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Submatona · 27 July 2015, 02:30 AM

Hi I'm thinking of buying this watch but the seller is about a 6 hour drive, I'm not an experienced Rolex buyer and want to know if this is genuine or not before I go all the way down there?

Trouble15 · 27 July 2015, 02:34 AM

Buy the seller before you buy the watch.

rebel_1 · 27 July 2015, 02:48 AM

There is no way I'd drive 6 hours to buy that watch, even if it were legit.

Submatona · 27 July 2015, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rebel_1

There is no way I'd drive 6 hours to buy that watch, even if it were legit.

I wouldn't normally however I've wanted that model for a while and it's a very good price, would always rather see a watch before buying too.

crfsocal · 27 July 2015, 02:51 AM

I don't know if it is the angle that the pic was taken but something doesn't look right imo...

MonBK · 27 July 2015, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Submatona

I wouldn't normally however I've wanted that model for a while and it's a very good price, would always rather see a watch before buying too.

What does a good price mean?

cht · 27 July 2015, 02:53 AM

The only way I'd ever do that is if I considered myself an expert at determining a gen or a fake.

If I could not, scammers prey on people like you who have more money than knowledge about the watch, and lure you with a good price.

You're better off either 1. Spending considerable amount of time learning how to authenticate watches on your own and you consider yourself an expert, or 2. Buy from authorized dealer, you'll spend more, but you're buying peace of mind.

trackntrail · 27 July 2015, 02:54 AM

Something looks up with that dial...but it could just be the angle and oily crystal.

Sublover2166 · 27 July 2015, 02:55 AM

If you reside here in the US, there are many examples of that watch for sale here on the forum and they are genuine pieces. I would be wary of buying that watch. And certainly need to see multiple detailed photos of dial, case, bracelet clasp to determine if the real deal. One photo? No way.

Submatona · 27 July 2015, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

What does a good price mean?

It's very cheap considering the condition it's in and compared to these models I've seen elsewhere. It's selling for around 2100 compared to the 3000+ that I've seen everywhere else

DPE · 27 July 2015, 02:56 AM

mmm, is this for real ?

Submatona · 27 July 2015, 02:57 AM

Some additional pictures, thanks for the help everyone

Sublover2166 · 27 July 2015, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Submatona

Some additional pictures, thanks for the help everyone

An angled pic like that shows nothing. Apparently you did not read my last post.

MonBK · 27 July 2015, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Submatona

It's very cheap considering the condition it's in and compared to these models I've seen elsewhere. It's selling for around 2100 compared to the 3000+ that I've seen everywhere else

There's your answer...........

Urosfan · 27 July 2015, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by monbk

there's your answer...........

x2

sickened1 · 27 July 2015, 03:03 AM

If it's too good to be true then it usually is. Also there's no way to tell about the movement inside from these pics. All I'm saying is be careful out there. There are a lot of good fakes.

omx5o · 27 July 2015, 03:09 AM

"Additional pictures" ? There's only one extra picture and not a very clear one as it is taken in direct sunlight.

marine 337 · 27 July 2015, 03:09 AM

Maybe because its a hot or stolen bargain?

ken

Submatona · 27 July 2015, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by omx5o

"Additional pictures" ? There's only one extra picture and not a very clear one as it is taken in direct sunlight.

I did attach 4 pictures, I'm a new member so I don't know why only one uploaded

fishingbear · 27 July 2015, 03:22 AM

6 hour drive for an buyer beware unknown, no way.

997.2 · 27 July 2015, 03:26 AM

Looks good but over polished. I have a sub of that generation and to me it looks legit however to be sure we need better and more pictures.

Saoirse32 · 27 July 2015, 03:26 AM

Just stay away, certainly not worth the risk.

carwash66 · 27 July 2015, 03:27 AM

Pass IMHO.

Drkitch109 · 27 July 2015, 03:33 AM

Dial font doesn't look great and the pics are terrible. That, combined with the price makes this sale very suspect - especially give the quality of fake vintage subs/sea dwellers. No movement pic either. Would heed everyone's advice...

