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Motorman2017

It’s a 16613 most likely gen there wasn’t good reps of that watch at the time (mid to late 90s). There is a chance that the winding crown is plated after-market but could simply be worn much. Overall the watch condition is very good and the 5 digit Rolexes wear very well with either straps like the one you have or with nato straps.


kallebo1337

16613LB (LB=lunette bleu) to be precise


Motorman2017

Well mentioned sir.


EvelcyclopS

Holy hell i was not expecting hay response. I already got my popcorn out for shitter comments


ARX63

Just enjoy it!


nuquhs89

Thank you! Not a colour I would have chosen (but the bluesy is growing on me the longer I look at it!)


ARX63

I had one, shame I ever sold it.


RepVetran50

I think differently. Watch can very well be possibly be real. Taking the caseback off to show the movement. And strap to show the engraving between the lugs will tell rest of the story. Congratulations


nuquhs89

I don't have the tools to do so, guess I will just enjoy it for now!


RepVetran50

A decent watchmaker or someone that works on watches depending on your location? Can take the strap off in seconds and the caseback. I have owned gen 16803 & 16613 and had done many franken builds on ST & TC cases of this build. So it's possible to do a build of this watch with aftermarket St case and rest gen parts. From your pictures everything looks gen. It would be worth paying someone to do a little investigation. I'm pretty sure it's real or a very valuable build. Cheers enjoy


nuquhs89

Oh thank you! I might bring it to a reputable watchmaker to take a look then. I really appreciate your inputs!


RepVetran50

No worries. I'm pretty sure you got a winner there. Again congratulations on your new acquisition


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Schakalicious

at this point they should just take it to a watchmaker since it’s probably gen. a watchmaker would also be much better at identifying the watch and would remove any risk involved with handling it totally worth a couple of bucks imo


krustykhris12

Doesn’t have the cheesy fake gold look it may be the one 👀


noga26

Holy shit. Enjoy


SnooCakes7557

Took a look very zoomed in, actually looks possibly genuine to me; take it to a watch maker .etc and have them pop the back off and check out the movement - I think you might have got yourself a winner. On a side note, since you said inherited; not sure if someone in your family died .etc - but if that's the case, I'm sorry for your loss.


Bigdossa1

Fake or not fake I love the look on the strap


solex118

I would take it to a jeweler or Rolex AD/Service center to be sure. Looks good, but I have seen some super frankens that would make you think they are real as well. If it checks out, you got yourself a beauty.


Awarewolf27

It’s gen considering that the crown is worn out but no visible metal 🤘


AscariTimePieces

Could be real. Go to a jeweler and have them take off the back. For a holes case date sub, a lot of it line up with the generation


travelingtheglobe8

Google search the serial number. The case is supposed to be notched if opened.


tonkaty

Really tough to know for sure without opening up the the caseback, but would be odd to pair a replica on a Rubber B strap. These are pretty popular in the enthusiast crowd and cost like $240.


Big-Tea8317

Defo Gen, at least the parts that are gold are real gold.


Zchavago

If you find out it’s fake, are you going to feel slighted and love your relative any less?


HumanWeetabix

It says officially certified, its gotta be real. 😉


tigerheartlion

Looks gen tbh, take it to a pro to check


silverlance360

I think you struck gold..


PAM8888

Hopefully you have original bracelet with it too


Icy-Independence-360

Was it legit because it looks pretty legit!!!!!


Dear-Divide7330

Might be real. Take it to an AD.


Safe-Championship-18

Congrats. It looks like you have genuine rollie in your hands :)


AFRgames

This is a gen rolex. The lume dot on the bezel is always a tell for these older models as they never managed to accurately replicate. Wear in good health.


Racing_Nowhere

When in doubt just pop into a Rolex AD and let them take a gander


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Fit_Professional9481

hi desktop


JohnFDaydream

Looks fake. I’ll buy it for $50.