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dmk · 26 January 2012, 09:17 AM

This Christmas I received my first Rolex, a completely new 2010 Submariner, that a family friend who is a jeweler helped my wife locate.

This is a watch I have wanted for some time and I never thought I would own. Needless to say, I am very happy to have it.

It carries a serial number V65xxxx. Does this number tell me anything about the watch?

I look forward to learning more about these watches from this wonderful forum.

dmauldin · 26 January 2012, 09:28 AM

Congratulations! I just got my first Rolex in December too. It's fun to wear, isn't it?

bassplayrr · 26 January 2012, 09:31 AM

At me to the list of those who obtained their first Rolex in December.

Congrats on the new watch and, most importantly, an awesome wife!

mjclark32 · 26 January 2012, 09:33 AM

Congrats and welcome to the sub club!

imono · 26 January 2012, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmk

This Christmas I received my first Rolex, a completely new 2010 Submariner, that a family friend who is a jeweler helped my wife locate.

This is a watch I have wanted for some time and I never thought I would own. Needless to say, I am very happy to have it.

It carries a serial number V65xxx. Does this number tell me anything about the watch?

I look forward to learning more about these watches from this wonderful forum.

Nice Sub for sure.
If you are still reading this it might be a good idea to block the last few digits of the serial number.

dddrees · 26 January 2012, 09:39 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Congrats.

Generally it is best parctice not to publish the full serial number. Generally it is best to give the following V345XXX for example. You may want to edit your first post.

It appears as your case was manufactured in 2008 based on what I can tell. However that does not necessarily mean the watch was completely built then so it really doesn't tell you everything.

dmk · 26 January 2012, 09:40 AM

Original post has been edited. Why block out the serial number?

dddrees · 26 January 2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmk

Original post has been edited. Why block out the serial number?

Generally it is best practice to block your serial number to prevent people who manufacture fakes from using it and potential from soomeone who might want to say they had one stolen using your serial number. You might be amazed as to what lengths someone would go to. Basically it's worth blocking to prevent potential problems.

dmk · 26 January 2012, 09:45 AM

Thanks for the prompt response. How do I get a moderator to help with this?

dddrees · 26 January 2012, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmk

Thanks for the prompt response. How do I get a moderator to help with this?

To help with what?

dddrees · 26 January 2012, 09:46 AM

See this thread for a further more in depth discussion abou blocking or blurring your serial number:

http://www.rolexforums.com/~trfcom/s...ghlight=serial

Tool · 26 January 2012, 09:57 AM

I also got my first Rolex last December. A better indication when the watch was completed is by the clasp code.

dmk · 26 January 2012, 10:00 AM

how do i go about figuring out what the clasp code tells me?

Time2time · 26 January 2012, 10:01 AM

A big congrats.

You're now the owner of a fantastic piece.

Welcome to the club!!

HL65 · 26 January 2012, 10:04 AM

Congrats on your Sub! Great watch so wear it in good health and enjoy!

Goose · 26 January 2012, 10:10 AM

Congratulations! My wife did the same for me at Christmas when I got my 16713. Women are pretty cool. Wonderful ladies that are the wives of some are just that, wonderful ladies.

Your question has been answered so far as dating your watch (SN meaning).
But, here's a link for those interested in dating their watch. Not from this forum, but I'm new and apologize if it in bad taste. Though it seems not current past 2007...which doesn't help the OP. But also has bracelet stamp info and others may find it useful.

I like dating my watches. They never whine when I don't call them the next day.

http://www.oysterinfo.de/en/detailin...mern/index.php

As for typing in your full SN. Sure, even with the prefix, a scammer can run the last three or four digits to make a fake watch or thousands. Google "F437091"...just those digits alone and you will see what I mean.

Imagine the poor person with SN F437091 that stumbles upon a fake not only with that SN, but in the same ref and dial. Like a chinese Mona Risa.

Enjoy your watch and those others that just obtained one.

dmk · 26 January 2012, 10:40 AM

Thanks to all for the information and positive comments. This watch is quickly becoming as much of an addiction as my cars!

dddrees · 26 January 2012, 10:43 AM

[QUOTE=dmk;3022791]Thanks to all for the information and positive comments. This watch is quickly becoming as much of an addiction as my cars![/QUOTE]

So you thought you would come here looking for a cure?

dmk · 26 January 2012, 10:48 AM

Hahahah, no just like minded madness

bugawako · 26 January 2012, 10:51 AM

Congrats on your watch. I too got first Rolex in December! It still makes me smile!

Perilo · 26 January 2012, 11:16 AM

Congrats on the new watch....add me to the list of first time Rolex owners in December...sounds like it might be one of their best months of the year...just a guess anyway.

nauticajoe · 26 January 2012, 11:15 AM

Congrats on the Sub!

zak98 · 26 January 2012, 11:21 AM

congrats on a classic!!!

blama215 · 26 January 2012, 11:45 AM

Congrats on your new watch. Post some pics.

chicagofan · 26 January 2012, 12:02 PM

Congrats!

sea-dweller · 26 January 2012, 12:50 PM

Congrats!

dmk · 26 January 2012, 01:21 PM

Thank you to all for the kind words.

azguy · 27 January 2012, 01:09 AM

Welcome to TRF and you have a great wife

alexle92 · 26 January 2012, 01:48 PM

Congratz! My father gave me his '94 Sub for this Christmas also. Great watch :)

TSW · 26 January 2012, 03:29 PM

Congrats!

