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Old 23 June 2012, 04:17 PM   #31
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Sorry for your lost.
The general public here appreciate watch as a family heirloom. Maybe you should consider that if money isnt a problem.
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Old 23 June 2012, 04:43 PM   #32
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Old 23 June 2012, 04:47 PM   #33
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Welcome to TRF, sorry to hear of your father's passing.

Anyways, the watch looks genuine, but I strongly suggest taking it to an authorized Rolex dealer for closer inspection. Best of luck & nice watch!!
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Old 23 June 2012, 04:51 PM   #34
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yes i am going to have it looked at and i will let you guys know what they say on monday
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Old 23 June 2012, 05:56 PM   #35
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Sorry for your loss...

I think you should keep the watch in honor of your father and have it passed down.
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Old 23 June 2012, 08:38 PM   #36
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think we all know where this one is going but lets see
x 2

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Old 24 June 2012, 01:18 AM   #37
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I hope the watch makes you think of your father every time you look at it. Enjoy!!
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Old 24 June 2012, 03:18 AM   #38
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People that create fake Rolex watches will sometimes start these types of posts to see if their product can pass for real from discerning eyes.
Relax! Give the OP a chance. Let's see how this progresses before passing judgement.

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Old 24 June 2012, 04:06 AM   #39
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Relax! Give the OP a chance. Let's see how this progresses before passing judgement.

x2... sorry for your loss and welcome to the forum
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Old 24 June 2012, 06:25 AM   #40
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hello guys i took it to the pawn shop that someone on here told me was good and the watch is real but the band is a replacement but does contain some real gold
he offered me 4,000 but i kept the watch
like i said my dad bought it from an IRS auction so they must have replaced the band
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Old 25 June 2012, 01:25 PM   #41
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Any more pictures? id like to see this band up close. If you are going to wear it, I would throw on a leather band with a deployment clasp, over wearing a partially gold replacement band, unless of course, you do for sentimental reasons, which would be completely understandable.
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Old 28 June 2012, 08:42 AM   #42
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And so the thread ends here...
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Old 28 June 2012, 08:48 AM   #43
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like i said my dad bought it from an IRS auction so they must have replaced the band
lol the tax office sure does squeeze you dry
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Old 28 June 2012, 10:56 AM   #44
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I don't know...

I just don't know...

Why would anyone want opinion and advice, and then throw up dodgy, blurry photos?

Reminds me of all the times I bring my car to the mechanic, but I make him put a veil over his eyes before he assesses the engine..
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Old 28 June 2012, 04:15 PM   #45
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im sorry i dont really know how to take clearer pictures of the watch
i try but they come out blurry is there a trick to doing it ?
what would you like me to take pictures of?
tell me and i will post them later today
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Old 28 June 2012, 04:35 PM   #46
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abm82 should be banned. I don't like new members creating an account just to get an evaluation on a questionable watch with terrible photos. What is "her/his" real motive?
Chillax, dude.

Some of the coolest stories come from ppl who just had a watch land in their lap. If the watch is fake or the poster is a scammer, it will become abundantly clear -- the folks hereabouts leave no stone unturned.
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Old 28 June 2012, 04:55 PM   #47
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im sorry i dont really know how to take clearer pictures of the watch
i try but they come out blurry is there a trick to doing it ?
what would you like me to take pictures of?
tell me and i will post them later today
What kind of camera are you using? And you are going to need to take it outside and use the sunlight, because what you have just isnt going to work.

try the tricks here.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=240616
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Old 28 June 2012, 04:58 PM   #48
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i am using a camera phone
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Old 28 June 2012, 05:06 PM   #49
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If you dont have access to anything else you arent going to get much better. Try the natural light.

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it does have a small etching in the crystal on the bottom if you look close
If you can see this chances are it isnt real.
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Old 28 June 2012, 05:09 PM   #50
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i can only see the etching if i look with a mag glass
but the watch was already proven to be real
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Old 28 June 2012, 05:10 PM   #51
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I take all of my pictures with my iphone... just take them until we can see some detail and or type face on the watch.
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Old 28 June 2012, 05:11 PM   #52
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ok so take pics of the face ?
only problem i get is a glare i will do my best later when its light out and upload them
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Old 28 June 2012, 05:19 PM   #53
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They didn’t open the case at the Pawn Shop? If you really need to know open the case back and post photos that will make it easier to identify with the limited photo quality. You can use a ball of Duct Tape sticky side out (google search duct tape watch opener if you need more details) to unscrew the case back. I have used this many times and it works every time. good luck.
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Old 28 June 2012, 05:21 PM   #54
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but the watch was already proven to be real
didn't see this, never mind.

I dont know I think its still suspect just doesn't look right.
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Old 28 June 2012, 05:22 PM   #55
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yes they opened the watch up and looked in it because they said they needed too
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Old 29 June 2012, 05:27 AM   #56
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took these pics they arent the best but my son is gonna take some with his dig cam tomorrow did my best here
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Old 29 June 2012, 05:51 AM   #57
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Sorry for your loss.

I think the folks here are going to need better photos than that.
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Old 29 June 2012, 05:55 AM   #58
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well like i said my son is bringing his camera over to take better pics
just thought i would upload these
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Old 29 June 2012, 07:12 AM   #59
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People that create fake Rolex watches will sometimes start these types of posts to see if their product can pass for real from discerning eyes.
wow that is so harsh.. I always hate when new comers to trf get this sort of treatment.. innocent until proven guilty the guys father has passed away give him a break! Anyway if that is really an authentic day date its a lovely piece to inherit and cherish for the rest of your life. Wear it with fond memories !
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Old 29 June 2012, 08:48 AM   #60
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This is no way to welcome a new member that inherited a watch

It does really happen and some people wouldn't know a rolex from a rock. I found this site from doing a Google search as it comes up usually 1st or 2nd on Google. So, to find us, TRF, by getting on-line is more than luck, it's only a matter of time

Believe it or not, before I started on TRF I didn't even own a camera. Seeing great pictures here motivated me to improve my photo technology...

OP, welcome, take some links out and enjoy that beautiful watch that Sonny Crockett sported in so many episodes....,
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