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17 February 2013, 10:44 PM
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Help needed: is this submariner tt 16613 authentic
I have the intention to buy this pre owned sub tt 16613 from some one, but after looking at the pictures he sent me, I begin to doubt its authenticity.
The serial number on the watch matches the certificate, but the wording on the dial face showed "SWISS - T < 25". I understand for a 2006 year make rolex (D series and the seller confirmed it is 2006 model) should'nt the wordings be just SWISS MADE ? Your comments will be much appreciated. Thanks and cheers.  Sorry, don't know how to attach photos. 
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17 February 2013, 10:57 PM
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The T25 means that the lumemarkers are filled with tritium. Rolexquit using tritium on the end of 90s. The model you´re looking at should have luminova markers with swiss made on the bottom or just "swiss" if the dial has been changed.
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17 February 2013, 11:16 PM
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Anyway "D" serial should definitely be 'SWISS MADE' unless it is a replacement dial put in as old stock. That doesn't seem right to me....
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17 February 2013, 11:29 PM
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17 February 2013, 11:29 PM
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It could have been a black dialed 16613 originally but had the dial changed to an older blue one. Or vice-versa?? It might still be an all authentic Rolex, but not the way it came from Rolex. Does your paper work show the dial color?
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17 February 2013, 11:30 PM
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It could have been a black dialed 16613 originally but had the dial changed to an older blue one. Or vice-versa??
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18 February 2013, 02:14 PM
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18 February 2013, 10:45 PM
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18 February 2013, 01:07 PM
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Thank you guys for the informative comments/explanation. On the safe side, I think I better drop the idea of buying this watch from him.
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