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Wonky looking font on a 1680
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Dan S
·Are there faint engraving under that wonky engraving? I wonder if the originals were lost, so someone hand-engraved the numbers.
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFWeirdly Rolex still has QC issues in a large scale even in recent years so I wouldn't be overly surprised if this is fine...
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Darlinboy
··Pratts! Will I B******S!!!Over time, Rolex has had some weird and wonky crap going on with engravings and dials and fonts and etc.
This is but one example, and one of the less obscure.
This is but one example, and one of the less obscure.
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ndgal
·I see! Can you share why is this deemed ok? or does Rolex have QC problems back then where this is accepted and normal?
The serial number/model reference number font changed from year to year.
It is pretty common to see "Wonky" Sixes, Eights, etc..
Here's a 1978 also from HQ Milton site. Check out that same "Wonky" 8
And another:
Don't forget that back in the day this was just a $300 steel tool watch.
Nobody really cared about how neat the font on a serial number which 99.999999999% of the buyers would ever see or care about...
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chows99
·There was once a member who declare loudly that the serial number is forged.
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boogedyboo
·I saw this 1680 on my IG feed too, it is available for sale.
Even if Rolex changed the serial number/model reference number font from year to year, wouldn't they at least use a "template" for each font? 😕
Even if Rolex changed the serial number/model reference number font from year to year, wouldn't they at least use a "template" for each font? 😕
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sdre
·Not a QC issue necessarily.
The serial number/model reference number font changed from year to year.
It is pretty common to see "Wonky" Sixes, Eights, etc..
Here's a 1978 also from HQ Milton site. Check out that same "Wonky" 8
And another:
Don't forget that back in the day this was just a $300 steel tool watch.
Nobody really cared about how neat the font on a serial number which 99.999999999% of the buyers would ever see or care about...
I guess i'm wondering as some websites such https://www.worthy.com/blog/its-about-time/how-to-spot-a-fake-rolex/ talk about how the numbers on the case are not sharp etc. However, i also think thats for modern pieces instead of vintage ones.
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sdre
·I saw this 1680 on my IG feed too, it is available for sale.
Even if Rolex changed the serial number/model reference number font from year to year, wouldn't they at least use a "template" for each font? 😕
The seller on IG is quite a popular Rolex Repair/watchguy so I think/know he's legit. It's just that the wonky font looks almost hand inscribed, I'm wondering if "replicas" or "Franken" pieces could have their cases measured and made (imagine unpolished bevels and chamfers), and just do a semi-half assed job of inscribing the number onto the case and go "wow its a nice vintage piece etc" especially when unpolished chamfers and bevels are so sought after by collectors. We really can't tell what's okay or whats not.
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boogedyboo
·The seller on IG is quite a popular Rolex Repair/watchguy so I think/know he's legit. It's just that the wonky font looks almost hand inscribed, I'm wondering if "replicas" or "Franken" pieces could have their cases measured and made (imagine unpolished bevels and chamfers), and just do a semi-half assed job of inscribing the number onto the case and go "wow its a nice vintage piece etc" especially when unpolished chamfers and bevels are so sought after by collectors. We really can't tell what's okay or whats not.
I would not be surprised if that was possible with the precision steel cutting technologies we have these days.
That's the thing, it does look hand etched to me. It doesn't help that the wonky 6's and 8's are not consistent. I think there is another thread on OF discussing the authenticity of no. 6 end-links and the font on the number 6 is kind of wonky too but at least, the wonkiness is consistent from one authentic end-link to another.
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eton97
·All the serial engravings are perfect on mine. You can see the 8, 6 and 9.
Not sure why some look badly hand engraved.
This is a 1967 1675. But I’ve also checked my 5513 and DRSD and all engravings are uniform and normal.
Not sure why some look badly hand engraved.
This is a 1967 1675. But I’ve also checked my 5513 and DRSD and all engravings are uniform and normal.
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leefowler
·Looks fine to me and very similar to my 1680 Red.
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Jonathan40
·For a company so focused on perfection the have managed to slip lots of little errors into production which fuel the hype surrounding the name. As said previously not sure messing with me del and serial number font would work in quite the same way but whole they have been outsourcing case production in 60s and 70s? Maybe the cases shown came from same supplier.
That said I think I would have to have it independently verified and case back off before parting with the cash just to be sure.
That said I think I would have to have it independently verified and case back off before parting with the cash just to be sure.
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Renton
·The wonky 6 and 8 feels a little off, but i've seen some others whom have similar font/engraving but have cleared the forums' test. i guess as what the others have chimed in on: rolex did have some weird little QC oversights along the way. overall, looks fine
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