Authentity confirmation without opening the case

[desmo999]

Is it possible to verify SUB efficiently just by its external inspection (including numbers comparison )plus machine test without looking inside.? It was done by authorised service on sub 14060M K serial. If so on what base?
I would appreciate your experience or konowledge on that
Rob

[mmmk604]

You can visually inspect a watch and tell if it's authentic, but there's no guarantees.
If you post pics of the watch you wish to buy for us, we can help you verify it.

A machine test? I'm not sure what test you're referring to, but no machine can verify authenticity. The only certain way to prove authenticity would be to open up the caseback.

[rmfnla]

We have all heard horror stories of aftermarket movements in genuine cases, so I suspect the best way to be sure is nuke it from orbit, I mean open up the case...

[crowncollection]

Always look at the movement. IMHO to be sure.


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[frey-pie]

this is my first post…
bought an Air King from Luxury Bazaar ….which seems to have a good reputation here
it will arrive tomorrow and i will do all of my diligence checking everything i can on the outside and will post pics here…but reading through this thread it sounds like i should take a look at the movement

my question: if i bring it to a respectable watchmaker is there any way they could hurt the case by opening it? i imagine it is unlikely…but wanted to ask becauseif in fact it turns out there is something funny with the movement i will want to return it in mint condition for a refund

thanks everyone

PS: the only reason i went through an internet source is that they no longer make the one i love with the blue dial and orange numbers

[mmmk604]

In order to service a car, one my pop the hood. In order to service a watch, one my remove the caseback.
No damage would be done by removing the caseback. Just make sure the watch is pressure checked after by the watchmaker.

[frey-pie]

thank you

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by mmmk604

In order to service a car, one my pop the hood. In order to service a watch, one my remove the caseback.
No damage would be done by removing the caseback. Just make sure the watch is pressure checked after by the watchmaker.

It's not quite that easy; removing the back requires the correct tools and the knowledge to use them correctly.

If you are going to an independant jeweler rather than an Authorized Dealer (AD) or a Rolex Service Center (RSC) don't be shy; ask them how they open up a Rolex and make sure they know what theey are doing.