need an opinion A.S.A.P.

[stevemulholland3]

I am looking to buy this watch it has a low price,but the only problem is this is the only picture posted,can anyone see any obvious flaws?I know its hard to tell from this,but I need some opinions.
thanks,
steve

[2careless]

Steve, I'm unsure if it signs Rolex under the coronet. Looks like 2 words to me.
Also, the coronet sign looks too low. I thought it should be higher near 12.

[Terry Newton]

Steve:

I'm old and need a magnifying glass to look at this. I sure wouldn't buy it based on this picture. What else do you know about the person?

Terry Newton

[tudorman8276]

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

I am looking to buy this watch it has a low price,but the only problem is this is the only picture posted,can anyone see any obvious flaws?I know its hard to tell from this,but I need some opinions.
thanks,
steve

...so we can view the listing with you. Stan.

[stevemulholland3]

heres the link,I have asked for more pictures-will see what he says
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=017

[tudorman8276]

...to take the watch to a jeweler and have the jeweler give you the ser and ref#. Assuming genuine, looks like a GOOD buy.
Also, ask the seller if he cannot do the jeweler thingy, ask him if he will give you a money back guaranty if not authentic.
Additionally, look at his feedback-the most expensive thing is a $25 pair of jeans-many items under $10. Looks like they may be garage sale folks.
Stan.

[stevemulholland3]

Originally Posted by 2careless

Steve, I'm unsure if it signs Rolex under the coronet. Looks like 2 words to me.
Also, the coronet sign looks too low. I thought it should be higher near 12.

I see what your saying but I looked at it under magx and the L in rolex gives the appearance of a space then you see the ex as another word.but it is ROLEX.
still unsure though about the rest,also I can see it has pointed hands,what year did they switch to the flatter hands?

[Rolex74]

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

heres the link,I have asked for more pictures-will see what he says
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=017

Ask for a Serial number?

[2careless]

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

I see what your saying but I looked at it under magx and the L in rolex gives the appearance of a space then you see the ex as another word.but it is ROLEX.
still unsure though about the rest,also I can see it has pointed hands,what year did they switch to the flatter hands?

Ok, with better pictures, it looks like a 6605. '60s.
http://robertmaron.com/product.php?p...cat=265&page=2
There are a couple of very noticable differences. (Datejust font, 3 lines of "Superlative" "Officially Certified" "Chronometer" vs 2, location of SWISS at bottom, location of lume etc)
Last, the 12 o'clock marker doesn't align with the coronet.

[stevemulholland3]

boy that face has some real issues.the actual watch looks o.k.,but that face has made me change my mind about buying it.I have a hard time believing that is a rolex original,even the minute tritium marks are missing,and there not rolling around anywhere that I can see,so that leads me to believe that it has been opened.No telling what I would be getting myself into with that one.
I definitely will pass.
just want to say thanks to all my friends here that gave me their opinion on this one.
If I am seriously considering buying something I tend to overlook my own feelings that something might be wrong.
cheers,
steve

[stevemulholland3]

follow up:the owner just sent me an e-mail stating that they could not guarantee the authenticity because they dont have the paperwork,I replied that that doesnt stop you from taking to get it authenticated.
I believe they wont do that because they know that this is not genuine.IMO

[tudorman8276]

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

follow up:the owner just sent me an e-mail stating that they could not guarantee the authenticity because they dont have the paperwork,I replied that that doesnt stop you from taking to get it authenticated.
I believe they wont do that because they know that this is not genuine.IMO

...doing awake at 5AM ????????

Stan.

[2careless]

Steve's always a night owl... :-)

[stevemulholland3]

early bird gets the worm!!

[Terry Newton]

It's been reported. I don't believe it's worth what he claims. It's sold but I think it should not have been.

Terry Newton