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Old 2 July 2016, 12:17 AM   #1
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Icon20 Authenticate please? Not sure about back

Hi everyone,

I just bought this Rolex off of eBay from a credible seller (link here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/172249281315). The watch looks real to me except for the back case, which has "STAINLESS STEEL" engraved into it. I thought that Rolex watches only had plain case backs, so I am a bit concerned about this...

The watch did come with a certificate of authenticity from watch spot.net.

I know that the diamonds are not original to the watch but like them a lot, just more concerned that the case back was switched. The watch has a good heft to it and there's no ticking or weird sounds coming from it either. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much:)
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Old 2 July 2016, 01:42 PM   #2
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Credible seller? He has a feedback score of 52 and none as a seller. How is he credible?
Box is wrong for 1979, possibly a fake box all together. Certificate of authenticity is a joke. Stainless case back is correct on a gold capped case only.
Post pics of the model number and serial number between the lugs and of the case back. Also post a pic of the back of the watch.
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Old 2 July 2016, 03:10 PM   #3
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Incorrect box, case back is fine for this model and you know about the dial, otherwise it looks ok. Model 1550


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Old 2 July 2016, 06:07 PM   #4
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There is no such thing as an "Original Genuine Rolex Refinished Dial"
As far as Rolex is concerned - its not genuine any more.

I doubt that "authenticity" note is worth much?

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Old 2 July 2016, 09:11 PM   #5
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From a "credible seller"... with no feedback as a seller ?!
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Old 3 July 2016, 02:14 AM   #6
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Gnarly perhaps with some authentic bits and pieces.
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Old 3 July 2016, 07:40 AM   #7
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I'd love to know how someone with no feedback as seller is a "credible seller"
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Old 3 July 2016, 08:06 AM   #8
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I'd love to know how someone with no feedback as seller is a "credible seller"
Come on guys! I doubt the OP even knew how to check that.
Give the guy a break we stated definition of a "credible seller"

Its no point to restate it!

Basically watch is OK - if buyer is happy with the stated obvious

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