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FLcarguy · 22 October 2007, 11:32 AM

I bought this bezel from a friend who told me that it was an orginal Rolex Bezel. Sorry, the picture is as close as I could get with my camera. If the picture is inconclusive what are the signs that a bezel is genuine?
As a new member, I have learned so much in just a few days of reading the forum.
Thanks,
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...Y/DSCN1382.jpg

Tools · 22 October 2007, 11:59 AM

FL,

Welcome...

I'm going to move this over to the WatchOut forum where we discuss exactly what you ask..

FLcarguy · 22 October 2007, 12:04 PM

Thanks,
Sorry for my ignorance.

Superlative · 22 October 2007, 12:06 PM

I just think a watch with to many diamond look to fake in my opinion. Im not saiding your is fake..

Wolfgang427 · 22 October 2007, 12:46 PM

Appears to be aftermarket, as the diamonds are too small for Rolex original.

Though Rolex did sell them(and Diamond dials) over the counter in the 80's and 90's that has long since become history.

jac67 · 22 October 2007, 09:30 PM

Hello Marion

Well for starters, Rolex never put (or puts) diamond bezel on TT watches.

Diamond bezels are ONLY reserved for solid gold and platinum watches.

Not saying a genuine Rolex bezel has been added though.

In saying that Rolex diamond bezels come in two configerations:

44 diamonds (older style)
52 diamonds (newer style)

Since the one pictured has 44 diamonds (yes, I counted them!) and the pave setting has 4 "claws", it may be genuine.

I know that the newer ones have the Rolex crown stamped on the underside of the bezel, not too sure about the older ones.

Hope this helps a little.

John.

FLcarguy · 23 October 2007, 08:03 AM

John,
Thank you for the insight. that was exactly the kind of information I was hoping would come out. I bought my watch from an AD in the mid 1980s so I know how it was born. I am the one that put the bezel on so I know it is not original to my watch. I am going to have it removed and now I have something to examine when I do.
Thanks again,
Marion.

jac67 · 23 October 2007, 08:55 PM

Good luck Marion.

Keep us posted.

John.

22 October 2007, 11:32 AM	#1
FLcarguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Marion Location: Florida Watch: Tudor Tiger Posts: 4	Is this bezel genuine? I bought this bezel from a friend who told me that it was an orginal Rolex Bezel. Sorry, the picture is as close as I could get with my camera. If the picture is inconclusive what are the signs that a bezel is genuine? As a new member, I have learned so much in just a few days of reading the forum. Thanks, http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...Y/DSCN1382.jpg

22 October 2007, 11:59 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,499	FL, Welcome... I'm going to move this over to the WatchOut forum where we discuss exactly what you ask..

22 October 2007, 12:04 PM	#3
FLcarguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Marion Location: Florida Watch: Tudor Tiger Posts: 4	Thanks, Sorry for my ignorance.

22 October 2007, 12:06 PM	#4
Superlative Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: CHARLESTON Watch: Z16610 Posts: 153	I just think a watch with to many diamond look to fake in my opinion. Im not saiding your is fake..

22 October 2007, 12:46 PM	#5
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Appears to be aftermarket, as the diamonds are too small for Rolex original. Though Rolex did sell them(and Diamond dials) over the counter in the 80's and 90's that has long since become history.

22 October 2007, 09:30 PM	#6
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Hello Marion Well for starters, Rolex never put (or puts) diamond bezel on TT watches. Diamond bezels are ONLY reserved for solid gold and platinum watches. Not saying a genuine Rolex bezel has been added though. In saying that Rolex diamond bezels come in two configerations: 44 diamonds (older style) 52 diamonds (newer style) Since the one pictured has 44 diamonds (yes, I counted them!) and the pave setting has 4 "claws", it may be genuine. I know that the newer ones have the Rolex crown stamped on the underside of the bezel, not too sure about the older ones. Hope this helps a little. John.

23 October 2007, 08:03 AM	#7
FLcarguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Marion Location: Florida Watch: Tudor Tiger Posts: 4	John, Thank you for the insight. that was exactly the kind of information I was hoping would come out. I bought my watch from an AD in the mid 1980s so I know how it was born. I am the one that put the bezel on so I know it is not original to my watch. I am going to have it removed and now I have something to examine when I do. Thanks again, Marion.

23 October 2007, 08:55 PM	#8
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Good luck Marion. Keep us posted. John.

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