Advisory : Authentication Rolex Watches

[innseng]

I'd found this watch while clearing out my late dad's cupboard. It doesn't seems like a real deal to me but I reckon I could get a second opinion before deciding what to do with it.

Thanks in advance.

How to identify through picture that this is not real deal? No such model perhaps?

[Maa]

Question - watch authentication options

I was told by a rolex resale shop owner at chinatown that if u wan to authenticate a resale rolex watch at Rsc, u just have to make replacement of ur watch bezel n Rsc will authenticate ur watch simultaneously.

The replacment of bazel is much cheaper than just authentication. ..

Sgroc bro, is it true???

[Darkangel]

I was told by a rolex resale shop owner at chinatown that if u wan to authenticate a resale rolex watch at Rsc, u just have to make replacement of ur watch bezel n Rsc will authenticate ur watch simultaneously.

The replacment of bazel is much cheaper than just authentication. ..

Sgroc bro, is it true???

Only if your watch is a submariner or GMT II, both non ceramic version then yes. BUT! If I m not wrong it's about the same cost. Don't think you are saving alot but you are getting a new part.

[champagneluver]

I was told by a rolex resale shop owner at chinatown that if u wan to authenticate a resale rolex watch at Rsc, u just have to make replacement of ur watch bezel n Rsc will authenticate ur watch simultaneously.

The replacment of bazel is much cheaper than just authentication. ..

Sgroc bro, is it true???

Haha smart and I would think RSC will ensure the watch us authentic before they replace the bezel.

So it depends on what bezel you are replacing.

A YG or WG or ceramic bezel will cost more than the cost of authentication.

[9phenomena]

You meant the non-ceramic bezel costs less than $107?

[jeffshi]

so to replace a 16610's bezel, it should cost less than $107 with servicing?

[Darkangel]

I think i must first rephrase myself, its the changing of the bezel insert. I think cost is about $100 stil

[LSL]

If you change bezel only without servicing they charge you for labour LPPL !
Just ask them to add a spare link or remove a link for you lah ? if fake they will never do it !

[skydweller_sg]

is it their practise to open up the case back to check movement before removing/adding a link?

If you change bezel only without servicing they charge you for labour LPPL !
Just ask them to add a spare link or remove a link for you lah ? if fake they will never do it !

[lhjake]

If you change bezel only without servicing they charge you for labour LPPL !
Just ask them to add a spare link or remove a link for you lah ? if fake they will never do it !

tks vm bro, 4 the tips ... much appreciated.

[Ah Dar]

I always feel by opening up case back for diver watches like Sub/SD/DSSD just to check the movement for authenticate is a no no for me as all factory seal will be broken & they will not test the 300m seal. Even for 100m seal of a GMT, i will also feel uneasy.

But all depends on your confident to know your stuff about authenticate the watch yourself. Even 2nd shop, if they open up a Sub, I will not get from them.

[jrywong]

All that being said, i still feel its safer to have your rolex properly vetted before parting your $. For me, i dont do diving, so as long as water doesnt get in, im golden

[Maa]

Totally agree with jrywong.
To be safe than sorry.

[Ameen810]

It's interesting to get so much info from this thread as I am planning to get my very first Rolex. So it is true that verification fees are borne by the buyer.

[Jayson]

Buying preowned...

Buying preowned watches basically are there any things to look out for? A polish will make most watches look new but wat about the mechanisms inside? Anyway to spoil faulty mechanism?