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ja138522 · 2 August 2009, 12:27 AM

I recieved a rolex daytona last night. There was a death in the family and i got the watch. My question is how do i know if its real? is there certain things i can look for on the watch. please let me know.

DRAWTOOL · 2 August 2009, 12:35 AM

Take it to a watchmaker/jeweler or an authorized dealer (not Ben Bridge)

Idle Swede · 2 August 2009, 12:36 AM

Or show pictures here.

DRAWTOOL · 2 August 2009, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Or show pictures here.

Or you can do this

ja138522 · 2 August 2009, 05:29 AM

I didnt buy it it was given to me cause of Death last week of my YAYA (Pappy)

Heres the best i could do for a Pic sorry

Rolex116520 · 4 August 2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

Take it to a watchmaker/jeweler or an authorized dealer (not Ben Bridge)

Not Ben Bridge !!!!! Great !!

marfaboy · 4 August 2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex116520

Not Ben Bridge !!!!! Great !!

What's wrong with Ben Bridge? I am neither an employee of Ben Bridge, nor do I know anyone who works for Ben Bridge, but they have a new store near my home, and was considering wandering in there to look at their Rolex offerings....

Rolex116520 · 4 August 2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by marfaboy

What's wrong with Ben Bridge? I am neither an employee of Ben Bridge, nor do I know anyone who works for Ben Bridge, but they have a new store near my home, and was considering wandering in there to look at their Rolex offerings....

Don't worry, we were only referring to a thread posted a couple of days ago where a member when he walked in a Ben Bridges a salesperson played some kind of mindgame by letting of that she was not 100% sure his Rolex was real . I myself had a second hand M reg 116520 originally from Ben Bridges( California ) and there was nothing wrong with the watch .

Tools · 5 August 2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by marfaboy

What's wrong with Ben Bridge? I am neither an employee of Ben Bridge, nor do I know anyone who works for Ben Bridge, but they have a new store near my home, and was considering wandering in there to look at their Rolex offerings....

Ben Bridge is a great AD.......They have a network where they can get you the watch you want quickly if it's not in the store you visit, and they have joint partnerships with Rolex for training watchmakers... They are not known for giving steep discounts though...

Don't take everything you read from a few on the Internet as an indictment from the majority, just file it as a small piece in the giant jigsaw puzzle of life...........

Art 1 · 2 August 2009, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ja138522

I recieved a rolex daytona last night. There was a death in the family and i got the watch. My question is how do i know if its real? is there certain things i can look for on the watch. please let me know.

Sorry for your loss.

As far as the watch is concerned, why didn't you check before your purchase?

Bimmernate · 2 August 2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Sorry for your loss.

As far as the watch is concerned, why didn't you check before your purchase?

Im going to assume it was bequeathed to him...

Art 1 · 2 August 2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmernate

Im going to assume it was bequeathed to him...

That makes sense. Got it.

Mrdi · 2 August 2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Sorry for your loss.

As far as the watch is concerned, why didn't you check before your purchase?

Read the post pre-sarcasm.

ja138522 · 2 August 2009, 05:25 AM

I recieved a Daytona gold in color and didnt know if it was real or not. Is there a way to tell if its fake ill be real dasappointed. But thats my luck i guess.

It has the rubber seal on the winder, The crown etched under the words "swiss made" by the 6. The minute hand goes all the way to the hash marks. It has a sweeping motion of the seconds hand not a tick tick tick motion. A hologram sticker on the back. 3 dots under the crown on the winder too. But heck that don't help i guess.

Im afraid to take it to a watch guy cause if it is a fake i hear they will destroy it. Its a nice looking watch and would hate to find it fake.

Any help would be greatly appriciated. Sorry bout the pick its the best i can do. I dont know macro pic taking works.

Rikki · 2 August 2009, 12:20 PM

Fake

DadsWatch72 · 2 August 2009, 05:45 AM

I am sorry to hear of your loss. If he wanted you to have it, then this watch is his way of honoring you. I am sure he will miss you as much as you miss him. My own personal beliefs say that you will see him again one day. Maybe not on Earth, but somewhere.

DadsWatch72 · 2 August 2009, 07:57 AM

Try and get a close up of the watch and I think many people on here can tell you more about the watch. Maybe someone you know has a nice camera?

Idle Swede · 2 August 2009, 07:59 AM

That picture is a little small but I'd dare to say it looks weird.

Tools · 2 August 2009, 08:27 AM

As Leo says, that photo is not good at all.

However, I do not believe at this point that you have an authentic Rolex in your hand......

ja138522 · 2 August 2009, 09:05 AM

the hologram is worn. Where can i find a model number on it?

Tools · 2 August 2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ja138522

the hologram is worn. Where can i find a model number on it?

The bracelet needs to come off. Under the ends, against the case you will find the model number stamped at one end and the serial number at the other end..

Welshwatchman · 2 August 2009, 09:21 AM

Sorry for the following :

The bezel looks wrong, the hands look wrong, the dial looks wrong.

ja138522 · 2 August 2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Sorry for the following :

The bezel looks wrong, the hands look wrong, the dial looks wrong.

