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Old 12 August 2020, 06:07 AM   #1
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Help authenticating this 2784 movement

Hello folks,

I need help authenticating this 2784 movement. Any help will be appreciated. For reference, this is on a 9411 snowflake that I am being offered.

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Old 12 August 2020, 06:09 AM   #2
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I know I did not take a shot of the movement number, but I have seen it and its there. Just wanted to make sure everything else looks legit. Thanks!
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Old 12 August 2020, 07:37 AM   #3
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Check out past sales of HQ Milton and observe their movement shots. I'm not an expert, but I'd imagine the rotor would have the branding engraved and filled, not just printed like this one. Not sure about 9411, but on my 94110, finishing and all details of the movement components are miles better than this one. Also I'd expect "9411" on the case back on the inside. I'm sure other knowledgeable folks can chime in, but I don't feel right about what I'm seeing.
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Old 12 August 2020, 07:44 AM   #4
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Hi thanks for your response. I've been looking online for the better part of today and have found some 2784 movements with the same rotor i.e not engraved....

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Old 12 August 2020, 07:49 AM   #5
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Also, keep in mind that rotors are one of the easiest things to be replaced in a service. An older engraved style rotor would be replace by a newer printed one. These ETA movements are hard to authenticate since the fake ones have gotten so good.

This may help

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=405196

And these pics may help to match things up

https://watchguy.co.uk/cgi-bin/libra...tos&wat_id=752
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Old 12 August 2020, 07:53 AM   #6
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I thought as much.... everything else about the watch maps and I've bought the seller......always scary getting into a vintage piece....pics of dial attached

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looks fine to me. I have seen these variations before.

The other verification method is to look at the engraving on the dial side. It should have a "tudor geneve" engraving but you'll have to remove the dial + hands.
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Thanks folks!

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