Help! is this DateJust Real or Fake?

[SRodriguez17]

Hello All!! I am looking at possibly getting this watch, can the experts please chime and let me know if this looks good to go or any red flags?

Thanks in advance!

[crowncollection]

Better pics of the dial but I don’t like it at first glance the setting is inconsistent with the age of the watch


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[goldfixer21]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Better pics of the dial but I don’t like it at first glance the setting is inconsistent with the age of the watch


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Am I correct that the engine turned bezel was never offered at the same time as that dial as well?

[indigo993]

From the pics I'll guess it's an earlier 16030 or 16220 with a replaced dial (doesn't look factory). The formerly brushed lugs have also been polished to look like the new style DJs.

I would pass. But if you still want it I'd check every component of the watch (dial, movement, case with ref and serial, bracelet and clasp code) to see what's authentic and what's AM and value accordingly.

[SRodriguez17]

Thanks guys! I’m not really looking for a Frankenstein watch, I think I’ll pass.. I really appreciate everyone’s input and recommendations.


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[SRodriguez17]

Thanks Guys! I appreciate everyones feedback and recommendations. I'm not really wanting a franken so I think I'll pass. Once again, Thanks!!

[GLADIATOR]

Originally Posted by SRodriguez17

Thanks Guys! I appreciate everyones feedback and recommendations. I'm not really wanting a franken so I think I'll pass. Once again, Thanks!!

Wise.
Even prior to reading others comments - this watch is either fake or gratly modified with after market parts.

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[crowncollection]

Originally Posted by goldfixer21

Am I correct that the engine turned bezel was never offered at the same time as that dial as well?

No men’s Rolex in full steel had diamonds at this time, also the case has lug holes (pre 1994. That setting style is later. Jubilee dial was released in 1985 and i think is still running in various incarnations. Engine turned Datejust was available until 1989


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[GLADIATOR]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

No men’s Rolex in full steel had diamonds at this time, also the case has lug holes (pre 1994. That setting style is later. Jubilee dial was released in 1985 and i think is still running in various incarnations. Engine turned Datejust was available until 1989


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As always outstanding knowledge

I did think lug holes ceased during 2002/3 (never used after "Y" serial number introduced mid 2002-2003)

Best
Adam

[Canook]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

No men’s Rolex in full steel had diamonds at this time, also the case has lug holes (pre 1994. That setting style is later. Jubilee dial was released in 1985 and i think is still running in various incarnations. Engine turned Datejust was available until 1989


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And thats that.............. the master has spoken lol!

[Valenciawatchrepair]

Ugh, if you're going to polish the lugs, then polish the outer links too. Just looks crazy that way.

[crowncollection]

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

As always outstanding knowledge



I did think lug holes ceased during 2002/3 (never used after "Y" serial number introduced mid 2002-2003)



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Adam

Hi s serial approx 1994-93 on men’s Datejust depends on charts a touch of course saw the end of lug holes in the Datejust 36mm model in the 162xx series. . I have a w serial 16233 with no lug holes in my collection and have previously owned an s with no lug holes. 162xx series had a change in case mid production years. Cheers


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