Picture was taken with a 2 Mgp camera phone. I cleaned it today and will have the braclet removed tomarrow. im gonna just take it to a jewler and hope for the best. I guess

jms_w · 2 August 2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Sorry for the following :

The bezel looks wrong, the hands look wrong, the dial looks wrong.

I think you're right. The bezel is too thick and the subdials are too small and not close enough together. To OP, I am sorry to hear of your loss.

Idle Swede · 2 August 2009, 12:18 PM

I looked a little closer on that picture and in my opinion if that's a 16528 then I'm the north end of a southbound mule......

ja138522 · 2 August 2009, 12:21 PM

OK i couldnt wait till tomarrow. [I took the braclet off and on one side it says

"Stainless Steel"
x41900

And the other side says
"Orig rolex Design"
116520

Idle Swede · 2 August 2009, 12:28 PM

But your picture is showing a gold 16528?

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Originally Posted by ja138522

OK i couldnt wait till tomarrow. [I took the braclet off and on one side it says

"Stainless Steel"
x41900

And the other side says
"Orig rolex Design"
116520

Tools · 2 August 2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ja138522

OK i couldnt wait till tomarrow. [I took the braclet off and on one side it says

"Stainless Steel"
x41900

And the other side says
"Orig rolex Design"
116520

I guess we have not been clear enough.............and I suppose that you are hoping for a different answer..

The model number - 116520 - is for a recent Stainless Steel in-house Daytona.

What you have in your hand is a Fake Yellow Gold early Zenith style replica. ... Sorry

Idle Swede · 2 August 2009, 12:39 PM

Not even a Zenith Larry because it has "Swiss Made" on the bottom...

ja138522 · 2 August 2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I guess we have not been clear enough.............and I suppose that you are hoping for a different answer..

The model number - 116520 - is for a recent Stainless Steel in-house Daytona.

What you have in your hand is a Fake Yellow Gold early Zenith style replica. ... Sorry

I understand you perfectly. Im just giving you all the information i have. Im sorry i seem to have been a thorn in your side and will not bother you all anymore. Fake is fake but for once i had a little excitement and something to hope for. But oh well.

2 August 2009, 12:27 AM	#1
ja138522 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: florida Posts: 8	Help if anyone can. I recieved a rolex daytona last night. There was a death in the family and i got the watch. My question is how do i know if its real? is there certain things i can look for on the watch. please let me know.

2 August 2009, 05:25 AM	#14
ja138522 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: florida Posts: 8	Rolex Daytona I recieved a Daytona gold in color and didnt know if it was real or not. Is there a way to tell if its fake ill be real dasappointed. But thats my luck i guess. It has the rubber seal on the winder, The crown etched under the words "swiss made" by the 6. The minute hand goes all the way to the hash marks. It has a sweeping motion of the seconds hand not a tick tick tick motion. A hologram sticker on the back. 3 dots under the crown on the winder too. But heck that don't help i guess. Im afraid to take it to a watch guy cause if it is a fake i hear they will destroy it. Its a nice looking watch and would hate to find it fake. Any help would be greatly appriciated. Sorry bout the pick its the best i can do. I dont know macro pic taking works.

2 August 2009, 08:27 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,672	As Leo says, that photo is not good at all. However, I do not believe at this point that you have an authentic Rolex in your hand...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 August 2009, 09:21 AM	#22
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Sorry for the following : The bezel looks wrong, the hands look wrong, the dial looks wrong. __________________ ..33

2 August 2009, 12:35 AM	#2
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	Take it to a watchmaker/jeweler or an authorized dealer (not Ben Bridge)

2 August 2009, 12:36 AM	#3
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Or show pictures here.

2 August 2009, 05:29 AM	#5
ja138522 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: florida Posts: 8	I didnt buy it it was given to me cause of Death last week of my YAYA (Pappy) Heres the best i could do for a Pic sorry

2 August 2009, 12:20 PM	#15
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Fake

2 August 2009, 05:45 AM	#16
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	I am sorry to hear of your loss. If he wanted you to have it, then this watch is his way of honoring you. I am sure he will miss you as much as you miss him. My own personal beliefs say that you will see him again one day. Maybe not on Earth, but somewhere.

2 August 2009, 07:57 AM	#17
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Try and get a close up of the watch and I think many people on here can tell you more about the watch. Maybe someone you know has a nice camera?

2 August 2009, 07:59 AM	#18
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	That picture is a little small but I'd dare to say it looks weird.

2 August 2009, 09:05 AM	#20
ja138522 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: florida Posts: 8	the hologram is worn. Where can i find a model number on it?

2 August 2009, 12:18 PM	#25
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	I looked a little closer on that picture and in my opinion if that's a 16528 then I'm the north end of a southbound mule......

2 August 2009, 12:21 PM	#26
ja138522 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: florida Posts: 8	OK i couldnt wait till tomarrow. [I took the braclet off and on one side it says "Stainless Steel" x41900 And the other side says "Orig rolex Design" 116520

2 August 2009, 12:39 PM	#29
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Not even a Zenith Larry because it has "Swiss Made" on the bottom...

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