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Greg Bell · 9 October 2019, 01:22 PM

Hey,

I am driving myself nuts trying to confirm my Rolex milgauss is real. There is no Rolex dealer here. Is there anyway to check the serial number with Rolex?

Tools · 9 October 2019, 01:33 PM

Do you want to authenticate the watch, or the serial number?

Speed · 9 October 2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Do you want to authenticate the watch, or the serial number?

Savage

Old Expat Beast · 9 October 2019, 03:30 PM

Rolex will only check your serial number if you get it serviced at a Rolex Service Centre. You can put up some photos of your watch here in the "Watchout" section if you want to get it checked out by other members.

jimcameron · 9 October 2019, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Bell

Hey,

I am driving myself nuts trying to confirm my Rolex milgauss is real. There is no Rolex dealer here. Is there anyway to check the serial number with Rolex?

Why do you have doubts? Circumstances of purchase?

boothus · 9 October 2019, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Rolex will only check your serial number if you get it serviced at a Rolex Service Centre. You can put up some photos of your watch here in the "Watchout" section if you want to get it checked out by other members.

Not entirely true. I went in for a bezel insert change at an RSC and since I’d just gotten the watch the guy did a quick lookup to see that everything matched. I appreciate, though, that this isn’t a service you can buy but rather down to the individual handling your case.
Hope you manage to work it out.

Sublovin · 9 October 2019, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by boothus

Not entirely true. I went in for a bezel insert change at an RSC and since I’d just gotten the watch the guy did a quick lookup to see that everything matched. I appreciate, though, that this isn’t a service you can buy but rather down to the individual handling your case.
Hope you manage to work it out.

you did exactly what he said...you had your watch serviced at a RSC. It is entirely true.

THC · 9 October 2019, 08:50 PM

Greg, as mentioned above post some good pics and experts here, will advise accordingly

padi56 · 9 October 2019, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Bell

Hey,

I am driving myself nuts trying to confirm my Rolex milgauss is real. There is no Rolex dealer here. Is there anyway to check the serial number with Rolex?

Well expect you have already bought your watch so a bit late to check if your watch is real.If you bought from a reliable source you have nothing to worry about.And the serial dont always prove authenticity, as many serials show up on the net in watch sales for say a Milgauss, the only sure way is get the case-back off .

beshannon · 9 October 2019, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Bell

Hey,

I am driving myself nuts trying to confirm my Rolex milgauss is real. There is no Rolex dealer here. Is there anyway to check the serial number with Rolex?

Who did you buy it from?
Did it come with box and papers?

boothus · 10 October 2019, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

you did exactly what he said...you had your watch serviced at a RSC. It is entirely true.

Down to terminology, I suppose. I don’t see a bezel insert replacement as having the watch serviced - the difference is 3 weeks and about £800. But if you’re saying get an RSC to do any kind of work on your watch then fair enough.

Greg Bell · 10 October 2019, 02:52 AM

Honestly, I bought it from jomashop so I presume it is real. It also keeps amazing time (-1 during day, plus 1 if left beside bed for a total of zero variation in a 25 hour period.) so it isn’t some Chinese garbage movement . But I can’t find the coronet despite all my efforts (light tricks, 10-60x loupes) etc. it’s a non Gv Milgauss so in theory it should have one. I have no box or papers. I am hesitant to open it but I might.

Kliminator · 10 October 2019, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Bell

Honestly, I bought it from jomashop so I presume it is real. It also keeps amazing time (-1 during day, plus 1 if left beside bed for a total of zero variation in a 25 hour period.) so it isn’t some Chinese garbage movement . But I can’t find the coronet despite all my efforts (light tricks, 10-60x loupes) etc. it’s a non Gv Milgauss so in theory it should have one. I have no box or papers. I am hesitant to open it but I might.

I thought purchases from Jomashop came with the box and documentation. The only thing is that they come with Jomashop warranty instead of Rolex.

If you're curious about the authenticity of the watch, you should take it to a local watchmaker. They should be able to confirm that there aren't any issues with it.

Good luck

Bizcut1 · 10 October 2019, 03:39 AM

Jomashop - not always with box and papers.

Post some pics...let's go...otherwise, the experts here can't help.

Ben

Tools · 10 October 2019, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Bell

Honestly, I bought it from jomashop so I presume it is real. It also keeps amazing time. . .

Jomashop is a legitimate Grey Market Business and is not known to deal in counterfeit goods.

Greg Bell · 10 October 2019, 05:44 AM

I am sure I am just being paranoid

Chadridv · 10 October 2019, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Bell

I am sure I am just being paranoid

most likely, but let's see some pics.

