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jonmon · 3 January 2016, 05:10 AM

Hello. Thanks for reading my post. I was given a "Rolex" by a friend and am not sure if indeed it is real. I have removed the band and engraved between the lugs at tha12 o clock position is "BREVET 6284' and at the 6 o clock position is 571-74 STAINLESS STEEL. ON THE STEM IS THE Rolex Crown with a Plus (+) mark under the crown. Enclosed is a picture of the face of the watch. I would appreciate any input anyone may have.

Old Expat Beast · 3 January 2016, 06:29 AM

Looks good to me.

jonmon · 3 January 2016, 07:51 AM

Thank you.

hunterp27 · 3 January 2016, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Looks good to me.

You must have a deep knowledge with these vintage pieces as I wouldn't be able to make a call from the one pic. And that dial???? What is that called........the sea urchin?

andromeda160 · 3 January 2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hunterp27

You must have a deep knowledge with these vintage pieces as I wouldn't be able to make a call from the one pic. And that dial???? What is that called........the sea urchin?

Occ Swiss only dial, leaf hands, rolex crown and standard case. Radium burn consistent with age. Not very valuable and I've never heard of one bring faked. Correct model number, fairly easy to tell after you see enough of them

Highland Ranger · 3 January 2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

Occ Swiss only dial, leaf hands, rolex crown and standard case. Radium burn consistent with age. Not very valuable and I've never heard of one bring faked. Correct model number, fairly easy to tell after you see enough of them

Marking on dial is radium burn?

Makes you want to put that puppy right on your wrist . . . . or maybe in a lead box.

Old Expat Beast · 3 January 2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Highland Ranger

Marking on dial is radium burn?

Makes you want to put that puppy right on your wrist . . . . or maybe in a lead box.

I think it's mostly moisture/water damage.

Old Expat Beast · 3 January 2016, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hunterp27

You must have a deep knowledge with these vintage pieces as I wouldn't be able to make a call from the one pic. And that dial???? What is that called........the sea urchin?

Honeycomb dial. Just Google 'Rolex 6284'.

MILGAUSS88 · 3 January 2016, 10:39 AM

Some old plastic crystals gave off a gas when they deteriorated, this would then react with dial and hands.
I have seen several pocket watches with the hands completely corroded, and the movement showing no signs of moisture, when the crystal had turned yellow.

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 3 January 2016, 10:40 AM

These are never faked, not valuable or collectible enough

Knappo 1307 · 3 January 2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by anderl712000

These are never faked, not valuable or collectible enough

I wouldn't say never, that's pretty absolute. Highly unlikely, yes...

crowncollection · 3 January 2016, 05:00 PM

All looks consistent with a honeycomb dial with moisture damage, looks genuine overall

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jonmon · 4 January 2016, 04:27 AM

I appreciate all of the comments. As I have never owned a Rolex before does anyone know what can be done to repair the "sea urchin" dial?

3 January 2016, 05:10 AM	#1
jonmon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: chattanooga Posts: 4	New Menber wanting to validate whether or not my watch is genuine Hello. Thanks for reading my post. I was given a "Rolex" by a friend and am not sure if indeed it is real. I have removed the band and engraved between the lugs at tha12 o clock position is "BREVET 6284' and at the 6 o clock position is 571-74 STAINLESS STEEL. ON THE STEM IS THE Rolex Crown with a Plus (+) mark under the crown. Enclosed is a picture of the face of the watch. I would appreciate any input anyone may have. Attached Images

3 January 2016, 07:51 AM	#3
jonmon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: chattanooga Posts: 4	authenticity Thank you.

3 January 2016, 10:39 AM	#9
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,190	Some old plastic crystals gave off a gas when they deteriorated, this would then react with dial and hands. I have seen several pocket watches with the hands completely corroded, and the movement showing no signs of moisture, when the crystal had turned yellow. Last edited by MILGAUSS88; 3 January 2016 at 10:54 AM.. Reason: .

3 January 2016, 10:40 AM	#10
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	These are never faked, not valuable or collectible enough __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

3 January 2016, 05:00 PM	#12
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	All looks consistent with a honeycomb dial with moisture damage, looks genuine overall Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

3 January 2016, 06:29 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Looks good to me.

4 January 2016, 04:27 AM	#13
jonmon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: chattanooga Posts: 4	Thanks for all the comments I appreciate all of the comments. As I have never owned a Rolex before does anyone know what can be done to repair the "sea urchin" dial?

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