Submatona · 27 July 2015, 03:40 AM

Decided to pass, thanks for the advice!

Kwerk · 27 July 2015, 03:41 AM

Deep dish rehaut. Huge gap between lugs and end links. Stay away.

GradyPhilpott · 27 July 2015, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Submatona

Decided to pass, thanks for the advice!

marine 337 · 27 July 2015, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submatona

Decided to pass, thanks for the advice!

When in doubt------bow out!!!

Ken

HERITAGE82 · 27 July 2015, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Submatona

I did attach 4 pictures, I'm a new member so I don't know why only one uploaded

If your posting from your phone then you need to post one per post.

123Blueface · 27 July 2015, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Submatona

Decided to pass, thanks for the advice!

27 July 2015, 02:30 AM	#1
Submatona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6	Genuine or fake? Hi I'm thinking of buying this watch but the seller is about a 6 hour drive, I'm not an experienced Rolex buyer and want to know if this is genuine or not before I go all the way down there? Attached Images

27 July 2015, 02:57 AM	#12
Submatona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6	Some additional pictures, thanks for the help everyone Attached Images

27 July 2015, 03:09 AM	#18
marine 337 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: florida Posts: 112	el cheapo Maybe because its a hot or stolen bargain? ken

27 July 2015, 03:26 AM	#22
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27 July 2015, 02:34 AM	#2
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,893	Buy the seller before you buy the watch.

27 July 2015, 02:48 AM	#3
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,131	There is no way I'd drive 6 hours to buy that watch, even if it were legit.

27 July 2015, 02:51 AM	#5
crfsocal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 690	I don't know if it is the angle that the pic was taken but something doesn't look right imo...

27 July 2015, 02:53 AM	#7
cht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,145	The only way I'd ever do that is if I considered myself an expert at determining a gen or a fake. If I could not, scammers prey on people like you who have more money than knowledge about the watch, and lure you with a good price. You're better off either 1. Spending considerable amount of time learning how to authenticate watches on your own and you consider yourself an expert, or 2. Buy from authorized dealer, you'll spend more, but you're buying peace of mind.

27 July 2015, 02:54 AM	#8
trackntrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Francisco Watch: BLRO Posts: 502	Something looks up with that dial...but it could just be the angle and oily crystal.

27 July 2015, 02:55 AM	#9
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	If you reside here in the US, there are many examples of that watch for sale here on the forum and they are genuine pieces. I would be wary of buying that watch. And certainly need to see multiple detailed photos of dial, case, bracelet clasp to determine if the real deal. One photo? No way.

27 July 2015, 02:56 AM	#11
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	mmm, is this for real ?

27 July 2015, 03:03 AM	#16
sickened1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,079	If it's too good to be true then it usually is. Also there's no way to tell about the movement inside from these pics. All I'm saying is be careful out there. There are a lot of good fakes.

27 July 2015, 03:09 AM	#17
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,614	"Additional pictures" ? There's only one extra picture and not a very clear one as it is taken in direct sunlight.

27 July 2015, 03:22 AM	#20
fishingbear 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,574	6 hour drive for an buyer beware unknown, no way.

27 July 2015, 03:26 AM	#21
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	Looks good but over polished. I have a sub of that generation and to me it looks legit however to be sure we need better and more pictures.

27 July 2015, 03:27 AM	#23
carwash66 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 1,421	Pass IMHO.

27 July 2015, 03:33 AM	#24
Drkitch109 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York, New Yor Posts: 100	Dial font doesn't look great and the pics are terrible. That, combined with the price makes this sale very suspect - especially give the quality of fake vintage subs/sea dwellers. No movement pic either. Would heed everyone's advice...

27 July 2015, 03:40 AM	#25
Submatona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6	Decided to pass, thanks for the advice!

27 July 2015, 03:41 AM	#26
Kwerk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 3	Deep dish rehaut. Huge gap between lugs and end links. Stay away.

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