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Andrie · 14 June 2011, 02:13 PM

Hi guys, new to the forum and a new Rolex owner. My Dad came to visit after 12 years and brought a surprise. He gave me a un-used Rolex he had for a while. He said he owned it for several years but never wore them. He thought I can make better use for it. He brought the paper work but no box.

Here are some pictures. Let me know what you guys think. First and foremost, it is real, right? This thing is really heavy.

moviefreak · 14 June 2011, 02:17 PM

Nice present...

JUSTROLEXES · 14 June 2011, 02:18 PM

Let me call my Dad to see when is he going to visit and I will get back to you

Congrats on a Beauty

sea-dweller · 14 June 2011, 02:26 PM

Congrats!

Andrie · 14 June 2011, 02:28 PM

From the response I assume it is real. Yay!!
BTW, what's the best way to source an original box? Or don't bother?
What is the value of this watch?

moviefreak · 14 June 2011, 02:39 PM

Well no one said it was real.. why don't you ask your dad? Why would you think he would not give you the real deal?

If you want to know.. take it to an AD, open it up and lets see the movement...

Andrie · 14 June 2011, 03:13 PM

Well, who knows. Maybe my dad don't really love me and playing a prank on me. LOL

Well, he said he bought it from an AD.

Speed · 14 June 2011, 03:17 PM

Hmm.

MonBK · 14 June 2011, 03:20 PM

What's the serial #?

Lol-x · 14 June 2011, 03:18 PM

Yes the watch is real.
It looks to be one of the first 118238 made, as it has the old dial and hands on it.
You can pay a few hundred dollars and get the new style dial with luminous batton markers and wider sectional hands (they look awesome).

However, in short, you are a very lucky guy, that is an awesome watch in solid 18K gold.

Andrie · 14 June 2011, 03:23 PM

the warranty card is dated 2003. So it has been 8 yrs. Can't believe my dad never worn it. Why buy it in the first place. I guess, lucky me :D

DCgator · 15 June 2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrie

the warranty card is dated 2003. So it has been 8 yrs. Can't believe my dad never worn it. Why buy it in the first place. I guess, lucky me :D

Congratz!

Watchdog · 15 June 2011, 10:17 AM

Awesome!

Andrie · 14 June 2011, 03:24 PM

where can you find the serial #?

MonBK · 14 June 2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrie

where can you find the serial #?

On the certificate you showed and now deleted?

moviefreak · 15 June 2011, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

On the certificate you showed and now deleted?

MonBK · 15 June 2011, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

In the original post there were 4 pictures and the last one showed the certificate.

Andrie · 15 June 2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

On the certificate you showed and now deleted?

Yes, I deleted it, cause I looked at few post and all the one for sale has that covered for some reason. I thought it is prudent to take it off. There are no risk posting it up?

Ticking Away · 15 June 2011, 05:56 AM

Ask your dad if he's interested in adopting me!!

Andrie · 15 June 2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ticking Away

Ask your dad if he's interested in adopting me!!

He said he is interested. Since he is getting old and retiring, he asked how much do you make. And can you take care of the elderly.

gqllc · 15 June 2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrie

Yes, I deleted it, cause I looked at few post and all the one for sale has that covered for some reason. I thought it is prudent to take it off. There are no risk posting it up?

We blur the serial numbers to prevent any funny business!

Andrie · 15 June 2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gqllc

We blur the serial numbers to prevent any funny business!

What kind of funny business? Should I be worry and never post the serial number?

Sorry, too many questions. I'm really new and green in these kind of stuff.

MonBK · 15 June 2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrie

Yes, I deleted it, cause I looked at few post and all the one for sale has that covered for some reason. I thought it is prudent to take it off. There are no risk posting it up?

The picture you had didn't reveal the serial # and that's why I asked when you wondered where to find it.

Chris B · 14 June 2011, 05:17 PM

Great gift, many congrats

watch watcher · 14 June 2011, 09:22 PM

I'm very jealous because that is my "grail" watch. Very jealous! So beautiful.

HL65 · 14 June 2011, 09:24 PM

What a great gift- lucky guy! Congrats!!

buke45 · 14 June 2011, 09:36 PM

It looks correct, enjoy it!!

chicagofan · 14 June 2011, 10:15 PM

Congrats.

vukotab · 15 June 2011, 04:26 AM

What a great gift!

Lucky you, last watch that my dad gave to me was Casio, when I was in elementary school!

Huge congrats and welcome to TRF!

Chipmunk · 15 June 2011, 04:35 AM

I like your DD. Congrats!

14 June 2011, 02:13 PM	#1
Andrie Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NorCal Watch: Day-Date YG Posts: 53	Just got a day date 118238 Hi guys, new to the forum and a new Rolex owner. My Dad came to visit after 12 years and brought a surprise. He gave me a un-used Rolex he had for a while. He said he owned it for several years but never wore them. He thought I can make better use for it. He brought the paper work but no box. Here are some pictures. Let me know what you guys think. First and foremost, it is real, right? This thing is really heavy.

14 June 2011, 02:17 PM	#2
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Nice present... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

14 June 2011, 02:18 PM	#3
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	Let me call my Dad to see when is he going to visit and I will get back to you Congrats on a Beauty __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

14 June 2011, 02:39 PM	#6
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Well no one said it was real.. why don't you ask your dad? Why would you think he would not give you the real deal? If you want to know.. take it to an AD, open it up and lets see the movement... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

14 June 2011, 03:18 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Yes the watch is real. It looks to be one of the first 118238 made, as it has the old dial and hands on it. You can pay a few hundred dollars and get the new style dial with luminous batton markers and wider sectional hands (they look awesome). However, in short, you are a very lucky guy, that is an awesome watch in solid 18K gold. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

14 June 2011, 02:26 PM	#4
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

14 June 2011, 02:28 PM	#5
Andrie Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NorCal Watch: Day-Date YG Posts: 53	From the response I assume it is real. Yay!! BTW, what's the best way to source an original box? Or don't bother? What is the value of this watch?

14 June 2011, 03:13 PM	#7
Andrie Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NorCal Watch: Day-Date YG Posts: 53	Well, who knows. Maybe my dad don't really love me and playing a prank on me. LOL Well, he said he bought it from an AD.

14 June 2011, 03:17 PM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Hmm.

14 June 2011, 03:20 PM	#9
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	What's the serial #?

14 June 2011, 03:23 PM	#11
Andrie Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NorCal Watch: Day-Date YG Posts: 53	the warranty card is dated 2003. So it has been 8 yrs. Can't believe my dad never worn it. Why buy it in the first place. I guess, lucky me :D

15 June 2011, 10:17 AM	#13
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Awesome!

14 June 2011, 03:24 PM	#14
Andrie Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NorCal Watch: Day-Date YG Posts: 53	where can you find the serial #?

15 June 2011, 05:56 AM	#19
Ticking Away "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 272	Ask your dad if he's interested in adopting me!!

14 June 2011, 05:17 PM	#24
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great gift, many congrats

14 June 2011, 09:22 PM	#25
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	I'm very jealous because that is my "grail" watch. Very jealous! So beautiful.

14 June 2011, 09:24 PM	#26
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	What a great gift- lucky guy! Congrats!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 June 2011, 09:36 PM	#27
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	It looks correct, enjoy it!!

14 June 2011, 10:15 PM	#28
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats.

15 June 2011, 04:26 AM	#29
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	What a great gift! Lucky you, last watch that my dad gave to me was Casio, when I was in elementary school! Huge congrats and welcome to TRF! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

15 June 2011, 04:35 AM	#30
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	I like your DD. Congrats! __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

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