Is this Sub real?

[sj1523]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Mens-Steel...item3cab67c8d7


I'm certainly no expert, so it may be, but I've never seen one like this before - what do you guys think? The seller has pretty solid Rolex feedback...

[datejust1]

Well, It's a frankenwatch. It has a Aftermarket Bezel and Dial.

[Earl Camembert]

Bezel Original Rolex rotating with custom Silver Bezel insert
Dial Original Submariner Dial - Refinished in a Silver color

[sj1523]

Gotcha - yea I saw the piece about the refinished dial...that must hurt value pretty heavily though, correct?

[Earl Camembert]

Originally Posted by sj1523

Gotcha - yea I saw the piece about the refinished dial...that must hurt value pretty heavily though, correct?

Big time and Rolex has and is suing people that do that for trademark infringement.

[Flaxmoore]

Originally Posted by Earl Camembert

Big time and Rolex has and is suing people that do that for trademark infringement.

Wish Rolex did that themselves- I like the color scheme.

[bayerische]

Aftermarket makes it a "fake", doesn't it?
Original Rolex parts but on the wrong watch makes it a "frankenwatch"?

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by bayerische

Aftermarket makes it a "fake", doesn't it?
Original Rolex parts but on the wrong watch makes it a "frankenwatch"?

I agree on that , Andreas . But we have had heated debates here on that subject . There are people that defend the use of aftermarket parts such as bracelets etc..
I believe when selling it should be clearly stated , but then Ebay may pull the listing because of that .

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

I agree on that , Andreas . But we have had heated debates here on that subject . There are people that defend the use of aftermarket parts such as bracelets etc..
I believe when selling it should be clearly stated , but then Ebay may pull the listing because of that .

Right.

I use Rolex on a Nato strap now and then, but obviously I wouldn't sell a Rolex on a Nato and call it "Rolex". Better to sell just the head then, I guess.

Cheers
Andreas

[MikeyTX]

eBay will never pull a Time and Gems listing. They make eBay too much money. In this case, T&G clearly states in the listing that the dial has been refinished and, that the bezel insert is custom. As for Rolex, who the h*ll are they to tell me what I can and cannot do to my watch. I bought it, own it free and clear. Some day they are going to refuse warranty work on a watch with a custom bezel and some smart lawyer is going to rightly clean their clock in a court of law.

[Earl Camembert]

Originally Posted by MikeyTX

As for Rolex, who the h*ll are they to tell me what I can and cannot do to my watch.

Rolex has/will take one to court for selling a Rolex with non Rolex parts. Once it gets into the courts Rolex has deep pockets.

[MikeyTX]

May be selling but they sure can't tell me what I can or can't do to my own watch.