Found a Rolex?

[GL]

Oyster Perpetual Datejust ladies watch. Two tone stainless and gold. Doesn't run. It was in a box of random settings, unfinished repairs and projects and scrap silver/gold I got from a deceased jewelers daughter. It had a small tag that read HOLD FOR PAYMENT on it.
Looks like the one I found online but...really? A Rolex? Yeah right...

 

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[DialM]

I'm going to go with fake: I can't find any with luminova dots like that.

 

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[steelheadwill]

Just some Rolex history

The date magnifyer on the face looks about right. hard to tell from one pic. But, rolex's arnt cheap. So, they are never made with cheap metals. In fact, Im pretty sure they dont even use stainless steel. And they will never have plastic on them either. And will never say, made in China, Japan, or any other place.
I got a very rich goddfather. He wears real rolex's. And showed me what to look for. Because I bought a fake one once from a friend for 20 bucks. Just for sh!ts and giggles. And when my dad died, he talked to me about these watches when he was in town. I forgot a lot of what to look for. But, I remember they are heavy. His was gold, had diamonds. And you could tell it was not a cheap. Any pawn shop, or coin and jewelry store should be able to tell you in five seconds if its real or fake.

Actually many Rolex's are stainless steel, including the Datejust.

To me, the font on this watch is not right. Take the back off and snap a picture of the movement. Rolex all have an in-house automatic movement (self winding) and is very easy to identify.

I remember seeing ads for rolex quartz watches, they were quite unnatractive IMHO, imagine, they were even contemplating a digital model!: A brief history of the Oysterquartz

It would be a mistake to assume that quartz watches were an afterthought for Rolex, even despite the company's overwhelming commitment to mechanical movements. Rolex began their own research into electronic timekeeping in the early 1950s, and was awarded their first patent for an electro-mechanical watch design in 1952. In fact, according to James Dowling in his book The Best of Time, of the 50 patents issued to Rolex between 1960 and 1990, 21 of them were for electronic watches. Rolex was even issued patents in the 70s for digital (LED) watch movements. One such movement made it all the way to the prototype stage and was issued the reference number 7065.

Rolex's first commercially available quartz watch was the Quartz Date 5100. Introduced in 1970, this watch shared the Beta 21 movement used by other Swiss companies like Omega and Enicar. Rolex only produced 1000 of these watches before beginning development of their own quartz movement and the watch that would eventually become the Oysterquartz. In 1977, after five years of design, development, and testing, Rolex introduced their first completely in-house quartz movements (the 5035 and 5055) and the Datejust (5035) and Day-Date (5055) Oysterquartz models that would house them.

 

[romeo-1]

Wow, there is a lot of downright bad information about Rolex watches on this thread. I am currently wearing one that is stainless steel, so there goes that one. It has an acrylic (plastic) crystal, so there goes that one. There is nothing written on the back of it. There is no laser-etched crown insignia. Sheesh, I wonder how many real Rolex watches have been tossed based on such claptrap.

It is difficult to say from just the picture you posted, but it looks like a real, 1998 or later Rolex.

For someone who owns a Rolex I am surprised that you think this is authentic...I think you need to do a little more research. That comes from someone who has owned a Rolex (S/S Submariner) but learned the error of his ways.

 

[Iron Patch]

Wow, there is a lot of downright bad information about Rolex watches on this thread. I am currently wearing one that is stainless steel, so there goes that one. It has an acrylic (plastic) crystal, so there goes that one. There is nothing written on the back of it. There is no laser-etched crown insignia. Sheesh, I wonder how many real Rolex watches have been tossed based on such claptrap.

It is difficult to say from just the picture you posted, but it looks like a real, 1998 or later Rolex.

For someone who owns a Rolex I am surprised that you think this is authentic...I think you need to do a little more research. That comes from someone who has owned a Rolex (S/S Submariner) but learned the error of his ways.

I don't think you have to look any further than the "Swiss made" because it's very sloppy and over the tic marks. No way that's going to happen on an authentic watch.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

http://www.history.com/shows/pawn-s...ake-rolex#pawn-stars-how-to-spot-a-fake-rolex

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I don't think you have to look any further than the "Swiss made" because it's very sloppy and over the tick marks. No way that's going to happen on an authentic watch.

Good eye IP.....

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Iron Patch,

Question - what do you mean when you say that the Swiss Made is "over the tick marks"?

Beth

 

[Iron Patch]

Iron Patch,

Question - what do you mean when you say that the Swiss Made is "over the tick marks"?

