Grandfather's Daytona - Real or Fake?

[TempAccount]

My grandfather recently passed and among his possessions was a fairly well worn Rolex. I'm not much of a watch guy and don't really know what to look for in a replica. I've attached a few pictures of the watch but haven't been able to find a serial number or model number. Any advice on the authenticity of the watch would be appreciated.

Pictures -> imgur . com/a/8N6Nu

[rolehex]

Haven't seen the pictures but after reading these "Grandfather's Rolex" posts for a few years now I have learned one thing, 99.9% of grandfather's have fake Rolexes.

[TempAccount]

Originally Posted by rolehex

Haven't seen the pictures but after reading these "Grandfather's Rolex" posts for a few years now I have learned one thing, 99.9% of grandfather's have fake Rolexes.

It definitely wouldn't surprise me if it ends up being a fake. I haven't been able to find a genuine watch that has the same dial as this one, but everything else seems to match up pretty well so who knows.

As an aside, would a mod please fix the link in my original post to make the images easily accessible? I don't have the post count to be able to link directly to them.

[bonatto]

Fake, sorry

[lyktestolpe]

No doubt, it´s fake.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by TempAccount

It definitely wouldn't surprise me if it ends up being a fake. I haven't been able to find a genuine watch that has the same dial as this one, but everything else seems to match up pretty well so who knows.

As an aside, would a mod please fix the link in my original post to make the images easily accessible? I don't have the post count to be able to link directly to them.

For a good reason!

[TempAccount]

Thanks guys, did a bit more research and see a few of the tells now.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by rolehex

Haven't seen the pictures but after reading these "Grandfather's Rolex" posts for a few years now I have learned one thing, 99.9% of grandfather's have fake Rolexes.

Ha!

[alwayshere]

yes definitely a fake.

You know what is disappointing? and I say this without any criticism of all the grandfathers out there (given everyone has different financial means) but its disappointing when a grandson gets a watch from granddad and its fake....

[Vanmarsenille]

Originally Posted by rolehex

Haven't seen the pictures but after reading these "Grandfather's Rolex" posts for a few years now I have learned one thing, 99.9% of grandfather's have fake Rolexes.

[eelpie]

Originally Posted by alwayshere

yes definitely a fake.

You know what is disappointing? and I say this without any criticism of all the grandfathers out there (given everyone has different financial means) but it's disappointing when a grandson gets a watch from granddad and its fake....

In my experience, "I inherited it from my grandfather" is the oldest and lamest line used in replica watch scams. The alleged grandfather - grandchild link provides more pathos than does "I bought it at a yard sale" or "I got it in a box of miscellaneous junk at an estate sale".

About half the people peddling fake Rolexes claim their watches have been in safety deposit boxes for decades, even though the models they have are only four or five years old.

With all due respect to the original poster, I would say the likelihood of a real Rolex resulting from "I inherited it from my grandfather" hovers between 1% and no chance at all . . .

[Canook]

Originally Posted by eelpie

In my experience, "I inherited it from my grandfather" is the oldest and lamest line used in replica watch scams. The alleged grandfather - grandchild link provides more pathos than does "I bought it at a yard sale" or "I got it in a box of miscellaneous junk at an estate sale".

About half the people peddling fake Rolexes claim their watches have been in safety deposit boxes for decades, even though the models they have are only four or five years old.

With all due respect to the original poster, I would say the likelihood of a real Rolex resulting from "I inherited it from my grandfather" hovers between 1% and no chance at all . . .

My grandfather left me an ashtray..... im beginning to get worried its not a real ashtray now.....
may need to get it checked out at my local tobacconist

[promithius]

Originally Posted by Canook

My grandfather left me an ashtray..... im beginning to get worried its not a real ashtray now.....
may need to get it checked out at my local tobacconist

Its probably fake. I imagine what you've got there is a Chafing Dish.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by eelpie

In my experience, "I inherited it from my grandfather" is the oldest and lamest line used in replica watch scams. The alleged grandfather - grandchild link provides more pathos than does "I bought it at a yard sale" or "I got it in a box of miscellaneous junk at an estate sale".

