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I inherited this watch from my grandpa some time ago, yet only recently discovered it in one of the boxes. Haven't checked the legitimacy yet, but it's so beautiful that I have no intention of selling it. The arabic dial also seems very unique. I find it funny that just as I got into watches, I found this one by accident.

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[–] alostpebble@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Maybe if you post it a 4th time you’ll get a better answer

[–] SolarShield1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Not authentic but definitely worth keeping, you can tell by the cyclops magnification

[–] lacezr1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

For how often the cyclops is brought up, it’s really one of the worst ways to tell given that the crystal is the most replaceable part of the watch. You can tell because it’s a stainless steel day date, because of the overall terrible quality. Especially with older Rolexes with acrylic crystal the cyclops can be worn down to where it actually magnifies less.

[–] CloudCity40@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

This was fake, but assuming that no genuine Rolex owner has ever used a third party replacement crystal is a pretty terrible way to judge what's real and what's fake.

Almost as good as thinking that having a box and papers means it's real.

[–] Krucz3k@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I inherited this watch from my grandpa some time ago, yet only recently discovered it in one of the boxes. Haven't checked the legitimacy yet, but it's so beautiful that I have no intention of selling it. The arabic dial also seems very unique. I find it funny that just as I got into watches, I found this one by accident.

[–] I578855@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

That is actually an Eastern Arabic dial, not an Arabic dial.

[–] Glebanon@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This model is a day date. These watches only come in yellow, white and rose gold. You can google a Rolex day date and see the differences yourself.

Also, these watches only come with a fluted bezels and presidential bracelets.

TLDR, it’s fake.

[–] AustrianMichael@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

What about the 228206? Not sure if they ever came with a silver dial though.

[–] solareonwow@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Grandpa did overtime on DHGate

[–] Chodepoker1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It’s counterfeit.

[–] Iwillspitonyoushutup@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Why does everyone have to make up a story about a dead relative giving them a fake watch? Just post it and say you wanna know if your fake is passable. Stop lying about people dying

[–] Pikachude123@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I'd assume most aren't made up? Same happened when both my grandparents died, going through their house you just find a little watch box at the back of a wardrobe

[–] TryHelping@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

/r/nothingeverhappens

[–] vx48@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Not to mention just how god damn smooth and shiny that fucker is with absolutely zero wear on it loool Grandpa's watch my ass lool

[–] sactherook@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Smooth bezel on a day date is such a cursed thing to see

[–] bigmphan@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Funky - Farer has the cushion collection with Arabic (I think it’s actually the opposite of Arabic. Arabic is 1,2,3 right?)

Anyway. Very tempted. Love the look

[–] Budget_Goose_8082@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

You can tell by the way it is

[–] drugabusername@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

unfortunately not a genuine. this is what’s called an Aloha Snackbar.

[–] reelfishybloke@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Kurwa mac, twój zegarek to kawał chińskiego śmiecia. Spiederlaj !

[–] MacintoshDan1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Grandpa strikes again.

[–] WedgeGameSucks@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Your grandpa was in ISIS. You’re welcome ⚔️

[–] dannymurz@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

People are so freaking annoying. Stop blaming Grandpa for your fake ass watches.

[–] KazBodnar@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Who cares it's fake, it's a really cool watch worth keeping (you won't get much for it anyway)

[–] Yellowtoblerone@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I think your watch is broken, those numbers are like chinese or something /s

[–] Delicious-Bathroom17@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Someone accused me of “dancing on my grandfather’s grave” when I posted a pic of the watch I’d inherited from him 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[–] knickerdick@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

lol alright bruh - I know damn well everybody’s grandpas aren’t just buying reps back in the days

[–] Horror_Conference430@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Grandpa strikes again lol