Beth

Compare the wording at the very bottom of the dial to the one I posted. The Watch in question is sloppy and the words are right over the tic markers.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Just watch the video I posted above...You'll learn everything you need to know about spotting a fake Rolex.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Wow, there is a lot of downright bad information about Rolex watches on this thread. I am currently wearing one that is stainless steel, so there goes that one. It has an acrylic (plastic) crystal, so there goes that one. There is nothing written on the back of it. There is no laser-etched crown insignia. Sheesh, I wonder how many real Rolex watches have been tossed based on such claptrap.

It is difficult to say from just the picture you posted, but it looks like a real, 1998 or later Rolex.

Perhaps you bought a fake.

How did I know that this was going to be a response? And what would you base that on? Here are some pics of a Datejust nearly identical to mine: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/552390719OqicBP Stainless case, nothing on the back, acrylic crystal. I have the Jubilee band in addition to the leather band shown on that watch. It was purchased from an AD, and has been serviced by a different AD. Oh, and it runs slow, just like the two I had before it.

DM,

The pictures in the link you posted are not clear at all as far as detail on the face or back....No way to compare....

 

[DialM]

Wow, there is a lot of downright bad information about Rolex watches on this thread. I am currently wearing one that is stainless steel, so there goes that one. It has an acrylic (plastic) crystal, so there goes that one. There is nothing written on the back of it. There is no laser-etched crown insignia. Sheesh, I wonder how many real Rolex watches have been tossed based on such claptrap.

It is difficult to say from just the picture you posted, but it looks like a real, 1998 or later Rolex.

For someone who owns a Rolex I am surprised that you think this is authentic...I think you need to do a little more research. That comes from someone who has owned a Rolex (S/S Submariner) but learned the error of his ways.

I don't, read the post above yours.

 

[DialM]

Wow, there is a lot of downright bad information about Rolex watches on this thread. I am currently wearing one that is stainless steel, so there goes that one. It has an acrylic (plastic) crystal, so there goes that one. There is nothing written on the back of it. There is no laser-etched crown insignia. Sheesh, I wonder how many real Rolex watches have been tossed based on such claptrap.

It is difficult to say from just the picture you posted, but it looks like a real, 1998 or later Rolex.

Perhaps you bought a fake.

How did I know that this was going to be a response? And what would you base that on? Here are some pics of a Datejust nearly identical to mine: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/552390719OqicBP Stainless case, nothing on the back, acrylic crystal. I have the Jubilee band in addition to the leather band shown on that watch. It was purchased from an AD, and has been serviced by a different AD. Oh, and it runs slow, just like the two I had before it.

DM,

The pictures in the link you posted are not clear at all as far as detail on the face or back....No way to compare....

They weren't posted to compare, they were posted as an example that exhibits all the "signs" of being fake that everyone erroneously posted, yet is real.

 

[DialM]

http://www.history.com/shows/pawn-s...ake-rolex#pawn-stars-how-to-spot-a-fake-rolex

The watch on the left is almost identical to the one on my wrist.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Guess I'm still unsure.

I have the Rolex.com website open, and it has dozens of watches that have the "swiss made" over the tic marks??

Beth

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Wow, there is a lot of downright bad information about Rolex watches on this thread. I am currently wearing one that is stainless steel, so there goes that one. It has an acrylic (plastic) crystal, so there goes that one. There is nothing written on the back of it. There is no laser-etched crown insignia. Sheesh, I wonder how many real Rolex watches have been tossed based on such claptrap.

It is difficult to say from just the picture you posted, but it looks like a real, 1998 or later Rolex.

Perhaps you bought a fake.

How did I know that this was going to be a response? And what would you base that on? Here are some pics of a Datejust nearly identical to mine: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/552390719OqicBP Stainless case, nothing on the back, acrylic crystal. I have the Jubilee band in addition to the leather band shown on that watch. It was purchased from an AD, and has been serviced by a different AD. Oh, and it runs slow, just like the two I had before it.

DM,

The pictures in the link you posted are not clear at all as far as detail on the face or back....No way to compare....

They weren't posted to compare, they were posted as an example that exhibits all the "signs" of being fake that everyone erroneously posted, yet is real.

If the pictures you posted are actually of real Rolexes not sure why anyone would want to ever own one....Picture Iron Patch posted I can see owning, if Im paying thousands for a watch, it will need to look like it is worth it.........

 

[Iron Patch]

Wow, there is a lot of downright bad information about Rolex watches on this thread. I am currently wearing one that is stainless steel, so there goes that one. It has an acrylic (plastic) crystal, so there goes that one. There is nothing written on the back of it. There is no laser-etched crown insignia. Sheesh, I wonder how many real Rolex watches have been tossed based on such claptrap.

It is difficult to say from just the picture you posted, but it looks like a real, 1998 or later Rolex.

Perhaps you bought a fake.

