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GedgeDS · 1 February 2014, 12:38 AM

Just out of curiosity, there have been hundreds of books written on authenticating various vintage Rolex models and yet I find that even with a full service the inside of the watch is VERY obviously 'old'. Crack the caseback and I don't know how anyone can imitate that 'age' on the inside of the case / seals / movement'.

Just a point of interest really....

Cheers,

Vincent65 · 1 February 2014, 02:00 AM

Hmmm… I see your point, but it could be an old movement from another watch. Also, if it's been serviced, it shouldn't look 'dirty' anyway. I have 40+ year-old movements that look like new inside a pristine case, particularly one, that had no signs of having been serviced before (a 1970 1680 Sub), and had not likely been opened, by all appearances.
I know what you mean about build-up of scum around case-back edge and seal, but that's not always the case (only with filthy degenerates).

joe100 · 1 February 2014, 02:01 AM

Some folks don't have the necessary tools to remove a Rolex case back

1 February 2014, 12:38 AM	#1
GedgeDS Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 50	Dirt to help authentication? Just out of curiosity, there have been hundreds of books written on authenticating various vintage Rolex models and yet I find that even with a full service the inside of the watch is VERY obviously 'old'. Crack the caseback and I don't know how anyone can imitate that 'age' on the inside of the case / seals / movement'. Just a point of interest really.... Cheers,

1 February 2014, 02:01 AM	#3
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1 February 2014, 02:00 AM	#2
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Hmmm… I see your point, but it could be an old movement from another watch. Also, if it's been serviced, it shouldn't look 'dirty' anyway. I have 40+ year-old movements that look like new inside a pristine case, particularly one, that had no signs of having been serviced before (a 1970 1680 Sub), and had not likely been opened, by all appearances. I know what you mean about build-up of scum around case-back edge and seal, but that's not always the case (only with filthy degenerates).

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