26 January 2012, 09:17 AM	#1
dmk Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 31	New owner This Christmas I received my first Rolex, a completely new 2010 Submariner, that a family friend who is a jeweler helped my wife locate. This is a watch I have wanted for some time and I never thought I would own. Needless to say, I am very happy to have it. It carries a serial number V65xxxx. Does this number tell me anything about the watch? I look forward to learning more about these watches from this wonderful forum.

26 January 2012, 09:31 AM	#3
bassplayrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SF Bay/Dallas Watch: 116610LV, 3570.50 Posts: 225	At me to the list of those who obtained their first Rolex in December. Congrats on the new watch and, most importantly, an awesome wife! __________________ Rolexes: Yachtmaster Rose Gold 116655, Submariner “Hulk” 116610LV, Milguass "GV" 116400GV

26 January 2012, 09:33 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats and welcome to the sub club! __________________

26 January 2012, 09:39 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Welcome to TRF. Congrats. Generally it is best parctice not to publish the full serial number. Generally it is best to give the following V345XXX for example. You may want to edit your first post. It appears as your case was manufactured in 2008 based on what I can tell. However that does not necessarily mean the watch was completely built then so it really doesn't tell you everything. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 January 2012, 09:45 AM	#9
dmk Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 31	new owner Thanks for the prompt response. How do I get a moderator to help with this?

26 January 2012, 09:28 AM	#2
dmauldin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Georgetown, TX Watch: 116610LN & 16030 Posts: 162	Congratulations! I just got my first Rolex in December too. It's fun to wear, isn't it?

26 January 2012, 09:40 AM	#7
dmk Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 31	Original post has been edited. Why block out the serial number?

26 January 2012, 09:46 AM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	See this thread for a further more in depth discussion abou blocking or blurring your serial number: http://www.rolexforums.com/~trfcom/s...ghlight=serial __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 January 2012, 09:57 AM	#12
Tool Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 107	I also got my first Rolex last December. A better indication when the watch was completed is by the clasp code.

26 January 2012, 10:00 AM	#13
dmk Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 31	new owner how do i go about figuring out what the clasp code tells me?

26 January 2012, 10:01 AM	#14
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	A big congrats. You're now the owner of a fantastic piece. Welcome to the club!!

26 January 2012, 10:04 AM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Congrats on your Sub! Great watch so wear it in good health and enjoy! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 January 2012, 10:10 AM	#16
Goose Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Marvin. Location: A Town w/o Pity Watch: GMT & Speedmaster Posts: 391	Congratulations! My wife did the same for me at Christmas when I got my 16713. Women are pretty cool. Wonderful ladies that are the wives of some are just that, wonderful ladies. Your question has been answered so far as dating your watch (SN meaning). But, here's a link for those interested in dating their watch. Not from this forum, but I'm new and apologize if it in bad taste. Though it seems not current past 2007...which doesn't help the OP. But also has bracelet stamp info and others may find it useful. I like dating my watches. They never whine when I don't call them the next day. http://www.oysterinfo.de/en/detailin...mern/index.php As for typing in your full SN. Sure, even with the prefix, a scammer can run the last three or four digits to make a fake watch or thousands. Google "F437091"...just those digits alone and you will see what I mean. Imagine the poor person with SN F437091 that stumbles upon a fake not only with that SN, but in the same ref and dial. Like a chinese Mona Risa. Enjoy your watch and those others that just obtained one.

26 January 2012, 10:40 AM	#17
dmk Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 31	New owner Thanks to all for the information and positive comments. This watch is quickly becoming as much of an addiction as my cars!

26 January 2012, 10:43 AM	#18
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	[QUOTE=dmk;3022791]Thanks to all for the information and positive comments. This watch is quickly becoming as much of an addiction as my cars![/QUOTE] So you thought you would come here looking for a cure? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 January 2012, 10:48 AM	#19
dmk Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 31	New owner Hahahah, no just like minded madness

26 January 2012, 10:51 AM	#20
bugawako "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 322	Congrats on your watch. I too got first Rolex in December! It still makes me smile!

26 January 2012, 11:16 AM	#21
Perilo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 831	Congrats on the new watch....add me to the list of first time Rolex owners in December...sounds like it might be one of their best months of the year...just a guess anyway.

26 January 2012, 11:15 AM	#22
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats on the Sub!

26 January 2012, 11:21 AM	#23
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	congrats on a classic!!! __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

26 January 2012, 11:45 AM	#24
blama215 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US Watch: SUB C 116610LN Posts: 353	Congrats on your new watch. Post some pics. __________________ ROLEX 116610LN SMP 2254.50.00 ROLEX DateJust 16234 Aqua Terra 231.10.42.21.02.001 Aqua Terra 25773000 (wifes) Breitling A1736006

26 January 2012, 12:02 PM	#25
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats!

26 January 2012, 12:50 PM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

26 January 2012, 01:21 PM	#27
dmk Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 31	new owner Thank you to all for the kind words.

27 January 2012, 01:09 AM	#28
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Welcome to TRF and you have a great wife

26 January 2012, 01:48 PM	#29
alexle92 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 46	Congratz! My father gave me his '94 Sub for this Christmas also. Great watch :)

26 January 2012, 03:29 PM	#30
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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