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Old 3 February 2022, 08:56 AM   #1
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I need help identifying this rolex. (May be a fake)

Hey Guys,

My buddy gave me his old rolex that he got for a "deal" in NYC 20 years back. hes not sure if its 100% fake or not. Could you help verify?
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Old 3 February 2022, 08:57 AM   #2
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Yeah its real, congrats!!!!!
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Old 3 February 2022, 09:01 AM   #3
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Looks a little suss to me.
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Old 3 February 2022, 09:02 AM   #4
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Hey Guys,

My buddy gave me his old rolex that he got for a "deal" in NYC 20 years back. hes not sure if its 100% fake or not. Could you help verify?
Looks good
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Old 3 February 2022, 09:02 AM   #5
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Were any grandpa's involved in this deal?
If they weren't mostly likely genuine.
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Old 3 February 2022, 09:03 AM   #6
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If it says "Rolecks" on the dial it is most definitely real.
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Old 3 February 2022, 10:44 AM   #7
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foolproof test : If it's real, you can run over it in your car, ( not an SUV mind ), and it'll be completely unscathed...
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Old 3 February 2022, 11:06 AM   #8
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my spidey senses are......tingling!
my spidey senses tell me somethings not quite right!
BEWARE!
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Old 3 February 2022, 03:50 PM   #9
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By looking at the attached photo I can clearly see nothing
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Old 3 February 2022, 05:21 PM   #10
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Hottest watch market ever.. your buddy gives you free money…hmmm
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Old 3 February 2022, 05:34 PM   #11
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Old 3 February 2022, 06:18 PM   #12
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Photos?
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Old 3 February 2022, 07:24 PM   #13
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It's a real watch. Grats
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Old 3 February 2022, 10:32 PM   #14
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Sounds good. The 20 year part is great provenance.
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Old 3 February 2022, 11:07 PM   #15
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Looks good to me. Here is a photo of mine for comparison.
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Old 12 February 2022, 05:25 PM   #16
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Great reference. Not many were made.
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Old 13 February 2022, 12:37 AM   #17
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Ban him!!!!!
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Old 15 February 2022, 01:20 AM   #18
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Looks good to me. Here is a photo of mine for comparison.

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