Advisory : Authentication Rolex Watches

[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.

[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.

[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 !

[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 !

[Darkangel]

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

[jeffshi]

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

[9phenomena]

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

[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.

[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.

[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???

[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?

[Solar]

Hi Watchnoob,

Sure...for $10. No Problem. I can even pay you double if you can share this info. Of course, I wont hold you liable for sharing. It's entirely up to me.

Thanks

[chiu_peow]

You have tried searching in the forum and cannot find.

Surely you should be internet savy enough to use google to search for top hour and locate their opening hours and contact details.

1) Just pick up the phone and call them lah. They will advise you accordingly because you say authenticate a watch. What watch brand you referring to?

2) As for JW, google and you can find their details and contact number. Just give you a hint, they have moved from Upper Pickering Street to International Plaza.

3) If I tell you to find a trustable watch authentication place, but if the watch technician fail to spot a non genuine part. Then how? Will you blame me?

I can tell you, many senior members have pay their tuition fees to locate these watch technicians. Will you be willing to pay part of senior member's tuition fees? Just a token of $10 to show your appreciation, I will share with you mine. But hor, if anything goes wrong, don''t blame me hor.

Hi,

I have tried searching through the forum but still cant find what i'm looking for. Need help for 3 questions:

1. How much is Top Hour charging for authentication?
2. Where is JW? Please share the contact.
3. So beside these 2 shop + RSC. Where else can we find a trustable watch authenication?

Thanks a lot and happy new year!

[Solar]

haha. previous owner knew the technician. so it was. FREE. haha!

but normally i go to JW. its $35 to authenticate.

Hi,

I have tried searching through the forum but still cant find what i'm looking for. Need help for 3 questions:

1. How much is Top Hour charging for authentication?
2. Where is JW? Please share the contact.
3. So beside these 2 shop + RSC. Where else can we find a trustable watch authenication?

Thanks a lot and happy new year!

[larry88]

Authentication will take less than 1 hour. Sit there, browse thru some magazines. and it be ready... please also do not forget to adjust the sizes there

these days it takes 1/2 day at RSC.