WCSA Official Authenticator Pro Report
Model No : 168623
Segment 1 : CASE
1. Does the serial number start with the following number or letter? A, P, K, Y, F, D, Z, M, V or G serial. This model can also have an 8 digit random serial that scrambles letters & numbers i.e. G,1,2,3,F,4,5,6. You Replied "yes" Pass
2. Enter the serial number: You Replied "D05xxxx"
3. With a 10x loupe, inspect the case between the case lugs at the 12 o'clock position. Verify the presence of the following: 168623 You Replied "yes" Pass
4. With a 10x loupe, inspect the case between the case lugs at the 12 o'clock position. Verify the presence of the following: "ORIG ROLEX DESIGN" or "ORIG. ROLEX DESIGN," above the model number. You Replied "yes" Pass
5. Examine the case sides for the following: The case sides are free of the spring bar holes. You Replied "yes" Pass
6. With a 10x loupe, inspect the case between the case lugs at the 12 o'clock position. Verify the presence of the following: "Stainless Steel," engraved above the serial number. You Replied "yes"Pass
7. Verify the presence of the following bezel style: 18kt. yellow gold, special time-lapse bezel. You Replied "yes" Pass
8. With a 10x loupe, inspect the bottom of the case lugs and verify the following: Bottom of the case lugs are free of hallmarks or stampings. You Replied "yes" Pass
9. With a 10x loupe, inspect the winding crown at the 3 o'clock position. Verify the presence of the following: Twinlock winding crown with Rolex coronet underscored with a single line. You Replied "yes"Pass
Segment 2 : DIAL
10. With a 10x loupe, inspect the dial for the presence of the following: Dial Options: champagne; blue; white or slate. Also Mother of Pearl and Mother of Pearl with diamond & colored stones available. You Replied "yes" Pass
11. With a 10x loupe, inspect the dial for the presence of the following: Hour markers trimmed in yellow gold. You Replied "yes" Pass
12. With a 10x loupe, inspect the dial for the presence of the following: The printed Rolex logo and text are of flawless quality. You Replied "yes" Pass
13. With a 10x loupe, inspect the dial for the presence of the following: The text, "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date" located in the upper portion of the dial. You Replied "yes" Pass
14. With a 10x loupe, inspect the dial for the presence of the following: The text, "YACHT-MASTER Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" printed in the lower center of the dial. You Replied "yes"Pass
15. With a 10x loupe, inspect the dial for the presence of the following: The text, "Swiss Made" located at the base of the dial. You Replied "yes" Pass
Segment 3 : BRACELET
16. With the bracelet removed from the case, closely examine for the presence of the following markings: The endpiece is solid and non-removable from the bracelet. You Replied "yes" Pass
17. Closely examine for the presence of the following markings: The bracelet number 78743 or 78753 is stamped on the inside location of the endpiece, bordered by a Rolex crown and a two letter bracelet code. You Replied "yes" Pass
18. Closely examine the bottom location of the first link down from the endpiece. Confirm the following: This area is free of hallmarks or stamping. You Replied "yes" Pass
19. Closely examine for the presence of the following markings: The bracelet number 78743 or 78753 is stamped on the inner folding assembly of the clasp. You Replied "yes" Pass
20. Closely examine for the presence of the following markings: Perfect quality Rolex crown located on the clasp. You Replied "yes" Pass
21. Closely examine for the presence of the following markings: "Scrolling Rolex" hallmark present in the center of the folding clasp assembly. You Replied "yes" Pass
22. Closely examine the inner location of the clasp and confirm the following stamping: Perfect quality "REGISTERED" & "SWISS MADE" stamping. You Replied "yes" Pass
23. Closely examine for bracelet and confirm the following stamping: "STEELINOX" stamping on the folding clasp assembly. You Replied "yes" Pass
24. Remove and examine a bracelet link. Verify the following: The center link is solid 18k yellow gold. You Replied "yes" Pass
Segment 4 : CASE BACK
25. Remove the case back. With a 10x loupe, review the inside of the case back and verify the presence of the following stamps from top to bottom: "Montres Rolex S.A." or "ROLEX" You Replied "yes" Pass
26. With a 10x loupe, review the inside of the case back and verify the presence of the following stamp: Geneva You Replied "yes" Pass
27. With a 10x loupe, review the inside of the case back and verify the presence of the following stamp: Switzerland You Replied "yes" Pass
28. With a 10x loupe, review the inside of the case back and verify the presence of the following stamp: Stainless Steel You Replied "yes" Pass
29. With a 10x loupe, review the inside of the case back and verify the presence of the following stamp: "ROLEX SA" encased in an oval. You Replied "yes" Pass
30. Verify the following inside case back number: A 4-5 digit inside case back number. You Replied "yes" Pass
31. Enter the case back number: You Replied "verified"
32. Inspect the exterior of the case back for stampings or hallmarks: Exterior of case back should be clear of stampings and/or hallmarks. You Replied "yes" Pass
Segment 5 : MOVEMENT
33. With a 10x loupe, examine the movement for the presence of the following: Caliber number "2235" in gold text, surrounded in a gold rectangle. You Replied "yes" Pass
34. With a 10x loupe, examine the movement and confirm the presence of the following: Red & gold gear wheels. You Replied "yes" Pass
35. With a 10x loupe, examine the movement and confirm the presence of the following: "Rolex Geneva Swiss." stamping in the center of the movement. You Replied "yes" Pass
36. With a 10x loupe, examine the movement and confirm the presence of the following: "Thirty-One 31 jewels" stamped in the center of the movement. You Replied "yes" Pass
37. With a 10x loupe, examine the movement for the presence of the following:The oscillating weight should be free of any Rolex hallmarks or stampings. You Replied "yes" Pass
The authentication process is complete. All segments have passed and we do not report any Red Flags.
Date of Completion : 12-20-2015
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