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shauna · 23 July 2011, 05:38 AM

ok so I can only imagine tons of people come on here asking for help.
My neighbors father in law passed and they were selling his watch collection I bought a 'Rolex' from them. I watch u-tube videos and goggled and I cant find anyone trustworthy in my local city that knows directly about Rolex's.
So I come to you hoping your community can help. Now I am a antique appraiser and specialize in jewelry so I took the bracelet off and this is why I feel it is fake it is not marked /etched at the end when you remove the bracelet/band. I will post pictures if needed - I feel if I could remove the back plate I would have a better shot at knowing its real since I know quality when I see it. Thank you kindly for your time

Shauna

Tools · 23 July 2011, 07:39 AM

Sorry, I don't think that anybody can make a proper assessment based on your description.

A Rolex should be stamped with the model number at one end and a serial number at the other end, however, older models wear at the bracelet end-links and sometimes the stampings are rubbed off.

If it's a recent watch, then it doesn't look very promising.

Johny · 23 July 2011, 07:41 AM

please post some pics. thank you.

rolexsweep · 23 July 2011, 07:43 AM

Pictures will really help I think

scarab007 · 23 July 2011, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shauna

ok so I can only imagine tons of people come on here asking for help.
My neighbors father in law passed and they were selling his watch collection I bought a 'Rolex' from them. I watch u-tube videos and goggled and I cant find anyone trustworthy in my local city that knows directly about Rolex's.
So I come to you hoping your community can help. Now I am a antique appraiser and specialize in jewelry so I took the bracelet off and this is why I feel it is fake it is not marked /etched at the end when you remove the bracelet/band. I will post pictures if needed - I feel if I could remove the back plate I would have a better shot at knowing its real since I know quality when I see it. Thank you kindly for your time

Shauna

Not to sound condescending, but being that you mentioned you are an antique appraiser, specialing in jewelry and know quality. You can't tell if this is real or fake?

Welshwatchman · 23 July 2011, 07:54 AM

Whilst it is hard to tell without a picture of course, it is perhaps telling the use of 'Rolex' as opposed to Rolex.

shauna · 25 July 2011, 01:40 PM

I feel its a fake but my husband feels its real. I havent tested it for gold I will get pictures tonight I thank u very much for your help

shauna · 26 July 2011, 04:23 AM

Here's pics if u need anything more let me know.THANK YOU all for your kindness & help. Like I said before I feel its Fake but am far from a watch expert.
I just don't want to be one of those fools to put something fake up for sale.

S52 · 26 July 2011, 05:06 AM

fake

Noonan · 26 July 2011, 05:09 AM

Not just a fake, a fantasy model fake. That's the most noticeable LEC I've ever seen.

arttay10 · 26 July 2011, 05:55 AM

Thats terrible....

Meng16 · 26 July 2011, 06:31 AM

Wow! Just wow.

blackmsport · 26 July 2011, 06:38 AM

It's not a simple fake

It's a super deluxe fake

Cos it's a mixed between president - turn-o-graph fake

texex91 · 26 July 2011, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackmsport

it's not a simple fake

it's a super deluxe fake

cos it's a mixed between president - turn-o-graph fake

x2

Numismatist · 26 July 2011, 07:29 AM

It's got Tritium markings, but also has the Rolex branded rehault!

mrbill2mrbill2 · 26 July 2011, 08:26 AM

"DAY MON" Wow!!! What a POS!

One of the worst fakes I have ever seen.

yoslymb20 · 26 July 2011, 12:13 PM

Hi everyone, like this other person earlier, I'm trying to determine if what I have is a real or a fake. I inherited this Rolex (or so I've been told it is a Rolex), from my grandmother. And I can't find anyone to help me indentify it. There are few things that don't look right to me about it. Like it's missing the crown on the face. But I know nothing about these watches, and just thought maybe someone can help? Thanks.

I hope these pics worked and are helpful. Thank you all who may be able to help me.

toph · 26 July 2011, 12:39 PM

both fake and non existent models

ParisDakarBmw · 26 July 2011, 12:48 PM

Lazer etched crooked giant crown crystal with a lume bubble on the hour markers....

