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csd1rolex · 6 March 2011, 01:15 PM

New to the forum , I decided to register because i have been reading comments for a few weeks. I own 2 Submariners (2010 models black ceramic and green ceramic on green dial). Unfortunately i'm hooked...

My question is, i just purchased a 50th anniv green bezel to "round out" my collectoin and although i am sure it is real (i will recieve it early next week) i still have my concerns. I have read all the comments about how to spot a fake but it seems the replica vendors have gotten trickier over time to try and keep up with the measures Rolex is taking to stop them (although we all know that will not happen). I purchased the watch through a private collector and had a thorough conversation with this person regarding my concerns. He owns a "brick and mortar" jewelry store and gave me the option to return the watch within 3 days if i found it to be fake. There is a local Rolex authorized dealer near me and i have purchased 3 other Rolex from them. Is my best way to approach this to bring it to this dealer and have them check it out? I am very confident after reviewing the close up pics, checking for the telltale signs etc, that the watch is real but after reading over the past couple weeks i am a bit unsure. Thoughts from anyone?

Thanks

Tools · 6 March 2011, 03:30 PM

Welcome to TRF..

If you can't tell for yourself, it is always best to seek out professional advice.. Some Dealers can tell if they have a watchmaker on site, however, sales staff may not be very knowledgeable about Rolex products...

Art 1 · 6 March 2011, 10:10 PM

Welcome. If you have any doubt you should have the watch checked out or not buy the watch.

HL65 · 6 March 2011, 11:20 PM

Welcome to TRF! Agree.....

specbowers · 6 March 2011, 11:39 PM

hello, If you are not sure walk away........I have learned there is always another deal around the corner....better to be safe and sure than have remorse......this is supposed to be fun not a source of aggravation.

AK40DJ50 · 6 March 2011, 11:47 PM

Welcome. If you trust the 3 day return guarantee, then take it to your AD to authenticate. As Larry suggests it is best if they have a watchmaker onsite.

girltime · 7 March 2011, 02:40 AM

Welcome. It sounds like you have good history with your local AD. I'd take it to them to be checked out.

Rags · 7 March 2011, 05:49 AM

Welcome to the forum...

Michael M. · 7 March 2011, 08:39 AM

Welcome to TRF, hope your sub turns out to be real!

spuds · 7 March 2011, 08:44 AM

Hello & Welcome!

sea-dweller · 7 March 2011, 03:38 PM

Welcome to TRF!

johnbeth · 7 March 2011, 03:41 PM

Welcome to TRF! Some good advise given already.

6 March 2011, 01:15 PM	#1
csd1rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 8	50th anniversary submariner New to the forum , I decided to register because i have been reading comments for a few weeks. I own 2 Submariners (2010 models black ceramic and green ceramic on green dial). Unfortunately i'm hooked... My question is, i just purchased a 50th anniv green bezel to "round out" my collectoin and although i am sure it is real (i will recieve it early next week) i still have my concerns. I have read all the comments about how to spot a fake but it seems the replica vendors have gotten trickier over time to try and keep up with the measures Rolex is taking to stop them (although we all know that will not happen). I purchased the watch through a private collector and had a thorough conversation with this person regarding my concerns. He owns a "brick and mortar" jewelry store and gave me the option to return the watch within 3 days if i found it to be fake. There is a local Rolex authorized dealer near me and i have purchased 3 other Rolex from them. Is my best way to approach this to bring it to this dealer and have them check it out? I am very confident after reviewing the close up pics, checking for the telltale signs etc, that the watch is real but after reading over the past couple weeks i am a bit unsure. Thoughts from anyone? Thanks

6 March 2011, 03:30 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Welcome to TRF.. If you can't tell for yourself, it is always best to seek out professional advice.. Some Dealers can tell if they have a watchmaker on site, however, sales staff may not be very knowledgeable about Rolex products... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 March 2011, 11:20 PM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Welcome to TRF! Agree..... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 March 2011, 11:47 PM	#6
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	Welcome. If you trust the 3 day return guarantee, then take it to your AD to authenticate. As Larry suggests it is best if they have a watchmaker onsite. __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

7 March 2011, 05:49 AM	#8
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Welcome to the forum... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

6 March 2011, 10:10 PM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Welcome. If you have any doubt you should have the watch checked out or not buy the watch.

6 March 2011, 11:39 PM	#5
specbowers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: pa Posts: 50	hello, If you are not sure walk away........I have learned there is always another deal around the corner....better to be safe and sure than have remorse......this is supposed to be fun not a source of aggravation.

7 March 2011, 02:40 AM	#7
girltime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Lisa Location: Texas Watch: TT Sub 16613 Posts: 493	Welcome. It sounds like you have good history with your local AD. I'd take it to them to be checked out.

7 March 2011, 08:39 AM	#9
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Welcome to TRF, hope your sub turns out to be real!

7 March 2011, 08:44 AM	#10
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Hello & Welcome! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

7 March 2011, 03:38 PM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome to TRF! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 March 2011, 03:41 PM	#12
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Welcome to TRF! Some good advise given already.

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