Is this real guys?

[kanzeon75]

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[alwayshere]

use a third party image hosting site and embed or link them to a post.

[kanzeon75]

I can't post any links until I've got 10 posts apparently. Brief story is I inherited this Rolex Datejust 1601. No one, and I mean no one will take the back off it. I've been to seven watch dealers and two authorised dealers.

[TimeLord2]

You can post pics now just no URLs until 10 posts. Use the "Go Advanced" button and size the images accordingly when you use the paper clip icon to attach images.

[kanzeon75]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

You can post pics now just no URLs until 10 posts. Use the "Go Advanced" button and size the images accordingly when you use the paper clip icon to attach images.

Think I'll have to just wait I have no idea how to do this stuff.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by kanzeon75

I can't post any links until I've got 10 posts apparently. Brief story is I inherited this Rolex Datejust 1601. No one, and I mean no one will take the back off it. I've been to seven watch dealers and two authorised dealers.

I think this odd, but perhaps telling. Of course, Dealers are not often watchmakers, so perhaps it's that they don't know how.

Have they given you a reason not to look inside?

[TimeToGo]

If you PM the pictures, I'll post for you.

[kanzeon75]

Originally Posted by Tools

I think this odd, but perhaps telling. Of course, Dealers are not often watchmakers, so perhaps it's that they don't know how.

Have they given you a reason not to look inside?

I have no idea. Like I said, I'm not a watch person. I don't think I've ever been turned away when I've offered to pay?

[TimeToGo]

Here are the OPs pictures:

https://tinypic.host/i/thumbnail-img-5924.5XfEC

https://tinypic.host/i/thumbnail-img-6079.5Xw4g

https://tinypic.host/i/thumbnail-img-6082.5XKVd

[Dan S]

Better photos would be helpful. Like maybe one nice high resolution image showing the whole dial.

[kanzeon75]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Better photos would be helpful. Like maybe one nice high resolution image showing the whole dial.

I've posted one to the helpful guy who hosted them. TIA

[TimeToGo]

One more:

https://tinypic.host/i/thumbnail-fullsizerender.5Xis0

[kanzeon75]

[QUOTE=TimeToGo;12676697]One more:

Thanks mate.

I honestly don't care if it's real or not. It's sentimental regardless. Just curious.

[TimeToGo]

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Reference number looks good.

When you have time, post better pics as requested by Dan..
Would like to see better pic of the dial..

[TuRo]

Engravings good as ttg says. Be interested to see a close up of dial and hands too as Dan and ttg say.
Welcome btw to 'Fine Detail Central' forum.

[kanzeon75]

Originally Posted by TuRo

Engravings good as ttg says. Be interested to see a close up of dial and hands too as Dan and ttg say.
Welcome btw to 'Fine Detail Central' forum.

I've sent a close up pic to the good lad who's uploaded them for me. Thank you.

[kanzeon75]

No one like I said is willing to check by taking the back off. That's fine, cool with me. I don't even wear it, just curiosity. Thanks.

[TimeToGo]

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Here is the last photo.

You should be able to upload pictures by managing attachments.

These uploads are not the best, recommend you try direct and with natural light.

https://tinypic.host/i/thumbnail-img-6108.F6cMQ

[MILGAUSS88]

I think what most people are implying here is that the watch looks authentic, but that the dial may have been redone.

[kanzeon75]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

I think what most people are implying here is that the watch looks authentic, but that the dial may have been redone.

Yes. I think the dial has been redone. But I don't know anything. Looks too new for a 52 year old watch IMO.

[kanzeon75]

Originally Posted by Tools

I think this odd, but perhaps telling. Of course, Dealers are not often watchmakers, so perhaps it's that they don't know how.

Have they given you a reason not to look inside?

Two Rolex dealers said they didn't have the qualified staff. Three watch places said they didn't have the tool, and 'Watch Lab' tried two said they'd not touch it if it was 'real'.

[TuRo]

Originally Posted by kanzeon75

I've sent a close up pic to the good lad who's uploaded them for me. Thank you.

Good stuff putting these up for a fresher - Mind you, I'm quite jealous of ttg getting the mantle of 'lad', I don't think I've been called that since summer of 1989

[kanzeon75]

Originally Posted by TuRo

Good stuff putting these up for a fresher - Mind you, I'm quite jealous of ttg getting the mantle of 'lad', I don't think I've been called that since summer of 1989

Haha. A colloquialism mate.

[kanzeon75]

Two pics in natural light. Lens, plexiglass was replaced in my ownership about 10 years ago.

https://tinypic.host/i/moar.FNCVD

https://tinypic.host/i/moar2.FhdKL

[TuRo]

Dial btw is a repaint/refinish (as you suspected), but as you say it doesn't matter if watch is sentimental - enjoy ! * And you can get them upwards of £400 anyway should you seek one on eBay.

Btw don't fuss too much over getting case back off...the movt/calibre inside...very unlikely it's not a correct 1570/5 mvt as the case is good and the correct mvts were just £500 10 yrs ago so rarely got swapped out to incorrect ones. :-)

Originally Posted by kanzeon75

Haha. A colloquialism mate.

[kanzeon75]

Originally Posted by TuRo

Dial btw is a repaint/refinish (as you suspected), but as you say it doesn't matter if watch is sentimental - enjoy ! * And you can get them for £400 anyway should you seek one on eBay.

Btw don't fuss too much over getting case back off...the movt/calibre inside...very unlikely it's not a correct 1570/5 mvt as the case is good and the correct mvts were just £500 10 yrs ago so rarely got swapped out to incorrect ones. :-)

No problems mate. Just wanted to know if it was 'real'. Thanks lad