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Does this dial look authentic and fully original? I paid a lot for it because I really want a blue 16014.

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What rolex is this?

Hi guys. Bought this online
The owner dont know mucho, just that he found the watch inside his house. Dont know if it his some heritage or something….

The seller told that its size 34, i hope so, but it can BE also size 31?

About the Rolex, being …

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Pepsi serif insert for 16710

Hi all! Does this look like a proper serif Pepsi insert for a 16710 (to be used on a year 2000 16710). It has a blue back and I don’t have reason to doubt the dealer.

I just don’t see a pronounced serif tail on the standalone 2.

Any thoughts?

Thank…

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Replacement PIP for a vintage Sub

I’m not sending th wat to the SC… everything on the watch is correct for its Age… 1985-88 Submariner, but the PIP is missing. Saw one on EBay, for $1K, not sure if it’s real. Any help is appreciated

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Ref 1675 GMT Master – Fishy? 🎣

Hi all. Noticed this pop up on a local auction site. Supposedly from 1969… Looks like a Long E dial, but not sure about it. The lume triangle looks misshapen and I'm not sure if that's normal/if lume can do that over time 🤔. A lot of it cou…

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Rolex 1655

Just bought 1655 that was made 1974 but bezel and dial are from 1977 would they make case in 74 and not have put workings in if not sold till 1977

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Help Pricing and validating what datejust this is – Unsure of the dial originality

Hello all,

Looking to purchase a vintage datejust. The seller has this listed for £3200 or $4,293.92.

My concerns are
1. Is it a linen or mossaic dial ?
2. Did the 16013 come in blue linen or mossaic dials ? I know the 1601 did and the 1603 possibly …

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Help in identifying old vintage Rolex

Dear all,

I would be grateful if you could assist me in identifying this old Rolex, as I am trying to determine the model (reference number) and production year.

Thank you very much for your help.
David

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Rolex Marconi – Legit or Fake?

What do you guys think?

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3186 Movement Verification Check

Hi: Reaching out to our WUS experts. Would like to ask members of this Forum if they see any issues with this 3186 movement? It’s from a 16570 Explorer II, M series circa 2008. Thank you!
(If posted to incorrect Forum, please advise or move to appropriate Forum, thanks)
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