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Gina2012 · 1 April 2012, 05:41 AM

Hello,

How do I find a model # or determine what model I have. I received this watch a few months back and I'm not sure what I have or even if it's real?

Tnx

MoBe · 1 April 2012, 06:18 AM

Remove the bracelet at the 6 o`clock position to determine serial number and at the 12 o`clock position for the model number,they will be found engraved on the case.

Gina2012 · 1 April 2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MoBe

Remove the bracelet at the 6 o`clock position to determine serial number and at the 12 o`clock position for the model number,they will be found engraved on the case.

Thanks for the info. As you can see from the picture below the area appears either ground off or never finished? It's the same on both ends. Do you suppose it is a good indication of a knockoff??

mjclark32 · 1 April 2012, 07:23 AM

Whenever I see a scratched off serial number, which isn't often, my first thought is: stolen.

SaddleSC · 1 April 2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina2012

Thanks for the info. As you can see from the picture below the area appears either ground off or never finished? It's the same on both ends. Do you suppose it is a good indication of a knockoff??

Sometimes the number gets worn down over time from the movement of the end link against the case. However, yours looks intentionally ground off, which would make me worry more about it being stolen than about it being fake.

Hope it turns out ok for you.

mjclark32 · 1 April 2012, 07:28 AM

Another reason why Rolex went to the engraved rehaut, I assume.

nyyankees · 1 April 2012, 07:30 AM

16013 if its real. Based on the serial number being rubbed off it may be real, previously stolen, and/or sold as used by an unauthorized person? Weird

gwalker · 1 April 2012, 07:43 AM

Very strange. Looks VERY fishy.

rc604 · 1 April 2012, 07:50 AM

Hey Gina, where in BC are you? If in Vancouver, take it to Otto's in Hotel Vancouver. They can authenticate.

FNFZ4 · 1 April 2012, 07:50 AM

The watch is a bad fake my friend. Magnification is incorrect. Font and Size of the Superlative Chronometer is in correct. Coronet is incorrect. Rolex font and position is wrong. Case back looks incorrect. Font of the 4 is crocked and incorrect!

Paul Raposo · 1 April 2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fnfz4

the watch is a bad fake my friend. Magnification is incorrect. Font and size of the superlative chronometer is in correct. Coronet is incorrect. Rolex font and position is wrong. Case back looks incorrect. Font of the 4 is crocked and incorrect!

+1

dddrees · 1 April 2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by saddlesc

sometimes the number gets worn down over time from the movement of the end link against the case. However, yours looks intentionally ground off, which would make me worry more about it being stolen than about it being fake.

Hope it turns out ok for you.

x2

gwalker · 1 April 2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FNFZ4

The watch is a bad fake my friend. Magnification is incorrect. Font and Size of the Superlative Chronometer is in correct. Coronet is incorrect. Rolex font and position is wrong. Case back looks incorrect. Font of the 4 is crocked and incorrect!

After further inspection I think I agree with everything you said. I went and pulled it up on my office computer with a 26" monitor. I see a ton of flaws.

Kingair · 1 April 2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina2012

Hello,

How do I find a model # or determine what model I have. I received this watch a few months back and I'm not sure what I have or even if it's real?

Tnx

Isn't there a small decal (oval, gold color) 'Made in China' on the back ?
Have someone open it for you and see what the movement says . . .
Good luck !

MortgageGuy · 1 April 2012, 12:35 PM

I also do not believe this to be authentic. The dial for sure is not authentic Rolex and since the serial is either not there or has been intentionally removed this would lead to me to believe this is not an authentic piece. Of course the only way to know for sure is to pop the case back off

vanjames · 1 April 2012, 12:37 PM

that is a fake one and really bad fake. Sorry Gina

Tools · 1 April 2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina2012

Hello,

How do I find a model # or determine what model I have. I received this watch a few months back and I'm not sure what I have or even if it's real?

Tnx

No, it is not an authentic 12,000 dollar Rolex watch...

But I'm pretty sure that you knew that already...

