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Old 27 January 2017, 11:17 AM   #1
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Submariner help, real or fake

Hi,

I am being offered this watch for 5500, some room to play in there. The problem is that I have to fly to see it in person and i only have a bunch of pictures. The watch comes alone, without any box, papers or accessories. This is what has me worried.

Would the only way to be sure of it's authenticity is removing the back? I have an idea of what the movement is supposed to look like on a real one so I'd have fewer problems spotting it that way but don't know if seller would agree to it.

Let me know what you think, only pictures I have. Seems to be from August 2006, correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks in advance for any help :) Would love to own it if is legitimate.
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Old 27 January 2017, 11:33 AM   #2
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Old 27 January 2017, 12:22 PM   #3
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When anyone offers a watch for over 5k with no evidence of authenticity and sh*te pictures like this it's time to walk away. Plus it looks fake.
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Old 27 January 2017, 12:42 PM   #4
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Old 27 January 2017, 01:35 PM   #5
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100% fake. Glad you asked and didn't just assume it was good because it was expensive.


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Old 27 January 2017, 01:41 PM   #6
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Old 27 January 2017, 02:22 PM   #7
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The 18k stamp on the case is not a good start......
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Old 27 January 2017, 02:24 PM   #8
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Glad I asked. Thanks so much!
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Old 27 January 2017, 02:44 PM   #9
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No box and papers, NO DEAL for me. Fake as others have stated.
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Old 27 January 2017, 03:07 PM   #10
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Old 29 January 2017, 04:33 AM   #11
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Good for the OP to ask! Saved another innocent buyer!
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Old 30 January 2017, 02:39 PM   #12
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Looked closer and noticed how bad it is. No second markers where they should be and "hologram" clearly visible, thicker hands..
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Old 30 January 2017, 11:06 PM   #13
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Really bad fake even I can spot that
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Old 31 January 2017, 03:26 AM   #14
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The 18k stamp on the case is not a good start......
Spot on there mate!
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Old 31 January 2017, 05:24 AM   #15
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ask if the battery is new.
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Old 31 January 2017, 02:18 PM   #16
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Hi,

I am being offered this watch for 5500, some room to play in there. The problem is that I have to fly to see it in person and i only have a bunch of pictures. The watch comes alone, without any box, papers or accessories. This is what has me worried.

Would the only way to be sure of it's authenticity is removing the back? I have an idea of what the movement is supposed to look like on a real one so I'd have fewer problems spotting it that way but don't know if seller would agree to it.

Let me know what you think, only pictures I have. Seems to be from August 2006, correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks in advance for any help :) Would love to own it if is legitimate.
If you have no CLUE how to tell a $100 fake watch from a $6500 Rolex, you don't have any business buying from anyone other than an Authorized Rolex dealer.
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Old 1 February 2017, 06:21 AM   #17
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ask if the battery is new.
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Old 2 February 2017, 03:29 AM   #18
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Rolex doesn't stick between dates, it one quick click
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Old 2 February 2017, 03:43 AM   #19
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If you have no CLUE how to tell a $100 fake watch from a $6500 Rolex, you don't have any business buying from anyone other than an Authorized Rolex dealer.
A lot of truth to this. Great advise.
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Old 2 February 2017, 03:47 AM   #20
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A lot of truth to this. Great advise.
Yup that's why i bought from an AD
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Old 3 February 2017, 03:44 AM   #21
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Me too, sure u like a deal but, I got piece of mind plus AD gave he 400. Off MSRP
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Old 4 February 2017, 10:11 PM   #22
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Old 8 February 2017, 12:35 AM   #23
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The 18k stamp on the case is not a good start......


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Old 8 February 2017, 10:09 AM   #24
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Fake indeed, and nasty one as well!
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Old 10 February 2017, 01:21 AM   #25
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Jesus fake watch for $5,500 and still gotta fly to get it. Plus no paper or box. You're better off saving saving some extra money. Don't fly. Negotiate a deal with a TS on here. The TS I bought my first Rolex is from these forums. Highly reputable and honest. I live in Miami..TS in Atlanta. Just remember "too good to be true" Be safe. And wish you luck on finding that watch.
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Old 12 February 2017, 10:56 AM   #26
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Would love to own it if is legitimate.
Well, here's an idea. There are plenty of legitimate ones out there. Buy one from an Authorized Dealer or one of the many trusted sellers on this forum.
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