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FNFZ4 · 2 March 2012, 09:32 AM

It looks okay to me.

GradyPhilpott · 2 March 2012, 12:03 PM

I think you're good to go.

I think your friend is a little light on his Rolex knowledge.

gqllc · 2 March 2012, 12:28 PM

I also agree it is real! ENJOY IT!!!

hanybad · 2 March 2012, 02:25 PM

Paul,if you still have doubt take it to Damiani Jewellers in Woodbridge and talk to the watchmaker on site most of the time they will do it for FREE otherwise they will make pay somthing like $30 to open and look at the movement just to make you happy.

it looks good so far.
welcome to TRF

Brendan · 2 March 2012, 04:20 PM

I don't think you have anything to worry about, it looks great!

bayerische · 2 March 2012, 04:30 PM

The sub in the pics you posted is real.

Your friend doesn't now squat though, as very few Rolex's has anything engraved on the case back.

Kevin B · 3 March 2012, 02:44 AM

You said you got the box and papers, since you have a model with holes in the case its pretty easy to remove the bracelet and check that the numbers on the watch match the numbers on the papers. Maybe a little more peace of mind for you. Also, which way did the hands turn when you turned the crown clockwise?
I would have to agree with the others that the pictures posted look good.

Mosco · 3 March 2012, 03:19 AM

I do see one area of concern. On the last picture Paul posted (this one), the triangle seems to be 180 degrees from where it should be.

Relax, it's fine. Actually, quite a clean example. Enjoy and welcome

mannyv11 · 3 March 2012, 03:47 AM

You know when mosco tells you its real there is no doubt... the man is a legend at spotting a fake

rx7_fiend · 3 March 2012, 03:53 AM

It looks good to me, as well. Another way to try is that when it hits 12 am, the date changes instantaneously.

mannyv11 · 3 March 2012, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx7_fiend

It looks good to me, as well. Another way to try is that when it hits 12 am, the date changes instantaneously.

Not sure if that was actually true or not. There was a thread in the rolex general discussion forum about this and many people said that it ranges from right at 12 up to 10 minutes after...

Hope that helps at all but with everyone saying it looks great I wouldn't be that concerned about it anymore.

Just enjoy the new club you have joined haha and hopefully I'll see you there one day as well

kilyung · 3 March 2012, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx7_fiend

It looks good to me, as well. Another way to try is that when it hits 12 am, the date changes instantaneously.

Almost right. A Rolex will snap dates yes but not necessarily right at midnight depending on how the hands were installed.

MoBe · 3 March 2012, 04:08 AM

If it`s a fake it`s the best I`ve ever seen,in other words it looks real.

If you`re still in doubt take it to Rolex Canada on St. Clair Ave and they will give it the once over for your piece of mind.

Have you checked the serial number compared to your paperwork?

cparks555 · 3 March 2012, 04:12 AM

Congrats on the great watch!

Goiguidoc · 3 March 2012, 08:42 PM

Can you send better quality pics with the Rolex logo clear?
Sorry I cannot tell just based on these pics.
Thanks

drockadam · 4 March 2012, 12:41 AM

Real! Enjoy my friend!

bionicboogie · 4 March 2012, 08:31 AM

Wow!

To all responders thank you... you have all made me feel much better.
I will post a few more high quality pics shot, in focus this time, from a proper camera for one last look.

Thanks Hanybad and Roberneville for the additional offers of help.

This place is amazing!

xjeeunitx · 4 March 2012, 10:24 AM

Good to go! You're friend doesn't know squat about watches!

Duc5150 · 5 March 2012, 12:42 AM

You're watch looks great, enjoy

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tattooedfagin · 5 March 2012, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx7_fiend

It looks good to me, as well. Another way to try is that when it hits 12 am, the date changes instantaneously.

not so, my DSSD changes between 12 & 12.10

as for the 16610, she's all good..Happy 40th

Solidarity · 7 March 2012, 05:53 AM

Tell you friend he is an idiot

jwjbaek · 16 March 2012, 01:40 AM

vintagewaferthin · 18 October 2012, 04:13 AM

looks very real to me. if you still have doubts though, just take it to an ad.

bayerische · 18 October 2012, 05:35 AM

This thread is 7 months old... I think he would have taken action if he was in doubt.....

Bumping old threads is a "great" way of either closing or deleting them.

perpetualman88 · 18 October 2012, 05:47 AM

looks good to me

artschool · 18 October 2012, 05:52 AM

what a great thread and a good news story.

AmbSteve · 18 October 2012, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zlin08033

Looks good to me :-) Enjoy it. Without movement picture, no one can be sure though.
BTW, your friend based "no engraving on the caseback", he really doesn't know Rolex, hahaha.

I'm sure this means his friend is an aficionado of those "other" types of watches we do not discuss on this forum

brkanand · 18 October 2012, 09:17 AM

You are on top of the world. Congrats. Get into good mood fast and enjoy!

