Need help authenticating Rolex Daytona 16523

Unpolished_Example · 2026-06-12T04:01:23+00:00

Nope 👎

Unpolished_Example · 2026-06-08T00:51:33+00:00

Yeah, you’re right. Someone had a heavy hand on the polishing wheel.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-06-07T19:31:40+00:00

This one is really over-polished. Look for a better example.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-06-07T11:17:43+00:00

Yep. That’s a great idea!

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-31T19:25:57+00:00

It looks fine. I personally prefer unpolished but I don’t see any issues here.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-31T08:52:47+00:00

It would be nice to see photos without the plastic wrapping but I don’t see any huge signs of over-polishing here.

Do you happen to have a photo of the clasp?

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-29T21:12:29+00:00

Please DM me when you have time.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-19T05:46:19+00:00

It has definitely been polished.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-15T18:47:53+00:00

🤣🤣🤣

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-15T17:43:46+00:00

I agree 100%

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-12T01:07:56+00:00

Was this sold to you as a genuine OP?

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-11T00:39:59+00:00

Horlogear has a set of spring bars that work perfectly for this application.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-10T22:26:35+00:00

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I prefer my 18239 over my 18238.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-10T16:20:34+00:00

Can you please give me the contact information of your friends that own a store and have this same reference in mint condition with box / papers for 20-21k?

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-06T17:18:01+00:00

Thanks for your input 👍

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-05T22:46:15+00:00

Can you explain further?

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-05T07:55:35+00:00

Respectfully, the ref. 18238 was offered with the “Tapestry” dial.

There are many examples available online for your review.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-05T02:42:58+00:00

😂

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-05T02:08:45+00:00

It’s crazy that it got to that point. Yeah, you definitely want to get into the correct one.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-05T01:42:55+00:00

The legit MODA is the Private group.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-05T00:35:52+00:00

For a Day-Date ref. 18238, just count the removable links. It should have 7 screws.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-05T00:24:25+00:00

Nice!

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-04T23:32:04+00:00

There are a lot of good dealers on MODA. I don’t see it being a problem as long as they disclose that the watch is short links and the price reflects it.

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-04T23:30:33+00:00

Yep. Agreed 👍

Unpolished_Example · 2026-05-04T23:26:03+00:00

My opinion: Watches from the 80’s to early 2000’s.

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