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james89 · 15 May 2011, 07:57 PM

Hello every one, my name is James. A few days ago, my uncle bought me this datejust on ebay as a graduation gift, but the seller does not have the registration and warranty paper, but boxes and everything else is there. He stated that he is the original owner the watch was purchase from carlyle jewelers in Winston-Salem, NC, in 2005, but I think that store is closed now. Can you guys help me with the authenticity of the watch? and also the oyster band is after market, the jubilee is the original rolex band that comes with the watch, but it is a bit too big for my wrist, and I do not have the right tool to size it. Therefore I am wearing the aftermarket band at the moment.

I live near the Rolex boutique in Costa Mesa, CA, but afraid to bring in a fake watch there. so please help me :)

sea-dweller · 16 May 2011, 01:10 AM

Welcome to TRF!

HL65 · 16 May 2011, 01:47 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Route 66 · 16 May 2011, 01:57 AM

If you're concerned, the only way to know for sure is to have a watchmaker pop the back off and to look at the movement.

Welcome.

rfknauss · 16 May 2011, 02:01 AM

Welcome to TRF!

gqllc · 16 May 2011, 02:03 AM

hmmm seems odd...A Y serial number dated around 2002 or so with a worn jubillee band and a slightly worn hologram sticker on the back?? I guess I am skeptical...hmmm...when you unscrew the crown and set the time what way does the hands move? Say you turn the crown clockwise to change the time...do the hands turn counterclockwise or clockwise??

kingwish · 16 May 2011, 02:07 AM

It looks authentic, box, papers, main case, dial, the oyster bracelet does not fit the main case.

Chuck L. · 16 May 2011, 02:34 AM

Hi; James go & visit Estate watch Jewelry 1872 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa they are friends of mine & will verify your Rolex. Ask for Jack Or Mark They are good guys & will let you know if authentic. Phone # is 949-645-0488 Good Luck!

Chuck

james89 · 16 May 2011, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqllc

hmmm seems odd...A Y serial number dated around 2002 or so with a worn jubillee band and a slightly worn hologram sticker on the back?? I guess I am skeptical...hmmm...when you unscrew the crown and set the time what way does the hands move? Say you turn the crown clockwise to change the time...do the hands turn counterclockwise or clockwise??

umm, when I turn the crown toward the 12 position, the minute hand turns clockwise and when turn toward the 6 position, it turns counterclockwise. And I think I can answer for the "only slightly worn green sticker" The orginal owner never even remove the plastic cover that sit on top of the green sticker. I can even see the reference number on that piece of plastic when hold a certain angle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck L.

Hi; James go & visit Estate watch Jewelry 1872 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa they are friends of mine & will verify your Rolex. Ask for Jack Or Mark They are good guys & will let you know if authentic. Phone # is 949-645-0488 Good Luck!

I shall check them out. Thank you for you help.

Chuck

james89 · 16 May 2011, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingwish

It looks authentic, box, papers, main case, dial, the oyster bracelet does not fit the main case.

yes, I mean that bracelet is a fairly cheap aftermarket band after all :)

rolexguynfl · 16 May 2011, 07:02 AM

Welcome James, hope all turns out well.

Art 1 · 16 May 2011, 07:07 AM

Hello.

gqllc · 16 May 2011, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james89

umm, when I turn the crown toward the 12 position, the minute hand turns clockwise and when turn toward the 6 position, it turns counterclockwise. And I think I can answer for the "only slightly worn green sticker" The orginal owner never even remove the plastic cover that sit on top of the green sticker. I can even see the reference number on that piece of plastic when hold a certain angle.

OK that is good news...the replica ETA's of that model go the opposite. Turn the crown towards the 12 and the hands should move clockwise

james89 · 16 May 2011, 12:05 PM

Thank you for all of your help. From the feedback I get, it seems like this watch is a real deal after all. Maybe now I can pay a visit to the rolex boutique and have them take a look at the watch. And once again, thank you for all you help :)

dilly_56 · 18 May 2011, 05:30 AM

welcome

Michael M. · 22 May 2011, 12:29 PM

Welcome to TRF! Looks fine to me!

DCgator · 22 May 2011, 01:17 PM

Welcome aboard and congrats, James!

henry8520 · 25 May 2011, 04:53 PM

Welcome to all the new members in this world of time. :)
I am too new to be here.

15 May 2011, 07:57 PM	#1
james89 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tho Location: So Cal Watch: Nomos Club Datum Posts: 273	Hello, new member and also in need of help Hello every one, my name is James. A few days ago, my uncle bought me this datejust on ebay as a graduation gift, but the seller does not have the registration and warranty paper, but boxes and everything else is there. He stated that he is the original owner the watch was purchase from carlyle jewelers in Winston-Salem, NC, in 2005, but I think that store is closed now. Can you guys help me with the authenticity of the watch? and also the oyster band is after market, the jubilee is the original rolex band that comes with the watch, but it is a bit too big for my wrist, and I do not have the right tool to size it. Therefore I am wearing the aftermarket band at the moment. I live near the Rolex boutique in Costa Mesa, CA, but afraid to bring in a fake watch there. so please help me :)

16 May 2011, 01:47 AM	#3
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16 May 2011, 02:03 AM	#6
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	hmmm seems odd...A Y serial number dated around 2002 or so with a worn jubillee band and a slightly worn hologram sticker on the back?? I guess I am skeptical...hmmm...when you unscrew the crown and set the time what way does the hands move? Say you turn the crown clockwise to change the time...do the hands turn counterclockwise or clockwise?? __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

16 May 2011, 07:02 AM	#11
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16 May 2011, 01:10 AM	#2
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16 May 2011, 01:57 AM	#4
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	If you're concerned, the only way to know for sure is to have a watchmaker pop the back off and to look at the movement. Welcome.

16 May 2011, 02:07 AM	#7
kingwish Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Tweek Location: Spain Watch: out Posts: 34	It looks authentic, box, papers, main case, dial, the oyster bracelet does not fit the main case.

16 May 2011, 02:34 AM	#8
Chuck L. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Chuck Location: Cleveland, Ohio Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 12	Hi; James go & visit Estate watch Jewelry 1872 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa they are friends of mine & will verify your Rolex. Ask for Jack Or Mark They are good guys & will let you know if authentic. Phone # is 949-645-0488 Good Luck! Chuck

16 May 2011, 07:07 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Hello.

16 May 2011, 12:05 PM	#14
james89 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tho Location: So Cal Watch: Nomos Club Datum Posts: 273	Thank you for all of your help. From the feedback I get, it seems like this watch is a real deal after all. Maybe now I can pay a visit to the rolex boutique and have them take a look at the watch. And once again, thank you for all you help :)

18 May 2011, 05:30 AM	#15
dilly_56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HAWAII Posts: 1,289	welcome

22 May 2011, 12:29 PM	#16
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Welcome to TRF! Looks fine to me!

22 May 2011, 01:17 PM	#17
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Welcome aboard and congrats, James!

25 May 2011, 04:53 PM	#18
henry8520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: LA Posts: 5	Welcome to all the new members in this world of time. :) I am too new to be here.

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