/yellow/purplish two gears turning to make the movements. Their color just don't appear to be alike.

In the exterior of the watch, it looks OK. the watch is noted to be 1-5 seconds slow in about 12 hours.

Should I have the AD look at it?

OR

Should I just try to return the item if the seller will accept it back. I can certainly tell Paypal people that it's not original Rolex.

Please let me know if you have any other suggestions.

Tools · 17 May 2010, 02:48 AM

It is common for a watchmaker to scratch information inside the caseback.

If one of the reverser wheels was replaced during service, then they might not be a perfectly matched color..

Without further information, I don't see what you are "panicked" about..

Safetrends · 17 May 2010, 03:05 AM

You need photo's to show us what you have, inside and out. Then we may be able to help you, also a AD will verify if it is real or fake. If it is fake the AD may take possession of it.

Jackxv · 19 May 2010, 07:18 PM

Were you fishing you could pull someone's leg on the bay or did you buy a watch of the bay and are you really concerned ?

Jack

16 May 2010, 04:39 PM	#1
FJY787 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1	Help on this new ebay purchased year 2000 SD 16600 Need some help. I just bought a used SeaDweller 16600 from a private ebay vendor with 100% rating. He said he was the original owner and the box even has name and the phone # of the store where he purchased it 8 years ago in Connecticut. He did say that the watch was serviced but didn't specify. After the delivery, I opened the case back to make sure everything is good. Several problematic issues came up and I am now panicking because $4000 may have been spent on a damaged or "tainted" SD. First, there appears to be 2 etchings just under the serial # in the inner side of the backcasing. The etching appear to be some type of service code as in H746PR345, such and such. It seems to have been done by hand. The writing is irregular and could only have been done by a sharp etching tool. Only can read it with magnifying glass. Under that there is significant smudge or a stain about 2 mm in diameter, below the etchings Second, a friend of mine who has more experience than me about Rolex says the the colored gears don't seem to match the colors with each other. They are sort of orange/yellow/purplish two gears turning to make the movements. Their color just don't appear to be alike. In the exterior of the watch, it looks OK. the watch is noted to be 1-5 seconds slow in about 12 hours. Should I have the AD look at it? OR Should I just try to return the item if the seller will accept it back. I can certainly tell Paypal people that it's not original Rolex. Please let me know if you have any other suggestions.

17 May 2010, 02:48 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	It is common for a watchmaker to scratch information inside the caseback. If one of the reverser wheels was replaced during service, then they might not be a perfectly matched color.. Without further information, I don't see what you are "panicked" about.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 May 2010, 07:18 PM	#4
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Fishing Were you fishing you could pull someone's leg on the bay or did you buy a watch of the bay and are you really concerned ? Jack

17 May 2010, 03:05 AM	#3
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	You need photo's to show us what you have, inside and out. Then we may be able to help you, also a AD will verify if it is real or fake. If it is fake the AD may take possession of it.

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