About half the people peddling fake Rolexes claim their watches have been in safety deposit boxes for decades, even though the models they have are only four or five years old.

With all due respect to the original poster, I would say the likelihood of a real Rolex resulting from "I inherited it from my grandfather" hovers between 1% and no chance at all . . .

Do you have data for this assertion? Care to post the actual numbers?

There have been a couple real inherited Rolex pass through here. They are rare, but do happen. So your no chance at all theory is a bit of an exaggeration.

[eelpie]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Do you have data for this assertion? Care to post the actual numbers?

There have been a couple real inherited Rolex pass through here. They are rare, but do happen. So your no chance at all theory is a bit of an exaggeration.

I posted an opinion of likelihood, based on personal observations, mostly of eBay and similar sites. I cannot recall looking at any of the sales boards on this site in the last four or five years as I already have a source for my watches.

In my personal experience I have never seen "I inherited it from my grandfather" used anywhere other than for the tarting-up the sale of a replica.

[J!m]

I inherited a small desk clock from my Grandfather and it's real...

(Time to tear it down and service it too)

[Freikorptrasher]

Fake :(

[GolfPunk]

If it says ‘WINNER Rolex at Daytona 24’ on the back it’s 100% legit

[J_1964]

U Guyz R Killin' Me!

[alwayshere]

Originally Posted by eelpie

I posted an opinion of likelihood, based on personal observations, mostly of eBay and similar sites. I cannot recall looking at any of the sales boards on this site in the last four or five years as I already have a source for my watches.

In my personal experience I have never seen "I inherited it from my grandfather" used anywhere other than for the tarting-up the sale of a replica.

I hear you on your point and to some extent agree. Abdullah isn't fun at parties but I have also seen some amazing inheritance passed down. I guess some granddads just aren't into watches!

[promithius]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Do you have data for this assertion? Care to post the actual numbers?

There have been a couple real inherited Rolex pass through here. They are rare, but do happen. So your no chance at all theory is a bit of an exaggeration.

I am probably most uniquely positioned to answer this!

Authenticator for a major pawnbroker - I hear the story 15 times a week and I have seen, in all my time, 1 customer return with evidence to say it was inherited.

My favourite was the guy who told me his granddad left him a Sub in 2006. It was a 2009 serial.

[tbonesteak]

Originally Posted by rolehex

Haven't seen the pictures but after reading these "Grandfather's Rolex" posts for a few years now I have learned one thing, 99.9% of grandfather's have fake Rolexes.

[cajunron]

Originally Posted by eelpie

In my experience, "I inherited it from my grandfather" is the oldest and lamest line used in replica watch scams. The alleged grandfather - grandchild link provides more pathos than does "I bought it at a yard sale" or "I got it in a box of miscellaneous junk at an estate sale".

About half the people peddling fake Rolexes claim their watches have been in safety deposit boxes for decades, even though the models they have are only four or five years old.

With all due respect to the original poster, I would say the likelihood of a real Rolex resulting from "I inherited it from my grandfather" hovers between 1% and no chance at all . . .

Great odds!

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by nickel plate

OK eel-time to adjust your percentages-I'm a grandfather of four and own an authentic vintage Daytona, not saying that I'll leave it in my will or in a box of miscellaneous junk-thinking seriously about selling it.

Wowzers. If only more grandfathers were like yourself sir.

[nickel plate]

Originally Posted by Onikage

Wowzers. If only more grandfathers were like yourself sir.

Thank you however my photo post(s) were deleted here/sorry I'm a private newbie Rolex owner -probably because I'm thinking of selling my 6265 Daytona serial number 8601XXX and not being a member of the rolex classifides.

[cop414]

You must be a current pledge member in order to post in the FS section.

[Jsol]

Pure comedy!!

[Brew]

I'm a recent member, and haven't seen many of these "grandfather" threads. I'm curious why the dads get skipped?

[Andad]

The dads posted in another thread?