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ROLEX OR FAKE:confused:

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kcdigit

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Out wading with SD, not much action for awhile, just got shell casings, bottle caps and a few coins, then I made a comment to SD that their has to be jewelry somewhere and shortly after I found a junk ring, then a silver Washington DC ring that use to have a gold plating on it. Then I found a Timex Indiglo watch which looks like it will work if I get it a battery. Then another watch that was buried in the clay, it turned out to be a Rolex Submariner or what appears to be a Rolex since this is one of the more popular models to counterfeit. I am leaning towards that it is counterfeit but I plan to have it professionally inspected. Even if it is authentic the watch is trashed from being in the water for years and would cost a fortune to repair. Either way it was exciting to see Rolex watch in my scoop. It was a fun day and congrats to SD on his platinum ring.

KC
 
Look between the lugs where the band connects, if real there will be a serial number embossed otherwise it's fake!
 
Firstly, nice assortment of finds!

I hope for you it's real but I am suspect simply because the finish has rubbed off the band in your images at the top. Also, Rolex's are very waterproof and almost never fail and yours looks like it has water in it. Like I said, I hope I am wrong and I am basing my opinion on what I see in the pics. Let us know when you find out. -Marc
 
Sandpiper said:
Look between the lugs where the band connects, if real there will be a serial number embossed otherwise it's fake!
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Correct and probably the most accurate way to identify a genuine/counterfeit Rolex watch is by the Serial and Case Reference Numbers. These special identification numbers are engraved on the side of the case, located between the lugs.
The engraving between the lugs of a genuine Rolex feature very fine lines, which actually catch the light similar to that of a diamond cut edge. However, (some) counterfeits will feature a sandy (acid) etched appearance, also the spacing on these numbers is often too close together. It is worth mentioning that counterfeiters frequently use the SAME numbers on their watches. "R863698" is seen quite often, and is a pretty good sign of a fake.

Look at the head of the winding stem...there should be a Rolex crown on the end of the stem and it should be a crisp looking crown with 3 dots on the bottom of the crown which indicates the "Triplock" Rolex is famous for.
The crystal will have a glass bubble, or "cyclops" attached to the crystal, positioned over the date. Its purpose is to magnify the tiny aperture and does so at 2.5 times magnification.
However, on MOST counterfeit models the date magnification is more like 1.5 times, at best. This may not sound like much of a difference, but when looking at the dates side-by-side it's obvious. The date window should practically "fill up" the cyclops--the fakes don't even come close. It is worth mentioning that some counterfeits are now featuring a new larger font date wheel to give the "illusion" of being magnified at a full 2.5 times.

Probably one of the easiest ways to identify a fake Rolex is by the case-back. Counterfeiters will often use a clear display, or "skeleton" case-back, thus allowing you to view the inner workings of the watch, Rolex does not make such a watch. Engraved case-backs are another easy way to identify counterfeits. Rolex does not engrave the case-back with logos, hallmarks, or designs. Genuine Rolex models will have a "smooth" case-back, and are free of these engravings.


In all my hunting I have found one real Rolex and it was working, turned it in to the local LEOs and after a year they gave it back. You can go to Rolex serial numbers and check to see when it was made.
 
Excellent info and a very informative link biglry! thanks!
 
Great info. Made me nervous so I had to re-check and make sure that mine was actually real .... It is ! lol. Thanks again. CCH
 
So some boater was pretending to be rich out here!! I have found one fake Tiffany and Co. bracelet here also. Won't be long before a real one shows up I am sure. I know where there are two in one lake alone. Just out too deep for me to find in one dive.

Better luck next time Kevin!! I am sure where we hunt we will keep finding great things.
 
all this AFTER I HAD TO GO BACK TO W.V.??? great finds kevin and glad i got to detect with you and bob,And speeking of bob whats this about a plat ring bob???
 
LOL John, Yes we took the boat out to one of our favorite spots. Remember where I found the bomb?? Well I found a 9.7 gram plat ring. Only worth 452,00 but thats better than nothing!! LOL also found more lead and a couple more daredevils for you. better get painting fast, I will have another 150 in no time! Look down the list about 14 posts, where it says No gold no silver BUT and you can see the ring.
 
deerman said:
all this AFTER I HAD TO GO BACK TO W.V.??? great finds Kevin and glad i got to detect with you and bob,And speaking of bob whats this about a plat ring bob???
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It was good to meet you, next time you come up hopefully we will have a better place to take you.
 
My wife gave me a Rolex for Christmas a few years ago. It was a gag gift she bought off a street vendor in NY for about $15. She new it was not real but wanted me to think it was to see my expression. It worked less than a year then died. That would be fun to plant it on the beach and watch for someone to find it, to see their expression and reaction.
 
Finally got around to taking the watch to a dealer that verified that it is a fake, they said the sticker is correct but it has the wrong numbers on it, plus all the research I did on it also proved it is a fake. It was still exciting scooping it up out of the water though. Maybe the next one will be real.

KC
 
Looks like a cool find, even if the jeweler said it's fake. If you have the serial number you might want to confirm it's fake by looking it up online. I would check out Bob's Watches and use their free Rolex serial number tool.
 
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