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mitchy · 24 September 2011, 06:07 PM

Hi guys and gals

I had a TT Yacht-master come in for a push pin replacement today

I was quite happy as Rolex's don't often come my way

However when I was inspecting it the bezel had some of the gold come off.
And it wasn't just the insert where it had worn away. It was also the ring/assembly. Now I was a bit hesitant, so to make sure it was a gen I popped the back and there was the trusty old cal 3135 beating away.
The serial numbers all were there and worked out it was about 1998-1999.
The gent had this watch from new and never had it serviced, so was a little upset when I told him it might not look real

The question I have though did Rolex ever plate their gold YM bezels? I've attached some iPhone pics, (she wasn't too happy with me taking photos).
Any info would be great thanks

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kilyung · 24 September 2011, 11:35 PM

Never owned a gold model but I won't believe Rolex has ever plated any of their watches.

buke45 · 24 September 2011, 11:37 PM

It looks like a fake, sorry!

sleddog · 25 September 2011, 12:14 AM

Definitely a fake Mitch. Pictures aren't the best, but the dial is wrong and so are the hands! The case lugs appear to be the wrong shape as well!
Rolex never plated the bezel ring or insert either.....I'm surprised you said it was running on a genuine movement!

Michael M. · 25 September 2011, 12:16 AM

Looks like a fake to me!

ersnyder · 25 September 2011, 01:24 AM

A genuine movement inside, quite odd!

cajunron · 25 September 2011, 01:56 AM

can you take a picture of that movement?

BarkMaster · 25 September 2011, 02:05 AM

A good picture of the movement would help. It's probably a fake like the rest.

Like To Watch · 25 September 2011, 02:27 AM

Could the bezel and bracelet be fake?????.

25 September 2011, 12:14 AM	#4
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,918	Definitely a fake Mitch. Pictures aren't the best, but the dial is wrong and so are the hands! The case lugs appear to be the wrong shape as well! Rolex never plated the bezel ring or insert either.....I'm surprised you said it was running on a genuine movement! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

25 September 2011, 02:05 AM	#8
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	A good picture of the movement would help. It's probably a fake like the rest. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

24 September 2011, 11:35 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,906	Never owned a gold model but I won't believe Rolex has ever plated any of their watches.

24 September 2011, 11:37 PM	#3
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	It looks like a fake, sorry!

25 September 2011, 12:16 AM	#5
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looks like a fake to me!

25 September 2011, 01:24 AM	#6
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	A genuine movement inside, quite odd!

25 September 2011, 01:56 AM	#7
cajunron 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,864	can you take a picture of that movement?

25 September 2011, 02:27 AM	#9
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	Could the bezel and bracelet be fake?????.

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