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Old 10 May 2012, 06:18 AM   #1
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hello everybody! I´m absolutely new in this forum and I need to apologize for mistakes I can do. I need help to identify if a sub model I intended to buy (pre owned) is original or not. The store site described it as F Series but pictures rrveal that it has the old end links. Could somebody knows when the factory changed the end link to the current SEL? Many thanks!
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Old 10 May 2012, 06:29 AM   #2
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Old 10 May 2012, 06:32 AM   #3
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Welcome to TRF

SELS started to appear on the Sub 16610 in approximately 2000 with the serial P. The serial F came out in 2003.

I wonder if someone switched out the bracelet for some reason?

Are you certain about the serial number on the watch?
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Old 10 May 2012, 09:31 AM   #4
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SELS started to appear on the Sub 16610 in approximately 2000 with the serial P. The serial F came out in 2003.

I wonder if someone switched out the bracelet for some reason?

Are you certain about the serial number on the watch?
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Old 10 May 2012, 09:32 AM   #5
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Old 10 May 2012, 06:35 AM   #6
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Welcome.....We LOVE pics!!!!!

Lets see the watch and I can assure you that you will find an answer!
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Old 10 May 2012, 07:26 AM   #7
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More likely an older series than F.
We have heard of so many stories when you buy the watch you are given a different one as the store's site picture is only for show.
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Old 10 May 2012, 09:32 AM   #8
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Pictures will help..
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