OP41 Turquoise Dial Imperfection

[DD58]

Originally Posted by Adamj79

This. The two pictures posted of the two different dials look hardly alike.
Not saying one is authentic and one is not, just different.

My concern was with the dial text on the op original post. Something looks off. It might be the crystal causing it but a front on picture will solve that. I have seen a few Frankenstein op lately. Real movement fake case fake dial.


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[lexterj]

Originally Posted by DD58

My concern was with the dial text on the op original post. Something looks off. It might be the crystal causing it but a front on picture will solve that. I have seen a few Frankenstein op lately. Real movement fake case fake dial.


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It was a fake. Laser etch crown was at 9pm, those cracks were fluffs:hairlike particle under the loupe. The movement also went counter clockwise when turning the crown forward. I received the full refund from Chrono24.


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[lexterj]

Originally Posted by DD58

Can you get a full dial picture. I want to see the writing on the dial. Somthing looks off


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It’s a fake. See my latest updates


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[lexterj]

Originally Posted by SaintMickey

@lexterj Any update?

It’s a fake. See my updates below


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[SaintMickey]

Originally Posted by lexterj

It’s a fake. See my updates below


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Yikes.

[Tikandtokalot]

Buyer beware even from dealers.
Not much confidence to be gained here.
Customer has to authenticate their own purchase.

[johnwigan]

Originally Posted by lexterj

It was a fake. Laser etch crown was at 9pm, those cracks were fluffs:hairlike particle under the loupe. The movement also went counter clockwise when turning the crown forward. I received the full refund from Chrono24.


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A cautionary tale for those paying crazy prices on the grey market. You found out now and got your money back. I'm pleased for you.

Others will find out many years in the future, when the grey dealer has long since disappeared, and any chance of getting a refund with it.

This was badly executed and the fluff alerted you. Lots of Rolexes are being sold at inflated prices which are hiding a multitude of sins, and with no fluff. An unpleasant surprise to be discovered many years in the future.

[DD58]

Originally Posted by lexterj

It was a fake. Laser etch crown was at 9pm, those cracks were fluffs:hairlike particle under the loupe. The movement also went counter clockwise when turning the crown forward. I received the full refund from Chrono24.


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I’m sorry to hear that. I’m glad you got your money back. It is a great watch when you get a real one.


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[lexterj]

Originally Posted by DD58

I’m sorry to hear that. I’m glad you got your money back. It is a great watch when you get a real one.


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It was a blessing in disguise. I picked up a eisenkiesel from an AD!

[lexterj]

Originally Posted by johnwigan

A cautionary tale for those paying crazy prices on the grey market. You found out now and got your money back. I'm pleased for you.

Others will find out many years in the future, when the grey dealer has long since disappeared, and any chance of getting a refund with it.

This was badly executed and the fluff alerted you. Lots of Rolexes are being sold at inflated prices which are hiding a multitude of sins, and with no fluff. An unpleasant surprise to be discovered many years in the future.

I don’t think I will ever buy online again. The picture and the watch I receive was not the same


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[rambo99]

OP do you have more pictures? cant tell if its really fake by just looking at the picture you posted. may be the seller get back the watch and refund you just because its price skyrocketed after the 5711 tiffany blue auction, but i'm not so sure.

[lexterj]

Originally Posted by Tikandtokalot

Buyer beware even from dealers.
Not much confidence to be gained here.
Customer has to authenticate their own purchase.

The Rolex crown at 6 being off centered made me question it and found other stuff along the way


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[lexterj]

Originally Posted by rambo99

OP do you have more pictures? cant tell if its really fake by just looking at the picture you posted. may be the seller get back the watch and refund you just because its price skyrocketed after the 5711 tiffany blue auction, but i'm not so sure.

Definitely fake. I took it to an AD as well to look at it


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[DD58]

Originally Posted by lexterj

It was a blessing in disguise. I picked up a eisenkiesel from an AD!

Really wow!!! I never saw that dial yet did you post pics up yet. Congratulations is in order!!!!


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[lexterj]

Originally Posted by lexterj

Definitely fake. I took it to an AD as well to look at it


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See the fluff and the rough edges near the rehaut


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[rambo99]

Originally Posted by lexterj

It was a fake. Laser etch crown was at 9pm, those cracks were fluffs:hairlike particle under the loupe. The movement also went counter clockwise when turning the crown forward. I received the full refund from Chrono24.


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etch crown at 9pm instead of 6pm? i'm surprised people who make fake watches nowadays would make this kind of stupid mistake!

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by lexterj

See the fluff and the rough edges near the rehaut


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but i cant see the hair line crack at the 4 o'clock marker in this picture, is it the same watch?

[lexterj]

Originally Posted by rambo99

etch crown at 9pm instead of 6pm? i'm surprised people who make fake watches nowadays would make this kind of stupid mistake!

See it’s just right above 9pm index. Cameras not that good but you can see the shadow


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[lexterj]

Originally Posted by rambo99

but i cant see the hair line crack at the 4 o'clock marker in this picture, is it the same watch?

It’s there, zoom in lol


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[zagazar]

The laser etch on a Roelx without date cane be anywhere. I have a Daytona 116520 and the laser etch is on 2pm. I read on TRF, that laser etches are not always on 6pm for non date watches.

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by lexterj

It’s there, zoom in lol


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you think it's funny?

[lexterj]

Originally Posted by rambo99

you think it's funny?

I’m just saying it’s there. Let me look up another picture to please you


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[lexterj]

Originally Posted by lexterj

I’m just saying it’s there. Let me look up another picture to please you


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[Tikandtokalot]

Originally Posted by lexterj

The Rolex crown at 6 being off centered made me question it and found other stuff along the way


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Glad you got a result that must be a huge relief.
I think although availability is limited I'd only trust a bricks and mortar authorised AD.

[lexterj]

Originally Posted by rambo99

you think it's funny?

See latest pic


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[lexterj]

Originally Posted by Tikandtokalot

Glad you got a result that must be a huge relief.
I think although availability is limited I'd only trust a bricks and mortar authorised AD.

Huge relief. Same here only ADs from now on


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[lexterj]

Originally Posted by zagazar

The laser etch on a Roelx without date cane be anywhere. I have a Daytona 116520 and the laser etch is on 2pm. I read on TRF, that laser etches are not always on 6pm for non date watches.

Did you buy the watch from an AD?


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[rambo99]

Originally Posted by lexterj

See latest pic


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that's a good one. you are really funny brother, lol.

[lexterj]

Originally Posted by DD58

Really wow!!! I never saw that dial yet did you post pics up yet. Congratulations is in order!!!!


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Not yet. I just picked it up yesterday


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[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

I’m by no means questioning the authenticity for the dial and yes it looks like there is a mark by the marker but personally, at this price point I’d have more of an issue with the quality of the overall printing of the dial. The “R”’s in chronometer and certified appear all different. The last “R” in chronometer appears high and outside also. The “E”’s vary. Spacing in “Certified” seems irregular. Again I’m not question the authenticity I just think it’s Rolex level of dial work. It’s not their thing. They make high quality, robust watches. I also agree with Peter, “put away the loupes” when looking at a mass produced dial. I’m sure Rolex will fix the mark but then you’re left with mediocre printing and again “put the loupes away” and life will be perfect or look at the many brands out there that are known for dial work. Rolex is not one of them.

This was a great call out. I had a feeling it was not authentic after reading this comment .

Glad it worked out for you, OP


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