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dr3ws · 26 September 2015, 02:13 PM

Hi guys, I'm planning to get a new watch around december. I was thinking about getting a PO but then after some searching around, I could afford a used rolex by stretching my budget a little bit. I like both explorer II 216570 and a sub no date 114060. I came across this by a private seller.

The tag on the left side of the box, shouldn't it have the serial number and the city perhaps of where it is purchased?
Thank you for your help.

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ispep · 27 September 2015, 01:59 AM

it's difficult to tell by the pics. The best way to check if it's authentic is to take it to an AD and open the back case to view the movement.

smokedog · 27 September 2015, 02:08 AM

Looks like the real deal from the pictures but need more detailed pictures. Correct crystal height and bezel marker colours "cream instead of the more sliver colour of the reps.

A common flaw of the reps is the lug fitment on the back. The tolerance of a genuine Rolex is extremely tight, totally flush. Also the crown logo on the buckle can lack detail.

treblarefils · 27 September 2015, 03:42 AM

From the pic that is the real deal but it is only a pic. The band how the oyster links are so tight and flush is another good way to tell.

hbombkid · 27 September 2015, 03:44 AM

To answer your question about the card. Looks like the seller just grayed out the location and serial. On the back of the card will show the ad location and then name of buyer and date of purchase

TheMethod · 27 September 2015, 03:46 AM

Box, card, watch look real. The serial # is usually whited out on cards on listings.

AK797 · 27 September 2015, 04:23 AM

Watch looks good.

albmich · 27 September 2015, 04:31 AM

Watch looks good but if you're one of those people who wants the bezel to line up exactly at 12, it looks to me like that ceramic bezel may be slightly off (or perhaps the bezel is just one click off in the pic)...may want to clarify before buying.

cht · 27 September 2015, 05:48 AM

If YOU can't tell the difference, you are gambling your $$$....

If you can't tell, pay the little extra and buy from an AD, it's worth it.

stil · 27 September 2015, 07:06 AM

no good...send it to me.

Miamipawnsab · 27 September 2015, 07:24 AM

It's good check if the r line up with the markers on left side and the x on the right side when it's says Rolex Rolex Rolex

dr3ws · 27 September 2015, 10:22 AM

Thanks guys, I'm considering a black dial 216570 too. I wasn't sure about it at first but now it's starting to look better. The 216570 I could get it from a trusted used watch dealer so that would give me a peace of mind when purchasing but a sub is just so pretty.

SALTY · 28 September 2015, 08:58 AM

I agree with taking to an AD for an opened back inspection of there are any doubt.
I am far from an expert - but it looks OK to me.
Never got a dud from the trusted Sellers here.

dr3ws · 28 September 2015, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SALTY

I agree with taking to an AD for an opened back inspection of there are any doubt.
I am far from an expert - but it looks OK to me.
Never got a dud from the trusted Sellers here.

It's from WUS actually, but now I'm thinking if I should get a black dial explorer 216570 instead, same price used but with more complications and it's looking better and better every day. Sub is prettier though

26 September 2015, 02:13 PM	#1
dr3ws "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Australia Watch: 116710BLNR 126334 Posts: 432	Need help with authenticating Hi guys, I'm planning to get a new watch around december. I was thinking about getting a PO but then after some searching around, I could afford a used rolex by stretching my budget a little bit. I like both explorer II 216570 and a sub no date 114060. I came across this by a private seller. The tag on the left side of the box, shouldn't it have the serial number and the city perhaps of where it is purchased? Thank you for your help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 September 2015, 08:58 AM	#13
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	I agree with taking to an AD for an opened back inspection of there are any doubt. I am far from an expert - but it looks OK to me. Never got a dud from the trusted Sellers here. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

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27 September 2015, 01:59 AM	#2
ispep "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: at home Posts: 351	it's difficult to tell by the pics. The best way to check if it's authentic is to take it to an AD and open the back case to view the movement.

27 September 2015, 02:08 AM	#3
smokedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Posts: 39	Looks like the real deal from the pictures but need more detailed pictures. Correct crystal height and bezel marker colours "cream instead of the more sliver colour of the reps. A common flaw of the reps is the lug fitment on the back. The tolerance of a genuine Rolex is extremely tight, totally flush. Also the crown logo on the buckle can lack detail.

27 September 2015, 03:42 AM	#4
treblarefils "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: ILLST8 Posts: 209	From the pic that is the real deal but it is only a pic. The band how the oyster links are so tight and flush is another good way to tell.

27 September 2015, 03:44 AM	#5
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	To answer your question about the card. Looks like the seller just grayed out the location and serial. On the back of the card will show the ad location and then name of buyer and date of purchase

27 September 2015, 03:46 AM	#6
TheMethod "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex, AP, GS, JLC Posts: 790	Box, card, watch look real. The serial # is usually whited out on cards on listings.

27 September 2015, 04:23 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Watch looks good.

27 September 2015, 04:31 AM	#8
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	Watch looks good but if you're one of those people who wants the bezel to line up exactly at 12, it looks to me like that ceramic bezel may be slightly off (or perhaps the bezel is just one click off in the pic)...may want to clarify before buying.

27 September 2015, 05:48 AM	#9
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	If YOU can't tell the difference, you are gambling your $$$.... If you can't tell, pay the little extra and buy from an AD, it's worth it.

27 September 2015, 07:06 AM	#10
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	no good...send it to me.

27 September 2015, 07:24 AM	#11
Miamipawnsab "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami Watch: Lv,gmtc,ym,dayton Posts: 260	It's good check if the r line up with the markers on left side and the x on the right side when it's says Rolex Rolex Rolex

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27 September 2015, 10:22 AM	#12
dr3ws "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Australia Watch: 116710BLNR 126334 Posts: 432	Thanks guys, I'm considering a black dial 216570 too. I wasn't sure about it at first but now it's starting to look better. The 216570 I could get it from a trusted used watch dealer so that would give me a peace of mind when purchasing but a sub is just so pretty.