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Damavand · 29 January 2008, 04:39 AM

Howdy all...

Just wondered, is there a way to research a watche's history through the serial number...??? like first date and to whom and where a watch was sold..??

Thanks for any info on this subject..

Damavandd

Tools · 29 January 2008, 04:47 AM

It's my understanding that Rolex keeps track of the watch and it's service history through the serial number.

It is tracked to the AD, and the AD reports it as sold on a certain date.

The only time that Rolex will ever see this number again is if an owner either sends it in to an authorized Rolex Service point, or reports it stolen to them..

So, in theory, it is possible to get the AD from Bienne, and the initial buyer from the AD (if they kept good records), and the next buyer from that person, and on, and on..

In actual practice, it's possible that nobody will tell you anything...

But it might be worth a couple of stamps to find out..

Damavand · 29 January 2008, 05:05 AM

Thanks Tools...

I didn't think it was going to be that easy either...

Damavandd

f16570 · 29 January 2008, 06:18 AM

Would be interesting but would need a hec of a lot of cooperation and great record keeping.
Goood luck on the quest.

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 January 2008, 08:37 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Since you ask, did you get an interesting Rolex recently that you would like to post a pic of here??

JBat · 29 January 2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Welcome to TRF!

Since you ask, did you get an interesting Rolex recently that you would like to post a pic of here??

x2

Trainer · 29 January 2008, 08:52 AM

There was a story a few years ago, which I believe to be accurate as it was reported in the news.
Though a bit grusome, apparently a badly degraded corpse was found at sea.
The poor soul was wearing a rolex which was traced by authorities, leading to the preliminary identification of the corpse.
Further, the watch had stopped which allowed authorities (via figuring the power reserve) to closely approximate the time of death.

Tempus Fugit,
Trainer

29 January 2008, 04:39 AM	#1
Damavand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona, USA. Watch: Your Six...!!!.... Posts: 207	Watch history research..??? Howdy all... Just wondered, is there a way to research a watche's history through the serial number...??? like first date and to whom and where a watch was sold..?? Thanks for any info on this subject.. Damavandd

29 January 2008, 04:47 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	It's my understanding that Rolex keeps track of the watch and it's service history through the serial number. It is tracked to the AD, and the AD reports it as sold on a certain date. The only time that Rolex will ever see this number again is if an owner either sends it in to an authorized Rolex Service point, or reports it stolen to them.. So, in theory, it is possible to get the AD from Bienne, and the initial buyer from the AD (if they kept good records), and the next buyer from that person, and on, and on.. In actual practice, it's possible that nobody will tell you anything... But it might be worth a couple of stamps to find out.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 January 2008, 06:18 AM	#4
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Would be interesting but would need a hec of a lot of cooperation and great record keeping. Goood luck on the quest. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

29 January 2008, 08:37 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! Since you ask, did you get an interesting Rolex recently that you would like to post a pic of here?? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 January 2008, 05:05 AM	#3
Damavand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona, USA. Watch: Your Six...!!!.... Posts: 207	Thanks Tools... I didn't think it was going to be that easy either... Damavandd

29 January 2008, 08:52 AM	#7
Trainer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: Pennsylvania Watch: Rolex TT, Blue Sub Posts: 127	There was a story a few years ago, which I believe to be accurate as it was reported in the news. Though a bit grusome, apparently a badly degraded corpse was found at sea. The poor soul was wearing a rolex which was traced by authorities, leading to the preliminary identification of the corpse. Further, the watch had stopped which allowed authorities (via figuring the power reserve) to closely approximate the time of death. Tempus Fugit, Trainer

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