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JT46 · 23 April 2013, 12:45 PM

This image (link below) shows a serial number that has been partly scratched out and then re-engraved by hand (apparently). I see this a lot on Tudors on E-bay. Everything else about the watch looks good and the seller photographs these findings very clearly, indicating the seller doesn't perceive a problem. But it still sends up warnings signals to me. (I think to myself; 'was this stolen at one point?', etc.)

Is this common? Does this indicate a problem or is the scratched and re-engraved serial number due to some other cause? Why isn't the model number similarly affected?

Thanks for your thoughts and experience.

(No implications or disrespect at all intended to the seller of this watch; I am just using this image as an example of a commonly represented finding on E-bay watches.)

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/9...49558271_o.jpg

crowncollection · 23 April 2013, 02:32 PM

Yes that first digit ? That's not a normal font 3.

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toph · 23 April 2013, 09:18 PM

One reason.
If a Rolex is stolen it has been known that the thief will remove the serial number and in this case .. Replace it with possibly another number. Just a possibility.
I wouldn't touch it

springer · 24 April 2013, 12:24 AM

Is the first letter a "B"?

kirikenz · 24 April 2013, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Is the first letter a "B"?

Yeah that's what I read it as, the vertical line isn't as prominent as the rest of it though.

The scratching looks like the person tried to file the serial number off and didn't have much luck.... Then they decided to throw a random character in front of it? The first '5' looks suspect too if you ask me, doesn't look like the second '5'.

This is sketchy. I'd pass, especially if you plan on having anyone but yourself do the maintenance on it.

mmmk604 · 24 April 2013, 02:59 AM

Definitely something weird going on here...it looks like a B or a 3 that's been tampered with.

mymanmatt · 30 April 2013, 10:33 AM

Don't even think about buying this watch. Seen many old rolexs with the numbers barely visable, you had to use a loop to read them, but the font was always correct on a gen, and never messed with

23 April 2013, 12:45 PM	#1
JT46 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: New England, USA Watch: or not to Watch... Posts: 55	Does this indicate a problem? This image (link below) shows a serial number that has been partly scratched out and then re-engraved by hand (apparently). I see this a lot on Tudors on E-bay. Everything else about the watch looks good and the seller photographs these findings very clearly, indicating the seller doesn't perceive a problem. But it still sends up warnings signals to me. (I think to myself; 'was this stolen at one point?', etc.) Is this common? Does this indicate a problem or is the scratched and re-engraved serial number due to some other cause? Why isn't the model number similarly affected? Thanks for your thoughts and experience. (No implications or disrespect at all intended to the seller of this watch; I am just using this image as an example of a commonly represented finding on E-bay watches.) http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/9...49558271_o.jpg

23 April 2013, 02:32 PM	#2
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Yes that first digit ? That's not a normal font 3. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

23 April 2013, 09:18 PM	#3
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	One reason. If a Rolex is stolen it has been known that the thief will remove the serial number and in this case .. Replace it with possibly another number. Just a possibility. I wouldn't touch it __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

24 April 2013, 12:24 AM	#4
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,308	Is the first letter a "B"? __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

24 April 2013, 02:59 AM	#6
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	Definitely something weird going on here...it looks like a B or a 3 that's been tampered with.

30 April 2013, 10:33 AM	#7
mymanmatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 43	Don't even think about buying this watch. Seen many old rolexs with the numbers barely visable, you had to use a loop to read them, but the font was always correct on a gen, and never messed with

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