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db_in_atlanta · 13 April 2011, 10:25 AM

Hi y'all! Glad to be here, but want to make sure I "belong."

Have wanted a Rolex for many years and just rec'd one for my b-day but now I'm a wee bit concerned about authenticity since my partner purchased it online.

Suggestions for confirmation?

Did any 6719s have no engraving on the bracelet? There's a coronet on the outside of the clasp, but no inside markings.

How might a newbie learn about what is/was OEM versus aftermarket for a pre-owned piece?

Lol-x · 13 April 2011, 07:51 PM

Welcome.

You could post some photos of your watch here and that would be a good basis for getting feedback.

You could take your watch to a watchmaker who knows about Rolex and ask him/her.

db_in_atlanta · 13 April 2011, 08:55 PM

Here are a couple pics of the dial and clasp:

Lol-x · 13 April 2011, 09:05 PM

It appears that the folding sections of the clasp are completely plain without any Rolex embossing on them

???

If that is so then there may certainly be issues about the originality of the clasp.

The endlinks look original, but to give you a definite answer I need a lot more clearer photos from different angles including the dial of the watch.

db_in_atlanta · 13 April 2011, 10:09 PM

Thanks, Stavrodos. I added an image of the dial.

Puffy · 13 April 2011, 11:12 PM

welcome donna

can we see clearer res shots of the watch? and can you take off the bracelet and post images of the numbers and wording found between the lugs?

don't want to frighthen you but this watch looks like a knock off..

DCgator · 13 April 2011, 11:28 PM

Welcome aboard, Donna!

Rebel · 14 April 2011, 01:18 AM

Welcome aboard.

sea-dweller · 14 April 2011, 03:32 AM

Welcome to TRF!

TSW · 14 April 2011, 04:21 AM

Welcome!

dilly_56 · 14 April 2011, 05:12 AM

welcome

rfknauss · 14 April 2011, 05:17 AM

Donna ..... welcome to TRF!

Welshwatchman · 15 April 2011, 05:05 AM

Welcome to the forums.

I can't comment on the watch though. It's best to have it checked by an AD.

db_in_atlanta · 16 April 2011, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the welcome. Followed your advice visited an AD and guess what, although a serial # was present, guess what:

non-Rolex crown
non-Rolex dial
non-Rolex hands
non-Rolex bracelet

Boo! Suppose I'll be talking to R-USA real soon.

But the good news: I'm now the proud owner of REAL Lady Datejust w/ Silver Jubilee Dial and Oyster bracelet and VERY happy gal.

HL65 · 16 April 2011, 09:41 AM

Welcome to TRF!

girltime · 17 April 2011, 12:16 AM

Welcome Donna.

KarlFr · 20 April 2011, 04:26 AM

Welcome!!

Rolex_Rolex · 25 April 2011, 11:06 AM

Welcome from a fellow member from Toronto.

13 April 2011, 10:25 AM	#1
db_in_atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Donna B. Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Still Waiting Posts: 5	Newbie from Atlanta! Hi y'all! Glad to be here, but want to make sure I "belong." Have wanted a Rolex for many years and just rec'd one for my b-day but now I'm a wee bit concerned about authenticity since my partner purchased it online. Suggestions for confirmation? Did any 6719s have no engraving on the bracelet? There's a coronet on the outside of the clasp, but no inside markings. How might a newbie learn about what is/was OEM versus aftermarket for a pre-owned piece?

13 April 2011, 07:51 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,559	Welcome. You could post some photos of your watch here and that would be a good basis for getting feedback. You could take your watch to a watchmaker who knows about Rolex and ask him/her. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

13 April 2011, 09:05 PM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,559	It appears that the folding sections of the clasp are completely plain without any Rolex embossing on them ??? If that is so then there may certainly be issues about the originality of the clasp. The endlinks look original, but to give you a definite answer I need a lot more clearer photos from different angles including the dial of the watch. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

13 April 2011, 11:12 PM	#6
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	welcome donna can we see clearer res shots of the watch? and can you take off the bracelet and post images of the numbers and wording found between the lugs? don't want to frighthen you but this watch looks like a knock off.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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13 April 2011, 08:55 PM	#3
db_in_atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Donna B. Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Still Waiting Posts: 5	Here are a couple pics of the dial and clasp:

13 April 2011, 10:09 PM	#5
db_in_atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Donna B. Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Still Waiting Posts: 5	Thanks, Stavrodos. I added an image of the dial.

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16 April 2011, 08:51 AM	#14
db_in_atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Donna B. Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Still Waiting Posts: 5	Thanks for the welcome. Followed your advice visited an AD and guess what, although a serial # was present, guess what: non-Rolex crown non-Rolex dial non-Rolex hands non-Rolex bracelet Boo! Suppose I'll be talking to R-USA real soon. But the good news: I'm now the proud owner of REAL Lady Datejust w/ Silver Jubilee Dial and Oyster bracelet and VERY happy gal. Last edited by db_in_atlanta; 16 April 2011 at 09:03 AM.. Reason: typo

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