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Christianm · 4 July 2012, 12:36 AM

Asking your vast knowledge is this real looks ok to me apart form the bracelet.

http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/...0,0,0&format=0

mottykytu · 4 July 2012, 12:44 AM

yes ?

Christianm · 4 July 2012, 12:46 AM

yes???

colin hill · 4 July 2012, 12:50 AM

Dosent look anything wrong with the bracelet on this model, why do you ask pal?

topofk2 · 4 July 2012, 12:52 AM

Hard to tell from the pics BUT if you look at the date, the "8" is a little off-centered and little more towards the left. That might be a cause of concern since I have heard that Rolex dates are perfectly centered.

Christianm · 4 July 2012, 12:54 AM

I think the diamonds arent rolex so i assume its aftermarket aswell , is the movement looking ok i have no clue.

topofk2 · 4 July 2012, 01:04 AM

Here is something pretty troubling to me- Look at the pic I attached. There are these spaces between the bracelet and the case and I am just not kosher with them. In all genuine Rolexes, there is a razor sharp precision fit, not gaping spaces as you see with red arrows.

UNLESS you can find gaps like these on a genuine one, I am walking away from this watch, no matter how tempting the price. The date and the gaps need to be addressed.

Christianm · 4 July 2012, 01:09 AM

Thats why i assumed its after market aswell with a rolex clasp, was more interested in the movement as id change the bracelet to a original i have .

topofk2 · 4 July 2012, 01:12 AM

If one thing is aftermarket, you don't know what else might be aftermarket. It is "one fish dirties the pond" situation. I would walk away. Also I noticed that the crystal is protruding up and out like that of the SD 16600 ----- maybe I am wrong but I don't think the crystal should be coming out like that.

Christianm · 4 July 2012, 01:15 AM

Yeah hence why its £1500 then i didnt assume it would be all rolex of course but for the price i needed to spend some paypal money i had. Ill buy something else thanks for quick replies.

topofk2 · 4 July 2012, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christianm

Yeah hence why its £1500 then i didnt assume it would be all rolex of course but for the price i needed to spend some paypal money i had. Ill buy something else thanks for quick replies.

Better buy genuine RADO then a Franken-Rolex. Save your money for something better. If you have to have to spend, then I suggest a couple ounces of gold. I mean the choices are endless. Look here at TRF sales corner and you will find plenty of reputable sellers and you will find something for sure!

Christianm · 4 July 2012, 01:26 AM

True didnt know they accepted paypal

topofk2 · 4 July 2012, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christianm

True didnt know they accepted paypal

Yes,paypal+3% is standard but most will prefer a wire transfer.

vitix · 4 July 2012, 01:37 AM

I heard they are making clones, so this could be one of those

Christianm · 4 July 2012, 01:41 AM

he has 1300 positive feedback for rolex alone 100% positive.

topofk2 · 4 July 2012, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christianm

he has 1300 positive feedback for rolex alone 100% positive.

Don't let that sway you. Stick to what your eyes are seeing and your mind is not happy with. Listen to the red flags.

rmfnla · 4 July 2012, 02:58 AM

Replacement, non-original dial.

Note the T SWISS MADE T

This dial originally had tritium but now does not. Note that the hands do not have any, either; originals usually match.

Lastly, the date wheel is ivory (or champagne?) colored, also does not match the dial.

And why is that pin coming out of the clasp..?

rmfnla · 4 July 2012, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christianm

Thats why i assumed its after market aswell with a rolex clasp, was more interested in the movement as id change the bracelet to a original i have .

It is aftermarket.

Notice that the screw ends are not visable in the link; classic Italian band.

Christianm · 4 July 2012, 10:27 AM

so the only think thats real is the movement then ?

rmfnla · 6 July 2012, 03:38 AM

The movement, case and (possibly) crystal.

Christianm · 7 July 2012, 01:20 AM

cheers i ended buying a cheapo from beckertime only thing was orignal refinished dial everything else was rolex payed about 1800 for a datejust.

azguy · 7 July 2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christianm

cheers i ended buying a cheapo from beckertime only thing was orignal refinished dial everything else was rolex payed about 1800 for a datejust.

