r/rolex • • Jul 04 '22

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

823 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 02 '26

AD Wait Time Megathread - If you bought a new Rolex from an AD in 2026, you can share details here. What watch, where, how long did you wait, how much buying history?

173 Upvotes

Our previous AD wait time megathreads (2019-2020, 2020-early 2021, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025) 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 2026 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

New 126508

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287 Upvotes

Just picked this beauty up! My first full gold watch.


r/rolex • • 6h ago

Got the call!!!!

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132 Upvotes

Waited just under a year did buy a OP before hand from the AD


r/rolex • • 8h ago

Went Gray again

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172 Upvotes

Said screw it. My buddy is a jeweler and knows I’ve been waiting 2/3 years on a call that would never happen. A 2022 came in to his booth and he sold it to me at cost. Full set 2023 for 16.2 USD and I’ll take him to a nice steakhouse 🙌🙏


r/rolex • • 13h ago

First submariner

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469 Upvotes

I absolutely love it. So happy . I’m on the list for a batgirl next. Always loved Omega and was put off by the AD experience but now I’ve got one I can see why there’s such a love for these.


r/rolex • • 6h ago

Yay! Can’t wait!

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90 Upvotes

A new store that will have nothing to sell!


r/rolex • • 3h ago

LD 36 vs DJ 36 TT vs DJ 36 SS

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43 Upvotes

Help me choose. I dress casual most of the time, office work, 45 y.o.
I am torn between these 3 pieces, all available at my local AD in Europe.
Thank you in advance!


r/rolex • • 7h ago

Too big?

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76 Upvotes

r/rolex • • 8h ago

Cancer free gift!

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88 Upvotes

r/rolex • • 16h ago

Went grey, zero regrets 🍻

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340 Upvotes

r/rolex • • 1h ago

You could say, I’m a 5 digit fan now…

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• Upvotes

r/rolex • • 4h ago

I freaking love the Hulk

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29 Upvotes

I mean just...wow...😍


r/rolex • • 6h ago

White Gold SkyDweller

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43 Upvotes

Picked this up in the gray market. Love it but my God, its heavy af.


r/rolex • • 9h ago

Waiting became fun with a nice timepiece

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73 Upvotes

Noticed that waiting (eg at a lobby, traffic light or traffic jam) became fun since I’ve got my 100 year OP. Surely can’t be the only one that appreciates a timepiece while waiting - anyone else enjoying theirs?

PS. The picture was taken when parked and not while driving


r/rolex • • 2h ago

First Rolex

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19 Upvotes

Just in time for my 30th 🥂


r/rolex • • 5h ago

1803 Linen Day-Date WG - 1975 Quest Complete

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24 Upvotes

I turned 50 year last and went out to find a watch to commemorate. I wanted something from late 1975. While the double red sea dweller and red submariner, were in running, I ultimately decided upon a white gold Day-Date with linen dial. I was able to locate a one in great shape but it didn't have original white gold president bracelet. Loving the dial, I bought it and since then have been on hunt for bracelet. Almost a year later, having hunted in NYC, Paris, and online, I finally secured an A code (1976) bracelet which matches perfectly with the serial number for watch. It's been a fun year searching for this. Now onto the next quest.


r/rolex • • 47m ago

One stays, one goes. I already listed the Explorer, but did I choose wrong?

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• Upvotes

I picked up the beige-dial OP a few days ago, knowing I’d have to let one of these go. The Explorer drew the short straw and is already listed on eBay, but seeing them side by side has me seriously second-guessing that decision.

The OP feels warmer, less common, and a little dressier. The Explorer is the classic grab-and-go, do-everything Rolex and probably the safer choice long term.

I genuinely can’t justify keeping both, so no “keep both” loophole: which one would you keep, and which one would you let go? Am I just in the honeymoon phase with the OP?


r/rolex • • 3h ago

Birth year Submariner for my son

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15 Upvotes

Grew up poor and never thought I'd own a Rolex. Got this one for my son's birth year, and I'll give it to him when he's older.

It represents all the blood, sweat, and tears it took to get here, and my promise to break the cycle and give my kids a better start than I had.


r/rolex • • 1h ago

Rolex Sky-Dweller 336935 | 18K Everose Gold | Chocolate Dial | Oyster Bracelet | 42mm

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• Upvotes

r/rolex • • 22h ago

Date or No Date?

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509 Upvotes

So, I recently got a Bluesy but I’m thinking of picking one of these up soon. I’m not sure which I want yet. Which would you choose?


r/rolex • • 2h ago

Explorer 36 vs 40

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8 Upvotes

Trying to decide which explorer 1 looks better!

When I had initially tried on a 36mm it just felt a little small. I went to a diff boutique and they had a 40mm and 36mm two tone explorer. The 40mm felt better and when comparing to the 36mm looked better? I think the pictures make the 36mm look bigger than it actually is in person, but just wondering opinions! Kinda leaning toward 40 but also wondering how 39mm would look.

thank you!


r/rolex • • 16h ago

Beat Cancer and Got the Call

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125 Upvotes

Finally treating myself to this Rolex after beating cancer!


r/rolex • • 4h ago

Gotta love it!

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13 Upvotes

Haven’t put this one on in a few weeks, instantly reminded why I love it..


r/rolex • • 53m ago

Got the call

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• Upvotes

15 months wait