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Old 16 March 2011, 01:13 AM   #1
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16220 x serial authintic?

Have opportunity to buy for 2000.00 want to know if it looks authintic, am going to take to AD, but thought you all would be a good judge to save 50 mile journey.... any thoughts appreciated.

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Old 16 March 2011, 01:14 AM   #2
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Not good judge.. better go to AD... nothing beats looking at the movement and being checked by an AD... but make sure they open it up..
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Old 16 March 2011, 01:16 AM   #3
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hmmm... pics are too low res/shaky but it looks OK for a 20 year old watch - try remove the bracelet so we can see the serial number and also the model number. also take a steady shot of the clasp so we can see the number of the bracelet
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Old 16 March 2011, 01:55 AM   #4
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The 50 miles would seem a good "investment" when spending 2K on a watch that can have many hidden vices . A picture can help but never rule out everything . No picture can beat the expertise of a good AD .
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Old 16 March 2011, 09:01 AM   #5
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If you are unsure, your initial reaction is correct - have a Rolex dealer check it for you. From the pics, the watch appears genuine.
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Old 20 March 2011, 08:13 AM   #6
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Don't mean to burst anyone's bubble but the bracelet doesn't fit very well and the stones at 'X' and 'I' are a little slanted. I'd run like hell :D
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Old 20 March 2011, 10:26 AM   #7
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A 16220 never came from the factory with that bezel or dial. Could be aftermarket or ??.
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