If you are happy, we are happy

rmfnla · 7 July 2012, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christianm

cheers i ended buying a cheapo from beckertime only thing was orignal refinished dial everything else was rolex payed about 1800 for a datejust.

Pictures..?

Wacker23 · 7 July 2012, 09:42 PM

Im gonna get yelled at, but whats a franken?

LI Matt · 8 July 2012, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wacker23

Im gonna get yelled at, but whats a franken?

A watch assembled with parts from several other watches.

"Frankenstein watch", geddit?

rmfnla · 11 July 2012, 02:08 AM

And we don't yell; you can't learn if you don't ask!

4 July 2012, 12:36 AM	#1
Christianm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 70	Is this real? Asking your vast knowledge is this real looks ok to me apart form the bracelet. http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/...0,0,0&format=0

4 July 2012, 12:50 AM	#4
colin hill "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: uk Watch: Date just 116234 Posts: 40	Dosent look anything wrong with the bracelet on this model, why do you ask pal? __________________

4 July 2012, 01:04 AM	#7
topofk2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: oregon Posts: 162	Here is something pretty troubling to me- Look at the pic I attached. There are these spaces between the bracelet and the case and I am just not kosher with them. In all genuine Rolexes, there is a razor sharp precision fit, not gaping spaces as you see with red arrows. UNLESS you can find gaps like these on a genuine one, I am walking away from this watch, no matter how tempting the price. The date and the gaps need to be addressed. Attached Images

4 July 2012, 02:58 AM	#17
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Replacement, non-original dial. Note the T SWISS MADE T This dial originally had tritium but now does not. Note that the hands do not have any, either; originals usually match. Lastly, the date wheel is ivory (or champagne?) colored, also does not match the dial. And why is that pin coming out of the clasp..? __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

6 July 2012, 03:38 AM	#20
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	The movement, case and (possibly) crystal. __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

4 July 2012, 12:44 AM	#2
mottykytu Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: VIETNAM Posts: 81	yes ?

4 July 2012, 12:46 AM	#3
Christianm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 70	yes???

4 July 2012, 12:52 AM	#5
topofk2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: oregon Posts: 162	Hard to tell from the pics BUT if you look at the date, the "8" is a little off-centered and little more towards the left. That might be a cause of concern since I have heard that Rolex dates are perfectly centered.

4 July 2012, 12:54 AM	#6
Christianm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 70	I think the diamonds arent rolex so i assume its aftermarket aswell , is the movement looking ok i have no clue.

4 July 2012, 01:09 AM	#8
Christianm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 70	Thats why i assumed its after market aswell with a rolex clasp, was more interested in the movement as id change the bracelet to a original i have .

4 July 2012, 01:12 AM	#9
topofk2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: oregon Posts: 162	If one thing is aftermarket, you don't know what else might be aftermarket. It is "one fish dirties the pond" situation. I would walk away. Also I noticed that the crystal is protruding up and out like that of the SD 16600 ----- maybe I am wrong but I don't think the crystal should be coming out like that.

4 July 2012, 01:15 AM	#10
Christianm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 70	Yeah hence why its £1500 then i didnt assume it would be all rolex of course but for the price i needed to spend some paypal money i had. Ill buy something else thanks for quick replies.

4 July 2012, 01:26 AM	#12
Christianm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 70	True didnt know they accepted paypal

4 July 2012, 01:37 AM	#14
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	I heard they are making clones, so this could be one of those

4 July 2012, 01:41 AM	#15
Christianm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 70	he has 1300 positive feedback for rolex alone 100% positive.

4 July 2012, 10:27 AM	#19
Christianm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 70	so the only think thats real is the movement then ?

7 July 2012, 01:20 AM	#21
Christianm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 70	cheers i ended buying a cheapo from beckertime only thing was orignal refinished dial everything else was rolex payed about 1800 for a datejust.

7 July 2012, 09:42 PM	#24
Wacker23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brooklyn ny Watch: Rolex sub Posts: 504	Im gonna get yelled at, but whats a franken?

11 July 2012, 02:08 AM	#26
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	And we don't yell; you can't learn if you don't ask! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

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