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11 January 2007, 03:51 PM
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Newbie with a Rolex I need to ID
Hi all... just joined this forum, looking for answers... :)
My grandfather just moved to France and gave away most of his things! I scored big because I got some nice furniture and kitchen stuff, etc... He also gave me a Rolex watch that seems never to have been used! But personally, I don't exactly like the style. It also seems to be from china or something. Here is a picture, I want to know if anyone can recognize it, and tell me if its real? Plus, it looks like it has diamonds in it... Could anyone tell me the approximate value? Thanks everyone!  
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12 January 2007, 02:36 AM
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I was just asking about Rolex quartz models yesterday. Go to "Oysterquartz origins" Thread and click the link. You will see every Quartz model produced. As far as I know, Rolex never made the date at the 6 position on the quartz line.
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12 January 2007, 03:27 AM
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Real Name: Tony
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Hi and welcome,
If it's real, it's definitely a rare model... looks really slim... do you have other pics?
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12 January 2007, 03:28 AM
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Hi codman,
Welcome to TRF. Sorry to burst your bubble, my friend, but that looks like a very poor fake. No such model was ever produced by Rolex. Cheers - JJ
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12 January 2007, 03:43 AM
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Well myself have never seen a model like that, even the Cellini range normally have Geneva under the Rolex motif.And never seen one with date at 6 oclock,are there any markings on case back etc,things ain't looking good sorry..
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12 January 2007, 09:49 AM
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Darn... But thats kinda what I have been thinking. I don't know too much about Rolex watches, and I had a feeling it was a fake since I don't know where my grandfather got it. I thought since hes a rich guy it might be real! :) Another tip off is the plastic case it came in has something in Chinese written on it, and the band seems cheap.
There is nothing written on the back which also tipped me off a little. Here are a few more pics...      Thanks for your help! |
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12 January 2007, 11:01 AM
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That plastic sort of seals it for me.
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12 January 2007, 11:28 AM
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Sorry codmac. never mind the case back and the pouch. It should have "swiss" on the bottom of the dial.
Just curious.....any numbers between the lugs? |
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12 January 2007, 02:34 PM
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Sorry to hear your watch is a fake...............welcome to TRF anyway.
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12 January 2007, 03:50 PM
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Most Rolex watches don't have any writing on the back anyway. Some have it on the bracelets for proper identification.
Sorry about the fake... |
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12 January 2007, 08:26 PM
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Hi codmac, welcome to TRF.
The bad news, the watch isn't a Rolex.  The good news, you've found the TRF Twilight Zone from which there is no return. You'll have the real deal soon enough.
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12 January 2007, 11:52 PM
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Well, that watch just made my day!!! LOL
John. |
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13 January 2007, 02:49 AM
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Welcome!
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13 January 2007, 03:17 AM
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its a shmolex. fake. bad fake.
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13 January 2007, 06:04 AM
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The ONLY quartz Rolex ever made was the Oysterquartz. Any other Rolex with the word QUARTZ printed on the dial is positively a FAKE!!
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Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!! |
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18 January 2007, 10:25 AM
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well thanks anyway everyone! I'll just have to go out and buy a real one now huh!? The rent can wait!;)
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18 January 2007, 10:45 AM
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Yeah... rent be damned!!!
Heya Codmac, I didn't realize we were neighbors. Welcome again! Lemme know if / when you decide to look... I have some good sources in the SF area.
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18 January 2007, 10:19 PM
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Ahhh, what about the Beta 21 as well as the Cellini range?  John. |
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20 January 2007, 09:45 AM
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thanks tonelar... I'll do that! good to meet a neighbor!
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20 January 2007, 09:49 AM
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Cheers!
Y'all have a productive weekend.
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20 January 2007, 09:56 AM
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maybe your grandpap knew it was a fake...
lol damn. |
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