pgse14 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I finally got one after many years and iam very happy I did a restoration on this vintage Rolex its stainless steel with 18k gold and diamonds it is all oem Rolex except the 18k and diamond bezel Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockboy Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Not a genuine Rolex and just does not look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash145 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Not my cup of tea but looks genuine to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'm with CB on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 What do you think is wrong. I think the writing on the dial is poor, it would be a lot finer and raised. Could depend on how the calendar changes,if its original it would change at 12 in a few seconds, fake will take minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobm12 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 It could be a restored dial (3rd party, crown looks like is riding too high too, markers out of proportion maybe) and an aftermarket band/buckle...In any case, it doesn't really look the part, like something is not quite Rolex...but I've seen old name brands that originally were kind of less refined than today's versions. Maybe this is a compounded case of aftermarket/refurbish/refinish and old stuff together...Not a happy combination. But IF it is a Rolex it is a Rolex. I personally don't like the combination of this one but it is just my taste, maybe with a better, more defined/detailed picture...It would be great if we could see what is inside. Cheers, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgse14 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Wow you guys are rediculous it is all original Rolex except the bezel even the dial is oem rolex don't know how you can come up with that conclusion from a picture and no its not refinished either Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskamick Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 pgse14, just take the back off and post a picture of the movement. That should give these guys something to go on. At the moment they are just looking at the watch face and giving honest opinions as to what they see that they think looks wrong. Surely you want to know for sure ? I know I do. Cheers, Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockboy Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 A look of the movement would be nice. If it is a Rolex it,s certainly an ugly one. I certainly would not buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgse14 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 I know for sure and I shouldn't have to prove that it is real Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskamick Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Don't post watches if you can't take criticism. This is all part of the game. Some we win and some we lose. Edited February 13, 2016 by Alaskamick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroppy Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Maybe it's a "Frankenwatch" which has been restored with other bits and pieces but it still has a genuine Rolex movement. A picture of the movement would be helpful but pgse14, no one is forcing you to do anything...they're all curious and I must admit that I am too, because the general features of the watch dial and case look a little rough around the edges for a Rolex...but, hey, we could all be wrong. Wouldn't you like to have the movement verified? I think you might want to re-read Alaskamick's first comment in this thread...very reasonable advice, IMHO. :) Edited February 13, 2016 by stroppy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgse14 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 It is real and clockboy all of you on here I dont have to prove its authenticity to any of you so yall have a nice day Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroppy Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) It is real and clockboy all of you on here I dont have to prove its authenticity to any of you so yall have a nice day Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk No one said you have to do anything but if you post a picture of a watch and one of the many professionals on the site here spot something incongruous then of course, out of courtesy, they are going to give you a heads-up as to what they think. Look at it this way...if you you went to the doctor with a lump on your skin and he tells you it's possibly something nasty then you don't ignore him and just go on believing it's a rogue pimple...you investigate. You put the picture up and trained eyes have spotted some things which don't seem right. They aren't ridiculing you...they're trying to help you. Edited February 13, 2016 by stroppy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgse14 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Yea I understand and I appreciate it and thanks for the critiques Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Yea I understand and I appreciate it and thanks for the critiques Please post a picture of the movement. This way you will be able to back your statements and give other a chance to learn and apologize. You should not really have a problem doing that with an authentic watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgse14 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockboy Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Apologies. It,s a real strange one for sure. It intrigues me why the original bezel has been changed & a leather strap has been fitted. However the movement looks genuine just a pity about the bezel. Once again apologies no offence intended. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Seems like a genuine Rolex 1570 to me. Good pictures at http://ambwatches.com/tag/rolex-1570/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgse14 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Its unique and thanks for the apologies Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgse14 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 I changed it cb Iam not a big fan of the standard run of the mill fluted bezel Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Its unique and thanks for the apologies Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk No problem, you have another from me. One lives and learns. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgse14 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Yea we all do myself included thanks geo Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishima Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Honestly, I'm sure everyone had good intentions but the way some of those comments read, they sounded rather harsh, and rather final. Woops. Edited February 13, 2016 by Ishima Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Thanks thats the real mccoy. A fine looking Rolex. There very nice movements to work on and so simple when it comes to the calendar works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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