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Rolex mad swiss 18k
Your watch is a fake and the subdials do not function like on an original version.
Water
You would have to unscrew the back (needs a special tool) and leave it open to dry..then probably have it cleaned. Only a professional watch mender can do this.
BUT Rolex watches are water resistant. It either isnt as Rolex, or you went too deep
Fake or real
Because the replicas are getting better and some are even using high grade ETA movements, it us best to visit your local Certified Master Horologist for authenticity verification. The model and serial numbers on the replicas make them appear to be genuine, so this is truly the best method. We provide this service for our clients regularly.
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R ingraved on back
A personalized engraving on the back of a watch case means nothing as far as its authenticity is concerned. Think about it an engraving can be done at any time after the manufacture of the watch is completed so how could an engraving or lack there of tell you anything about authentic? I bought an older Day-Date President a month ago and it had the persons name, birthday, and SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER engraved on the back. What is interesting about this particular engraving is that it is a fairly bad engraving. Which means that an unskilled person did the engraving, but that is all it means. The particular watch I am reffering to is very real indeed. All that aside I'm going to say that your watch is fake. That is a 20K watch and the fact that you don't know how the engraving got on there indicates that its more than likely not real. That's also one of the most commonly counterfeited Rolex's. If you wanna know for sure take it into a pawn shop and tell them you want to sell it. Just don't argue with the people when they tell you its fake.
How do I check my watch is real
Take it to a watch repair center. They are making very nice knock off today with decent Autowind mechanisms in them. Hope this helps.
I have submariner Rolex watch and when I unscrewed
These watches are selfwinding so you should not have to use the crown to wind it up. (Although some watches have this as an alternative).
To wind it up shake it gently from side to side for some minutes and it should start.
No tension on the crown wheel is worrying. If you pull it further out and can adjust the time in position 3 (fully out) and the date (half way out), then it may be that no damage has been done. If you cannot adjust the time, then it looks like a trip to the dealer is required for repair.
Good luck!
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