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

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

 

 

Date of Completion : 12-20-2015

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