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Rawhyde · 12 September 2007, 12:08 PM

This is my first time posting a potential dubious Rolex, but check this out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-SUBMARINER...QQcmdZViewItem

Go to the photo section and take a look at the stampings on the inside of the caseback. It says 16610 as plain as day. Anyone able to spot anything else fishy on this "TT Blue" Sub?

Rawhyde

Transient · 12 September 2007, 12:17 PM

I'm not too sure if it's real, but I just don't get how someone would buy a Rolex on Ebay?? It's not like buying a tv cabinet or a dining table, we're talking a Rolex watch!!! The photos can be tricked up, the internals could be fake, or swapped with another Rolex, way too risky. Just to "save" a few bucks? Cry me a river when you get caught...

LouCan · 12 September 2007, 12:20 PM

Nice catch rawhyde. The amazing thing is that they started high with the auction price. typically they start at $4k. Nice going

daunwaun · 12 September 2007, 12:27 PM

lol I dont know about this one?? Everything seems legit except for the caseback

Rawhyde · 12 September 2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by daunwaun

lol I dont know about this one?? Everything seems legit except for the caseback

It could be a real Rolex, but any non-original parts tend to lower the value.

The seller admits to installing a GMT bracelet in the description.

daunwaun · 12 September 2007, 12:36 PM

yeah agreed there

Alcan · 12 September 2007, 01:09 PM

No concern with the 16610 caseback, without the bits of gold all modern Subs are the same case and caseback. I'm not too thrilled with the no PayPal policy, and the watch obviously has some non-original parts, but they've disclosed that.

OTOH, they're a brick and mortar store, been around since '98, and have pretty solid feedback for expensive watches.

daunwaun · 12 September 2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

No concern with the 16610 caseback, without the bits of gold all modern Subs are the same case and caseback. I'm not too thrilled with the no PayPal policy, and the watch obviously has some non-original parts, but they've disclosed that.

OTOH, they're a brick and mortar store, been around since '98, and have pretty solid feedback for expensive watches.

This is true, Great points Alcan

mike · 12 September 2007, 01:12 PM

Agreed Al, it's the same part. There have been several reports of 16610 casebacks on 16613s. My guess is much like the 5512/13 interchangeability.

Destroy · 12 September 2007, 01:12 PM

Isn't the word SUBMARINER NOT meant to be longer than the description beneath it? Or am I thinking of the Red SD?

daunwaun · 12 September 2007, 01:14 PM

uhhh i dont think so

Alcan · 12 September 2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Transient

I'm not too sure if it's real, but I just don't get how someone would buy a Rolex on Ebay?? ........ Cry me a river when you get caught...

eBay can be a good source. These 4 came from there after appropriate research. Each authenticated, 2 before purchase.

mike · 12 September 2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Destroy

Isn't the word SUBMARINER NOT meant to be longer than the description beneath it? Or am I thinking of the Red SD?

Might be thinking of this,

daunwaun · 12 September 2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

Might be thinking of this,

Great info Mike

12 September 2007, 12:08 PM	#1
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	If not fake, then a frankenwatch..... This is my first time posting a potential dubious Rolex, but check this out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-SUBMARINER...QQcmdZViewItem Go to the photo section and take a look at the stampings on the inside of the caseback. It says 16610 as plain as day. Anyone able to spot anything else fishy on this "TT Blue" Sub? Rawhyde

12 September 2007, 12:27 PM	#4
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	lol I dont know about this one?? Everything seems legit except for the caseback __________________ DAUNWAUN

12 September 2007, 12:36 PM	#6
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	yeah agreed there __________________ DAUNWAUN

12 September 2007, 01:09 PM	#7
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	No concern with the 16610 caseback, without the bits of gold all modern Subs are the same case and caseback. I'm not too thrilled with the no PayPal policy, and the watch obviously has some non-original parts, but they've disclosed that. OTOH, they're a brick and mortar store, been around since '98, and have pretty solid feedback for expensive watches. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

12 September 2007, 01:14 PM	#11
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	uhhh i dont think so __________________ DAUNWAUN

12 September 2007, 12:17 PM	#2
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	I'm not too sure if it's real, but I just don't get how someone would buy a Rolex on Ebay?? It's not like buying a tv cabinet or a dining table, we're talking a Rolex watch!!! The photos can be tricked up, the internals could be fake, or swapped with another Rolex, way too risky. Just to "save" a few bucks? Cry me a river when you get caught...

12 September 2007, 12:20 PM	#3
LouCan Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Lou Location: New Jersey Watch: YM TT MOP Posts: 323	Nice catch rawhyde. The amazing thing is that they started high with the auction price. typically they start at $4k. Nice going

12 September 2007, 01:12 PM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Agreed Al, it's the same part. There have been several reports of 16610 casebacks on 16613s. My guess is much like the 5512/13 interchangeability.

12 September 2007, 01:12 PM	#10
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	Isn't the word SUBMARINER NOT meant to be longer than the description beneath it? Or am I thinking of the Red SD?

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