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Jason71 · 19 April 2009, 05:43 AM

Evidently, there is not a huge demand for it where I live in the southeast. I went to an AD in Nashville, TN yesterday (Jareds) and they had a 16600 in the case. I asked to see it. Reportedly, it was brand-new. I feel pretty certain that it was new, because I cannot imagine a large chain like them getting into trouble trying to sell used watches. This was the thing........The watch had a green hologram sticker on the back of it. Didn't Rolex stop using the hologram with the Y-serial or F-Serial?? If someone could confirm when approximately Rolex quit using the hologram, I would appreciate it. I asked several times to know what the serial number was, but they acted like they couldn't figure it out. They could tell that I knew more than the average Joe, so I suspect that they really didn't want me to know just how old it really was. I tried to see if I could get a little bit of a deal on it, knowing how long it had been in their possession. They wouldn't budge on the price.

They were very nice though. At one point, the manager called one of the salespeople over and said "Hey, you need to talk to this guy for a bit. He knows more about Rolex than I do!" I actually had a good time discussing watches with them for a while. They actually seemed interested in watches and wanting to learn more, but just didn't know where to go to obtain the information.

Anyone have any idea when Rolex quit using the Hologram??

gettocard · 19 April 2009, 05:48 AM

mmmhh....was that Tourneau ???

ijen0311 · 19 April 2009, 06:43 AM

mine was purchased on Dec 08... no sticker.

RolexCat · 19 April 2009, 08:07 AM

I belive Jareds on some of their watches are old stock. I ran into that problem with my Omega SMP i bought from them. Ron

Tools · 19 April 2009, 09:59 AM

Rolex stopped using the hologram on the back when it ceased to be an effective counterfeit measure and others became more effective, such as the engraved rehaut with serial number.

They were used as late as Z releases, so it is possible to still find some in the cases of Dealers without a high turnover.

Deep Sea · 19 April 2009, 11:01 AM

I had a Z serial last year w/ the hologram. It was purchased new in the US, in December 2007.

I just bought another Z serial SD, and it was purchased originally in 2008. It does not have the hologram, nor does it have the clear sticker, so I'm not sure if it had the hologram and it was removed, or it never had one to begin with.

Jason71 · 19 April 2009, 01:35 PM

Very good to know. Thanks for the info guys......and gals ;-)

Atomant · 19 April 2009, 02:56 PM

I purchased my Z dweller the mid of 2007. Shortly after which they stopped using the green hologram and switched to the credit card styled warranty.

19 April 2009, 05:43 AM	#1
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Is the SeaDweller 16600 in Demand?? Evidently, there is not a huge demand for it where I live in the southeast. I went to an AD in Nashville, TN yesterday (Jareds) and they had a 16600 in the case. I asked to see it. Reportedly, it was brand-new. I feel pretty certain that it was new, because I cannot imagine a large chain like them getting into trouble trying to sell used watches. This was the thing........The watch had a green hologram sticker on the back of it. Didn't Rolex stop using the hologram with the Y-serial or F-Serial?? If someone could confirm when approximately Rolex quit using the hologram, I would appreciate it. I asked several times to know what the serial number was, but they acted like they couldn't figure it out. They could tell that I knew more than the average Joe, so I suspect that they really didn't want me to know just how old it really was. I tried to see if I could get a little bit of a deal on it, knowing how long it had been in their possession. They wouldn't budge on the price. They were very nice though. At one point, the manager called one of the salespeople over and said "Hey, you need to talk to this guy for a bit. He knows more about Rolex than I do!" I actually had a good time discussing watches with them for a while. They actually seemed interested in watches and wanting to learn more, but just didn't know where to go to obtain the information. Anyone have any idea when Rolex quit using the Hologram?? __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

19 April 2009, 09:59 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Rolex stopped using the hologram on the back when it ceased to be an effective counterfeit measure and others became more effective, such as the engraved rehaut with serial number. They were used as late as Z releases, so it is possible to still find some in the cases of Dealers without a high turnover. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 April 2009, 11:01 AM	#6
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	I had a Z serial last year w/ the hologram. It was purchased new in the US, in December 2007. I just bought another Z serial SD, and it was purchased originally in 2008. It does not have the hologram, nor does it have the clear sticker, so I'm not sure if it had the hologram and it was removed, or it never had one to begin with. __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

19 April 2009, 01:35 PM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Very good to know. Thanks for the info guys......and gals ;-) __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

19 April 2009, 02:56 PM	#8
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	I purchased my Z dweller the mid of 2007. Shortly after which they stopped using the green hologram and switched to the credit card styled warranty. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

19 April 2009, 05:48 AM	#2
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	mmmhh....was that Tourneau ???

19 April 2009, 06:43 AM	#3
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	mine was purchased on Dec 08... no sticker.

19 April 2009, 08:07 AM	#4
RolexCat Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Ron Location: Michigan Watch: SD Posts: 318	I belive Jareds on some of their watches are old stock. I ran into that problem with my Omega SMP i bought from them. Ron

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