Help a veteran ebayer with his first Tudor, please...

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Hi all,

I'm a long-time ebay seller, and I sell professionally for an affluent base of clients in Arizona, by appointment only. I recently took in a Tudor, from a customer I know well. He got it in trade. It's my first, and having done some homework (thanks to this site) I've learned about the counterfeiting problems with Tudors. Would you mind taking a look at photos I've posted to my own site, and offering input on whether this is authentic or counterfeit? Here's everything I know about it:

- model 7016/0
- serial number 623626
- movement 2483
- caseback 7528
- date code I.68
- The dial is missing the rose or shield symbol.
- The inside of the caseback does have 2 service etchings, so I assume an authorized (?) dealer handled it at some point.
- The bezel appears stuck - I can't turn it, and don't know how big a problem that is or how involved a repair that might be
- Crown unscrews smoothly - no rubber casket on stem
- Caseback does have rubber gasket
- band is clearly hallmarked as a Rolex band - it's only disconnected so I could read the model, otherwise it's in great condition ready to wear

I used to be a diecast model seller way back when, which is how I got into ebay in the first place, so I just created a page on that site and put all the photos on one page. I apologize if it loads slowly - they're web-sized but still fairly large. I hope I'm not violating forum protocol too severely by putting photos offsite rather than embedding them here.

http://www.bcgator.net/Tudor7016.htm

If it's fake, I'm ready for the bad news. If it's not, and just a re-dial, any input the group can offer so I sell it "properly" and honestly would be appreciated.

Oh, I go by the ebay id snappyauctions59, so you're welcome to check my credentials.

Thank you VERY much, in advance, for any help
Eric