r/rolex Jul 04 '22

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

723 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?

153 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 6h ago

Got the call 🦇⚫️

589 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 3h ago

Smurf WG submariner dial color is now in the OP, and I feel like it’s not getting the credit it deserves.

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268 Upvotes

Hot take: This is the best color of the new dials.


r/rolex 8h ago

Just got the call 🦇

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594 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 9h ago

New 2025 Blue Oyster Perpetual Close-Up

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406 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 5h ago

Got the call!!

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176 Upvotes

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 11h ago

My Girlfriends OP 36’…

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442 Upvotes

Thoughts?


r/rolex 4h ago

what's everyone wearing today?

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125 Upvotes

OP 36, discontinued I guess?


r/rolex 8h ago

Didn’t get the Celebration but got Tiffany!

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210 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 1h ago

Picked up one of the last celebration dials today

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AD surprised me with the last model they have in stock. I wanted a 36mm for myself but couldn't say no to the 31mm for the Mrs instead.


r/rolex 1h ago

Thinking about selling/trading these 4 watches for a 126500 panda daytona, thoughts?

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Title says it all. I'm thinking about consolidating my collection and selling/trading these 4 watches for a 126500 panda daytona. 2 questions:

  1. Do ya'll think these 4 would cover the costs of a daytona? If not, any estimates on the difference?
  2. Would you do it?

r/rolex 2h ago

Surprise call!

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51 Upvotes

Literally walked into AD 6 weeks ago and asked the man behind the counter if they had a list. No schmoozing. I gave him 3 watches and to my surprise, received the text three days ago that the 126610LN was in and asked if I was still interested. Needless to say, I picked it up today! Love it!


r/rolex 4h ago

Got the call.

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59 Upvotes

r/rolex 10h ago

Love the Submariner

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168 Upvotes

r/rolex 1h ago

Got the text.

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Bluesy! My first sub.


r/rolex 10h ago

New Oyster Perpetual colors

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98 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 4h ago

New John Mayer is easily my most favorite Daytona

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30 Upvotes

r/rolex 7h ago

Love this pink knockoff oysterflex

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59 Upvotes

r/rolex 12h ago

Sunday’s done right

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135 Upvotes

r/rolex 47m ago

Happy hour to celebrate my first Rolex purchase... love it!

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r/rolex 9h ago

When do we get a Vault Dweller?

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66 Upvotes

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


r/rolex 6h ago

My first Rolex. OP 114300

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38 Upvotes

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


r/rolex 2h ago

Here comes the sun

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17 Upvotes

r/rolex 16m ago

Koosh Jewelers are the biggest clowns in the industry

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r/rolex 4h ago

She’s been through a lot but…

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19 Upvotes

She still catches the light in certain spots just as well as she did almost twenty years ago when I got her on Christmas Day. (I’ve never owned another watch ([other than Apple.])


r/rolex 9h ago

Got the call 😍

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53 Upvotes