replica or not

[ADK46r 0]

Hi everyone, 
Super newbie here.  I have scoured the site looking for ways to determine if the Submariner 116610 I have is real or a replica.  I know there are nuances that you experts will be able to pick up instantly that I don't know about.  I believe this one to be a replica because of the following reasons.

1.  the seconds hand is loose and moves around as you tilt it.  ( guessing poor quality replica )

2.  the crown on the rehault at the 12 o'clock position between the words Rolex is offset to the right.  ( my iphone can't get this picture ).

3.  The model number engraving looks more like laser than engraved. 

I can take more photo's if necessary and I need to read up on the taking photo's thread.

Thanks!

Ok, not allowing me to upload images....maybe because I am a newbie?  Sorry folks

 

Edited June 17, 2019 by ADK46r
no pics uploaded

[Livebythebody 1]

How much did you pay for it, to his maybe a good indicator


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[Automotiveromance 1]

To post pictures just use an external picture host like pics.me or imgur and copy paste the bbcodes here

[fatarms 7,759]

9 minutes ago, Automotiveromance said:

To post pictures just use an external picture host like pics.me or imgur and copy paste the bbcodes here

picr.me

[Automotiveromance 1]

12 minutes ago, fatarms said:

picr.me

That’s what I meant to type 

[fatarms 7,759]

46 minutes ago, Automotiveromance said:

That’s what I meant to type 

You may have been the victim of auto correct

[ADK46r 0]

Thanks for the link.

Here are a couple...again, I am using my iPhone so but will work on better pics.  Also, if you need any additional ones if necessary.

https://picr.me/image/VS1n3a
https://picr.me/image/VS1Mvf
https://picr.me/image/VS1eGy

2 hours ago, Livebythebody said:

How much did you pay for it, to his maybe a good indicator


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I didn't pay anything for this.  I have a few more I need to post but I thought I would start with this one.  They were left in a safe I inherited.

[FudgyDocker 3,497]

Maybe whip the back off and post a pic. of the movement?

[ADK46r 0]

I don't have the tool to remove the back but this one was already loose.  

https://picr.me/image/VS1xEG

[CurioLeo 296]

Does the time set clockwise or anticlockwise ?  

[Automotiveromance 1]

That’s unequivocally a replica

[FudgyDocker 3,497]

42 minutes ago, ADK46r said:

I don't have the tool to remove the back but this one was already loose.  

https://picr.me/image/VS1xEG

You only need a sticky rubber ball to take the backs off. Rolex tools not required.

[FoxWilde 155]

Not a bad fake... but pretty bad

[Genius 281]

 

[ADK46r 0]

57 minutes ago, CurioLeo said:

Does the time set clockwise or anticlockwise ?  

It isn't working at all.

But sounds like it is a replica.  I appreciate the input.  What specifically can be pointed out?

I will post another one once I take the pictures.

[ADK46r 0]

1 hour ago, CurioLeo said:

Does the time set clockwise or anticlockwise ?  

I am guessing then, that if moving the time set clockwise and the dials move anti-clockwise, it is a replica?

[CurioLeo 296]

1 minute ago, ADK46r said:

I am guessing then, that if moving the time set clockwise and the dials move anti-clockwise, it is a replica?

Guessing correct 

[ADK46r 0]

2 minutes ago, CurioLeo said:

Guessing correct 

Much appreciate the help.  That means the Daytona, Sea Dweller, second Submariner and IWC  Chronograph Automatic are all replicas.  

I appreciate it!

Thanks

[Mkiv 2]

42 minutes ago, ADK46r said:

Much appreciate the help.  That means the Daytona, Sea Dweller, second Submariner and IWC  Chronograph Automatic are all replicas.  

I appreciate it!

Thanks

Actually that does not apply as a blanket statement for all rolex watches.  Some of them, such as the new 43mm sea dweller, are counter clockwise as the 2824 and 2836 are, so the reps with those movements operate just like the gen.

[ADK46r 0]

8 minutes ago, Mkiv said:

Actually that does not apply as a blanket statement for all rolex watches.  Some of them, such as the new 43mm sea dweller, are counter clockwise as the 2824 and 2836 are, so the reps with those movements operate just like the gen.

Thanks Mkiv

[fatarms 7,759]

1 hour ago, ADK46r said:

It isn't working at all.

But sounds like it is a replica.  I appreciate the input.  What specifically can be pointed out?

I will post another one once I take the pictures.

Incorrect date font, incorrect dial printing font as well.  Google a few pictures of the 116610 and look closely at the fonts used to print the dials, start with the "1000."

The lume job looks a little sloppy to me, not even.  Also, I really don't see any trace of the platinum powder in the bezel insert numbers either, they all look the same color whether illuminated or not.

[Xpletiv 16]

And it doesn't matter how much you paid or didn't pay, scammers and suckers are everywhere. 

Used them for learning to MOD!

 

Not that you're a sucker.

 

Not that that's wrong.

 

Not that I care to know.

I don't. 

 

Move along.....

 

 

 

[Enthusiast88 3]

Definitely rep... just from looking at the bezel pip. 

OP, did you buy this as gen? 

[GenTLe 1,496]

7 hours ago, ADK46r said:

I don't have the tool to remove the back but this one was already loose.  

https://picr.me/image/VS1xEG

Replica. It is an A2836 modded "to look like 3135". BP was doing them.

[ADK46r 0]

9 hours ago, Enthusiast88 said:

Definitely rep... just from looking at the bezel pip. 

OP, did you buy this as gen? 

I didn't buy this.  I purchased a home and there was a safe left in it.  Owner didn't remember the combo and said I could have it.  Managed to get it open and found this along with a few others I mentioned above.  

I will use this and the others to learn the nuances that make this a rep.  I will also use it to work on and learn.  

Now time for reading all the great threads on here and getting more educated.  

Again, I appreciate the help.