Fellow experts I need some advice on a milsub rolex 5517 1973 to determine whether its real or a replica. The case number and model number engravings are correct showing a 1973 case number and 5517 clearly marked at the 6 and 12 positions and look good, as does the military issue number on the case back and arrow head with hat. But the inside of the caseback also shows IV73 as date match it has a an additonal casenback number which i do not understand as it doesnt match anything its a 5xxxxxx number - im assuming the inside of a rolex case has a number unrelated and is just a caseback number but just not certain. The movement is a genuine Rolex 1520 with caseback taken off but having said that how can i even tell if the case isnt an aftermarket one with a genuine rolex 1520 movement dropped inside?
Unless i take it to Rolex - I know the bezel looks aftermarket which makes me think its all wrong and frankensteiner lol please advise
Unless i take it to Rolex - I know the bezel looks aftermarket which makes me think its all wrong and frankensteiner lol please advise