r/rolex Jul 04 '22

Watch Verification Thread - If you're uncertain if a Rolex is good/bad/fake, post info and pics here

717 Upvotes

Post to this thread if you have questions about a Rolex being real or fake. Please include:

-The location and/or screen name of the seller, if for sale. Link directly to the sale page when possible.
-How long you've had it and how you acquired it, if in your possession
-As many photos as possible. Posts may be removed if pictures are too fuzzy and requests for better pics are unanswered. -If you're being coy about a watch and it seems like you're just trying to see how "good" your fake is, you may be banned at our discretion.

Please don't use photos from iPhone 14's. Their camera is so bad, and distorts text with AI so much, that the photos are basically unusable for the purposes of verifying if a Rolex is real.

Participation in the discussion in this thread is greatly appreciated. I don't think any one person can catch every flaw or know the details of every model; this is meant as a community thread, not an authoritative knowledge-flex, and the more people that actively peruse this thread, the more likely posters are to get accurate info.

Previous verification thread here.


r/rolex Jan 01 '25

AD Wait Time Megathread - If you bought a new Rolex from an AD in 2025, you can share details here. What watch, where, how long did you wait, how much buying history?

149 Upvotes

Our previous AD wait time megathreads (2019-2020, 2020-early 2021, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) seemed to be useful/well-received for a lot of you. Time for a new one!

Nowadays when someone posts a new watch it's pretty standard to get asked how long they waited and if they had an "established relationship" etc. It's not everyone's favorite topic but it's a fair question, so maybe these big threads can provide a clearer picture of availability trends.

No one is obligated to share their info but if you bought a new Rolex in 2025 and you'd like to participate, please make a top-level comment that includes:

  1. What watch did you buy?
  2. When?
  3. How long did you wait?
  4. Where are you? (Be as specific or nonspecific as you want, from continent to a specific AD)
  5. Any purchase history with that AD? (Again be as specific or nonspecific as you feel comfortable)

r/rolex 3h ago

Just got the call 🦇

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391 Upvotes

Waited a little past 3 years, spend history includes the Speedy Racing pictured here, several straps and jewelry. This was my first Rolex from this boutique. I feel blessed, this is my favorite Rolex of all time.

I can’t stop staring at it, in disbelief that it’s finally mine. I don’t even feel like wearing it now, treating it like a museum exhibit and just open the box to admire it and then put it away.

Part of the reason I’m not wearing it yet is that I will be applying PPF to preserve the hyper polished condition. Only started collecting a year ago so I’m still a novice and like to keep my options open to eventually remove the stickers and give my watches more character, lol. I go with the Watchshells product out of Korea, applied it to my SD43 and Sub Date already and loving it.


r/rolex 2h ago

Got the call 🦇⚫️

214 Upvotes

My newest Rolex, got the call within a few months. The AD I go to isn't the biggest Rolex AD so they don't get as many watches as others.

Can't complain though it's my 3rd Rolex from this AD in 14 months. Also bought 2 Tudors during this time.

By the way, all the watches I bought are models I love, nothing "just to build spending history".

This Bruce Wayne hits hard, amazing piece ! My first stainless steel also, love it.

Cheers to the positive enthusiasts out here. 👋🏼


r/rolex 6h ago

My Girlfriends OP 36’…

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387 Upvotes

Thoughts?


r/rolex 5h ago

New 2025 Blue Oyster Perpetual Close-Up

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262 Upvotes

Just came across this photo of the new blue dial from the oyster perpetual range. Absolutely love the new matte look. Credit to @crystallized.time on Instagram.


r/rolex 3h ago

Didn’t get the Celebration but got Tiffany!

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155 Upvotes

Really wanted the Celebration but got offered the Tiffany 36 at my AD… and first time buying from them, no less! What do we think of the size?


r/rolex 6h ago

Love the Submariner

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125 Upvotes

r/rolex 7h ago

Sunday’s done right

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112 Upvotes

r/rolex 5h ago

New Oyster Perpetual colors

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69 Upvotes

The new colors for the Oyster Perpetual are very nice, especially the lavender and mint. The last one is a beige, not bad, but not as cool as the other two in my opinion.

PS: Pardon for the low quality picture, but yesterday there were a ton of people at the event.


r/rolex 33m ago

Got the call!!

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Just closed on my first home and got the call from my AD within 2 weeks, been waiting a year for this piece but it couldn’t have come at a better time!! I hope everyone gets the watch they’re waiting for!


r/rolex 4h ago

When do we get a Vault Dweller?

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54 Upvotes

You know, for those of us who don't dwell on land?


r/rolex 4h ago

Got the call 😍

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52 Upvotes

r/rolex 20h ago

Got the call 🙏🏽

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834 Upvotes

Feeling blessed!


r/rolex 1h ago

My first Rolex. OP 114300

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Just bought this classic timepiece for myself. Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 114300. Discontinued model from 2017.


r/rolex 19h ago

From homeless vet to retired college grad. Got the call for my baby

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579 Upvotes

41 mm, date just, blue dial, fluted Bezel.

I’m on cloud 9 knowing how far I’ve come, on to the next big thing!


r/rolex 7h ago

Goodbye 👋

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46 Upvotes

Trades rejoice!! There is money to be made 😏


r/rolex 2h ago

The Least Loved Daytona

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18 Upvotes

We got lucky. Was only February my husband informed our AD he wanted this for our 10th wedding anniversary gift for me. His Root Beer had arrived then.

I love it, fell in love with this model when I tried on the pre-owned during the holidays when we visited our AD. Now I’m eyeing the lavender 36mm OP from the new release since my name is in the color family.


r/rolex 8h ago

My last restore✨Rolex Daytona 16528 .225 bezel

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56 Upvotes

r/rolex 15h ago

Some of my favorite watches.

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178 Upvotes

r/rolex 2h ago

Love this pink knockoff oysterflex

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17 Upvotes

r/rolex 6h ago

Just got my first Rolex!

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33 Upvotes

I've been told it's a 1987 reference 6694. Been wanting to get a Rolex but did not really get to it since I just finished college and was also buying a home.

Can anyone tell me any more about it? Also, what's a fair value?


r/rolex 1d ago

Got the call.

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831 Upvotes

r/rolex 1h ago

Sunday blues

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r/rolex 3h ago

I like both watches. I've been considering them. Maybe I need some advice.

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15 Upvotes

r/rolex 6h ago

Sunday funday

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23 Upvotes

r/rolex 14h ago

Got the call!

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98 Upvotes