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Lol-x · 28 October 2009, 08:58 PM

This watch is said to be a 1983 model but the dial is from the early-mid 1970's

Also I'm suspicious of the stamping between the lugs, it just doesn't look like what I'm used to.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Explorer-I...item1c0d84baf7

Lol-x · 28 October 2009, 09:04 PM

Further, the 24 hour hand looks fake and the endlinks have cut off corners, so they are obviously fake too.

Named the "Steve McQueen" I don't think the seller realises...........

The claim 100% Rolex is untrue or otherwise misleading.

idk01 · 28 October 2009, 10:02 PM

*bump* keep this one on the TOP!

idk01 · 28 October 2009, 10:17 PM

Just for ref:

Lol-x · 28 October 2009, 10:22 PM

Thanks Dave, what are you thoughts on this one??????

See also how the 55 on the 1655 stamp appear to be set lower. Looks like the punch slipped by the guy when making the case

idk01 · 28 October 2009, 10:30 PM

I always thought the stamping of the model No was centered???? its also sloping down to the right?

onkyo · 29 October 2009, 12:09 AM

I believe the entire watch is fake. Everything is wrong.

The movement photo is from somewhere else.

Nice catch Steve!

onkyo · 29 October 2009, 12:18 AM

And BTW the sellers user id is familiar....

neworleansaj

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=neworleansaj

AND

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=neworleansaj

pablofields · 29 October 2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

I believe the entire watch is fake. Everything is wrong.

The movement photo is from somewhere else.

Nice catch Steve!

Another "T Swiss T" dial with the wrong coronet and the "T"'s in the wrong place; writing in between the lugs is wrong too.

idk01 · 29 October 2009, 12:49 AM

I would love to locate the source of those movement pics, but no luck.

This is looking very much like a scam, Steve, looks like you've caught yet another one

onkyo · 29 October 2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idk01

I would love to locate the source of those movement pics, but no luck.

This is looking very much like a scam, Steve, looks like you've caught yet another one

The movement photo looks cropped/photoshopped.

joeychitwood · 29 October 2009, 03:01 AM

I've been reading these threads on fake watch auctions for an hour now. Wow! You guys are amazing.

AWATCH · 29 October 2009, 03:24 AM

Your right, it just did not look correct. Even the movement pictures look cropped, I would be very careful with this one...Good catch.

pablofields · 29 October 2009, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idk01

Just for ref:

If it's a 7.32 serial then the etching is completely wrong (at least acccording to Steffano Mazzariol's blog it should say "ORIG ROLEX DESIGN"

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...55confrref.jpg

onkyo · 29 October 2009, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I've been reading these threads on fake watch auctions for an hour now. Wow! You guys are amazing.

Joey, you may be an emergency room doctor.... but WE are the doctors of fake Rolex's.

Or maybe not.

onkyo · 29 October 2009, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablofields

If it's a 7.32 serial then the etching is completely wrong (at least acccording to Steffano Mazzariol's blog it should say "ORIG ROLEX DESIGN"

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...55confrref.jpg

Nice examples .... the 'E's are completely wrong. Again fake.

greekbum · 29 October 2009, 06:08 AM

Seller posted his phone number for all those who have an interest

Ask him how he got the SEL original

bracelet to fit the new case

onkyo · 29 October 2009, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

Seller posted his phone number for all those who have an interest

I am going to call him now.

greekbum · 29 October 2009, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

I am going to call him now.

Ask him if he bought it in Arizona

joeychitwood · 29 October 2009, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

Joey, you may be an emergency room doctor.... but WE are the doctors of fake Rolex's.

Or maybe not.

From what I can see, diagnosing illness looks easier than picking out some of these fakes. I'm amazed at how fast the listings disappear once the trickery has been exposed by you guys.

onkyo · 29 October 2009, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

From what I can see, diagnosing illness looks easier than picking out some of these fakes. I'm amazed at how fast the listings disappear once the trickery has been exposed by you guys.

In reality Joey, I am a full time rad onc....

and part time watch sleuth.

I like the watch sleuth job better.

just doesn't pay as well.

onkyo · 30 October 2009, 09:24 AM

This listing (120485886711) has been removed, or this item is not available.

Lol-x · 30 October 2009, 07:00 PM

Good result

idk01 · 30 October 2009, 08:58 PM

That certainly took a while and many prods to be removed

TimeToGo · 7 November 2009, 10:45 AM

Again!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Rolex-Ex...item1c0dc2fcb7

onkyo · 7 November 2009, 11:12 AM

Great follow up TTG!

Many nudges are needed....

Lol-x · 7 November 2009, 08:06 PM

Right on, just what I was going to say (back again)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Rolex-Ex...item1c0dc2fcb7

idk01 · 7 November 2009, 09:20 PM

A Wee Prod From Me

onkyo · 8 November 2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idk01

A Wee Prod From Me

and another.....

onkyo · 8 November 2009, 06:25 AM

Nothing working.....

28 October 2009, 08:58 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,596	Suspect 1655 on ebay This watch is said to be a 1983 model but the dial is from the early-mid 1970's Also I'm suspicious of the stamping between the lugs, it just doesn't look like what I'm used to. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Explorer-I...item1c0d84baf7 __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

28 October 2009, 09:04 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,596	Further, the 24 hour hand looks fake and the endlinks have cut off corners, so they are obviously fake too. Named the "Steve McQueen" I don't think the seller realises........... The claim 100% Rolex is untrue or otherwise misleading. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

28 October 2009, 10:02 PM	#3
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	bump keep this one on the TOP! __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

28 October 2009, 10:17 PM	#4
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Just for ref: __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

28 October 2009, 10:22 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,596	Thanks Dave, what are you thoughts on this one?????? See also how the 55 on the 1655 stamp appear to be set lower. Looks like the punch slipped by the guy when making the case __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

28 October 2009, 10:30 PM	#6
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	I always thought the stamping of the model No was centered???? its also sloping down to the right? __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

29 October 2009, 12:09 AM	#7
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I believe the entire watch is fake. Everything is wrong. The movement photo is from somewhere else. Nice catch Steve!

29 October 2009, 12:18 AM	#8
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	And BTW the sellers user id is familiar.... neworleansaj http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=neworleansaj AND http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=neworleansaj

29 October 2009, 12:49 AM	#10
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	I would love to locate the source of those movement pics, but no luck. This is looking very much like a scam, Steve, looks like you've caught yet another one __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

29 October 2009, 03:01 AM	#12
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	I've been reading these threads on fake watch auctions for an hour now. Wow! You guys are amazing.

29 October 2009, 03:24 AM	#13
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Your right, it just did not look correct. Even the movement pictures look cropped, I would be very careful with this one...Good catch. __________________ Al

29 October 2009, 06:08 AM	#17
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Seller posted his phone number for all those who have an interest Ask him how he got the SEL original bracelet to fit the new case __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

30 October 2009, 09:24 AM	#22
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	This listing (120485886711) has been removed, or this item is not available.

30 October 2009, 07:00 PM	#23
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,596	Good result __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 October 2009, 08:58 PM	#24
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	That certainly took a while and many prods to be removed __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

7 November 2009, 10:45 AM	#25
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Again! http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Rolex-Ex...item1c0dc2fcb7

7 November 2009, 11:12 AM	#26
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Great follow up TTG! Many nudges are needed....

7 November 2009, 08:06 PM	#27
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,596	Right on, just what I was going to say (back again) http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Rolex-Ex...item1c0dc2fcb7 __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 November 2009, 09:20 PM	#28
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	A Wee Prod From Me __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

8 November 2009, 06:25 AM	#30
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Nothing working.....

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