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18 June 2009, 11:41 AM | #1 |
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Have a DJ midsize on loaner, may be fake, need help
Hi All,
I have a 31mm DJ on a trial basis for my wife. I bought it from the same grey dealer I got my DD, DJ and Daytona. My other watches were confirmed real by my AD. I just got the midsize DJ today and when I unscrew the crown and pull it all the way out to adjust the time ------the second hand DOES NOT stop. Also, while the crown is all the way out, if I move the minute hand counter-clockwise, the second hand starts going BACKWARDS. My other Rolexi do not do this. Is it possible that this is the correct behavior of the midsize DJ? I searched on here, but did not find anything. Also, my AD has a certified Rolex watchmaker who confirmed my other watches as genuine, but could he be mistaken? Should I just ask for my money back on all of these? I have wired around $32K in the last 3 weeks. I won't disclose the seller yet, but it is a well known online grey seller who has positive feedback... could they have been duped? Once again, is there any chance that this is the correct behavior for the 31mm DJ movement or is this definitely a fake? Thanks in advance! |
18 June 2009, 11:46 AM | #2 |
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I do not like the sound of what you are saying here. The second hand should work the same as the others? Stop when the crown is pulled all the way out. The going backwards part is really strange?
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18 June 2009, 01:10 PM | #3 |
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Pics? Serial number?
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18 June 2009, 01:13 PM | #4 |
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You need to post some pics so we may help you out. If it is a much older watch, it may not have the hacking mechanism which would stop the second hand when you are setting the time.
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18 June 2009, 01:16 PM | #5 |
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Serial number would help although I did'nt think the 31mm DJ was made prior to hacking movements. but could be a problem with the hacking mechanism.
Have you tried calling your AD to sort things out? |
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The serial number is P373XXX model number 78240. So, mid-year 2000 or so. |
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Post the pics in the Watch Out section of the forum tomorrow, and we'll get the guys with a good eye for spotting fakes to take a look.
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So if the second hand keeps going when you pull out the crown either it is faulty or you are not quite engaging the hacking mechanism. The watch came from an AD so unlikely to be fake. Have you tried moving the crown up and down to properly engage the hacking? If you have then I am now technically challenged to assist you any further...sorry. maybe post this in the tech general/forum or call the AD is all I can think of. |
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18 June 2009, 02:23 PM | #9 |
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It sounds just like the problem a co-worker of mine had with his full size DJ. He had it serviced and the problem was corrected. As mentioned above, you may just need to service it.
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18 June 2009, 02:38 PM | #10 | |
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It came from a grey market dealer. But my AD said my other watches from this source are real.
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If it's a reputable grey market dealer and your others have been fine, then I wouldn't be too worried about it. I'm leaning toward the need of a full service.
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