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24 April 2019, 02:40 AM | #1 |
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New member dj 3035?
How’s it going guys new watch buyer having some problems but hopefully I can get a 3rd opinion. So a few days ago I purchased an older datejust out of impulse. I was told it was from the 90s and it was kept in good condition, anyways I got it for what I thought was fair. A few hours later I notice a sound but think nothing of it my friend said that it’s just the band I got a good deal.. after looking into it I could feel a sliding back and forth inside the case itself and it would make a loud clink sound. At this point I was a bit scared so I took it to a jeweler I use because they’re very reputable and an authorized seller of rolex here in LA. They couldn’t open the watch because of aftermarket bezel, but said it may be fake movement inside from the noise or just very old and needs service but the rest is real. I immediately contacted the seller I bought the watch from and he said to bring it in May need servicing. I brought the watch and met the person who works on them and watches in general and concerned my thoughts. he said no way I’ll open the back for you right now in front of you and I’ll let you be the judge. He encouraged and let me take pictures of the back and you can see in the bottom photo bottom left of the picture there’s a loose screw just sitting there and the rotor was very wobbly. so it’s currently being serviced which I guess is nice but my main issue is knowing if the heart of it is even authentic. Thanks guys
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24 April 2019, 06:32 AM | #2 |
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So I got the watch back this morning and the technician said it was just that loose screw and that it’s good to go. He asked me to please shake it so I can see he did the work even though I asked if it was bad to shake the watch. The date was still on yesterday the 22nd but other then that it seems fine no more clinking inside the case. Still wondering if the movement is in fact original.. my buddy owns a new model dj and says I got a good deal regardless but to sleep at night I need to know 100% forsure haha thanks and sorry if this is the wrong place for this topic
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24 April 2019, 12:25 PM | #3 |
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24 April 2019, 01:24 PM | #4 |
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25 April 2019, 03:45 AM | #5 |
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25 April 2019, 03:46 AM | #6 |
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25 April 2019, 05:18 AM | #7 |
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Thanks guys so I took apart the band and got the serial number apparently my new watch is from 1986 so not too bad. I’m guessing by the backing as well and doing some hw on 3035 movement that my watch is authentic. I included a picture of the face as well I’m not too crazy about it but it does look nice with diamonds. Set me back 4k plus some gold and diamonds traded in so about 5
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25 April 2019, 05:33 AM | #8 |
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