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theybe · 13 May 2009, 01:20 AM

Hi there,

My father passed away over 2 months ago and I have inherited some Rolex watches.
I am not sure that any of the watches are real.

Is there somewhere in London that I can get the watches checked out.
Is there anything I can do, to check out the watches myself?

I also hear that you can take the bracelet off (the 6 end) to check for the serial.

thanks.

TimeToGo · 13 May 2009, 03:01 AM

Welcome to the Forum!

I am sure some folks, local to your area, should be able to provide some direction for you.

chu88y · 13 May 2009, 03:15 AM

Rolex in London,or Bexleyheath in Kent RSC

CharlieG · 13 May 2009, 03:44 AM

If your able to, post up some pictures and include any boxes or papers you have. The experts here will certainly chime in.

And yes, the serial number should be stamped on the case. That will also help you date the watch.

theybe · 13 May 2009, 05:53 AM

Not sure if the pics are that great but let me know if you need better quality.

Thanks

mcjp6 · 13 May 2009, 07:15 AM

I am sorry to hear about your father.

Two Day Dates and it looks like at least one Datejust maybe two, cannot quite make out the last one. From the photo's they look real enough, at least to my sad eyes!

If you or a local watchmaker can take off the bands you can read the model number and serial number between the lugs at the 12 and 6 o clock positions. That will give an indication of what age they are.

Nice inheritance.

BTW welcome to TRF

TimeToGo · 13 May 2009, 08:52 AM

They all appear fake.

Can you take better pictures of each individually?

CharlieG · 13 May 2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

They all appear fake.

Can you take better pictures of each individually?

I would agree - from the looks of the date magnification and the crowns alone.

The top left and bottom left definitely look fake.

ibsober · 13 May 2009, 10:04 AM

Well unless the first watch is a Tridor, to my knowledge Rolex never made a tu-tone DayDate....with that in mind the first is absolutely fake...now if it is a Tridor, I could probably rangle up a few dollars...like maybe five if my oil check comes this week.

onkyo · 13 May 2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

They all appear fake.

Can you take better pictures of each individually?

x2.

kzm40 · 13 May 2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timetogo

they all appear fake.

Can you take better pictures of each individually?

x3

springer · 13 May 2009, 12:29 PM

They are fakes, everyone passed his test. Give me a break!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DSJ · 13 May 2009, 12:33 PM

Yup, genuine Fauxlexes. Sorry to hear of your father's passing, though.

mcjp6 · 13 May 2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

They are fakes, everyone passed his test.

I did'nt do so well....

better wait a bit next time.

theybe · 14 May 2009, 04:27 PM

thanks for the feedback people.
Iam going to take them to a wtach shop to take off the bracelet at the "6" end to see whether there are any serial numbers. But I suspected none one them were real.

Dont know anything about watches. I have another picture which is a little bit better but not perfect.

Lol-x · 14 May 2009, 04:41 PM

Sorry to say, but I agree with those who stated that they are all fakes.

For various reasons each of the watches fail to conform to the generally recognised characteristics of an authentic Rolex.

13 May 2009, 01:20 AM	#1
theybe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 3	Inherited Some Rolexes Hi there, My father passed away over 2 months ago and I have inherited some Rolex watches. I am not sure that any of the watches are real. Is there somewhere in London that I can get the watches checked out. Is there anything I can do, to check out the watches myself? I also hear that you can take the bracelet off (the 6 end) to check for the serial. thanks.

13 May 2009, 05:53 AM	#5
theybe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 3	Not sure if the pics are that great but let me know if you need better quality. Thanks Attached Images

13 May 2009, 12:29 PM	#12
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	They are fakes, everyone passed his test. Give me a break!!!!!!!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

13 May 2009, 12:33 PM	#13
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Yup, genuine Fauxlexes. Sorry to hear of your father's passing, though. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

14 May 2009, 04:27 PM	#15
theybe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 3	thanks for the feedback people. Iam going to take them to a wtach shop to take off the bracelet at the "6" end to see whether there are any serial numbers. But I suspected none one them were real. Dont know anything about watches. I have another picture which is a little bit better but not perfect. Attached Images

13 May 2009, 03:01 AM	#2
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,735	Welcome to the Forum! I am sure some folks, local to your area, should be able to provide some direction for you.

13 May 2009, 03:15 AM	#3
chu88y Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: LONDON Watch: SDDS Posts: 660	Rolex in London,or Bexleyheath in Kent RSC

13 May 2009, 03:44 AM	#4
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	If your able to, post up some pictures and include any boxes or papers you have. The experts here will certainly chime in. And yes, the serial number should be stamped on the case. That will also help you date the watch.

13 May 2009, 07:15 AM	#6
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	I am sorry to hear about your father. Two Day Dates and it looks like at least one Datejust maybe two, cannot quite make out the last one. From the photo's they look real enough, at least to my sad eyes! If you or a local watchmaker can take off the bands you can read the model number and serial number between the lugs at the 12 and 6 o clock positions. That will give an indication of what age they are. Nice inheritance. BTW welcome to TRF

13 May 2009, 08:52 AM	#7
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,735	They all appear fake. Can you take better pictures of each individually?

13 May 2009, 10:04 AM	#9
ibsober "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Posts: 237	Well unless the first watch is a Tridor, to my knowledge Rolex never made a tu-tone DayDate....with that in mind the first is absolutely fake...now if it is a Tridor, I could probably rangle up a few dollars...like maybe five if my oil check comes this week.

14 May 2009, 04:41 PM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Sorry to say, but I agree with those who stated that they are all fakes. For various reasons each of the watches fail to conform to the generally recognised characteristics of an authentic Rolex. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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