Rolex

This message has been edited by aboen on 2009-07-23 19:16:30 This message has been edited by aboen on 2009-07-23 19:18:10 This message has been edited by aboen on 2009-07-23 19:18:58

I would double check on the crown guard shape, the band finishing and it really looks more like 304 from your pics.  S/N will tell much, engravings between lugs will tell much and check the steel to see if it's 316 or not.  Do the simple checks like this and you'll feel comfortable come trade time.  Since it's newer, it should have papers.

Thanks

Scott

With modern watches, and particularly Rolex, it is very simple to check, double check and even triple check!



Best.

Nicolas

opinions before I do my footwork, thought you folks could help me prevent wasting my time if there was something obvious.

 

Drew

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This watch looks good in the pics. The hands seem the right length.

I don't understand the question of 304 or 316 steel. This is not a vintage watch and should be made of 904L steel.

Until you see the guts (mvt), it could be a clone.

Only the case is 904L, the bracelet is still 316.  I should have made that clear as to what I was refering to in my post.  The bracelet looked a bit like 304 and a lot of fakes are made in 304 from Asia.  It doesn't make good since to me since 304 tends to be harder in machining. 

Thanks

Scott

It could be just the photo, perhaps, but still...

when close to the watch with my camera it reduces the magnification, below is another shot from further away.

By the way i decided to go ahead with the trade but I am still going to take Y'all advice and take it to a AD and open up the case.

Much appreciation to the few kind folks who responded.

Sometimes the lighting has an effect on steel and it's finish.  Your earlier pics had me really looking at the crown and finish luster.  This pic has less subdued lighting and I see nothing wrong with the watch.  A better look at the bracelet markings would tell the rest from the outside.  Do make sure and authenticate the movement and serial numbers.  I'm still suprised you didn't get all the paperwork since this watch is pretty darn new.  Even still, I would check it out.  Post pics of the inside and that would put it to rest.

Thanks

Scott

came with the watch, a complete set.

The SEL's are perfectly shaped
The saphire is good, the magnification is the new rolex type
The bezel is ceramic and correct
The rolexrolexrolex engraving is correctly positioned

If you buy and get that watch you'll be fine imho

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