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bjw · 17 January 2017, 06:14 AM

I've always wonder would happen if a watch case is damaged beyond repair. Since the serial number is on the case, it's only real identification for the watch. Would they then use a new case with a current reference? Has anyone run into this? Seems like once the case is gone the watch for all intends and purposes is gone as well.

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Tools · 17 January 2017, 06:22 AM

Every serial number is "retired", unless they start all over again as they did in the early 50's.

If you damage your case and it gets replaced, it will be replaced with a different serial number. It's not like your phone number that you get to keep.

Alpino · 17 January 2017, 06:45 AM

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Rolex have dedicated s/n ranges for replacement case. All 4.4xx.xxx and 4.7xx.xxx are replacement cases only. If you find a watch with those s/n you know you got a replaced case.

With the new (since 2010) random s/n that may change.

Boaters · 17 January 2017, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpino

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Rolex have dedicated s/n ranges for replacement case. All 4.4xx.xxx and 4.7xx.xxx are replacement cases only. If you find a watch with those s/n you know you got a replaced case.

With the new (since 2010) random s/n that may change.

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natosub · 17 January 2017, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpino

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Rolex have dedicated s/n ranges for replacement case. All 4.4xx.xxx and 4.7xx.xxx are replacement cases only. If you find a watch with those s/n you know you got a replaced case.

With the new (since 2010) random s/n that may change.

Didn't know that. Thanks for sharing!

ag986 · 17 January 2017, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpino

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Rolex have dedicated s/n ranges for replacement case. All 4.4xx.xxx and 4.7xx.xxx are replacement cases only. If you find a watch with those s/n you know you got a replaced case.

With the new (since 2010) random s/n that may change.

Good to know, thanks.

breitlings · 17 January 2017, 07:02 AM

Alpino great info as usual!

bjw · 17 January 2017, 09:49 AM

And this is why I re-upped my pledge membership.
I knew i would get an answer before too long !

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17 January 2017, 06:14 AM	#1
bjw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 443	Does Rolex ever retire a serial number? I've always wonder would happen if a watch case is damaged beyond repair. Since the serial number is on the case, it's only real identification for the watch. Would they then use a new case with a current reference? Has anyone run into this? Seems like once the case is gone the watch for all intends and purposes is gone as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710 BLNR 16710 COKE Tudor 7922R Tudor 79220N Tudor 79260P Panda "Opinions are like wrist watches, everyone's shows different time from the other. But all believe that theirs is accurate. "

17 January 2017, 06:22 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Every serial number is "retired", unless they start all over again as they did in the early 50's. If you damage your case and it gets replaced, it will be replaced with a different serial number. It's not like your phone number that you get to keep. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 January 2017, 09:49 AM	#8
bjw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 443	And this is why I re-upped my pledge membership. I knew i would get an answer before too long ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710 BLNR 16710 COKE Tudor 7922R Tudor 79220N Tudor 79260P Panda "Opinions are like wrist watches, everyone's shows different time from the other. But all believe that theirs is accurate. "

17 January 2017, 06:45 AM	#3
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,557	. Rolex have dedicated s/n ranges for replacement case. All 4.4xx.xxx and 4.7xx.xxx are replacement cases only. If you find a watch with those s/n you know you got a replaced case. With the new (since 2010) random s/n that may change.

17 January 2017, 07:02 AM	#7
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Alpino great info as usual!

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