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Old 20 June 2013, 07:40 AM   #1
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Is this real?

Hello, total newbie here to extravagant watches and to this forum.
My uncle recently fell terminally ill and started giving out many of his possessions. He gave me a Rolex that he claims is real but I have my doubts. I don't know much about watches so I'm hoping people here can confirm my suspicions or give me some good news that it is real.

Thank you in advance.
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Old 20 June 2013, 07:53 AM   #2
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Real yes, genuine no.
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Old 20 June 2013, 07:55 AM   #3
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Real yes, genuine no.
I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean by that.

EDIT: I got it now...yes, it is a real watch, but no, it's not a genuine Rolex.

May I ask what you noticed as the obvious giveaways that its not genuine?
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Old 20 June 2013, 07:56 AM   #4
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Old 20 June 2013, 07:57 AM   #5
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Old 20 June 2013, 07:58 AM   #6
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It's a total fake.

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Old 20 June 2013, 08:00 AM   #7
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Not a real rolex...few things wrong...like Rolex doesn't make two tone Day Dates...except for the Tridor of which this is not
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Old 20 June 2013, 08:01 AM   #8
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It's a total fake.

Thanks.
May I ask what you noticed as some of the signs that it's fake?
For me, I started doubting it as soon as I picked up and the bracelet just felt so cheap and lightweight...kinda like a $10 watch.
Also, I can't get it to run, suspecting that its battery operated...although the face says its "perpetual".
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Old 20 June 2013, 09:18 AM   #9
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Thanks.
May I ask what you noticed as some of the signs that it's fake?
For me, I started doubting it as soon as I picked up and the bracelet just felt so cheap and lightweight...kinda like a $10 watch.
Also, I can't get it to run, suspecting that its battery operated...although the face says its "perpetual".
Google Rolex Day-Date and look at some pictures of the real thing. The "signs" will be obvious.

It doesn't take an expert to figure this one out.
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Old 20 June 2013, 09:27 AM   #10
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The watch is totally wrong and fake


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Old 20 June 2013, 10:26 AM   #11
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