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14 June 2011, 02:13 PM | #1 |
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Just got a day date 118238
Hi guys, new to the forum and a new Rolex owner. My Dad came to visit after 12 years and brought a surprise. He gave me a un-used Rolex he had for a while. He said he owned it for several years but never wore them. He thought I can make better use for it. He brought the paper work but no box.
Here are some pictures. Let me know what you guys think. First and foremost, it is real, right? This thing is really heavy. |
14 June 2011, 02:17 PM | #2 |
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Nice present...
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Let me call my Dad to see when is he going to visit and I will get back to you
Congrats on a Beauty
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14 June 2011, 02:26 PM | #4 |
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Congrats!
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14 June 2011, 02:28 PM | #5 |
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From the response I assume it is real. Yay!!
BTW, what's the best way to source an original box? Or don't bother? What is the value of this watch? |
14 June 2011, 02:39 PM | #6 |
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Well no one said it was real.. why don't you ask your dad? Why would you think he would not give you the real deal?
If you want to know.. take it to an AD, open it up and lets see the movement...
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14 June 2011, 03:13 PM | #7 |
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Well, who knows. Maybe my dad don't really love me and playing a prank on me. LOL
Well, he said he bought it from an AD. |
14 June 2011, 03:17 PM | #8 |
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Hmm.
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14 June 2011, 03:18 PM | #9 |
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Yes the watch is real.
It looks to be one of the first 118238 made, as it has the old dial and hands on it. You can pay a few hundred dollars and get the new style dial with luminous batton markers and wider sectional hands (they look awesome). However, in short, you are a very lucky guy, that is an awesome watch in solid 18K gold.
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What's the serial #?
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14 June 2011, 03:23 PM | #11 |
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the warranty card is dated 2003. So it has been 8 yrs. Can't believe my dad never worn it. Why buy it in the first place. I guess, lucky me :D
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14 June 2011, 03:24 PM | #12 |
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where can you find the serial #?
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14 June 2011, 05:17 PM | #14 |
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Great gift, many congrats
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14 June 2011, 09:22 PM | #15 |
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I'm very jealous because that is my "grail" watch. Very jealous! So beautiful.
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What a great gift- lucky guy! Congrats!!
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It looks correct, enjoy it!!
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Congrats.
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What a great gift!
Lucky you, last watch that my dad gave to me was Casio, when I was in elementary school! Huge congrats and welcome to TRF!
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I like your DD. Congrats!
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The watch in the photos looks real enough... Where's the certificate? Does the # on the certificate match the # on the watch?
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Congrats.
Quite a gift..
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15 June 2011, 05:56 AM | #26 |
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Ask your dad if he's interested in adopting me!!
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Wow! Lovely Piece! Nice father, enjoy!
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15 June 2011, 06:03 AM | #28 |
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We blur the serial numbers to prevent any funny business!
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very nice gift...
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