Tools · 10 October 2019, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Bell

I am sure I am just being paranoid

You should always be comfortable and assured with your purchase.

Greg Bell · 10 October 2019, 09:39 AM

Untitled by stoiclawyer, on Flickr

bp1000 · 10 October 2019, 09:48 AM

Looks spot on to me

Rolex should take note of these reflections on the black dial. It looks awesome

Ps in future buy the seller with research and it’s pretty easy to authentic a watch. With 5 mins and some patience you can tell when the spacing and fonts are off in general. Although there are lots of minor dial tweaks.

Give aways are alignments with the crown and 11 and 5, plus the thickness and consistency of the gold surrounds on the lume plots. Look for that first then check things like the laser etched crystal

Vintage is a whole different game

HogwldFLTR · 10 October 2019, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Bell

Untitled by stoiclawyer, on Flickr

Beautiful!!!

mmaggi · 10 October 2019, 10:14 AM

Nice watch

GGGMT · 10 October 2019, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Bell

Untitled by stoiclawyer, on Flickr

Good to go bro-tato chip.

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Sublovin · 10 October 2019, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by boothus

Down to terminology, I suppose. I don’t see a bezel insert replacement as having the watch serviced - the difference is 3 weeks and about £800. But if you’re saying get an RSC to do any kind of work on your watch then fair enough.

They will not perform any work (aka service) on your watch without verifying the serial.

Bizcut1 · 10 October 2019, 11:41 AM

What a beauty! Awesome!

TimelessClassics · 10 October 2019, 12:12 PM

Only RSC will let you know if it's legitimate (according to the few ADs I have a relationship with).
If it's not authentic, Rolex keeps the watch.

Doesn't look like a fake to me though. Enjoy that beauty!

9 October 2019, 01:22 PM	#1
Greg Bell "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Greg Bell Location: GA (USA) Watch: Rolex Milgauss Posts: 46	Way to check Rolex serial number? Hey, I am driving myself nuts trying to confirm my Rolex milgauss is real. There is no Rolex dealer here. Is there anyway to check the serial number with Rolex?

9 October 2019, 01:33 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Do you want to authenticate the watch, or the serial number? __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 October 2019, 03:30 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Rolex will only check your serial number if you get it serviced at a Rolex Service Centre. You can put up some photos of your watch here in the "Watchout" section if you want to get it checked out by other members. __________________ _______________________

9 October 2019, 08:50 PM	#8
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Greg, as mentioned above post some good pics and experts here, will advise accordingly

10 October 2019, 02:52 AM	#12
Greg Bell "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Greg Bell Location: GA (USA) Watch: Rolex Milgauss Posts: 46	Honestly, I bought it from jomashop so I presume it is real. It also keeps amazing time (-1 during day, plus 1 if left beside bed for a total of zero variation in a 25 hour period.) so it isn’t some Chinese garbage movement . But I can’t find the coronet despite all my efforts (light tricks, 10-60x loupes) etc. it’s a non Gv Milgauss so in theory it should have one. I have no box or papers. I am hesitant to open it but I might.

10 October 2019, 03:39 AM	#14
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,253	Jomashop - not always with box and papers. Post some pics...let's go...otherwise, the experts here can't help. Ben

10 October 2019, 05:44 AM	#16
Greg Bell "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Greg Bell Location: GA (USA) Watch: Rolex Milgauss Posts: 46	I am sure I am just being paranoid

10 October 2019, 09:39 AM	#19
Greg Bell "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Greg Bell Location: GA (USA) Watch: Rolex Milgauss Posts: 46	Untitled by stoiclawyer, on Flickr

10 October 2019, 09:48 AM	#20
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,973	Looks spot on to me Rolex should take note of these reflections on the black dial. It looks awesome Ps in future buy the seller with research and it’s pretty easy to authentic a watch. With 5 mins and some patience you can tell when the spacing and fonts are off in general. Although there are lots of minor dial tweaks. Give aways are alignments with the crown and 11 and 5, plus the thickness and consistency of the gold surrounds on the lume plots. Look for that first then check things like the laser etched crystal Vintage is a whole different game

10 October 2019, 10:14 AM	#22
mmaggi Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Michael Location: Nassau County, NY Watch: 16710 Posts: 889	Nice watch

10 October 2019, 11:41 AM	#25
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,253	What a beauty! Awesome!

10 October 2019, 12:12 PM	#26
TimelessClassics "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 27	Only RSC will let you know if it's legitimate (according to the few ADs I have a relationship with). If it's not authentic, Rolex keeps the watch. Doesn't look like a fake to me though. Enjoy that beauty!

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