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jdc241 · 31 October 2015, 08:37 AM

Just received my watch and wanted to get a second opinion. My biggest concern is on the side of the watch where the band meets the bezel, there seems to be a space that shows some metal as if the bezel isn't all the way down. Is this normal? Also, based upon these pictures is it authentic? I have a plastic warranty card stamped by AD and the serial number matches the watch. Date is written in on warranty card as well. Any insight would be much appreciated.

AK797 · 31 October 2015, 09:47 AM

On a TT the weight will be more than on an SS so that is a big clue as to authenticity. Can't see enough from the pics, any bigger ones?

jdc241 · 31 October 2015, 10:48 AM

hopefully these are a little better.

AF_Rob · 31 October 2015, 10:54 AM

My Sub has the same space between the bracelet and bezel. I wouldn't sweat it.

viper · 31 October 2015, 11:04 AM

Looks all normal to me. Nice piece

alanc · 31 October 2015, 11:11 AM

Looks good to me; my favorite DJ II. Good choice.

What is the source of your concern over authenticity?

jdc241 · 31 October 2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by alanc

Looks good to me; my favorite DJ II. Good choice.

What is the source of your concern over authenticity?

My major concern was the space between the bezel and band. I also had a little worry that in one day the gold had many surface scratches, but guess that is to expected. I bought a microfiber cloth to wipe it down at night so that should help. Also, when looking at the sweeping hand, it is constantly moving but has the very unoticeable tick.... Is this normal?

cht · 31 October 2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jdc241

My major concern was the space between the bezel and band. I also had a little worry that in one day the gold had many surface scratches, but guess that is to expected. I bought a microfiber cloth to wipe it down at night so that should help. Also, when looking at the sweeping hand, it is constantly moving but has the very unoticeable tick.... Is this normal?

as far as the ticking, yes, this is normal. Pretty much all mechanical watches tick with only the fewest of exceptions.

Suggest you do a little research/use the search function or heck, even watch some youtube videos on mechanical watches.

sea-dweller · 31 October 2015, 12:02 PM

Looks OK!

WS9D · 31 October 2015, 01:30 PM

All three of my Rolex pieces have a noticeable tick even tho they are constantly moving. 2 of the 3 were bought at an AD the other bought from a very trusted TRF seller. The better ur "near sightedness" is, the more noticeable the tick. I have above average near vision, so I can see it. My friends with average to bad near vision can't see what I'm talking about and the seconds hand looks like a smooth fluid sweeping motion to them. I wouldn't sweat it. Also all 3 of mine have the "gap".

Nice pick up. Enjoy it!

997.2 · 31 October 2015, 03:37 PM

Looks fine although those are some bad pics. Enjoy the watch, I really don't think you have anything to worry about :)

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Lordofrolex · 31 October 2015, 04:37 PM

Yeah it looks fine.

OrangeSport · 31 October 2015, 06:12 PM

That gap's very normal. Looking at my OP right now I can see the same.

HogwldFLTR · 31 October 2015, 06:49 PM

My DJII has exactly the same space between the Bezel and the end links.

Mickyfin · 31 October 2015, 07:19 PM

Looks normal.

travisb · 31 October 2015, 07:40 PM

Looks good from those pics. I'm curious why some people would buy a new watch without 100% certainty that it's authentic. I wouldn't want to be left with those doubts.

AK797 · 31 October 2015, 08:09 PM

Looks good, but weigh it in the ADs next to an SS and you will know for sure.

31 October 2015, 11:04 AM	#5
viper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 943	Looks all normal to me. Nice piece __________________ 16610LV 16200 116600 116500

31 October 2015, 12:02 PM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks OK! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

31 October 2015, 04:37 PM	#12
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Yeah it looks fine. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

31 October 2015, 06:12 PM	#13
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	That gap's very normal. Looking at my OP right now I can see the same. __________________

31 October 2015, 06:49 PM	#14
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,662	My DJII has exactly the same space between the Bezel and the end links. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

31 October 2015, 09:47 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	On a TT the weight will be more than on an SS so that is a big clue as to authenticity. Can't see enough from the pics, any bigger ones?

31 October 2015, 10:54 AM	#4
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,667	My Sub has the same space between the bracelet and bezel. I wouldn't sweat it.

31 October 2015, 11:11 AM	#6
alanc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Connecticut Watch: 114270 16710B Posts: 1,062	Looks good to me; my favorite DJ II. Good choice. What is the source of your concern over authenticity?

31 October 2015, 01:30 PM	#10
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,414	All three of my Rolex pieces have a noticeable tick even tho they are constantly moving. 2 of the 3 were bought at an AD the other bought from a very trusted TRF seller. The better ur "near sightedness" is, the more noticeable the tick. I have above average near vision, so I can see it. My friends with average to bad near vision can't see what I'm talking about and the seconds hand looks like a smooth fluid sweeping motion to them. I wouldn't sweat it. Also all 3 of mine have the "gap". Nice pick up. Enjoy it!

31 October 2015, 03:37 PM	#11
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	Looks fine although those are some bad pics. Enjoy the watch, I really don't think you have anything to worry about :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 October 2015, 07:19 PM	#15
Mickyfin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: Suomi Watch: Planet Ocean Posts: 334	Looks normal.

31 October 2015, 07:40 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	Looks good from those pics. I'm curious why some people would buy a new watch without 100% certainty that it's authentic. I wouldn't want to be left with those doubts.

31 October 2015, 08:09 PM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Looks good, but weigh it in the ADs next to an SS and you will know for sure.

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