That was pretty shady...
Yes it seems as though his intention was to sell it as an authentic Rolex, with the "story" and all. Now that he was called out he has no other choice but to attempt to try to save some rep. Pretty messed up if you ask me..I'm just glad nobody got scammed here..
Yeah, even the suggestion of taking a rolex to a pawn shop... They would never take a fake rolex, such things go for 10-$150 at most.