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Rolex & Tudor Fake Busters Archives - RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/tag/rolex-tudor-fake-busters/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:45:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://rkwatchservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-RK-Watch-Service-Logo-Chicago-Watch-Repair-Web-32x32.png Rolex & Tudor Fake Busters Archives - RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/tag/rolex-tudor-fake-busters/ 32 32 Replacement PIP for a vintage Sub https://rkwatchservice.com/replacement-pip-for-a-vintage-sub/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:42:09 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/replacement-pip-for-a-vintage-sub.5646334/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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ramonlugoiii

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? 🎣 https://rkwatchservice.com/ref-1675-gmt-master-fishy-%f0%9f%8e%a3/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:11:12 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/ref-1675-gmt-master-fishy-%F0%9F%8E%A3.5645075/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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KnightNZ

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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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 could be distortion through the scuffed up plexi? Unsure.

Not great pictures, but that's what I'm working with. Can see one of the lugs is chewed up and also wondering if bezel…

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]]> Rolex 1655 https://rkwatchservice.com/rolex-1655/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:54:31 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/rolex-1655.5641527/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Tony 1967

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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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 https://rkwatchservice.com/help-pricing-and-validating-what-datejust-this-is-unsure-of-the-dial-originality/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:32:26 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/help-pricing-and-validating-what-datejust-this-is-unsure-of-the-dial-originality.5636610/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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thunder_smg

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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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 ?
3. Is the price worth the purchase
4. What would a bracelet cost me and what is the reference for it.

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]]> Help in identifying old vintage Rolex https://rkwatchservice.com/help-in-identifying-old-vintage-rolex/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:05:06 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/help-in-identifying-old-vintage-rolex.5634253/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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david_82

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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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? https://rkwatchservice.com/rolex-marconi-legit-or-fake/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:51:34 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/rolex-marconi-legit-or-fake.5602680/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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gordongeckojr

What do you guys think?

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What do you guys think?

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]]> 3186 Movement Verification Check https://rkwatchservice.com/3186-movement-verification-check/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:23:19 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/3186-movement-verification-check.5632417/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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JRat

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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]]> Not every Unicorn watch is a “Rolex” https://rkwatchservice.com/not-every-unicorn-watch-is-a-rolex/ Sun, 11 May 2025 02:18:11 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/not-every-unicorn-watch-is-a-rolex.5626639/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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bombers157

Here is a (incomplete) list of watch manufacturers who have produced watches branded as Unicorn :-

Gabus & Fils in 1887
Courvoisier Freres in 1895
Wittnauer & Co. in 1901
J. Ullmann & Cie in 1912
ROLEX1919-1934
A Schild & Co (Swiss) ...

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Here is a (incomplete) list of watch manufacturers who have produced watches branded as Unicorn :-

Gabus & Fils in 1887
Courvoisier Freres in 1895
Wittnauer & Co. in 1901
J. Ullmann & Cie in 1912
ROLEX1919-1934
A Schild & Co (Swiss) 1958 – mid 1970s
HMT (India) 1961-2016
Casio (Japan)
Van Amsen Participants BV 2017-
Fairfild Investments ( Adina Watches) 18/06/1998
Sempre International Inc 20/08/1996 – 24/05/2003
LG Electronics Inc 14/03/2016
Unicorn House Corporation ( Inactive)

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]]> REPORT AD TO EBAY https://rkwatchservice.com/report-ad-to-ebay/ Fri, 02 May 2025 21:24:01 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/report-ad-to-ebay.5621383/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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EBAY IS RELUCTANT TO PULL THESE DS - THE MORE THAT REPORT THEM THE BETTER CHANCE OF GETTING A RESULT
eBay item number:267207628433

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eBay item number:267207628433

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]]> Rolex Datejust 41, Ref. 126334 – GENUINE? https://rkwatchservice.com/rolex-datejust-41-ref-126334-genuine/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:45:24 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/rolex-datejust-41-ref-126334-genuine.5622352/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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JanMan

Dear Community,
I have just bought a Rolex Datejust 41 (Ref. 126334, 2022) with full set via Chrono.

Thoroughly checked the dealer “Lifetime Watches” and it seems all legit.

However, I am not able to assess whether the watch is genuine or not. There...

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Dear Community,
I have just bought a Rolex Datejust 41 (Ref. 126334, 2022) with full set via Chrono.

Thoroughly checked the dealer “Lifetime Watches” and it seems all legit.

However, I am not able to assess whether the watch is genuine or not. Therefore, I would ask the experts among you, if you could help me here?

Some pictures:

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Rolex Datejust 41, Ref. 126334 – GENUINE?

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