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Old 30 November 2012, 06:30 AM   #1
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HELP - 1680 RED Submariner fake or real

I also have the opportunity to purchase a 1680 Red sub, but is it fake ?

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Here is a better image....real or Fake?

from a slightly different angle
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Old 30 November 2012, 08:05 AM   #2
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Would you say the numbers on the bezel look odd too?

Sorry I'm new to the forum so still finding my way, but very keen to get feedback on a potential red sub purchase

The oversized crown guards worry me......

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Old 30 November 2012, 09:10 AM   #3
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Numbers on bezel looks ok
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Old 30 November 2012, 09:11 AM   #4
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To educate yourself on red subs go to

http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-n...ost/ti-649166/
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Old 1 December 2012, 04:49 AM   #5
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the serial number is in the right range, however this watch doesn't feel right to me. As I mentioned before the crown guards seem oversize also on the reverse side where the crown meets the case it doesn't resemble this shape '[' which I've seen on other Rolex's of this type.
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Old 1 December 2012, 08:19 AM   #6
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Fake! Crown guards are super thick

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Old 1 December 2012, 08:24 AM   #7
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So a fake then?
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Old 1 December 2012, 09:03 AM   #8
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from a slightly different angle
Yes, your watch is fake... doen't matter what angle you look at it from..
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Old 1 December 2012, 09:25 AM   #9
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Thanks, it would be interesting to know though what other than the crown guards show that it is a fake?
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Old 1 December 2012, 09:40 AM   #10
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Best to study real watches in person if you want to educate yourself. You won't get all the details here of determining a fake.
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Old 1 December 2012, 09:57 AM   #11
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Thanks I will steer well clear, but what worries me most is that it's being sold by a reputable rolex dealer
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