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snibs · 28 June 2007, 11:05 AM

Hi all and thanks for having me.
Let me start by saying that I know nothing at all about watches of any sort and until yesterday I have never touched a Rolex watch which is why I am here, get help from those in the know. I came across a Rolex watch marked "Oyster-perpetual datejust", it also has on the face "superlative chronometer officially certified". The back of the watch is I think not genuine (if any of it is) as it just has " stainless steal back water resistant" on it the same as my $6 Big-W watch, it has a electronic movement which is marked "Prestige Time CO LTD TK Swiss parts movement china" and "1 one jewel ISA317". With what I have found so far regarding information on this watch, none seem to take a battery. What I would like to know is "if" this is a genuine Rolex or a known copy, what sort of battery does it take? I would like to see if it works or not and if its a fake or not before deciding what to do with it. If anyone is interested I was in a box of junk bought at an auction for $8, did not know it was in the box till we got home.
Very Thankful for any help with this one.
Regards and Thanks from snibs

roadcarver · 28 June 2007, 11:43 AM

Can you post pics? Rolex did manufacture an OysterQuartz DateJust before and the case and bracelet end links were integrated.

I don't think the quartz movement would be made in asia...

Also, I believe the oyster quartz case back had no engraving on it.

Perhaps the owners of oyster quartz can chime in to give you definitive answers.

Oyster quartz should look similar to the FS post at TZ - http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...84#msg_2905739

jac67 · 28 June 2007, 02:50 PM

Me thinks it a fake.

Please post some pics.

John.

Gaijin · 28 June 2007, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

Me thinks it a fake.

Please post some pics.

John.

No doubt about it.

snibs · 29 June 2007, 08:51 AM

looks very similar to the one in the link but there are some things different. Will try and get better daylight pics if needed. If this is a fake, I still have never touched a Rolex

Thanks again for the help. Best wishes all from snibsy.

Floridadogg · 29 June 2007, 09:09 AM

It is junque.

nodnarb757 · 29 June 2007, 10:02 AM

The battery is a dead give away. Also, anything saying China is also all the way wrong. Fake. Sorry.

frostie · 29 June 2007, 10:07 AM

it is the worst replica i ever saw in my life

eduardogmtii · 29 June 2007, 10:46 AM

hahahaha

mikey · 29 June 2007, 10:47 AM

it looks like the watch was well loved and worn.It is a terrrible fake. The case is not even stainless steel but probably base metal or brass case with silver plating. The band is rolled links but not Rolex rollex links. The Oyster-Perpetual is a flaw sometimes when people get there genuine dials redone, but on that watch it should say OYSTERQUARTZ.

jac67 · 29 June 2007, 11:22 PM

I will put it politely:

This is an obvious FAKE!

John.

padi56 · 29 June 2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snibs

Hi all and thanks for having me.
Let me start by saying that I know nothing at all about watches of any sort and until yesterday I have never touched a Rolex watch which is why I am here, get help from those in the know. I came across a Rolex watch marked "Oyster-perpetual datejust", it also has on the face "superlative chronometer officially certified". The back of the watch is I think not genuine (if any of it is) as it just has " stainless steal back water resistant" on it the same as my $6 Big-W watch, it has a electronic movement which is marked With what I have found so far regarding information on this watch, none seem to take a battery. What I would like to know is "if" this is a genuine Rolex or a known copy, what sort of battery does it take? I would like to see if it works or not and if its a fake or not before deciding what to do with it. If anyone is interested I was in a box of junk bought at an auction for $8, did not know it was in the box till we got home.
Very Thankful for any help with this one.
Regards and Thanks from snibs

Well by those discriptions afraid its 250% junk the clue "Prestige Time CO LTD TK Swiss parts movement china" and "1 one jewel ISA317".

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 June 2007, 11:31 PM

Sorry about the bad news, but it is a fake.

But it was GREAT that you went to TRF to ask us!

See? Now you have already learnt something about how to spot a Rolex fake

Panos · 30 June 2007, 12:13 AM

what a horrible piece of junk

snibs · 30 June 2007, 06:40 AM

Just kidding, I had a pretty good idea it was not real just by the quality or lack of quality I should say and that's why I came here to those in the know.
Thank you very much those in the know and the Rolex forum for your kind assistants.
Very best wishes from snibs, proud owner of a genuine Rolex fake.

