Spotting a fake (ORIS)
Spotting a fake (ORIS)
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Teocali

Original Poster:

238 posts

218 months

Saturday 21st July 2012
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Recently been passed a couple of watches after a family clear out.

One is rolex oyster date which I am 90% sure is a fake from the poor quality finish, however another is a much older looking ORIS and I have no idea how to determine whether this is genuine or not.

Any ideas?

I like the style of the ORIS watch but dont want to pay for a repair (currently not working) only to be told its worth £5!

Appreciate any advice.


RobCh

151 posts

210 months

Saturday 21st July 2012
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Got any shots of the movement?

sneijder

5,231 posts

265 months

Saturday 21st July 2012
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I really don't think it's a watch that will have been faked at the time.

It certainly wouldn't have lasted, if it is a snide from years ago, there should be base metal coming through the 'steel' by now if it's a load of crap.

Pretty sure it's OK.

GC8

19,910 posts

221 months

Sunday 22nd July 2012
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Send it to Steve Burrage at Ryte Time.

Teocali

Original Poster:

238 posts

218 months

Sunday 22nd July 2012
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GC8 said:
Send it to Steve Burrage at Ryte Time.
Thank you all for the comments. I will contact him and see if he is prepared to look at the watch.

GC8

19,910 posts

221 months

Sunday 22nd July 2012
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Sorry that wasnt clear - theres no doubt at all in my mind that you have a genuine watch and Ryte Time will be the best firm to service it for you.