Is my 116010LN real?

[Frakis]

Happy to hear this ended well for the OP. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy that beauty, cheers!

[SouthFLJay]

I'm happy to hear your watch is on the up and up! I hope you get years of enjoyment out of it!

[ancientmariner]

Great outcome

[Syed117]

Originally Posted by won01419

Hello all,

It's just crazy how much attention this thread has gotten. I would like thank you all for giving and sharing your honest opinions.

Good news is I received a phone call from rsc that my watch was ready to be picked up. And yes, it's authenticated and appraised by rsc.

Thanks again for sharing your experiences and knowledges and I sure would like to be a long time member in this forum.
Here is the letter I received and nice pouch from Rolex.

Have all wonderful day!

Great news

No more worries. Time to start enjoying it.

[SG56]

That's great news!! Enjoy it!

[Knappo 1307]

Enjoy it!!

[kauffee]

Glad this craziness was resolved as most of us expected.

I agree that this idea of not disclosing the elements of a fake that identify it as fake makes no sense. Obviously anyone who goes to the trouble of creating them is going to use real ones as their template. They will know what they get right and what they skimp on. Their goal is not to fool the longtime members of forums like this, but instead the unsuspecting masses who are looking for the elusive killer deal.

[shabaang]

yay! So happy it worked out for you!

I'm sorry somebody cried fake from the get go, they clearly have no clue what they're talking about!

I think most of us knew what the outcome would be.

[kevinbb19]

I'm glad it turned out for you. Enjoy the watch.

[tommy91]

Enjoy, there was nothing wrong with your watch from the photos at all. As I said previously it's a shame people chime in saying fake or suspicious when they don't actually know. I am glad you have your full conclusive answer now.

[H_tony11]

Good to hear that it is all working fine for you.
Enjoy you watch

[won01419]

Thank you all!

[j0oftheworld]

Congrats! ..now get your arse in on the wrist shot threads! :p

[lain09]

Originally Posted by kauffee

Glad this craziness was resolved as most of us expected.

I agree that this idea of not disclosing the elements of a fake that identify it as fake makes no sense. Obviously anyone who goes to the trouble of creating them is going to use real ones as their template. They will know what they get right and what they skimp on. Their goal is not to fool the longtime members of forums like this, but instead the unsuspecting masses who are looking for the elusive killer deal.

Agreed. The factories who produce the fakes scrutinize their products to minute details to make it better each revision. Buyers of the 'superfakes' scrutinize even more between every fake producing factories. A few posts on TRF isn't going to help them not one bit. Some users quick to call out OP's genuine watch as fake just shows the users of this forum turns a blind eye to the 'superfake' community rather than arm themselves of what to look out for these days.

Looking through what's coming out of China's factories these days I'm turned off from ever purchasing PAM111, PAM000 without looking at the movement under a loupe. They're very close to perfecting the Sub and pre-owned buyers should be very wary of frankenstein watches where genuine parts are used for parts.

[Starwalker]

looks legit to me

[jackjack305]

Originally Posted by rexG

if this is fake....then I have a lot to learn. WOW!

LOL, thats what I said

[ocwatching]

glad that saga ended well...congrats on an iconic watch

[Hpozzuoli]

I am glad you everything worked out.

I am a firm believer that if you see something wrong then say it. I am not concerned if copy cats look here for advice on building knock offs. I look forward to the exchange of information and the education we are all getting. You must remember people spend large sums of money on what is believed to be genuine items. Decrying them as fake can be damaging in many ways. Stand behind what you say or don't say it.

[Syed117]

There is this idea that manufacturers of fake watches use these discussions to make better fakes.

I don't think this is valid.

People can't honestly believe that fakers don't have access to real watches. I can assure you that the factory making fakes can get a real watch from somewhere.

Fakers can't replicate exact copies because they don't have the exact same equipment and production facilities that a company like Rolex has. That's why we see some of the things we know as common signs of a fake.

[lain09]

Originally Posted by Syed117

There is this idea that manufacturers of fake watches use these discussions to make better fakes.

I don't think this is valid.

People can't honestly believe that fakers don't have access to real watches. I can assure you that the factory making fakes can get a real watch from somewhere.

Fakers can't replicate exact copies because they don't have the exact same equipment and production facilities that a company like Rolex has. That's why we see some of the things we know as common signs of a fake.

Yep, take a look at the platinum fillings in the bezel, rehault engravings, crown on the crystal under a loupe and you can tell immediately the refinement just isn't there even on the best fakes. Every angle is scrutinized from real ones to get the dimensions perfect so if you are not sure if you're buying a genuine watch, don't buy without sight unseen.

[cht]

Originally Posted by won01419

Hello all,

It's just crazy how much attention this thread has gotten. I would like thank you all for giving and sharing your honest opinions.

Good news is I received a phone call from rsc that my watch was ready to be picked up. And yes, it's authenticated and appraised by rsc.

Thanks again for sharing your experiences and knowledges and I sure would like to be a long time member in this forum.
Here is the letter I received and nice pouch from Rolex.

Have all wonderful day!

[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/

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Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

Nope - I have fakes with matching warranty card
And there are some things that raise my alarm and point to fake.
Lets here what others say

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

Movement photos would not just "help" but categorically affirm or deny.

Based on poor dial shots there are 3 or 4 issues of concern

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

Sorry. I dont elaborate.
There are 3 issues that worry me.

Originally Posted by Kyle13

I’ll back up gladiator on this. The watch is fake sorry. I would run back to whoever you bought it from and demand your money back.


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Originally Posted by SG56

I don't know how many deviations Rolex makes in dials, but a logo is something that usually shouldn't change, at least within the same era.

For example, the crown in the logo on the dial does not look right to me.
Neither does the kerning below, but i could see deviations there.

This is just a simple observation and in no means am i saying something is fake or not

Hopefully some of our long time members are humbled and learned something from this thread, I'm not going to point out two members such as gladiator and kyle.

[GLADIATOR]

I am glad to hear it worked out well for the OP.

[Dartmouthbrian]

Congrats!

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Dartmouthbrian

Congrats!

What year did you graduate big green?

[Dartmouthbrian]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

What year did you graduate big green?

2010 Grad school. Did you go there? If so, what year are you?


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[MRCT]

There are 3 issues that worry me about that appraisal letter...

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by won01419

Hello all,

It's just crazy how much attention this thread has gotten. I would like thank you all for giving and sharing your honest opinions.

Good news is I received a phone call from rsc that my watch was ready to be picked up. And yes, it's authenticated and appraised by rsc.

Thanks again for sharing your experiences and knowledges and I sure would like to be a long time member in this forum.
Here is the letter I received and nice pouch from Rolex.

Have all wonderful day!

[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/

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Nice job! Enjoy and wear in good health.

[2807]

Originally Posted by MRCT

There are 3 issues that worry me about that appraisal letter...

Hilarious.

[won01419]

It's unbelievable this thread has more than 6000 views..
I will definitely remember the "buy the seller, not watch" next time.

[mistermann]

The button on the pouch is suspiciously off-center.