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Old 5 November 2007, 02:26 AM   #1
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never seen this before

Hi all! I m new here and I could use some advice regarding a rolex that Im looking at;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-WATCH-MENS...QQcmdZViewItem

is this a fake? I have never seen this one before. Should I skip this one?
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Old 5 November 2007, 03:11 AM   #2
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I think you should skip this one...


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Old 5 November 2007, 03:17 AM   #3
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It's a 2007 with a "Swiss t<25" tritium dial? Red aftermarket $20 bezel. Scary.

They also have a green one, and the pics look exactly like the red one. Hmm...
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Old 5 November 2007, 04:08 AM   #4
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Hi all! I m new here and I could use some advice regarding a rolex that Im looking at;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-WATCH-MENS...QQcmdZViewItem

is this a fake? I have never seen this one before. Should I skip this one?
Thanks
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Its not Fake however it can not be called a 100% Authentic Rolex as the dial and bezel are aftermarket
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Old 5 November 2007, 07:16 AM   #5
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I think you should skip this one...


Why do you think he should skip that watch?

Just curious...
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Old 5 November 2007, 07:26 AM   #6
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its not fake just atermarket parts added
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Old 5 November 2007, 01:41 PM   #7
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Why do you think he should skip that watch?

Just curious...
Because Subs can be had for around ~3500 for a respectable recent model to 5K for new....

After market bezels and dials do not generally enhance the value of a Sub, especially in the long run..

Paying what I believe is too much for a watch that is not recognized within "usual" Rolex circles is not a good way to start off.....

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Old 5 November 2007, 03:31 PM   #8
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its not fake just atermarket parts added
Like the restyled (CoughRecycledCough) 10+ year old dials on a "new" 2007 watch.
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Old 5 November 2007, 07:26 PM   #9
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Welcome to TRF!

It's a socalled "Frankenwatch" ("marriage" of Rolex plus aftermarket parts).

I'd pass on it if I were you, since you will not be able to re-sell it easily later on, if at all.

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