Looking at another sub. Does it look legit?

[GLADIATOR]

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

The dial came with both versions of the ft, the taller longer f and the smaller f - this is true for most references including the 116610 and 16610 subs. Some replicas are very very good these days and there is not something simple to pick out anymore, it is a lot of very small nuances that will indicate a replica and it takes a very trained eye a lot of times to pick them out especially in pictures.

Well answered.

[S0041464]

Agreed. Thank you!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[swatty]

Originally Posted by S0041464

I have read some articles on reps and they seem to say the "ft" in 1000ft looks different in replicas and it is well known. The "f" seems to be larger than the "t".
Below picture, the replica is on the left (genuine on the right). Looking on the rolex website the "ft" appears as the watch on the genuine.

in the OPs post, the "ft" looks like the replica in above picture, I can see that quite clearly even if photos are blurry.
Is it possible for genuine watches to have the larger "f"and smaller "t" combo in 1000ft?

Edit: the FT on the replica appears to be that of a SEA DWELLER, using rolex brochures. I'm a n00b and trying to buy the right thing too.

I'd say the watch on the left matches the one the OP posted

[cht]

look at the horrible FAKE hang tag...I'd stay far away.

[S0041464]

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

The dial came with both versions of the ft, the taller longer f and the smaller f - this is true for most references including the 116610 and 16610 subs. Some replicas are very very good these days and there is not something simple to pick out anymore, it is a lot of very small nuances that will indicate a replica and it takes a very trained eye a lot of times to pick them out especially in pictures.

For bonus points, any idea why Rolex used the two different ft in the 116610 model?
I would of thought a consistent appearance, assist when identifying a genuine from a replica.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Frakis]

Pass! Buy the seller.