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Old 31 May 2017, 01:07 PM   #1
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Return date approaching! Help me decide if this watch 16570 is all rolex!

Hello, I bought this Explorer II Polar U-serial 1998. I only have a couple days left before the return window closes.

I want to confirm if this watch is all Rolex or not.

Here are my concerns

-When under high power microscope the O on Rolex has protruding dot on the bottom left hand side.

-The medial side of the hour and minute hand looks like it fading (Aftermarket or fake hands?)

-The cyclop seems to be a little short of 2.5x compare to my Submariner date

-The hands lume does not match the hour marker lume.

Please take a look and give me a definitive answer. Cheers!
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Old 31 May 2017, 01:08 PM   #2
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Watch is 100% ok minus that spring bar which clearly needs to be replaced. It's an older rolex so likely the dial was damaged during a routine service and that's what you're seeing.


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Old 31 May 2017, 01:55 PM   #3
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Am I having deja vu or is this like your fourth post on the same exact topic? Take it to an AD if you want a definitive answer.
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Old 31 May 2017, 02:09 PM   #4
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Am I having deja vu or is this like your fourth post on the same exact topic? Take it to an AD if you want a definitive answer.

Good grief, yes. How many posts do we need for this?
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Old 31 May 2017, 02:16 PM   #5
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I understand, but I do not have a AD close to me. Hope you guys understand and would like to get as much opinion as possible before making a decision.
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Old 31 May 2017, 06:51 PM   #6
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I understand, but I do not have a AD close to me. Hope you guys understand and would like to get as much opinion as possible before making a decision.
Send it back. It seems to be killing you to own it, whether it's real or not.
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Old 31 May 2017, 07:17 PM   #7
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Appears ok


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Old 31 May 2017, 07:28 PM   #8
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send it back. It seems to be killing you to own it, whether it's real or not.
lol
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Old 31 May 2017, 09:42 PM   #9
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Send it back. It seems to be killing you to own it, whether it's real or not.
Agreed you will never be happy with any answer received here.
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Old 31 May 2017, 09:46 PM   #10
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Watch movement and case are s genuine. I am happy to guarantee it.
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Old 31 May 2017, 11:14 PM   #11
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Put the loupe away, and never use it again....
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Old 31 May 2017, 11:19 PM   #12
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Put the loupe away, and never use it again....
Pretty much...
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Send it back. It seems to be killing you to own it, whether it's real or not.
Agree
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Agree
Agree with your agreement.
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Agree with your agreement.
Agree with this agreed agreement.
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