SPACE-DWELLER · 30 June 2007, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snibs

Just kidding, I had a pretty good idea it was not real just by the quality or lack of quality I should say and that's why I came here to those in the know.
Thank you very much those in the know and the Rolex forum for your kind assistants.
Very best wishes from snibs, proud owner of a genuine Rolex fake.

Well, glad to help anyway!

Chris B · 30 June 2007, 07:19 AM

Calling it a replica flatters it, but well done for taking the news graciously snibs

President · 1 July 2007, 04:01 AM

If that's a replica, what in the name of Steve Jobs' underpants is it replicating?

28 June 2007, 11:05 AM	#1
snibs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 3	Rolex identification help please Hi all and thanks for having me. Let me start by saying that I know nothing at all about watches of any sort and until yesterday I have never touched a Rolex watch which is why I am here, get help from those in the know. I came across a Rolex watch marked "Oyster-perpetual datejust", it also has on the face "superlative chronometer officially certified". The back of the watch is I think not genuine (if any of it is) as it just has " stainless steal back water resistant" on it the same as my $6 Big-W watch, it has a electronic movement which is marked "Prestige Time CO LTD TK Swiss parts movement china" and "1 one jewel ISA317". With what I have found so far regarding information on this watch, none seem to take a battery. What I would like to know is "if" this is a genuine Rolex or a known copy, what sort of battery does it take? I would like to see if it works or not and if its a fake or not before deciding what to do with it. If anyone is interested I was in a box of junk bought at an auction for $8, did not know it was in the box till we got home. Very Thankful for any help with this one. Regards and Thanks from snibs

28 June 2007, 11:43 AM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Can you post pics? Rolex did manufacture an OysterQuartz DateJust before and the case and bracelet end links were integrated. I don't think the quartz movement would be made in asia... Also, I believe the oyster quartz case back had no engraving on it. Perhaps the owners of oyster quartz can chime in to give you definitive answers. Oyster quartz should look similar to the FS post at TZ - http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...84#msg_2905739 __________________ I'm just a cook...

29 June 2007, 11:31 PM	#13
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Sorry about the bad news, but it is a fake. But it was GREAT that you went to TRF to ask us! See? Now you have already learnt something about how to spot a Rolex fake __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

30 June 2007, 06:40 AM	#15
snibs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 3	so it's a fake??? Just kidding, I had a pretty good idea it was not real just by the quality or lack of quality I should say and that's why I came here to those in the know. Thank you very much those in the know and the Rolex forum for your kind assistants. Very best wishes from snibs, proud owner of a genuine Rolex fake.

28 June 2007, 02:50 PM	#3
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Me thinks it a fake. Please post some pics. John.

29 June 2007, 09:09 AM	#6
Floridadogg Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Allan Location: Florida Watch: 116520 & 116523 Posts: 468	It is junque.

29 June 2007, 10:02 AM	#7
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	The battery is a dead give away. Also, anything saying China is also all the way wrong. Fake. Sorry.

29 June 2007, 10:07 AM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	it is the worst replica i ever saw in my life

29 June 2007, 10:46 AM	#9
eduardogmtii "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eduardo Location: Washington D.C. Watch: rolex gmt ii, Posts: 138	hahahaha

29 June 2007, 10:47 AM	#10
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	it looks like the watch was well loved and worn.It is a terrrible fake. The case is not even stainless steel but probably base metal or brass case with silver plating. The band is rolled links but not Rolex rollex links. The Oyster-Perpetual is a flaw sometimes when people get there genuine dials redone, but on that watch it should say OYSTERQUARTZ.

29 June 2007, 11:22 PM	#11
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	I will put it politely: This is an obvious FAKE! John.

30 June 2007, 12:13 AM	#14
Panos "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 109	what a horrible piece of junk

30 June 2007, 07:19 AM	#17
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Calling it a replica flatters it, but well done for taking the news graciously snibs

1 July 2007, 04:01 AM	#18
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	If that's a replica, what in the name of Steve Jobs' underpants is it replicating?

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