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Old 15 September 2023, 03:37 AM   #1
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Rolex OP 34 Red Grape Authentication

Bought from a 4.7 Rated Chrono24 dealer, but still just wondering. Appreciate any help. Can take more pictures.
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Old 15 September 2023, 03:51 AM   #2
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3 observations:

4.7 rating in my view is not a great rating.

I’m no expert on this watch but it looks fine to me.

Going forward, I find it helpful to do the due diligence first before I actually make the purchase


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Old 15 September 2023, 04:18 AM   #3
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Thanks for your reply. I guess I just thought the Chrono24 authentic protection for dealers was good enough. I happen to be going to San Diego tomorrow so I was thinking of taking it to D’s Time Service to see if they can authenticate the watch for me as well as inquire about a service.
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Old 16 September 2023, 02:22 AM   #4
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I think the lasered logo inside the clasp doesn't look great, but your photos are too unclear to say anything definitive.
The fake OPs are very, very well done, so take it to D's for peace of mind.

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Old 16 September 2023, 03:08 AM   #5
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Took it to D’s today he told me it was most likely real but if I wanted to make sure he can charge me to open it up. I’m going to just trust his opinion and forgo opening it up as I plan on having it serviced one day. They were amazing and very professional (didn’t charge me anything), going to go with them for when I service the watch!
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Old 16 September 2023, 05:04 AM   #6
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3 observations:

4.7 rating in my view is not a great rating.

I’m no expert on this watch but it looks fine to me.

Going forward, I find it helpful to do the due diligence first before I actually make the purchase


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My Uber score is 4.7 though; hoping its a great rating?
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My Uber score is 4.7 though; hoping its a great rating?

I would ride with you, but only after checking your drivers license!


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Old 17 September 2023, 09:14 PM   #9
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3 observations:

4.7 rating in my view is not a great rating.

I’m no expert on this watch but it looks fine to me.

Going forward, I find it helpful to do the due diligence first before I actually make the purchase


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4.7 out of 5 is not good? Isn’t that a bold statement without knowing the amount of ratings and the number of watches sold? With every company there can go something wrong from time to time and there are plenty of people who give out 1 star ratings even though they were made whole.

I find the engraving of rolex looking a bit weird but that also could be the picture quality.
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Old 18 September 2023, 12:10 AM   #10
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4.7 out of 5 is not good? Isn’t that a bold statement without knowing the amount of ratings and the number of watches sold? With every company there can go something wrong from time to time and there are plenty of people who give out 1 star ratings even though they were made whole.

I find the engraving of rolex looking a bit weird but that also could be the picture quality.

Not a bold statement. Just fact. It’s like a 96% rating on eBay. Not good. On C24 4.9 or 5.0. And I don’t even buy from those guys.


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Old 19 September 2023, 04:27 PM   #11
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Not a bold statement. Just fact. It’s like a 96% rating on eBay. Not good. On C24 4.9 or 5.0. And I don’t even buy from those guys.


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Agree, however, its like 94% on ebay which would be enough to put me off.
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