Could this be anb early peek at the Basel additions?

mjm800 · 26 July 2011, 01:05 PM

Oh my god do you really need to ask.

kareemthedream33 · 26 July 2011, 01:14 PM

...my eyes are burning.

robertneville · 27 July 2011, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

both fake and non existent models

X2! Sorry.

crowncollection · 27 July 2011, 08:20 AM

fakeroo

TSW · 27 July 2011, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

...my eyes are burning.

X2

Sweramic · 27 July 2011, 08:24 AM

What a mess.... Literally.

23 July 2011, 05:38 AM	#1
shauna "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WASHINGTON Posts: 3	Help - Real or fake... ok so I can only imagine tons of people come on here asking for help. My neighbors father in law passed and they were selling his watch collection I bought a 'Rolex' from them. I watch u-tube videos and goggled and I cant find anyone trustworthy in my local city that knows directly about Rolex's. So I come to you hoping your community can help. Now I am a antique appraiser and specialize in jewelry so I took the bracelet off and this is why I feel it is fake it is not marked /etched at the end when you remove the bracelet/band. I will post pictures if needed - I feel if I could remove the back plate I would have a better shot at knowing its real since I know quality when I see it. Thank you kindly for your time Shauna

23 July 2011, 07:39 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Sorry, I don't think that anybody can make a proper assessment based on your description. A Rolex should be stamped with the model number at one end and a serial number at the other end, however, older models wear at the bracelet end-links and sometimes the stampings are rubbed off. If it's a recent watch, then it doesn't look very promising. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 July 2011, 07:41 AM	#3
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	please post some pics. thank you. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

23 July 2011, 07:43 AM	#4
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	Pictures will really help I think __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

23 July 2011, 07:54 AM	#6
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Whilst it is hard to tell without a picture of course, it is perhaps telling the use of 'Rolex' as opposed to Rolex. __________________ ..33

25 July 2011, 01:40 PM	#7
shauna "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WASHINGTON Posts: 3	I feel its a fake but my husband feels its real. I havent tested it for gold I will get pictures tonight I thank u very much for your help

26 July 2011, 04:23 AM	#8
shauna "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WASHINGTON Posts: 3	Here's pics if u need anything more let me know.THANK YOU all for your kindness & help. Like I said before I feel its Fake but am far from a watch expert. I just don't want to be one of those fools to put something fake up for sale.

26 July 2011, 05:06 AM	#9
S52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL230 Watch: me fly-by Posts: 789	fake

26 July 2011, 05:09 AM	#10
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Not just a fake, a fantasy model fake. That's the most noticeable LEC I've ever seen.

26 July 2011, 05:55 AM	#11
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Thats terrible....

26 July 2011, 06:31 AM	#12
Meng16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Watch: Sea Dweller "V" Posts: 102	Wow! Just wow.

26 July 2011, 06:38 AM	#13
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	It's not a simple fake It's a super deluxe fake Cos it's a mixed between president - turn-o-graph fake

26 July 2011, 07:29 AM	#15
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	It's got Tritium markings, but also has the Rolex branded rehault! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

26 July 2011, 08:26 AM	#16
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	"DAY MON" Wow!!! What a POS! One of the worst fakes I have ever seen. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

26 July 2011, 12:13 PM	#17
yoslymb20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1	Hi everyone, like this other person earlier, I'm trying to determine if what I have is a real or a fake. I inherited this Rolex (or so I've been told it is a Rolex), from my grandmother. And I can't find anyone to help me indentify it. There are few things that don't look right to me about it. Like it's missing the crown on the face. But I know nothing about these watches, and just thought maybe someone can help? Thanks. I hope these pics worked and are helpful. Thank you all who may be able to help me. Attached Images

26 July 2011, 12:39 PM	#18
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	both fake and non existent models __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

26 July 2011, 12:48 PM	#19
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Lazer etched crooked giant crown crystal with a lume bubble on the hour markers.... Could this be anb early peek at the Basel additions?

26 July 2011, 01:05 PM	#20
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Oh my god do you really need to ask. __________________

26 July 2011, 01:14 PM	#21
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	...my eyes are burning.

27 July 2011, 08:20 AM	#23
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	fakeroo __________________ watches many

27 July 2011, 08:24 AM	#25
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	What a mess.... Literally.

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