Roffensian wrote:
It's real because it doesn't look like the fakes of this version and does look like a real one. I mentioned not vintage because you originally posted in the vintage replica section (I moved it).
ahhh ok sorry, newbie here! 
I couldn't find a fake/franken section for non vintage. I believe the serial number is just below the ref number on the case back but I can't see it on the pics. When I find out this number is there a place on this forum where I could check its authenticity or anywhere on the internet you or anybody else recommends for authenticating this serial number? Thanks