Was just wondering why I have not seen any N-Serial 16610s for sale anywhere on the >

[YuppieKid]

net. I have an N-Serial 16610 Submariner, which I have been wearing daily since I bought it in September '07 (qualitytyme.net). Are the N-serial Subs harder to find for some reason (i.e. people have kept them longer than any other serial)?



Also, after reading all of the nightmarish stories of guys losing their SDs and Subs while diving, I have removed the cherished Oyster bracelet for a grey Maratac NATO G-10 strap. Yeah, JJ, I know that's blasphemous, but ... I feel safer that way. I don't have to worry about a spring bar popping, corroding, or a screw from one of the links becoming loose, or the watch getting snagged on something.





Finally, when I go to Wal-Mart, it'll look less like a Rolex ...

[Prince]

Originally Posted by YuppieKid

...Finally, when I go to Wal-Mart, it'll look less like a Rolex ...

LMAO

[f16570]

Originally Posted by Prince

LMAO

To Fuc*in Funny, do not mention Walmart, it is like talking about the war to the Ger...............ans

[Prince]

Originally Posted by f16570

To Fuc*in Funny, do not mention Walmart, it is like talking about the war to the Ger...............ans

You mean like that hilarious scene in one of the Fawlty Towers shows - goosestepping Basil...

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by YuppieKid

net. I have an N-Serial 16610 Submariner, which I have been wearing daily since I bought it in September '07 (qualitytyme.net). Are the N-serial Subs harder to find for some reason (i.e. people have kept them longer than any other serial)?

Mine's an N serial, albeit a TT. The N prefix wasn't around for very long. Within the space of 1 year or so, Rolex went through E, X, N and C prefixes. From what I've been able to determine, the N prefix was only used for about 6 months.

http://www.watches.co.uk/watches/inf...erial-numbers/

[YuppieKid]

Originally Posted by Alcan

Mine's an N serial, albeit a TT. The N prefix wasn't around for very long. Within the space of 1 year or so, Rolex went through E, X, N and C prefixes. From what I've been able to determine, the N prefix was only used for about 6 months.

http://www.watches.co.uk/watches/inf...erial-numbers/

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Now the gangsters will leave you alone, for sure!

[YuppieKid]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Now the gangsters will leave you alone, for sure!

[jac67]

Originally Posted by YuppieKid

Also, after reading all of the nightmarish stories of guys losing their SDs and Subs while diving, I have removed the cherished Oyster bracelet for a grey Maratac NATO G-10 strap.

The problem is that I believe most watches are lost due the failing spring bars at the lugs, which you still have.

Originally Posted by Alcan

The N prefix wasn't around for very long. Within the space of 1 year or so, Rolex went through E, X, N and C prefixes. From what I've been able to determine, the N prefix was only used for about 6 months.

Yep, you hit the nail on the head.


John.