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cheechuen · 14 March 2018, 08:07 AM

Hi guys,

I just got this watch as a heirloom. I have seen its serial number and model number laser on 6 and 12 o clock lug quite neat. Hopefully the watch is real?

Could I know if it's fake or real bracelet? It's a 16018. It has been 20+ years and it's still shiny gold, ticking etc. I plan to take it for RSC if it is real n dont want awkward situation.

Please see pics

Thanks

MonBK · 14 March 2018, 08:21 AM

jvmartin · 14 March 2018, 09:25 AM

Watch looks good (thus far nothing obvious jumps out) but bracelet is for sure aftermarket... post more pics of the watch stampings and remove the bracelet if possible... that dial would be correct for a 16018 model...

freefly · 14 March 2018, 09:36 AM

The watch head itself looks OK at first glance (18k Datejust), but better pics would be helpful to confirm.
The bracelet is definitely aftermarket. Hard to say if it's actually solid or plated.

If you are able, take/post some higer-res pics of the dial (straight-on, with the hands not obstructing any dial print), case back hallmarks, and between the lugs.

Onikage · 15 March 2018, 02:51 AM

One of those Italian aftermarket bracelets, not the end of the world but should be reflected in the price - You're essentially buying a Rolex 'head only' + scrap gold. *Sorry I missed that it's an heirloom. Lucky boy. I'd wear it! Let us know what RSC says. Personally I'd just send the head since the entire bracelet is clearly not Rolex and therefor RSC will do nothing with it.

Andrejb · 15 March 2018, 02:16 PM

Head looks good. Bracelet is not Rolex. Really cool heirloom though! I’d throw it on some leather and rock it

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Mick8moses · 15 March 2018, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrejb

Head looks good. Bracelet is not Rolex. Really cool heirloom though! I’d throw it on some leather and rock it

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Agreed!

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crowncollection · 16 March 2018, 08:30 AM

As above head ok band is no good

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14 March 2018, 09:25 AM	#3
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	Watch looks good (thus far nothing obvious jumps out) but bracelet is for sure aftermarket... post more pics of the watch stampings and remove the bracelet if possible... that dial would be correct for a 16018 model... Last edited by jvmartin; 14 March 2018 at 09:26 AM.. Reason: added more

15 March 2018, 02:51 AM	#5
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	One of those Italian aftermarket bracelets, not the end of the world but should be reflected in the price - You're essentially buying a Rolex 'head only' + scrap gold. *Sorry I missed that it's an heirloom. Lucky boy. I'd wear it! Let us know what RSC says. Personally I'd just send the head since the entire bracelet is clearly not Rolex and therefor RSC will do nothing with it. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

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crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	As above head ok band is no good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

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14 March 2018, 09:36 AM	#4
freefly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: AZ Watch: 4&5-digit Sub/GMTs Posts: 1,974	The watch head itself looks OK at first glance (18k Datejust), but better pics would be helpful to confirm. The bracelet is definitely aftermarket. Hard to say if it's actually solid or plated. If you are able, take/post some higer-res pics of the dial (straight-on, with the hands not obstructing any dial print), case back hallmarks, and between the lugs.

15 March 2018, 02:16 PM	#6
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Head looks good. Bracelet is not Rolex. Really cool heirloom though! I’d throw it on some leather and rock it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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