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Old 4 July 2015, 07:21 AM   #1
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Rolex 18038 model number correct?

I picked this up a few months ago from a local watch dealer and just decided to pop the band off and check out the numbers. I know the bezel is aftermarket but I was under the impression that it should say "original Rolex design" above the model number but I could be wrong. Sorry for the bad pictures. Thank for any help that can be given.
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Old 4 July 2015, 07:22 AM   #2
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Another picture.
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Old 4 July 2015, 09:11 AM   #3
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Old 4 July 2015, 03:20 PM   #4
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crowncollection will b along shortly. I could b wrong, but remember there was a short period during the 80's where the orig. design was not stamped. Based on the pics, it looks authentic but probably better pics r needed to b conclusive.


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Old 5 July 2015, 01:33 AM   #5
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Thanks, that's good information I did not know that.
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Old 5 July 2015, 08:41 AM   #6
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What's the first digits of the serial it can be ok


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Old 5 July 2015, 08:57 AM   #7
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6739 is the frist 4 numbers of the serial number.
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Old 5 July 2015, 01:54 PM   #8
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There was a couple years where that was standard. It was a patented issue (expiration) I think. You're serial falls in that period so I believe you are A-oK.

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Old 5 July 2015, 01:58 PM   #9
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Awesome thank you all for the help.
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Old 6 July 2015, 06:22 AM   #10
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Old 6 July 2015, 07:40 AM   #11
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This is normal for your 18038. Looks fine to me. For an aftermarket, the bezel looks pretty well done as well.
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Old 6 July 2015, 07:47 AM   #12
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Thank you for all the help, the dealer I got it from is pretty reputable but I just had to be sure. As much as everyone on here is against diamonds on their watch it just looked to nice on this for me to pass up. Here's a nice wrist shot.
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Old 7 July 2015, 02:29 PM   #13
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Nice and the band looks tight too
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