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Old 19 August 2015, 12:32 AM   #1
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Hello,

I'm hoping the experts here can help verify the authenticity and help me better understand what this watch is exactly.

Back story, it' was purchased in the mid 80's by a family member who doesn't know much about watches. no box no papers. Not sure what the serial is. What throws me off is the Rolex engraving on the back and the face looks a bit off to me. But I am no expert.

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Old 19 August 2015, 12:33 AM   #2
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Old 19 August 2015, 12:33 AM   #3
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Old 19 August 2015, 12:34 AM   #4
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Old 19 August 2015, 12:37 AM   #5
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Looks off to me
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Old 19 August 2015, 12:42 AM   #6
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Definitely fake
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Old 19 August 2015, 12:44 AM   #7
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Not Rolex
Should you be able to take the case back off I bet you will find an Asian mfg. movement.
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Old 19 August 2015, 12:52 AM   #8
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I thought it looked off! i just wasn't sure - thank you for the quick replies.
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Old 19 August 2015, 01:03 AM   #9
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The reason that the engraving on the back looks odd is because it shouldn't be there.

Counterfeit, unfortunately.
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Old 19 August 2015, 01:10 AM   #10
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The reason that the engraving on the back looks odd is because it shouldn't be there.

Counterfeit, unfortunately.
My gut told me it was off - hence the thread lol
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Old 19 August 2015, 01:17 AM   #11
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Hopefully they didn't pay much for it.
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Old 19 August 2015, 02:58 AM   #12
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Old 19 August 2015, 06:23 AM   #13
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The watch is fake


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Old 19 August 2015, 06:53 AM   #14
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Old 19 August 2015, 07:30 AM   #15
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Unfortunately you have a fake there.........worth 15 bucks or so.
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Old 19 August 2015, 10:40 AM   #16
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Unfortunately you have a fake there.........worth 15 bucks or so.
Yah 15 kicks in the rear if you buy it!!
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Old 19 August 2015, 05:13 PM   #17
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fake one !
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Old 19 August 2015, 05:26 PM   #18
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Its crazy to think that they were making replicas back then. But then again nothing surprises me these days….
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Old 19 August 2015, 05:42 PM   #19
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Its crazy to think that they were making replicas back then. But then again nothing surprises me these days….
Back then? "They" were doing it at least as far back as 1940. That's the earliest newspaper report I have found for Rolex copies.
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Back then? "They" were doing it at least as far back as 1940. That's the earliest newspaper report I have found for Rolex copies.
Wow!!!
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Old 19 August 2015, 10:08 PM   #21
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Back then? "They" were doing it at least as far back as 1940. That's the earliest newspaper report I have found for Rolex copies.
Old Expat Beast, it's wonderful to have you share your knowledge in so many areas. Thanks
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