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27 March 2015, 11:12 PM | #1 |
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Rolex Submariner: Fake
I am pretty certain this is fake, but it has a Rolex servicing receipt with it, which is throwing me off. Thoughts?
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27 March 2015, 11:13 PM | #2 |
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27 March 2015, 11:14 PM | #3 |
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28 March 2015, 12:35 AM | #4 |
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It looks ok but need better pic's
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28 March 2015, 12:41 AM | #5 |
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Hanybad,
What portion of the watch would help you better give an opinion? Or just clearer pics? |
28 March 2015, 12:54 AM | #6 |
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28 March 2015, 03:00 AM | #7 |
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Stainless steel 6191159
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Registered Design 1680
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28 March 2015, 03:01 AM | #9 |
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28 March 2015, 12:52 AM | #10 |
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Better pics between both sets of lugs. Maybe a closer pic of the dial.
So far not looking bad. It's just a vintage piece. They didn't fake these very well back then, if at all. |
28 March 2015, 04:49 AM | #11 |
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It's real and I'm sure you know it's missing the whole bezel assembly
Does it have the crystal retaining ring? I can't tell from those photos. |
28 March 2015, 05:12 AM | #12 |
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So the bezel aasembly is what is throwing me off. There is a bezel but there is no spring or retaining ring.
I am going to take this over to my AD and have them take a look and service it. The watch was left to me and it would be pretty cool to find out its genuine. |
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Good luck and it's a nice watch to have |
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28 March 2015, 08:45 AM | #15 | |
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Thanks everyone for the info and patience. I like collecting watches but have a ton to learn about their history. The watch pictured was my uncles and when he passed this and a few Timex watches were given to my father. My father in return sent it to Rolex for servicing. When he got it back he gave it to me, but we have both always questioned its authenticity. Lesson learned on this. |
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28 March 2015, 11:07 AM | #17 |
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Thanks Old Ex Pat.
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28 March 2015, 07:25 AM | #18 |
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The crystal retaining ring is on the watch (can be seen in the photos) but the bezel itself is gone. It does look genuine.
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28 March 2015, 08:10 AM | #19 |
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Open 6's in 660 would make it a service dial, 6 mil would date it to 79/80.
Post it in the vintage forum for expert opinion. |
3 April 2015, 02:16 AM | #20 |
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Here's a theory.
The watch is authentic but the bezel is not. Rolex removed the fake bezel and offered to put a genuine one on but your dad balked at the price. That's why the bezel is not on the watch. Just a wild guess. |
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