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Mikel212 · 25 June 2011, 01:18 AM

Did Rolex switch to new box and no anchor for the SS Sub 16610 overnight or phased in slowly?

My 2004 last quarter 16610 came with newer box w/o anchor.
I have a last quarter 2003 LV with older box and with anchor.

Did all '04s have the new box config?

rolexpawn · 25 June 2011, 01:44 AM

The Anchors were stopped being used by Rolex in 2005.

Mikel212 · 25 June 2011, 05:15 AM

Sorry, my bad.

My 2005 last quarter 16610 came with newer box w/o anchor.

Tools · 25 June 2011, 07:50 AM

The Dealer puts together the package....

So, Anchors lasted as long as the Dealer had them in the back room and could put one in.. No real telling how long they were still around after Rolex stopped issuing them to Dealers.

Likewise for the boxes.. However, since all of the SS models went out the door with the same box, and only Subs went out the door with anchors, then the boxes would have been depleted quite soon before the newer box would become the norm...

Numismatist · 25 June 2011, 07:52 AM

Here is more information about anchors than you'll ever want:

http://www.rnoud.com/index.php?optio...d=41&showall=1

25 June 2011, 01:18 AM	#1
Mikel212 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 228	Boxes and anchors Did Rolex switch to new box and no anchor for the SS Sub 16610 overnight or phased in slowly? My 2004 last quarter 16610 came with newer box w/o anchor. I have a last quarter 2003 LV with older box and with anchor. Did all '04s have the new box config?

25 June 2011, 07:50 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The Dealer puts together the package.... So, Anchors lasted as long as the Dealer had them in the back room and could put one in.. No real telling how long they were still around after Rolex stopped issuing them to Dealers. Likewise for the boxes.. However, since all of the SS models went out the door with the same box, and only Subs went out the door with anchors, then the boxes would have been depleted quite soon before the newer box would become the norm... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 June 2011, 07:52 AM	#5
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Here is more information about anchors than you'll ever want: http://www.rnoud.com/index.php?optio...d=41&showall=1 __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

25 June 2011, 01:44 AM	#2
rolexpawn Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Chester Location: Bolton UK Watch: my Rolex(s) Posts: 479	The Anchors were stopped being used by Rolex in 2005.

25 June 2011, 05:15 AM	#3
Mikel212 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 228	Sorry, my bad. My 2005 last quarter 16610 came with newer box w/o anchor.

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