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MaggieMcDermy · 14 January 2016, 08:47 AM

Hello,

I just purchased and received my first ever vintage Rolex from Portero.com. It is a 1960's stainless steel oysterdate precision. The bracelet is too long, so I went to go about shortening it. The links do not seem to have screws, but more like pushpins. Is this a fake or was this standard? I have 2 days to return it...help me please!

Jason71 · 14 January 2016, 08:50 AM

Welcome to the forum

Pictures please.

MaggieMcDermy · 14 January 2016, 08:58 AM

Oops! Meant to send...
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Tools · 14 January 2016, 09:02 AM

Those aren't push-pins, they are rivets.

Taking a link out of a rivet bracelet is not for the feint of heart. You have to unfold them and carefully refold them in place..

MaggieMcDermy · 14 January 2016, 09:08 AM

ok, thanks! how do I do that? Any suggestions?

by the looks of the pics - does it look real??

Rameez-Q · 14 January 2016, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaggieMcDermy

ok, thanks! how do I do that? Any suggestions?

by the looks of the pics - does it look real??

Yes its genuine, dial is refinished

I wouldn't attempt to take links out that bracelet take it to a watchmaker

Old Expat Beast · 14 January 2016, 09:11 AM

Dial is repainted. That model never came with an orange dial.

www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=292307

MaggieMcDermy · 14 January 2016, 09:15 AM

so it's a fake....or refinished?

Old Expat Beast · 14 January 2016, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaggieMcDermy

so it's a fake....or refinished?

Basic dial is original, but refinished background colour, text and lume dots, IMO.

MaggieMcDermy · 14 January 2016, 09:18 AM

thanks!

Brianmac 883 · 14 January 2016, 09:32 AM

From your photos, I believe that you have a Swiss-made Rolex 7205 rivet bracelet. Shortening it is a bit of a task (as others have previously mentioned, and best left to a good watchmaker), but it's a very desirable bracelet. Refinished dial for sure, but it's a nice watch.

firefisher · 14 January 2016, 11:45 AM

Nice looking watch. Looks authentic. Get an estimate from a reparable watchmaker to remove links and keep the ones that get removed for the future. Best of Luck

James 45 · 16 January 2016, 03:21 AM

It is real like the others said
Don't remove links yours self
You will be sorry . Even good
Guys bend these and leave dents.
Looks like a good watch
If you like the orange great and if
You think you want an origanal dial
But one they can be found easy for not much
Money

My2cents

James 45 · 16 January 2016, 03:23 AM

Dam autocorrect
Lol

iclick · 16 January 2016, 04:58 AM

I was able to remove a link from my 7836 folded-link bracelet without any problems. A local watchmaker advised me to use a single-edged razor blade to carefully bend the link, which worked quite well. He said you should wear eye protection and expect to go through more than one blade, as they can break easily. I managed to do the job without breaking the blade.

14 January 2016, 08:47 AM	#1
MaggieMcDermy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 5	Is my watch a fake? Hello, I just purchased and received my first ever vintage Rolex from Portero.com. It is a 1960's stainless steel oysterdate precision. The bracelet is too long, so I went to go about shortening it. The links do not seem to have screws, but more like pushpins. Is this a fake or was this standard? I have 2 days to return it...help me please!

14 January 2016, 08:50 AM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Welcome to the forum Pictures please. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

14 January 2016, 09:02 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Those aren't push-pins, they are rivets. Taking a link out of a rivet bracelet is not for the feint of heart. You have to unfold them and carefully refold them in place.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 January 2016, 04:58 AM	#15
iclick "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 813	I was able to remove a link from my 7836 folded-link bracelet without any problems. A local watchmaker advised me to use a single-edged razor blade to carefully bend the link, which worked quite well. He said you should wear eye protection and expect to go through more than one blade, as they can break easily. I managed to do the job without breaking the blade. __________________ GMT 1675 SS (1969) Tudor Big Block Chrono 79170 white-dial panda (~1993) Tudor Big Block Chrono 79180 black-dial panda (~1993) Tudor Sub 79090 (1992)

14 January 2016, 08:58 AM	#3
MaggieMcDermy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 5	Oops! Meant to send... IMG_5326.jpg IMG_5333.jpg IMG_5334.jpg

14 January 2016, 09:08 AM	#5
MaggieMcDermy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 5	ok, thanks! how do I do that? Any suggestions? by the looks of the pics - does it look real??

14 January 2016, 09:11 AM	#7
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,784	Dial is repainted. That model never came with an orange dial. www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=292307

14 January 2016, 09:15 AM	#8
MaggieMcDermy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 5	so it's a fake....or refinished?

14 January 2016, 09:18 AM	#10
MaggieMcDermy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 5	thanks!

14 January 2016, 09:32 AM	#11
Brianmac 883 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 71	From your photos, I believe that you have a Swiss-made Rolex 7205 rivet bracelet. Shortening it is a bit of a task (as others have previously mentioned, and best left to a good watchmaker), but it's a very desirable bracelet. Refinished dial for sure, but it's a nice watch.

14 January 2016, 11:45 AM	#12
firefisher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York Watch: 98 Daytona Zenith Posts: 79	Nice looking watch. Looks authentic. Get an estimate from a reparable watchmaker to remove links and keep the ones that get removed for the future. Best of Luck

16 January 2016, 03:21 AM	#13
James 45 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Watch: No date Sub 14060M Posts: 432	It is real like the others said Don't remove links yours self You will be sorry . Even good Guys bend these and leave dents. Looks like a good watch If you like the orange great and if You think you want an origanal dial But one they can be found easy for not much Money My2cents

16 January 2016, 03:23 AM	#14
James 45 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Watch: No date Sub 14060M Posts: 432	Dam autocorrect Lol

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