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springer · 6 March 2015, 05:31 AM

I found this Submariner 16610 for sale here on the forum, and as I often do with these early model watches, checked the info in the warranty paper. This Sub has an "L" prefix serial number which is a very early serial number for the 16610. Normally, you do not find many 16610s for sale with the "L" prefix, let alone find one with the warranty paper. I didn't find any issues with the watch except for the service replacement dial and the warranty paper appears to be genuine.

What I found interesting was the date the watch was sold. October 1984! From what I know, this could not be possible but could it be probable? While not questioning the seller, or directing any suspicions at him, I do find the selling date interesting - to say the least.

Anyone seen this before?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=400372

cab56 · 6 March 2015, 05:36 AM

Some people write their 4's almost like 9's. I teach English to immigrants and most of them were taught a closed 4 that resembles a 9 if written quickly.

springer · 6 March 2015, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cab56

Some people write their 4's almost like 9's. I teach English to immigrants and most of them were taught a closed 4 that resembles a 9 if written quickly.

That might be the answer. I magnified the image and it appears that it could be "89" and not "84." That would explain it.

Zoran · 6 March 2015, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

That might be the answer. I magnified the image and it appears that it could be "89" and not "84." That would explain it.

This seems to be the case to me as well.
Also, the RSC guarantee states 16610 L-Serial. They would not have provided this certificate if that was not the serial number to that watch as it was issued (as a 16610)

Knappo 1307 · 6 March 2015, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

I found this Submariner 16610 for sale here on the forum, and as I often do with these early model watches, checked the info in the warranty paper. This Sub has an "L" prefix serial number which is a very early serial number for the 16610. Normally, you do not find many 16610s for sale with the "L" prefix, let alone find one with the warranty paper. I didn't find any issues with the watch except for the service replacement dial and the warranty paper appears to be genuine.

What I found interesting was the date the watch was sold. October 1984! From what I know, this could not be possible but could it be probable? While not questioning the seller, or directing any suspicions at him, I do find the selling date interesting - to say the least.

Anyone seen this before?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=400372

Did you send the seller a PM? Could probably answer the question for you fairly quickly.....

crowncollection · 6 March 2015, 07:07 AM

Must be 1989

Old Expat Beast · 6 March 2015, 10:00 AM

Looks like a 9 to me.

hanybad · 6 March 2015, 11:08 AM

Sure it's a nine just the white line to hide the name play eye tricks

6 March 2015, 05:31 AM	#1
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Interesting Sub for sale with warranty paper. I found this Submariner 16610 for sale here on the forum, and as I often do with these early model watches, checked the info in the warranty paper. This Sub has an "L" prefix serial number which is a very early serial number for the 16610. Normally, you do not find many 16610s for sale with the "L" prefix, let alone find one with the warranty paper. I didn't find any issues with the watch except for the service replacement dial and the warranty paper appears to be genuine. What I found interesting was the date the watch was sold. October 1984! From what I know, this could not be possible but could it be probable? While not questioning the seller, or directing any suspicions at him, I do find the selling date interesting - to say the least. Anyone seen this before? https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=400372 __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

6 March 2015, 07:07 AM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Must be 1989 __________________ watches many

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6 March 2015, 05:36 AM	#2
cab56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: many! Posts: 1,134	Some people write their 4's almost like 9's. I teach English to immigrants and most of them were taught a closed 4 that resembles a 9 if written quickly.

6 March 2015, 10:00 AM	#7
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,821	Looks like a 9 to me.

6 March 2015, 11:08 AM	#8
hanybad "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Hany Location: Canada Watch: 116523,116710,5513 Posts: 529	Sure it's a nine just the white line to hide the name play eye tricks

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