Gina2012 · 1 April 2012, 01:39 PM

Okay, I'm convinced

especially after I removed the strap. Oh well, at least I didn't have too much in it. On a brighter note, I've been wearing it for a few months and it keeps great time, looks good too. Untrained eyes (like mine) can't tell the difference

Thanks for all your input.

imono · 2 April 2012, 12:35 AM

Pop the back cover and show it here if possible.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 2 April 2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina2012

Okay, I'm convinced

especially after I removed the strap. Oh well, at least I didn't have too much in it. On a brighter note, I've been wearing it for a few months and it keeps great time, looks good too. Untrained eyes (like mine) can't tell the difference

Thanks for all your input.

I would never possess - let alone wear a Fake!

unclesallie · 2 April 2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

I would never possess - let alone wear a Fake!

Oh Mr. Bill, you're so strict.

I agree. Gina is a newbie around here so we have to state what is the obvious to a lot of us here:

Gina, if you come back(and I hope you do) understand the prima principle, the sine qua non of TRF:

Thou Shalt Not Own Nor Extoll The Virtues Of A Fake Rolex !

mbuckley · 2 April 2012, 09:03 AM

I like that---prima principle---

Very good!

Gina2012 · 2 April 2012, 11:20 AM

Well I wouldn't want to go against principles so the watch is now delegated to a drawer where it is out of sight. Maybe I'll swap it back to the previous owner for a nice pair of binoculars that he's trying to sell

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On another note, for future reference, how does one 'Pop the back cover' without scratching it up

imono · 2 April 2012, 11:41 AM

My guess is to go to a jewelry store and get them to open the case back. They should then be able to tell you what is inside.

1 April 2012, 07:23 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Whenever I see a scratched off serial number, which isn't often, my first thought is: stolen. __________________

1 April 2012, 07:28 AM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Another reason why Rolex went to the engraved rehaut, I assume. __________________

1 April 2012, 07:50 AM	#10
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	The watch is a bad fake my friend. Magnification is incorrect. Font and Size of the Superlative Chronometer is in correct. Coronet is incorrect. Rolex font and position is wrong. Case back looks incorrect. Font of the 4 is crocked and incorrect! __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

1 April 2012, 12:35 PM	#15
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I also do not believe this to be authentic. The dial for sure is not authentic Rolex and since the serial is either not there or has been intentionally removed this would lead to me to believe this is not an authentic piece. Of course the only way to know for sure is to pop the case back off __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

1 April 2012, 06:18 AM	#2
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Remove the bracelet at the 6 o`clock position to determine serial number and at the 12 o`clock position for the model number,they will be found engraved on the case.

1 April 2012, 07:30 AM	#7
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	16013 if its real. Based on the serial number being rubbed off it may be real, previously stolen, and/or sold as used by an unauthorized person? Weird

1 April 2012, 07:43 AM	#8
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Very strange. Looks VERY fishy.

1 April 2012, 07:50 AM	#9
rc604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Carmel/Vancouver Watch: Random 14060M Posts: 47	Hey Gina, where in BC are you? If in Vancouver, take it to Otto's in Hotel Vancouver. They can authenticate.

1 April 2012, 12:37 PM	#16
vanjames "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Burnaby BC Canada Watch: 710,4060,DSSD,BBB, Posts: 43	that is a fake one and really bad fake. Sorry Gina

1 April 2012, 01:39 PM	#18
Gina2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4	Okay, I'm convinced especially after I removed the strap. Oh well, at least I didn't have too much in it. On a brighter note, I've been wearing it for a few months and it keeps great time, looks good too. Untrained eyes (like mine) can't tell the difference Thanks for all your input.

2 April 2012, 12:35 AM	#19
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Pop the back cover and show it here if possible.

2 April 2012, 09:03 AM	#22
mbuckley "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Norman, Oklahoma Watch: Exp II Posts: 616	I like that---prima principle--- Very good!

2 April 2012, 11:20 AM	#23
Gina2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4	Well I wouldn't want to go against principles so the watch is now delegated to a drawer where it is out of sight. Maybe I'll swap it back to the previous owner for a nice pair of binoculars that he's trying to sell . On another note, for future reference, how does one 'Pop the back cover' without scratching it up

2 April 2012, 11:41 AM	#24
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	My guess is to go to a jewelry store and get them to open the case back. They should then be able to tell you what is inside.

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