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Old 19 February 2018, 09:53 AM   #1
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Icon5 1968/69 DJ 1601 in question

I'm posting comparison photos of a 1601 & 1603. Looking for opinions on the 1601, engravings, case and dial. I already have my own opinions about the engravings being sloppy and that I have never seen a 6 like that on a Rolex. The case not having an ellipse to accept the movement and the dial being refinished as it doesn't have a step (Pie Pan) as well as the font being wrong.
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Case: Top is 1601



Dial: Top is 1601






Thanks for all your time, I apologize for the size of the photos.
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Old 20 February 2018, 03:10 AM   #2
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Don't be shy tell me how you really feel
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Old 21 February 2018, 12:06 AM   #3
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The 1601 case is fake.
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Old 21 February 2018, 07:34 AM   #4
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The 1601 case is fake.
Thank you for responding, The reason I'm asking people for their opinions is because I'm trying to prove to the seller the case is not authentic. He wont take my word for it and insists its real after he consulted his "Vintage Experts". The watch has been taken to Rolex for authentication so at least I will have it in writing.
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Old 23 February 2018, 12:39 AM   #5
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Hooo! The engraving on that case almost made me spit my coffee out.
Thanks for the laugh!
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Old 23 February 2018, 04:54 AM   #6
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Dial is refinished for sure.

That case was obviously not done by Rolex. The engraving is horrendously crooked. Stay far away from this watch.
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