Is this 116500 Ceramic Bezel The Real Deal?

[jptrosch]

Title says it all. I purchased this bezel from a "verified dealer" on chrono24 but given how good the ARF and Noob V3 bezels are I want to make sure it's original. I've compared it against photos on the forum, but I don't have the same discerning eye other members do. All I know is that it isn't a clean bezel because of the imprint on the back.

 

[jptrosch]

Photo that shows "units per hour" a bit better

 

[bill33]

Looks like the latest noob bezel. Platinum colour is off. Definitely not gen

 

[jptrosch]

Looks like the latest noob bezel. Platinum colour is off. Definitely not gen

What gave it away?

 

[jptrosch]

What gave it away?

Sorry, I didn't see your response. Thank you.

 

[Wogi82]

Looks like the latest noob bezel. Platinum colour is off. Definitely not gen

Dont think its noob, i have a noob V3 bezel somehow it seems like the rolex engraving behind is different.

 

[Maveric974]

How much did you pay for it?

 

[k4jun]

Perhaps QueTip or guru can help here.

 

[Luizin2004]

Saw this announced.It´s ARF Bezel.

 

[jptrosch]

Saw this announced.It´s ARF Bezel.

What was the tell?

 

[jptrosch]

The seller's reply alone to my request for some kind of additional verification screams fake. He started all-caps ranting about how having the crown on the back guaranteed it was authentic.

Luckily, I can return it.

 

[jptrosch]

Comparing it to my Noob V2 and Clean bezel, the back on this one looks sloppier, riddled with small holes and uneven streaks - similar to the gen bezel sold on the forum recently.

 

[jptrosch]

After scouring through the sales section for photos, both the Noob v3 and arf bezels look pretty clean cut on the back - almost like they were cut from ceramic whereas the original is made in a mold. I'm curious to hear if anyone has any thoughts.

Noob v3:
ARF:
Gen:

 

[alfonzo]

I did an overlay transparency fade in Photoshop of the Gen and yours and the coronet lines up perfectly, if the one that sold as Gen is Gen then I think yours is gen based on the photochoppin. It was just too perfect...

 

[jptrosch]

I did an overlay transparency fade in Photoshop of the Gen and yours and the coronet lines up perfectly, if the one that sold as Gen is Gen then I think yours is gen based on the photochoppin. It was just too perfect...

You, sir, are a VIP.

 

[alfonzo]

Well I animated it and there is an angle difference the composition so perspective is not exact but seems legit but...

 

[JohnnyBe]

its gen

 

[botsyboy]

I too think it’s gen. some guys on here have no fu***ng idea to be honest!
Need real world pics when you get it and in full daylight.


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[jptrosch]

I too think it’s gen. some guys on here have no fu***ng idea to be honest!
Need real world pics when you get it and in full daylight.


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It should arrive tomorrow. I'll post some full daylight macros when it does.

 

[Yellobird]

Any update?