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tmerrick · 30 November 2012, 01:01 PM

I have my first Rolex on the way, a white dial Explorer II late Z series. Are there certain things to look for when it arrives to ensure authenticity? It comes with all original paperwork and boxes.

Chopped54 · 30 November 2012, 02:07 PM

Pretty sure you are doing this backwards....

subtona · 30 November 2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chopped54

Pretty sure you are doing this backwards....

harsh but fair

financeman · 30 November 2012, 02:30 PM

Wow, straight to the point lol
Welcome to the forum. Probably should do research before you buy the watch. Post up some pics when it gets in

crowncollection · 30 November 2012, 02:55 PM

good advice above reasearch first

T-Rip · 30 November 2012, 03:22 PM

Where did you get it from? If online post a link....

Welcome to the club. I hope it works out...

Gaijin · 30 November 2012, 03:34 PM

Excellent choice. Good luck.

tmerrick · 30 November 2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chopped54

Pretty sure you are doing this backwards....

This is true - I feel pretty good about it, I have been around various forums for awhile and things seem to be correct to me. Here are some pictures I have from the seller.

tmerrick · 1 December 2012, 03:30 AM

Looks like my post from earlier is pending approval since it had links in it.

Tools · 1 December 2012, 09:16 AM

Nothing wrong with the pictures..

Let us know if that is what you actually get..

drockadam · 1 December 2012, 10:07 AM

Looks good to me.... the pictures.

tmerrick · 1 December 2012, 11:18 AM

Is it worth taking to an AD to verify? I have standard tools for resizing bracelets will they work with this watch? The closest AD is about an hour or so from my house.

77T · 1 December 2012, 01:27 PM

You could also use a local certified watchmaker.
Yes have it checked. And then pressure tested once the case back is screwed in again.

Much luck on the outcome.

crowncollection · 1 December 2012, 04:54 PM

Looks overall ok but we can't see any reference numbers so you can't be 100 %. taking the back off is always my first check to do, them I examine everything else, systematically. Close ups of the clasp and all reference numbers is very important.

bayerische · 1 December 2012, 08:11 PM

If you get what's in the pictures, you're good.

imono · 2 December 2012, 12:37 AM

If you paid the market price then you are good.
If you paid half the market price then no good.

Gaijin · 2 December 2012, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

If you get what's in the pictures, you're good.

Exactly. If you get what is shown you are good. I have owned two Z serial Explorer IIs. One with the 3185 movement and one with the 3186 movement making it a newer Z and neither had the engraved rehaut.

So the pics make me a bit nervous. However I believe that really late in the production they did introduce the rehaut engraving into the Zs.

Again good luck and let us know how it turns out. If you get that watch in the pics it looks to be New in the Box New old Stock. So cheers and congratulations.

mjclark32 · 2 December 2012, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tools

nothing wrong with the pictures..

Let us know if that is what you actually get..

x2

tmerrick · 4 December 2012, 12:09 PM

Recieved my watch this afternoon, everything seems to check out to me. The box and all accessories (I think) were included. The serial number matches the one on the hang tag. Here are some of my images.

financeman · 4 December 2012, 12:58 PM

Looks good. Glad everything worked out. I still would have it checked out at a AD to make sure everything is ok on the inside

tmerrick · 6 December 2012, 06:39 AM

Stopped by the local AD at lunch today - it is the real deal.

Chopped54 · 6 December 2012, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tmerrick

Stopped by the local AD at lunch today - it is the real deal.

Good deal, Congrats on your first!

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30 November 2012, 01:01 PM	#1
tmerrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 9	First Rolex in transit, Explorer II Z Series I have my first Rolex on the way, a white dial Explorer II late Z series. Are there certain things to look for when it arrives to ensure authenticity? It comes with all original paperwork and boxes.

30 November 2012, 02:30 PM	#4
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Wow, straight to the point lol Welcome to the forum. Probably should do research before you buy the watch. Post up some pics when it gets in __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

30 November 2012, 02:55 PM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	good advice above reasearch first __________________ watches many

30 November 2012, 03:22 PM	#6
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Where did you get it from? If online post a link.... Welcome to the club. I hope it works out... __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

1 December 2012, 09:16 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Nothing wrong with the pictures.. Let us know if that is what you actually get.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 November 2012, 02:07 PM	#2
Chopped54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DFW Watch: 116520, 116610lv, Posts: 432	Pretty sure you are doing this backwards....

30 November 2012, 03:34 PM	#7
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Excellent choice. Good luck.

1 December 2012, 03:30 AM	#9
tmerrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 9	Looks like my post from earlier is pending approval since it had links in it.

1 December 2012, 10:07 AM	#11
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Looks good to me.... the pictures. __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

1 December 2012, 11:18 AM	#12
tmerrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 9	Is it worth taking to an AD to verify? I have standard tools for resizing bracelets will they work with this watch? The closest AD is about an hour or so from my house.

1 December 2012, 01:27 PM	#13
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,010	You could also use a local certified watchmaker. Yes have it checked. And then pressure tested once the case back is screwed in again. Much luck on the outcome. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

1 December 2012, 04:54 PM	#14
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Looks overall ok but we can't see any reference numbers so you can't be 100 %. taking the back off is always my first check to do, them I examine everything else, systematically. Close ups of the clasp and all reference numbers is very important. __________________ watches many

1 December 2012, 08:11 PM	#15
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	If you get what's in the pictures, you're good. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

2 December 2012, 12:37 AM	#16
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	If you paid the market price then you are good. If you paid half the market price then no good.

4 December 2012, 12:09 PM	#19
tmerrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 9	Recieved my watch this afternoon, everything seems to check out to me. The box and all accessories (I think) were included. The serial number matches the one on the hang tag. Here are some of my images. Last edited by tmerrick; 4 December 2012 at 12:12 PM.. Reason: Resized Images

4 December 2012, 12:58 PM	#20
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Looks good. Glad everything worked out. I still would have it checked out at a AD to make sure everything is ok on the inside __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

6 December 2012, 06:39 AM	#21
tmerrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 9	Stopped by the local AD at lunch today - it is the real deal.

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