Authentic Rolex?

[mav]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-steel-46mm-...ht_6936wt_1236

Many thanks!

 

[Captain Winky]

I know virtually nothing about non-Oyster Rolexes (and a lot less about those than guys on the watch forums), but a few things strike me as fishy:

The idea of the watch having been conceived of as a pocket watch explains its large size, but in 1940 nobody would have worn a wristwatch that large. Back then, 30mm would have been an appropriate size for a man.

The display back also strikes me as unusual. I thought that was a more recent feature, unlikely to be seen then. That being said, I'd consult the experts at www.rolexforums.com

 

[anginaprinzmetal]

FAKE!!!!

 

[Singular]

It's a mariage. As "authentic" as it can be (because it's still a Rolex, but in a new case and with a re-done dial...), but still a mariage.

/M

 

[kulata]

Its fake but it looks nice.

 

[Captain Winky]

Originally Posted by tinaz

I agree with consulting an expert.

I think its fake though, believe me or not but my friend has bought fake stuff off that supplier, happy with it though but yeah.. up to you!

And please tell me why we should believe one word from some douchebag who sticks links to lingerie into others' quotes...

 

[Kentishman]

I think Singular has definitively answered this one...

 

[kulata]

Originally Posted by Singular

It's a mariage. As "authentic" as it can be (because it's still a Rolex, but in a new case and with a re-done dial...), but still a mariage.

/M
Yup. An old pocket watch

 

[Captain Winky]

Originally Posted by Singular

It's a mariage. As "authentic" as it can be (because it's still a Rolex, but in a new case and with a re-done dial...), but still a mariage.

/M

I re-read the ad and now I see what you're saying. The first time I saw it I thought the implication was that Rolex had produced a wristwatch out of a pocketwatch movement. The "fake" part to me is the "Rolex" name on the dial: this is no more a Rolex than an early Panerai housing a Rolex movement.