Submariner 18k solid gold, real or fake?

[rolexnoobie]

Hey all found this one online, was looking for some input on authenticity? Engraving on band and all the stamps look legit, thanks for your help. Sorry I posted this in general discussion without finding this section first.

[rolexnoobie]

model number 16618 band number 92908 A

[crowncollection]

The watch is fine other than you picture two different watches


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[rolexnoobie]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

The watch is fine other than you picture two different watches


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What makes you say that Rolexnoobie as the username suggests

[rolexnoobie]

What makes you say that? Rolex noobie here

[freefly]

Originally Posted by rolexnoobie

What makes you say that? Rolex noobie here

I would have guessed the same thing initially (two different watches), as the first pic shows an older style box behind the watch, whereas the following pics show a newer-style box set.

However, it is currently listed on eBay and it actually looks like the same piece (same defect on the bezel insert near the 15 mark).
A bit strange, but I am guessing the seller was photographing multiple pieces at the same time and had different watches/boxes out at once.

You can see the listing/pics here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/142258860638

[rolexnoobie]

Ah it appears someone on craigslist was using the pictures from eBay. Thanks for the save fam

[crowncollection]

Could be my eyes but looks like a black bezel and dial





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[Andad]

Could just be the lighting David?

[rolexnoobie]

Originally Posted by freefly

I would have guessed the same thing initially (two different watches), as the first pic shows an older style box behind the watch, whereas the following pics show a newer-style box set.

However, it is currently listed on eBay and it actually looks like the same piece (same defect on the bezel insert near the 15 mark).
A bit strange, but I am guessing the seller was photographing multiple pieces at the same time and had different watches/boxes out at once.

You can see the listing/pics here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/142258860638

How did you find the ad? Image search?

[freefly]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Could just be the lighting David?

Yep, just the effect of angle/lighting. If you click the link above and look at the larger pics, you can see the bezel imperfection is consistent in all the photos.

[freefly]

Originally Posted by rolexnoobie

How did you find the ad? Image search?

Google image search and/or Tineye are definitely helpful in many cases. However, in this instance I simply did a quick scan of the current eBay listings for 16618s and it popped up right away.

[alcrts]

Real