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Old 30 December 2015, 10:51 AM   #1
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Is this date real?

I'm an owner of a 116618lb and a friend received this rolex date as a christmas gift that was apparently purchased 30 years ago. They asked me to help set the date and passed it over to me and it felt very light I had the feeling right away that it was fake but didn't want to insult anyone.

This is the only picture I have. I apologize if this is the wrong forum, could you please direct me to the correct one?

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Old 30 December 2015, 11:12 AM   #2
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Yes its fake
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Old 30 December 2015, 11:14 AM   #3
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There's nothing wrong with the watch the fact a new sub is heavy is a new thing not a vintage concept.


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Old 30 December 2015, 11:17 AM   #4
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Yes its fake
TROLOL it might have an aftermarket dial but it doesn't look fake. Take a picture of the clasp and SN/model number between the lugs. Should be model 1500 and a mid 70s SN or mid 60s if the river bracelet is original
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Old 30 December 2015, 11:29 AM   #5
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Yes its fake
What makes you think that?
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Old 30 December 2015, 11:37 AM   #6
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Should there be anything engraved on the back for this model? I remember seeing some inscriptions on the back.

I don't have the watch, it was a friends. It is an original dial they said their family member bought it from 'rolex'. That is the only pic I have.
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Old 30 December 2015, 11:37 AM   #7
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I fear most people look at the date, if good it's good and if not its fake.
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Old 30 December 2015, 11:45 AM   #8
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It looks legit to me. And I don't think it's an aftermarket dial, maybe a service dial.
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Old 30 December 2015, 11:56 AM   #9
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Does it matter that 3 minute marker is missing?
The O for oyster perpetual is worn away.
in Officially the 'LY' are larger font?
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Old 30 December 2015, 12:32 PM   #10
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Does it matter that 3 minute marker is missing?
The O for oyster perpetual is worn away.
in Officially the 'LY' are larger font?
Is the "O" worn away or obscured by a scratch? There is a bit of distortion caused by the crystal condition.
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Old 30 December 2015, 12:56 PM   #11
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Is the "O" worn away or obscured by a scratch? There is a bit of distortion caused by the crystal condition.
You may be right about the distortion
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Old 30 December 2015, 01:03 PM   #12
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I'm confused Andy, this is the second watch today you claim is fake. The other was the mini-sub, all experts have stated they both look good. Might be best to be very sure, before sending out the wrong information.
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