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skal · 29 December 2015, 02:07 AM

Hi , I am interested in a listing on eBay, the member has 3k feed back score but I want to check with you guys if this watch is authentic. Please help me out as this will be my first automatic watch.

http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/...rmat=0&lgdin=1

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 29 December 2015, 09:15 AM

It looks good here

Old Expat Beast · 29 December 2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by anderl712000

Its a fake stay away!
Reported

Why do you say it's fake? I'm only looking on my iPad Mini, but it looks fine to me.

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 29 December 2015, 09:47 AM

[QUOTE=Old Expat Beast;6356525]Why do you say it's fake? I'm only looking on my iPad Mini, but it looks fine to me

Made a mistake there sorry Adam and OP
i didnt realize the movements were that small in relation to the case

Old Expat Beast · 29 December 2015, 09:54 AM

No, it's all good. Here's another real one for your future reference.

www.dtwatches.com/tudor73090blue2192.htm

hunterp27 · 29 December 2015, 10:33 AM

Everything appears legit but I don't remember the insert sitting that low in the bezel channel. Is that correct?

Old Expat Beast · 29 December 2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by hunterp27

Everything appears legit but I don't remember the insert sitting that low in the bezel channel. Is that correct?

The insert isn't low, it's just the acrylic crystal (they're tall on Mini Subs, a bit like the top hat crystal on a 1680) that makes it look that way.

skal · 30 December 2015, 10:09 AM

Thanks , I really appreciate the time and effort that you guys have put in. I have ordered it. A new member on the forums and I am already loving it :)

SpaceWanderer · 30 December 2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The insert isn't low, it's just the acrylic crystal (they're tall on Mini Subs, a bit like the top hat crystal on a 1680) that makes it look that way.

Which reminds me: I was reading in Dowling and Hess' book where they mention the Rolex MiniSub. Say what? I knew about the Tudor, but is this true? I've never even seen a picture of a Rolex MiniSub. I think they were mistaken and the MiniSub was always a Tudor only piece. Any thoughts?

Old Expat Beast · 30 December 2015, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceWanderer

Which reminds me: I was reading in Dowling and Hess' book where they mention the Rolex MiniSub. Say what? I knew about the Tudor, but is this true? I've never even seen a picture of a Rolex MiniSub. I think they were mistaken and the MiniSub was always a Tudor only piece. Any thoughts?

What page number?

SpaceWanderer · 30 December 2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

What page number?

Pg. 258, second column. They refer to it as a "ladies version" of the watch.

Old Expat Beast · 30 December 2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceWanderer

Pg. 258, second column. They refer to it as a "ladies version" of the watch.

If you read it again, they're talking about the Yachtmaster (ladies vesion).

SpaceWanderer · 30 December 2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

If you read it again, they're talking about the Yachtmaster (ladies vesion).

Well spotted. I was confused by the term "ladies diving watch" in reference to the Yachtmaster. I have never considered the Y-Master a dive watch, and I've never seen Rolex refer to it as a dive watch (although it could certainly be used as one, although the bezel is bidirectional). I personally don't think Rolex has ever made a ladies dive watch, other than the Tudor miniSub. I'm hoping (and thinking) that will change one of these days, as I think a 32mm or so version of the SS Sub would do well, judging by the popularity of Subs with women these days.

Of course, I also think we'll see a new version of the Turn-O-Graph and a new Air-King. I may be completely mad.

Old Expat Beast · 30 December 2015, 04:29 PM

The Dowling and Hess book, impressive as it is, isn't entirely error-free, though.

SpaceWanderer · 31 December 2015, 01:11 AM

Quite true. My copy even has a few straight editing mistakes that are pretty awful. Having co-written a couple of books myself (non-watch related of course) it drives me nuts when I see them. All in all, though, a great resource.

dysondiver · 31 December 2015, 01:14 AM

the mini is mini ,,, remember theres a nice sized one too , 36 ish mm hth

rootbeer7 · 31 December 2015, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

the mini is mini ,,, remember theres a nice sized one too , 36 ish mm hth

lady-sub is smallest at 26mm. I've added photo of mini-sub with my others for reference

Old Expat Beast · 31 December 2015, 10:47 AM

Here's my wife's Mini with my 5513, just for size reference.

29 December 2015, 02:07 AM	#1
skal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sai Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 2	Tudor- Mini Submariner - Is this authentic? Hi , I am interested in a listing on eBay, the member has 3k feed back score but I want to check with you guys if this watch is authentic. Please help me out as this will be my first automatic watch. http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/...rmat=0&lgdin=1

29 December 2015, 09:15 AM	#2
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	It looks good here __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder Last edited by AbsolutelyROLEX!; 29 December 2015 at 09:57 AM.. Reason: mistake sorry

29 December 2015, 09:47 AM	#4
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	[QUOTE=Old Expat Beast;6356525]Why do you say it's fake? I'm only looking on my iPad Mini, but it looks fine to me Made a mistake there sorry Adam and OP i didnt realize the movements were that small in relation to the case __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder Last edited by AbsolutelyROLEX!; 29 December 2015 at 09:58 AM.. Reason: correction

30 December 2015, 04:29 PM	#14
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	The Dowling and Hess book, impressive as it is, isn't entirely error-free, though. Attached Images

31 December 2015, 10:47 AM	#18
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Here's my wife's Mini with my 5513, just for size reference. Attached Images

29 December 2015, 09:54 AM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	No, it's all good. Here's another real one for your future reference. www.dtwatches.com/tudor73090blue2192.htm

29 December 2015, 10:33 AM	#6
hunterp27 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: JHP Location: Fairview, TX Watch: WG 18039 Day/Date Posts: 789	Everything appears legit but I don't remember the insert sitting that low in the bezel channel. Is that correct?

30 December 2015, 10:09 AM	#8
skal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sai Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 2	Thanks , I really appreciate the time and effort that you guys have put in. I have ordered it. A new member on the forums and I am already loving it :)

31 December 2015, 01:11 AM	#15
SpaceWanderer Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 172	Quite true. My copy even has a few straight editing mistakes that are pretty awful. Having co-written a couple of books myself (non-watch related of course) it drives me nuts when I see them. All in all, though, a great resource.

31 December 2015, 01:14 AM	#16
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	the mini is mini ,,, remember theres a nice sized one too , 36 ish mm hth

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