How did I know that this was going to be a response? And what would you base that on? Here are some pics of a Datejust nearly identical to mine: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/552390719OqicBP Stainless case, nothing on the back, acrylic crystal. I have the Jubilee band in addition to the leather band shown on that watch. It was purchased from an AD, and has been serviced by a different AD. Oh, and it runs slow, just like the two I had before it.

DM,

The pictures in the link you posted are not clear at all as far as detail on the face or back....No way to compare....

They weren't posted to compare, they were posted as an example that exhibits all the "signs" of being fake that everyone erroneously posted, yet is real.

If the pictures you posted are actually of real Rolexes not sure why anyone would want to ever own one....Picture Iron Patch posted I can see owning, if Im paying thousands for a watch, it will need to look like it is worth it.........

I bought a serious (for me) watch a bit over a year ago and didn't consider a Rolex, and never will. I do think the Deep Sea is sharp but for the money there's something else I would be going with. Also, I don't like small watches so wouldn't wear an older Rolex if it was given to me. I'd just throw it in with my finds.

 

[DialM]

Wow, there is a lot of downright bad information about Rolex watches on this thread. I am currently wearing one that is stainless steel, so there goes that one. It has an acrylic (plastic) crystal, so there goes that one. There is nothing written on the back of it. There is no laser-etched crown insignia. Sheesh, I wonder how many real Rolex watches have been tossed based on such claptrap.

It is difficult to say from just the picture you posted, but it looks like a real, 1998 or later Rolex.

Perhaps you bought a fake.

How did I know that this was going to be a response? And what would you base that on? Here are some pics of a Datejust nearly identical to mine: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/552390719OqicBP Stainless case, nothing on the back, acrylic crystal. I have the Jubilee band in addition to the leather band shown on that watch. It was purchased from an AD, and has been serviced by a different AD. Oh, and it runs slow, just like the two I had before it.

DM,

The pictures in the link you posted are not clear at all as far as detail on the face or back....No way to compare....

They weren't posted to compare, they were posted as an example that exhibits all the "signs" of being fake that everyone erroneously posted, yet is real.

If the pictures you posted are actually of real Rolexes not sure why anyone would want to ever own one....Picture Iron Patch posted I can see owning, if Im paying thousands for a watch, it will need to look like it is worth it.........

To each their own. I understand that you prefer a flashy gold watch to the understated class of a non-gold Rolex. I would recommend that you steer clear of Panerai, IWC, Vacheron, and all those other cheap-looking watches.

 

[Iron Patch]

Wow, there is a lot of downright bad information about Rolex watches on this thread. I am currently wearing one that is stainless steel, so there goes that one. It has an acrylic (plastic) crystal, so there goes that one. There is nothing written on the back of it. There is no laser-etched crown insignia. Sheesh, I wonder how many real Rolex watches have been tossed based on such claptrap.

It is difficult to say from just the picture you posted, but it looks like a real, 1998 or later Rolex.

Perhaps you bought a fake.

How did I know that this was going to be a response? And what would you base that on? Here are some pics of a Datejust nearly identical to mine: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/552390719OqicBP Stainless case, nothing on the back, acrylic crystal. I have the Jubilee band in addition to the leather band shown on that watch. It was purchased from an AD, and has been serviced by a different AD. Oh, and it runs slow, just like the two I had before it.

DM,

The pictures in the link you posted are not clear at all as far as detail on the face or back....No way to compare....

They weren't posted to compare, they were posted as an example that exhibits all the "signs" of being fake that everyone erroneously posted, yet is real.

If the pictures you posted are actually of real Rolexes not sure why anyone would want to ever own one....Picture Iron Patch posted I can see owning, if Im paying thousands for a watch, it will need to look like it is worth it.........

To each their own. I understand that you prefer a flashy gold watch to the understated class of a non-gold Rolex. I would recommend that you steer clear of Panerai, IWC, Vacheron, and all those other cheap-looking watches.

Or he just prefers a real one.

As for the three you posted, Panerai and IWC have really grown on me since the first time I seen them, at least a few of there models anyway. Vacheron probably isn't sporty enough for my taste. Most people who are into watches aren't into gold watches simply because of taste, but they increase the price so much it really isn't worth it unless it's a must have.

 

[Monty]

I had a creep approach me on the street by the bus station one evening offering a Rolex for $100.00. I looked it over and it was so bad it was spelled "Rolox". I told him I'd trade this for it and showed him my badge. I told him to be on the next bus out of town and he was! I was busy working a dope deal so I didn't have time to check him out further. There was always someone down by the bus station selling dope or something phony. Monty

 

[Lucas]

Comparing the what's it with the pic IP posted...

looks like gold wash that is rubbing off the case

Crown is not up in the tic marks

dash between oyster and perpetual

large space/double space between officially and certified.

Says Swiss made, not T Swiss made T, and is above the tics, not below.