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NCD1979 · 1 January 2011, 03:32 AM

in the Washington D.C. Metro Area? Anyone from the D.C. area have a good watchmaker that can authenticate for me? What should I expect to pay for authentication?

Is it considered to be "bad form" to walk into an AD with the seller and ask them to authenticate?

Thanks in advance for your input.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

George Ab · 1 January 2011, 03:57 AM

No it is not bad form to ask for an authentication. However, I would not broach the topic in that manner. Simply hand it over and ask him to take a look at it to determine if it requires service. He can look for service marks to see the last time it was serviced, how the timing and amplitude (how freely the heart of the mechanism is working), and if it needs a service. You will not only know if it is a fake, but its general health. Usually, no charge for this service or minimal fee.

If it is a fake the moment you hand it to him he will say, "We don't service non-Rolex watches", or something to that effect.

In the resource section there are recommendations on independent watchmakers. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=independent

Watchdog · 1 January 2011, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

No it is not bad form to ask for an authentication. However, I would not broach the topic in that manner. Simply hand it over and ask him to take a look at it to determine if it requires service. He can look for service marks to see the last time it was serviced, how the timing and amplitude (how freely the heart of the mechanism is working), and if it needs a service. You will not only know if it is a fake, but its general health. Usually, no charge for this service or minimal fee.

If it is a fake the moment you hand it to him he will say, "We don't service non-Rolex watches", or something to that effect.

In the resource section there are recommendations on independent watchmakers. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=independent

NCD1979 · 1 January 2011, 04:52 AM

Great info! Thanks, George.

snog · 1 January 2011, 07:14 AM

I would come clean and say it's for authentication,that way a more detailed inspection will be carried out,if you just ask for a service report, he may not look at the hands and dial etc he could just open it up and if he stops a bit of wear, may just say a service is needed without then going any further,it's a few $$$ well spent if the seller is not known.

NCD1979 · 1 January 2011, 07:42 AM

Thanks for the input, folks. I've never bought from this guy before and I want to make sure I cover my bases - this is very helpful!

1 January 2011, 03:32 AM	#1
NCD1979 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,044	Where to get a Rolex authenticated... in the Washington D.C. Metro Area? Anyone from the D.C. area have a good watchmaker that can authenticate for me? What should I expect to pay for authentication? Is it considered to be "bad form" to walk into an AD with the seller and ask them to authenticate? Thanks in advance for your input. HAPPY NEW YEAR

1 January 2011, 03:57 AM	#2
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	No it is not bad form to ask for an authentication. However, I would not broach the topic in that manner. Simply hand it over and ask him to take a look at it to determine if it requires service. He can look for service marks to see the last time it was serviced, how the timing and amplitude (how freely the heart of the mechanism is working), and if it needs a service. You will not only know if it is a fake, but its general health. Usually, no charge for this service or minimal fee. If it is a fake the moment you hand it to him he will say, "We don't service non-Rolex watches", or something to that effect. In the resource section there are recommendations on independent watchmakers. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=independent __________________

1 January 2011, 04:52 AM	#4
NCD1979 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,044	Great info! Thanks, George.

1 January 2011, 07:14 AM	#5
snog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 908	I would come clean and say it's for authentication,that way a more detailed inspection will be carried out,if you just ask for a service report, he may not look at the hands and dial etc he could just open it up and if he stops a bit of wear, may just say a service is needed without then going any further,it's a few $$$ well spent if the seller is not known.

1 January 2011, 07:42 AM	#6
NCD1979 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,044	Thanks for the input, folks. I've never bought from this guy before and I want to make sure I cover my bases - this is very helpful!

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