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Old 14 December 2012, 07:15 AM   #1
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Datejust Fake or real

I have recently bought a ladies datejust watch. I have taken the watch to two jewellers, neither would verify 100% that the watch is genuine but are fairly sure that it is. How can I be 100% sure that the watch is genuine? I have a serial number N499433 and a strap number 62523D.18, and above that O11. Can anyone help with this? I would appreciate any ideas.
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Old 14 December 2012, 07:23 AM   #2
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Nice clear pictures of the watch, front and back, would likely generate an accurate answer.
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Old 14 December 2012, 07:34 AM   #3
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pics please of the inner clasp, dial front on and caseback
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Old 14 December 2012, 07:49 AM   #4
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put pictures up, any ideas ?? thanks.
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Old 14 December 2012, 07:50 AM   #5
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For starters the dial and bezel are aftermarket.
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Old 14 December 2012, 07:57 AM   #6
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It seems to me the dial on the watch looks to be off centered to the left, unless its just the pics. Also there is engraving on the back, which is not factory made that way. However it could have been done by the owner ( previously or yourself). BUT we need some clear pics!!!'
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Old 14 December 2012, 07:58 AM   #7
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what do you mean by after market ?
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Old 14 December 2012, 07:59 AM   #8
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if the jeweler cant tell with the back off ,, find a better jeweler.
and hello and welcome to the forum too.
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Old 14 December 2012, 07:59 AM   #9
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It seems to me the dial on the watch looks to be off centered to the left, unless its just the pics. Also there is engraving on the back, which is not factory made that way. However it could have been done by the owner ( previously or yourself). BUT we need some clear pics!!!'
Why wouldn't it be engraving on a ladies DJ?
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Old 14 December 2012, 08:04 AM   #10
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The jeweller has never taken the back off...will it have to come off to be sure ? Do the serial numbers not have any relevance ?
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Old 14 December 2012, 08:22 AM   #11
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The jeweller has never taken the back off...will it have to come off to be sure ? Do the serial numbers not have any relevance ?
Sure, they indicate the watch to be a 91 and the bracelet a 90.
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Old 14 December 2012, 08:24 AM   #12
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Is this possible that the strap and the watch are different dates?
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Old 14 December 2012, 08:25 AM   #13
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Even with the terrible pics I call fake. The print on the dial looks off centered and the coronet looks off.

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Is this possible that the strap and the watch are different dates?
Yes, almost always.
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Old 14 December 2012, 10:17 AM   #15
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Even with the terrible pics I call fake. The print on the dial looks off centered and the coronet looks off.

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It could be an aftermarket dial.

OP, you need clear pictures, as mentioned aboved.
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Old 14 December 2012, 10:50 AM   #16
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It seems to me the dial on the watch looks to be off centered to the left, unless its just the pics. Also there is engraving on the back, which is not factory made that way. However it could have been done by the owner ( previously or yourself). BUT we need some clear pics!!!'
some ladies rolex case backs are engraved from factory. (cant remember years)
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some ladies rolex case backs are engraved from factory. (cant remember years)
Absolutely correct
Dial and bezel are aftermarket
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