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DrLindaPhD · 22 October 2012, 03:47 AM

My new sterling silver and rose gold watch now has me suspicious. The back case has the crown and case numbers upside down compared to my other vintage rolex watches?

I bought this from a watch seller from Korea (which I know is a red flag) but he was recommended as legit. But, Now I am concerned and have only a few days to send it back.

Thoughts?

The 18k YG is my authenticated 1940 Modele Depose and the SS one is the new one (which remains undated as of yet) but it has repair dates inside from 1957 and from 1967.

Kiwinz · 22 October 2012, 04:29 AM

Sorry, don't know enough about these.

The, what looks like, 180 movement looks legit, any doubt: back off.

Tools · 22 October 2012, 05:07 AM

I don't think that I would worry about this as everything else checks out.. Rolex was never consistent in these things - especially back then..

The only real difference in the caseback is where the cutout is for the stem..I can see an operator placing a back in the stamp jig either way..

DrLindaPhD · 23 October 2012, 02:37 PM

This was returned. I found out the seller was accused of selling fake watches. I looked at over 40 vintage rolex watches on line and found none of them with the crown upside down. I think I need a break from watches !

hdrazor251 · 23 October 2012, 02:41 PM

Hope it all works out and you get your money back. Good luck.

vintagewaferthin · 24 October 2012, 03:40 AM

you dont need a break from watches, you just need to educate yourself more when it comes to vintage rolex.

DrLindaPhD · 25 October 2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by vintagewaferthin

you dont need a break from watches, you just need to educate yourself more when it comes to vintage rolex.

I'm working on it ! ! ! ! !

Jason71 · 25 October 2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I'm working on it ! ! ! ! !

It's just that your passion is in the realm of vintage Rolex watches that are less sought-after than the vintage sports models. I hope that with time you will become a valuable expert on these types of watches because they aren't as well known on this forum.

22 October 2012, 03:47 AM	#1
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	Question - I'm a little suspicous My new sterling silver and rose gold watch now has me suspicious. The back case has the crown and case numbers upside down compared to my other vintage rolex watches? I bought this from a watch seller from Korea (which I know is a red flag) but he was recommended as legit. But, Now I am concerned and have only a few days to send it back. Thoughts? The 18k YG is my authenticated 1940 Modele Depose and the SS one is the new one (which remains undated as of yet) but it has repair dates inside from 1957 and from 1967. Attached Images

22 October 2012, 05:07 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I don't think that I would worry about this as everything else checks out.. Rolex was never consistent in these things - especially back then.. The only real difference in the caseback is where the cutout is for the stem..I can see an operator placing a back in the stamp jig either way.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 October 2012, 02:41 PM	#5
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Hope it all works out and you get your money back. Good luck. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 October 2012, 04:29 AM	#2
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	Sorry, don't know enough about these. The, what looks like, 180 movement looks legit, any doubt: back off.

23 October 2012, 02:37 PM	#4
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	This was returned. I found out the seller was accused of selling fake watches. I looked at over 40 vintage rolex watches on line and found none of them with the crown upside down. I think I need a break from watches !

24 October 2012, 03:40 AM	#6
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	you dont need a break from watches, you just need to educate yourself more when it comes to vintage rolex.

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