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Wingshooter · 7 May 2008, 01:05 AM

I have been on the lookout for my first watch and after trying to learn the basics I came across a watch that seems like it might not be right.

Its a Date with a black face and engine turned bezel from 1982. When I look at the pics of the caseback the model number says 15000. But that would mean its from a date with a plain bezel correct? Shouldnt it be 15020 or 15010? Also I can not see where there are any numbers on the clasp, should this concern me?

Terry Newton · 7 May 2008, 01:25 AM

Is this the picture of the watch? If so it looks like a genuine Rolex movement with the colored gears and the rotor looks correct.

Terry Newton

Wingshooter · 7 May 2008, 01:43 AM

I appreciate the help. This is a picture of the actual watch. If purchased I would take the watch to a local Rolex "wiz" and who is a trusted rolex guy for a long long time here in town. He said he would go through it for me for $100 and since I have a three day inspection on this watch I feel pretty good about it.

thanks

glocati · 7 May 2008, 02:46 AM

Hi Wingshooter. It is not uncommon for the stamp on the inside of the case back to have just the case series number and not got into further detail. For example, a 16220 which is SS Datejust with the Engine turned bezel may have just 16000 on the inside of the case back.

2careless · 7 May 2008, 07:28 AM

About the bracelet. Check the clasp hinge. Attached is a genuine clasp and the hinge on the far left is roundly piveted on both ends. If yours isn't, 99% the bracelet is non-genuine.

7 May 2008, 01:05 AM	#1
Wingshooter Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 146	Model # and bracelet I have been on the lookout for my first watch and after trying to learn the basics I came across a watch that seems like it might not be right. Its a Date with a black face and engine turned bezel from 1982. When I look at the pics of the caseback the model number says 15000. But that would mean its from a date with a plain bezel correct? Shouldnt it be 15020 or 15010? Also I can not see where there are any numbers on the clasp, should this concern me?

7 May 2008, 01:25 AM	#2
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Is this the picture of the watch? If so it looks like a genuine Rolex movement with the colored gears and the rotor looks correct. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

7 May 2008, 01:43 AM	#3
Wingshooter Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 146	I appreciate the help. This is a picture of the actual watch. If purchased I would take the watch to a local Rolex "wiz" and who is a trusted rolex guy for a long long time here in town. He said he would go through it for me for $100 and since I have a three day inspection on this watch I feel pretty good about it. thanks

7 May 2008, 02:46 AM	#4
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	Hi Wingshooter. It is not uncommon for the stamp on the inside of the case back to have just the case series number and not got into further detail. For example, a 16220 which is SS Datejust with the Engine turned bezel may have just 16000 on the inside of the case back.

7 May 2008, 07:28 AM	#5
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	About the bracelet. Check the clasp hinge. Attached is a genuine clasp and the hinge on the far left is roundly piveted on both ends. If yours isn't, 99% the bracelet is non-genuine.

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