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Picky · 5 April 2013, 11:00 PM

Hi, this is my first post hopefully not my last!

I realise there is very little to go on from these pictures but does anyone have any feeling for the authenticity of this watch please? Thanks for all your help!!!

MonBK · 5 April 2013, 11:16 PM

Need to see pictures of clasp.

beshannon · 5 April 2013, 11:37 PM

The roman numerals looks very strange on that dial, spacing etc.

supernova · 6 April 2013, 12:04 AM

The Roman I and V look off on the markers and the end links look really dodge to me! Actually the cyclops isn't even doing anything it seems!

Picky · 6 April 2013, 12:37 AM

Thanks chaps, I thought it was too much of a bargain, was to have been my first Rolex...

I don't have access to any more pictures unfortunately but I think they are all very strategic poses.

Think I will give this one a miss, very cheap or not! Cheers for your help

Noonan · 6 April 2013, 12:48 AM

Too many things wrong with this one, including the two-tone bracelet on an all SS head. Date magnification looks way off too.

Picky · 6 April 2013, 12:52 AM

The guy is saying that its been repaired by a non Rolex dealer and the bezel was replaced to an SS one and the crown, along with the main spring and quite a bit of other stuff as it was in a very poor state, hence the incorrect bezel, but I am not convinced!

Noonan · 6 April 2013, 12:57 AM

I doubt that's correct. A TT model would also have yellow gold hands. Unless his claim is that those were replaced as well...they don't look like YG in the first pic.

Picky · 6 April 2013, 01:15 AM

Yep, the hands were allegedly replaced as well as part of the renovation...

Noonan · 6 April 2013, 01:18 AM

Run away...

crowncollection · 6 April 2013, 08:00 AM

The dial is a mess and that and looks very fake or refinished very badly, so crude. The band looks fake also crude. Crystal is fake. Steer clear mate, poor photos but I would never buy such a watch.

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111forza · 6 April 2013, 08:13 AM

Im no expert but the cyclops is a give away straight away for me

mrbill2mrbill2 · 6 April 2013, 09:00 AM

Sorry but - Run Forrest Run!!

The cyclop among other issues make for a definate pass.

AmbSteve · 6 April 2013, 12:19 PM

For your first Rolex don't settle for one just because it is cheap or only what you can afford now. Save up for the one you really want...you'll end up much happier and completely satisfied at that point. No need to rush it

5 April 2013, 11:00 PM	#1
Picky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 4	Authentic or not? Hi, this is my first post hopefully not my last! I realise there is very little to go on from these pictures but does anyone have any feeling for the authenticity of this watch please? Thanks for all your help!!! Attached Images Last edited by Picky; 5 April 2013 at 11:08 PM.. Reason: Better Pictures

5 April 2013, 11:37 PM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	The roman numerals looks very strange on that dial, spacing etc. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

6 April 2013, 08:00 AM	#11
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	The dial is a mess and that and looks very fake or refinished very badly, so crude. The band looks fake also crude. Crystal is fake. Steer clear mate, poor photos but I would never buy such a watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

6 April 2013, 09:00 AM	#13
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Sorry but - Run Forrest Run!! The cyclop among other issues make for a definate pass. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

6 April 2013, 12:19 PM	#14
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	For your first Rolex don't settle for one just because it is cheap or only what you can afford now. Save up for the one you really want...you'll end up much happier and completely satisfied at that point. No need to rush it __________________

5 April 2013, 11:16 PM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Need to see pictures of clasp.

6 April 2013, 12:04 AM	#4
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,352	The Roman I and V look off on the markers and the end links look really dodge to me! Actually the cyclops isn't even doing anything it seems!

6 April 2013, 12:37 AM	#5
Picky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 4	Thanks chaps, I thought it was too much of a bargain, was to have been my first Rolex... I don't have access to any more pictures unfortunately but I think they are all very strategic poses. Think I will give this one a miss, very cheap or not! Cheers for your help

6 April 2013, 12:48 AM	#6
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Too many things wrong with this one, including the two-tone bracelet on an all SS head. Date magnification looks way off too.

6 April 2013, 12:52 AM	#7
Picky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 4	The guy is saying that its been repaired by a non Rolex dealer and the bezel was replaced to an SS one and the crown, along with the main spring and quite a bit of other stuff as it was in a very poor state, hence the incorrect bezel, but I am not convinced!

6 April 2013, 12:57 AM	#8
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	I doubt that's correct. A TT model would also have yellow gold hands. Unless his claim is that those were replaced as well...they don't look like YG in the first pic.

6 April 2013, 01:15 AM	#9
Picky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 4	Yep, the hands were allegedly replaced as well as part of the renovation...

6 April 2013, 01:18 AM	#10
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Run away...

6 April 2013, 08:13 AM	#12
111forza "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,667	Im no expert but the cyclops is a give away straight away for me

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