Frosty · 18 October 2012, 09:45 AM

I had trouble with my bezel. Iit was a GMT and went both ways. It did not click right and I thought it was the spring. I had the spring replaced by a jeweler and it worked for a while and stopped working. The watch was a Rolex, but, the RSC informed me bezel insert was not. They replaced it for $51 during the service and now it is all Rolex and works fine.

2 March 2012, 09:32 AM	#31
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2 March 2012, 12:03 PM	#32
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I think you're good to go. I think your friend is a little light on his Rolex knowledge. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

2 March 2012, 12:28 PM	#33
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	I also agree it is real! ENJOY IT!!! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

2 March 2012, 04:30 PM	#36
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	The sub in the pics you posted is real. Your friend doesn't now squat though, as very few Rolex's has anything engraved on the case back. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

3 March 2012, 03:19 AM	#38
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	I do see one area of concern. On the last picture Paul posted (this one), the triangle seems to be 180 degrees from where it should be. Relax, it's fine. Actually, quite a clean example. Enjoy and welcome __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

2 March 2012, 02:25 PM	#34
hanybad "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Hany Location: Canada Watch: 116523,116710,5513 Posts: 529	Paul,if you still have doubt take it to Damiani Jewellers in Woodbridge and talk to the watchmaker on site most of the time they will do it for FREE otherwise they will make pay somthing like $30 to open and look at the movement just to make you happy. it looks good so far. welcome to TRF

2 March 2012, 04:20 PM	#35
Brendan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NH Posts: 53	I don't think you have anything to worry about, it looks great!

3 March 2012, 02:44 AM	#37
Kevin B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 324	You said you got the box and papers, since you have a model with holes in the case its pretty easy to remove the bracelet and check that the numbers on the watch match the numbers on the papers. Maybe a little more peace of mind for you. Also, which way did the hands turn when you turned the crown clockwise? I would have to agree with the others that the pictures posted look good.

3 March 2012, 03:47 AM	#39
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	You know when mosco tells you its real there is no doubt... the man is a legend at spotting a fake

3 March 2012, 03:53 AM	#40
rx7_fiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Eko Location: Houston Watch: GMT MASTER II Posts: 1	It looks good to me, as well. Another way to try is that when it hits 12 am, the date changes instantaneously.

3 March 2012, 04:08 AM	#43
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	If it`s a fake it`s the best I`ve ever seen,in other words it looks real. If you`re still in doubt take it to Rolex Canada on St. Clair Ave and they will give it the once over for your piece of mind. Have you checked the serial number compared to your paperwork?

3 March 2012, 04:12 AM	#44
cparks555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SC Posts: 274	Congrats on the great watch!

3 March 2012, 08:42 PM	#45
Goiguidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: Europe Watch: Rolex vintage Posts: 1,062	Can you send better quality pics with the Rolex logo clear? Sorry I cannot tell just based on these pics. Thanks

4 March 2012, 12:41 AM	#46
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Real! Enjoy my friend! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

4 March 2012, 08:31 AM	#47
bionicboogie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 12	Wow! To all responders thank you... you have all made me feel much better. I will post a few more high quality pics shot, in focus this time, from a proper camera for one last look. Thanks Hanybad and Roberneville for the additional offers of help. This place is amazing!

4 March 2012, 10:24 AM	#48
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,527	Good to go! You're friend doesn't know squat about watches!

5 March 2012, 12:42 AM	#49
Duc5150 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: TB Location: West Coast Posts: 339	You're watch looks great, enjoy -

7 March 2012, 05:53 AM	#51
Solidarity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC Watch: GMT 16700, DSSD Posts: 181	Tell you friend he is an idiot

16 March 2012, 01:40 AM	#52
jwjbaek Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: JW Location: Philadelphia Watch: Me Posts: 48

18 October 2012, 04:13 AM	#53
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	looks very real to me. if you still have doubts though, just take it to an ad.

18 October 2012, 05:35 AM	#54
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	This thread is 7 months old... I think he would have taken action if he was in doubt..... Bumping old threads is a "great" way of either closing or deleting them. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 October 2012, 05:47 AM	#55
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	looks good to me

18 October 2012, 05:52 AM	#56
artschool "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: uk Posts: 1,215	what a great thread and a good news story.

18 October 2012, 09:17 AM	#58
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	You are on top of the world. Congrats. Get into good mood fast and enjoy!

18 October 2012, 09:45 AM	#59
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	I had trouble with my bezel. Iit was a GMT and went both ways. It did not click right and I thought it was the spring. I had the spring replaced by a jeweler and it worked for a while and stopped working. The watch was a Rolex, but, the RSC informed me bezel insert was not. They replaced it for $51 during the service and now it is all Rolex and works fine.

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