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RossMeadows · 8 May 2011, 03:35 AM

Hi, i have just inherited a watch and am unsure of its authenticity, the dial states Rolex at the top and quartz just above 6 oclock, it has 13 jewels on the dial, on the back it has the rolex crown along with Oyster G-18 R in a triagle followed by 16017-8, appreciate your help.

padi56 · 8 May 2011, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RossMeadows

Hi, i have just inherited a watch and am unsure of its authenticity, the dial states Rolex at the top and quartz just above 6 oclock, it has 13 jewels on the dial, on the back it has the rolex crown along with Oyster G-18 R in a triagle followed by 16017-8, appreciate your help.

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RossMeadows · 8 May 2011, 04:07 AM

Hi, thanks for your help, please find enclosed pictures, hope these help.

MonBK · 8 May 2011, 05:50 AM

Fake

Welshwatchman · 8 May 2011, 05:54 AM

Fake .... moved.

RossMeadows · 8 May 2011, 05:55 AM

I know this dates back to at least the early 70's when it was purchased by my wifes grandfather from a jewellers, were they being faked that far back?

RossMeadows · 8 May 2011, 06:08 AM

this watch has also been confirmed by a local jeweller that the watch is made of 18k gold, i cannot understand why somebody would fake a watch in the 70's in gold and not just sell it as a quality timepiece on its own merit.

TimeToGo · 8 May 2011, 06:20 AM

Welcome to the Forum

As others have mentioned, not a real Rolex.

If indeed told it is real gold, you may want to sell it for its content...

RossMeadows · 8 May 2011, 06:25 AM

Appreciate all of your help, really did not if it was real or not especially when we found out it was made of gold, at least the gold scrap value is high at the moment so should still be worth a few pounds.

denzo · 8 May 2011, 07:51 AM

Hi - upside down Pic.

Rolex have never made a watch that looks like that .... Sorry.

The jeweller you went to may have / should have known this too.

Just because it may be stamped at 18K gold - doesnt mean that it is 18K gold.

I suspect it may all be Fake ...

Numismatist · 8 May 2011, 07:57 AM

Did he gold test it or just look at the hallmark (fake) and say it's gold?

Sorry, I know it's disappointing, but it really is a fake.

Stick around, and enjoy TRF, you'll learn by osmosis and soon you'll be ready to buy a real Rolex!

dbphotos · 8 May 2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by denzo

Hi - upside down Pic.

Rolex have never made a watch that looks like that .... Sorry.

The jeweller you went to may have / should have known this too.

Just because it may be stamped at 18K gold - doesnt mean that it is 18K gold.

I suspect it may all be Fake ...

Here you go...

And I agree. I highly doubt they would make a real 18kt gold wach and make it all black. Why not just use stainless if you are going to black it out?

8 May 2011, 03:35 AM	#1
RossMeadows "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: grays, essex Posts: 5	Help in identification Hi, i have just inherited a watch and am unsure of its authenticity, the dial states Rolex at the top and quartz just above 6 oclock, it has 13 jewels on the dial, on the back it has the rolex crown along with Oyster G-18 R in a triagle followed by 16017-8, appreciate your help.

8 May 2011, 05:54 AM	#5
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Fake .... moved. __________________ ..33

8 May 2011, 07:57 AM	#11
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Did he gold test it or just look at the hallmark (fake) and say it's gold? Sorry, I know it's disappointing, but it really is a fake. Stick around, and enjoy TRF, you'll learn by osmosis and soon you'll be ready to buy a real Rolex! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

8 May 2011, 05:50 AM	#4
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Fake

8 May 2011, 05:55 AM	#6
RossMeadows "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: grays, essex Posts: 5	I know this dates back to at least the early 70's when it was purchased by my wifes grandfather from a jewellers, were they being faked that far back?

8 May 2011, 06:08 AM	#7
RossMeadows "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: grays, essex Posts: 5	this watch has also been confirmed by a local jeweller that the watch is made of 18k gold, i cannot understand why somebody would fake a watch in the 70's in gold and not just sell it as a quality timepiece on its own merit.

8 May 2011, 06:20 AM	#8
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,695	Welcome to the Forum As others have mentioned, not a real Rolex. If indeed told it is real gold, you may want to sell it for its content...

8 May 2011, 06:25 AM	#9
RossMeadows "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: grays, essex Posts: 5	Appreciate all of your help, really did not if it was real or not especially when we found out it was made of gold, at least the gold scrap value is high at the moment so should still be worth a few pounds.

8 May 2011, 07:51 AM	#10
denzo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheshire Watch: DJ 116234 Roman N Posts: 197	Hi - upside down Pic. Rolex have never made a watch that looks like that .... Sorry. The jeweller you went to may have / should have known this too. Just because it may be stamped at 18K gold - doesnt mean that it is 18K gold. I suspect it may all be Fake ...

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