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Grandpa’s watch- real or fake?

Grandpa’s watch- real or fake?

My dad found this Rolex from his drawer after cleaning out, I looked on Internet the Rolex of this similar model has the hour marker closer to the outer lines so I’m not sure if it’s real. Any help on identification is appreciated!

u/rawwhale — 12 hours ago

JUST JOINED - HERE’S A COUPLE OF MINE!

1972 1655 Explorer II Straight Hand
1966 5512

u/jaykay353 — 1 day ago

Thoughts, leave it alone or ?

Hey guys, just want your thoughts about condition of this watch and whether I should or shouldn't do anything with it. It's an R serial and the enamel on the dial is spidered/cracked, also bracelet has seen better days, but I prefer NATO's anyways. It's running a little fast approx 40 seconds a day.

u/Ill_Tooth7009 — 3 days ago

New to me 5513 ghost bezel!

Was going to trade in my 1603 for a newer watch... ended up buying this piece and keeping both!

u/gab328 — 3 days ago

Fake or real? And how can I tell?

Hi guys!

Have the possibility to buy this watch. Is it fake or real?

The only thing I know from the seller that might be off from the original is that the band may have been replaced later on, but should also be authentic.

It is said to be a Rolex Air King 14000 from the 90s.

u/Obvious_Selection_15 — 4 days ago

New Watch - Fake or Real..

Received from Uncle who passed away. My dad took it a jeweler and they said fake, but curious what you all think.

u/PNW253-84 — 5 days ago

Air King Super Precision 5506?

Have the opportunity to buy this from an estate sale. How much is this potentially worth? Is this a 32mm

u/CADINS190 — 6 days ago

New addition, but I'm not sure how to style it

I'm not sure if it fits in my wardrobe, so I might just stash and stare around the house in my pj's.

u/Dense-Bite-1418 — 9 days ago

1957 OP Date roulette wheel

I just got my daily back from a fresh service 😍 this one made me fall in the love with the engine turned.

u/Kurtvannegut — 9 days ago

Help me find/identify my watch

Hi! I know that the year is 1948. This was my great great grandfathers and has been passed down to me. There’s some moisture damage that’s contributing to the unique look. But I’d love to see another comparable example.

Yes I am aware the bracelet is not correct.

u/Porch4Sale — 9 days ago

Vietnamese Watchstore 4500$

Found these two vintage Rolex Datejust models while traveling through Vietnam.
One appears to be a steel Datejust on a Jubilee bracelet, the other a two-tone model on leather.
The shop is asking around $4500 for both.
I thought the aging and overall look were interesting, especially the patina and condition differences between the two pieces.
I’d be curious to hear opinions on:
-whether the pricing seems realistic for pieces in this condition
-possible reference numbers (6013 I was told in store)
-and what details stand out to experienced vintage collectors
Unfortunately I only had time to take a few quick photos.

u/ChicChaser — 8 days ago

Grandpa’s oyster date perpetual 1550

What do you think I should do with it? It seems to run fine but I haven’t manually wound it but it has wound automatically. It appears to have been made in 1979 and likely never serviced and that will probably cost a little too much for me right now. Some say you don’t really have to service it if it still works and others say not to run it until it’s serviced. I won’t polish the case but should I polish the acrylic crystal? I will be replacing all the spring bars because they’re in pretty bad shape.

u/Alternative-Feed3613 — 9 days ago

Help verifying and identifying this box

Hey everyone I was recently given this box by a customer of mind who was doing a clear out, I was wondering is anyone could tell if this is a faux or genuine box and if so what watch would it have came with ? Any help is appreciated

u/collectionsofcurious — 11 days ago

Datejust & Air King, are they legit?

A friend of mine wants to sell them to me, are they legit?

He's asking €1800 (2100usd) each, is that a good price?

u/magikarp0 — 11 days ago

1960 Oyster-Perpetual showing 66 years of patina 😍

I picked this up recently and was going to flip, but I think I’ve fallen in love…

u/Kurtvannegut — 11 days ago

Looking for an opinion on that watch

Dont know if this watch is legit or not, maybe someone with more knowledge can help me out here, thanks so much

u/YooZombie — 10 days ago