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Old 13 June 2012, 11:55 PM   #1
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Curious, I didn't know there was such a thing

Think this is a good seller but it looks to be a modified ceramic sub.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROLEX-MENS-S...item4845b9df07
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Old 13 June 2012, 11:57 PM   #2
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Yeah, it's a 116610 with a blue bezel insert and dial. Not easy to source and not inexpensive. There was adiscussion about watches like these in the last few days...

Personally, I love it

Rolex warranty claim is bogus though....
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Old 14 June 2012, 12:43 AM   #3
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Yeah, it's a 116610 with a blue bezel insert and dial. Not easy to source and not inexpensive. There was adiscussion about watches like these in the last few days...

Personally, I love it

Rolex warranty claim is bogus though....
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Old 14 June 2012, 12:02 AM   #4
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"FULL 2 YEAR WARRANTY ROLEX WARRANTY"

I think they might want to check on the warranty claim.
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Old 14 June 2012, 12:07 AM   #5
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considering the cost of the bezel and dial, at least the initial bid price doesn't represent a huge mark-up.




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Old 14 June 2012, 12:45 AM   #6
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considering the cost of the bezel and dial, at least the initial bid price doesn't represent a huge mark-up.
I thought the same thing.
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Old 14 June 2012, 01:00 AM   #7
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I thought the same thing.
You're assuming those are genuine Rolex parts. There are aftermarket blue ceramic bezels and dials on Ebay as well.

I would also want the original dial and bezel included.
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Old 14 June 2012, 01:09 AM   #8
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Grey market dealer(dark grey), in-house warranty is all they really are offering.
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Old 14 June 2012, 12:07 AM   #9
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"FULL 2 YEAR WARRANTY ROLEX WARRANTY"

I think they might want to check on the warranty claim.
That's what I was thinking Mike
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Old 14 June 2012, 12:48 AM   #10
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I think they might want to check on the warranty claim.
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Old 14 June 2012, 01:10 AM   #11
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"FULL 2 YEAR WARRANTY ROLEX WARRANTY"

I think they might want to check on the warranty claim.
You can go to an independent watchmaker ?

A possibility ;-)

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Old 14 June 2012, 12:17 AM   #12
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Looks almost like a "shark", with a dial swap to give the appearance of the white gold version.
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Old 14 June 2012, 12:35 AM   #13
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I would say that since Rolex does not make a SS blue ceramic, it cannot possibly be "new with warranty"

I would steer well clear of this watch without proof of it's build..
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Old 14 June 2012, 12:43 AM   #14
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Dial looks wrong to me (non-maxi) ...other things too...
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Old 14 June 2012, 02:33 AM   #15
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Dial looks wrong to me (non-maxi) ...other things too...
Definitely a fake dial, and the font on the bezel looks thin too.
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Old 14 June 2012, 11:22 PM   #16
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I would say that since Rolex does not make a SS blue ceramic, it cannot possibly be "new with warranty"

I would steer well clear of this watch without proof of it's build..
LOOKS JUST LIKE THE 18K WHITE GOLD 116619 SUBMARINER. <---- looks are deceiving ! Because it's not a 116619 there fore fake!
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Old 14 June 2012, 07:14 AM   #17
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I like how the seller has covered up the text. No ceramic rep has the text correct which is the main reason for not making it visible.
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Old 14 June 2012, 08:17 AM   #18
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Old 14 June 2012, 08:21 AM   #19
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lets imagine it was real which I doubt it is. If you put it next to the real white gold version without feeling the weight would you be able to tell which is which? Because in photos I cannot tell a white gold watch just from the colour.
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Old 14 June 2012, 08:43 AM   #20
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lets imagine it was real which I doubt it is. If you put it next to the real white gold version without feeling the weight would you be able to tell which is which? Because in photos I cannot tell a white gold watch just from the colour.
The hallmarks are missing behind the lugs and there is a color difference.

Steel vs WG SubC
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Old 14 June 2012, 10:28 AM   #21
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The hallmarks are missing behind the lugs and there is a color difference.

Steel vs WG SubC
I agree... easy to tell the difference. On kilyung's pick, the one on the right is the wg one.
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Old 14 June 2012, 07:46 PM   #22
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I agree... easy to tell the difference. On kilyung's pick, the one on the right is the wg one.
So I guess white gold is a lighter colour and less silverish than steel?
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Old 14 June 2012, 10:50 PM   #23
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So I guess white gold is a lighter colour and less silverish than steel?
Correct, a slight yellow tinge to it. Heard back from the seller:

Dear kilyung,
The dial is the original dial that has been refinished to blue. The bezel insert is an aftermarket blue insert. Thank you Brad

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Old 14 June 2012, 08:48 AM   #24
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The insert looks like a cheap ebay insert that has been sanded/filed on the inner edge to fit the bezel. Dial looks wrong too. Run, don't walk, away from this.
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Old 14 June 2012, 09:07 AM   #25
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6:25 ? How convenient. Isn't that the time that covers up the writing on the dial best ? Yeah seems legit to me.
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Old 14 June 2012, 05:35 PM   #26
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6:25 ? How convenient. Isn't that the time that covers up the writing on the dial best ? Yeah seems legit to me.
It doesn't do much to cover up those chunky marker surrounds though.
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Old 14 June 2012, 11:23 AM   #27
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If you look at the rehaut, it doesn't have a serial number @ 6'clock despite RolexRolexRolex.
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Old 14 June 2012, 04:33 PM   #28
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If you look at the rehaut, it doesn't have a serial number @ 6'clock despite RolexRolexRolex.
A G serial appears to have been photoshopped out. Regardless, it's a fake dial and bezel. The "2" in 20 is shaped wrong. "SWISS MADE" is too thin and spread too far apart. To add further insult, the bezel is chipped between the glass and 30. Stay away!

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Old 14 June 2012, 04:49 PM   #29
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Dunno about this one but I have seen one or two in the flesh.
Look nice.
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Old 14 June 2012, 03:23 PM   #30
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The dial marker surrounds and the dial script don't look correct to me.
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