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photo · 18 June 2012, 08:26 AM

Hello, I am attempting to educate myself and would appreciate any input relative to the prospect of this dial/case and movements authenticity. I have attempted to compare it to images and illustrations and read a number of threads here and elsewhere, etc . The steel case back is stamped 3484. The crown has no markings.
I thought it might be a good investment, or addition to my collection
have asked the seller some questions via email but have yet to receive a response.

Michael M. · 18 June 2012, 08:38 AM

Franken/Fake

Run fast!

photo · 18 June 2012, 08:46 AM

Michael, Thank you! I truly appreciate it. I suspect this may possibly be why the seller hasn't responded to my questions. I feel smarter already having simply joined this forum:)

Paul · 18 June 2012, 09:06 AM

Right or wrong, I decided it was an any-old-brand Valjoux 2 register chrono with a fake Rolex dial and a fake Rolex bridge plate.

The chrono buttons also concerned me - usually round pushers on anything that came out of the Rolex factory.

Another current auction for the same seller kinda sums it all up ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASTIN-VINTAG...item4166cc9a13

azguy · 19 June 2012, 12:16 AM

too bad, it's pretty cool looking

adam78 · 19 June 2012, 08:23 AM

Be very, very careful of these pre-50s Rolex chronographs. Unless being sold by reputable dealers or collectors, >95% appear to be suspect from ones I've seen.

yessir69 · 19 June 2012, 08:47 AM

Is it this?

http://www.10pastten.com/inventory/d...?item_id=TA487

photo · 19 June 2012, 09:15 AM

[QUOTE=yessir69;3368128]Is it this?

Not sure if this link will work but I'll give it a try..
It was this here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ROLEX-2-REGISTER-CHRONOGRAPH-WATCH-/280899465847?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4166e9b277[/URL[/URL]]

18 June 2012, 08:26 AM	#1
photo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 194	Rolex 2 Register Chrono - Valjoux 23 Hello, I am attempting to educate myself and would appreciate any input relative to the prospect of this dial/case and movements authenticity. I have attempted to compare it to images and illustrations and read a number of threads here and elsewhere, etc . The steel case back is stamped 3484. The crown has no markings. I thought it might be a good investment, or addition to my collection have asked the seller some questions via email but have yet to receive a response. Attached Images

18 June 2012, 09:06 AM	#4
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	That one caught my eye too ... Right or wrong, I decided it was an any-old-brand Valjoux 2 register chrono with a fake Rolex dial and a fake Rolex bridge plate. The chrono buttons also concerned me - usually round pushers on anything that came out of the Rolex factory. Another current auction for the same seller kinda sums it all up ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASTIN-VINTAG...item4166cc9a13

19 June 2012, 08:23 AM	#6
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Be very, very careful of these pre-50s Rolex chronographs. Unless being sold by reputable dealers or collectors, >95% appear to be suspect from ones I've seen. __________________ Cheers, Adam

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18 June 2012, 08:38 AM	#2
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Franken/Fake Run fast!

18 June 2012, 08:46 AM	#3
photo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 194	Michael, Thank you! I truly appreciate it. I suspect this may possibly be why the seller hasn't responded to my questions. I feel smarter already having simply joined this forum:)

19 June 2012, 12:16 AM	#5
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	too bad, it's pretty cool looking

19 June 2012, 08:47 AM	#7
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	Is it this? http://www.10pastten.com/inventory/d...?item_id=TA487

19 June 2012, 09:15 AM	#8
photo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 194	[QUOTE=yessir69;3368128]Is it this? Not sure if this link will work but I'll give it a try.. It was this here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ROLEX-2-REGISTER-CHRONOGRAPH-WATCH-/280899465847?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4166e9b277[/URL[/URL]]

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