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Old 24 November 2012, 04:29 PM   #1
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Rolex Datejust real or fake? Please your opinion

Hi guys,

I bought this watch at Alex Pig in Hong Kong. I was wondering if this watch is real or fake and how I can recognize it. Thank you!

http://vernieuwd.marktplaats.nl/a/si...reviousPage=lr
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Old 24 November 2012, 10:14 PM   #2
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Welcome to the Forum!

The pictures are not the greatest but appears fine.

I recommend you check the reference numbers on the case, model and serial numbers, and see if it matches any documentation provided with the watch (if any). Otherwise, this is good information to have available.
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Old 24 November 2012, 10:32 PM   #3
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Looks ok to me, have the insides checked when you receive it.
I suggest posting authenticity q's here before you buy next time.

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Old 25 November 2012, 06:55 AM   #4
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No glaring problems detected, but you can't see any band references etc.
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Old 25 November 2012, 10:58 AM   #5
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Alex pig is normally selling good, original stuff and has a physically existing shop in Hong Kong.
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Old 25 November 2012, 01:39 PM   #6
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Looks nice
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Old 28 November 2012, 08:48 PM   #7
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Thx all for your answers! You are all great!
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Old 28 November 2012, 08:51 PM   #8
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What tools are you using to remove the bracelet? Can you suggest me some good tools to remove bracelet? Thank you.
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Old 28 November 2012, 09:15 PM   #9
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What tools are you using to remove the bracelet? Can you suggest me some good tools to remove bracelet? Thank you.
http://www.ofrei.com/page252.html#20136

I have the 504 - works like a charm.

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Old 1 December 2012, 05:04 PM   #10
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What tools are you using to remove the bracelet? Can you suggest me some good tools to remove bracelet? Thank you.
Since your 16014 DateJust has lug holes, just use a small paper clip and push the spring bar in. While pushing in on the spring bar, wiggle the end piece and that end section will pop out.
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It is a known issue that all of the SubC and GMTIIC's movement have reliability issues. Something to do with a spring that was introduced. I expect this to further increase the value of older Submariners and GMTIIs.
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Old 2 December 2012, 07:47 PM   #11
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Since your 16014 DateJust has lug holes, just use a small paper clip and push the spring bar in. While pushing in on the spring bar, wiggle the end piece and that end section will pop out.
Thx for your good tip. I saw the serial and model number.
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Old 3 December 2012, 12:18 AM   #12
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Iooks real to me. I cant see anything wrong with it from the pics.
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Old 3 December 2012, 12:56 AM   #13
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Cart before the horse. Seems luck was on your side. Congratulations on a genuine Rolex.
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