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Nicomaki · 12 November 2017, 03:33 AM

Hey I'm very much a watch newbie, and I recently got a watch from my late grandfather. It's a yellow gold and diamonds watch but it's in a safe currently.

A friend of mine, after seeing it says that it has a possibility to be a fake with how it's shaped. I would like for you guys to check it out and point any oddities maybe. And as I said, it's in a safe not with me currently in another country ( I moved, my family is taking care of it ) so I'm not able to bring it to a local Rolex HQ for a check. So, gather up and help this noob here :D

Thank you guys!

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Nicomaki · 15 November 2017, 12:05 AM

Oh extra info: it's dated 1969. The design closest I could find online was the Tiffany & Co. collaboration design. But mine doesn't bear the T&C writings so it's weird. Also black time markers. :(((

Tools · 15 November 2017, 08:18 AM

Nice heirloom. Seems to be real enough.

Golf&Watches · 15 November 2017, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicomaki

Oh extra info: it's dated 1969. The design closest I could find online was the Tiffany & Co. collaboration design. But mine doesn't bear the T&C writings so it's weird. Also black time markers. :(((

This is probably a highly modified Rolex. Much of the case and dial could be original. The diamonds are definitely not.

themast · 15 November 2017, 08:25 AM

Member crowncollection is the resident DayDate expert. He will give you some good information on the watch.

Formulansx · 15 November 2017, 09:33 AM

The oxidation on the tritium lume looks pretty dated and authentic.

OgSnowflake · 15 November 2017, 10:56 AM

Diamonds appear to be factory set and pristine in quallity. I know a Rolex diamond when I see one!

breitlings · 15 November 2017, 12:59 PM

I think those may be factory set diamonds. Very nice somewhat rare dial imho. Rare dials can add a lot of value to these day dates.

Nicomaki · 1 February 2018, 01:21 AM

Thank you guys for these "tips" I guess. I have much to learn about checking out a watch it seems :D

12 November 2017, 03:33 AM	#1
Nicomaki "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	Help me check my watch Hey I'm very much a watch newbie, and I recently got a watch from my late grandfather. It's a yellow gold and diamonds watch but it's in a safe currently. A friend of mine, after seeing it says that it has a possibility to be a fake with how it's shaped. I would like for you guys to check it out and point any oddities maybe. And as I said, it's in a safe not with me currently in another country ( I moved, my family is taking care of it ) so I'm not able to bring it to a local Rolex HQ for a check. So, gather up and help this noob here :D Thank you guys! rolex2.jpg rolex3.jpg rolex1.jpg

15 November 2017, 08:18 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,473	Nice heirloom. Seems to be real enough. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 November 2017, 09:33 AM	#6
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	The oxidation on the tritium lume looks pretty dated and authentic. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

15 November 2017, 12:05 AM	#2
Nicomaki "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	Oh extra info: it's dated 1969. The design closest I could find online was the Tiffany & Co. collaboration design. But mine doesn't bear the T&C writings so it's weird. Also black time markers. :(((

15 November 2017, 08:25 AM	#5
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Member crowncollection is the resident DayDate expert. He will give you some good information on the watch.

15 November 2017, 10:56 AM	#7
OgSnowflake Banned Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Massachusetts Posts: 506	Diamonds appear to be factory set and pristine in quallity. I know a Rolex diamond when I see one!

15 November 2017, 12:59 PM	#8
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	I think those may be factory set diamonds. Very nice somewhat rare dial imho. Rare dials can add a lot of value to these day dates.

1 February 2018, 01:21 AM	#9
Nicomaki "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	Thank you guys for these "tips" I guess. I have much to learn about checking out a watch it seems :D

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