The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11 October 2010, 09:31 PM   #1
Cletus1
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1
How long does it take for a watch to make it to the AD?

Hi All. I have been a long time lurker on this forum, and I think I am now ready to take the plunge and buy a yachtmaster from a local AD. It is a Platinum/SS 40MM. The only thing that I am not liking is that the serial number starts with an M prefix. I believe that this is a 2008 serial number.

The question that I have is how long does it take for Rolex to manufacture the watch and send it to the AD? Is it possible that a M serial number just found its way to the dealer a couple of months ago?

I guess in the grand scheme of things it really doesn't change much about the watch. I am just thinking that if the random V numbers are out there, should I look for one and pass on the M? Which do you believe would be more collectable? But, after visits to 3 AD's, I have only found M serial numbers in their cases.

Thanks for the feedback.
Cletus1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 October 2010, 09:43 PM   #2
padi56
"TRF" Life Patron
 
padi56's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Real Name: Peter
Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng
Watch: ing you.
Posts: 53,063
Well first the series letters are only a rough indication when a case was stamped and bare no real definite age to a completed watch.Now watches like the Yachtmaster are not huge volume sellers so could be at Rolex Switzerland or Rolex USA some time before retail sale.With watches that use the cal 3135 the movement could be older or newer made in any particular case.The latest case series is just perceived newer but with Rolex this is not always the case its just a approximation.And in well over 30 years of being around Rolex watches never known for any Rolex to be more collectible just because of a letter on the case.When bought new from AD you will get the same warranty and there has been no critical change to the YM over the ten years.
__________________

ICom Pro3

All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only.

"The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever."
Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again.

www.mc0yad.club

Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder
padi56 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 11 October 2010, 10:33 PM   #3
buke45
Banned
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Real Name: Juan
Location: Ponce, PR
Watch: Your Butt
Posts: 1,464
Not to worry, serials will not make a diff.
buke45 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 October 2010, 11:28 PM   #4
Singslinger
"TRF" Member
 
Singslinger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: singapore
Posts: 6,424
What matters is the date on the warranty card. But if it really irks you and you prefer to have V or a random number, then maybe find another AD?

Whatever you decide, welcome to TRF!
Singslinger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 October 2010, 12:08 AM   #5
mike
"TRF" Member
 
mike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 22,683
Welcome.

When the case was stamped and the watch assembled can be two entirely different times.

I wouldn't worry, as stated it's the date on the paperwork that matters. I'm not sure in the long run there's much difference in value retention.
mike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 October 2010, 03:09 AM   #6
Nairn1980
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: UK
Watch: GMT
Posts: 8,385
Yacht-Master is a stunning watch.
Just make sure you negotiate yourself a great deal :)
Nairn1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.