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makaxiv · 6 January 2020, 04:07 PM

Hi guys, my grandfather passed away recently and he left behind this Datejust.

Images here, and apologies for using imgur, these forums are little finicky about picture resolutions:
https://imgur.com/a/QIis4dJ

I wanted to check if this watch was indeed authentic, and what it's approximate worth might be (not that we would sell it). Also, the watch doesn't run, and when I unscrew the crown to try and adjust the date and time, it feels very sticky, for lack of a better word. Definitely can't wind it either.

We estimate this watch to be at least 20 years old, and as far as my mom can remember, he hasn't worn it for a few years, preferring his Cartier instead.

Thanks again guys!

crowncollection · 6 January 2020, 04:14 PM

No good

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GradyPhilpott · 6 January 2020, 04:20 PM

The watch is not authentic and it should be hit with a hammer.

Sorry.

makaxiv · 6 January 2020, 04:23 PM

Thanks guys, kinda suspected it.

watchnut100 · 6 January 2020, 09:59 PM

Lot of grandfathers passing away recently?

makaxiv · 7 January 2020, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by watchnut100

Lot of grandfathers passing away recently?

No need to be an internet tough guy my friend.

Bigblu10 · 7 January 2020, 03:43 AM

Funny that grandparents always seem to have bought counterfeit Rolex watches.

CorradoBrit · 7 January 2020, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Funny that grandparents always seem to have bought counterfeit Rolex watches.

They didn't have the benefit of the interwebz or TRF Watchout to guide them

Bigblu10 · 7 January 2020, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorradoBrit

They didn't have the benefit of the interwebz or TRF Watchout to guide them

Yes but legit Rolex AD's did exist in my grandparents time as young adults.

CorradoBrit · 7 January 2020, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Yes but legit Rolex AD's did exist in my grandparents time as young adults.

When you could actually buy a steel sports Rolex same day. Ah the nostalgia.

Chewbacca · 7 January 2020, 06:10 AM

Might as well check the Cartier too.

Rip

6 January 2020, 04:07 PM	#1
makaxiv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Taipei Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 15	Watch Verification for this Datejust Hi guys, my grandfather passed away recently and he left behind this Datejust. Images here, and apologies for using imgur, these forums are little finicky about picture resolutions: https://imgur.com/a/QIis4dJ I wanted to check if this watch was indeed authentic, and what it's approximate worth might be (not that we would sell it). Also, the watch doesn't run, and when I unscrew the crown to try and adjust the date and time, it feels very sticky, for lack of a better word. Definitely can't wind it either. We estimate this watch to be at least 20 years old, and as far as my mom can remember, he hasn't worn it for a few years, preferring his Cartier instead. Thanks again guys!

6 January 2020, 04:14 PM	#2
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	No good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

6 January 2020, 04:20 PM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	The watch is not authentic and it should be hit with a hammer. Sorry. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

6 January 2020, 04:23 PM	#4
makaxiv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Taipei Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 15	Thanks guys, kinda suspected it.

6 January 2020, 09:59 PM	#5
watchnut100 SCUMBAG Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: uk Posts: 341	Lot of grandfathers passing away recently?

7 January 2020, 03:43 AM	#7
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Funny that grandparents always seem to have bought counterfeit Rolex watches.

7 January 2020, 06:10 AM	#11
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Might as well check the Cartier too. Rip

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