Is this vintage Rolex a fake?

[emo72]

A friend of mine has this a few years and showed it to me today. I thought it was genuine at first, but another lad said it may be a fake. The expertise on here should know!IMG_20180420_112858.jpg

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[Andyg]

A friend of mine has this a few years and showed it to me today. I thought it was genuine at first, but another lad said it may be a fake. The expertise on here should know!IMG_20180420_112858.jpg

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You need to whip the back off and take a look at the movement and case (for starters). The dial doesn't look like any Rolex I have seen before, however that doesn't mean that it's not correct or that that its not been repainted.

[emo72]

I will. The guy will be devastated if it's a fake. Wearing it as his pride and joy for 10 years. I hope it's genuine.

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[jl smout]

I think it may be genuine - you do see 1940s Rolexes with that style of Roman and marker dial.

Here's one similar, (described as a refinished dial, but close to yours): http://www.vintagegoldwatches.com/pr...ink-gold-r414/ and here's one that is also similar in overall design: https://www.vintagewinders.co.uk/pro...e-watch-vw561/

[Carlton-Browne]

The dial gives me an uneasy feeling. It may well be a genuine Rolex (Precision?) with a refinished dial but you'd need an opinion from somebody who knows more about these - perhaps Mike Woods? If it's a redial you may pick up a replacement dial from somewhere like the Vintage Rolex Market but may require a bit of patience.

[emo72]

thanks for the info lads, i'll try get some decent photos for yous, especially the movement.