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sandalgirl · 31 May 2011, 09:40 AM

I removed the bracelet. The six digit serial number begins with an "X"

uh oh??

Speed · 31 May 2011, 09:41 AM

Nice consultation Larry!

jay_man2 · 31 May 2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sandalgirl

I removed the bracelet. The six digit serial number begins with an "X"

uh oh??

http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html

Looks like a 1991 1/2 manufacture date, as you posted earlier.

Tools · 31 May 2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sandalgirl

I removed the bracelet. The six digit serial number begins with an "X"

uh oh??

No issues.. The X means it was made around '93, (X, C, N, and S all seem to have hit in the same time-frame. I just picked the latest) so it matches the bracelet (~94), and means that your watch was probably on the market in '95

since the TT models lag the Stainles by a couple of years..

Much newer than the Dealer told you, but all parts match..

Take a deep breath and enjoy your watch........

jay_man2 · 31 May 2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

No issues.. The X means it was made around '93, (X, C, N, and S all seem to have hit in the same time-frame. I just picked the latest) so it matches the bracelet (~94), and means that your watch was probably on the market in '95

since the TT models lag the Stainles by a couple of years..

Much newer than the Dealer told you, but all parts match..

Take a deep breath and enjoy your watch........

The three serial number lists and the one I posted above all said 1991, just like the dealer said. Nice looking watch.

cheeky-m · 31 May 2011, 10:18 AM

I love how everyone on this site is so helpfull.
It's good to see

Nice watch too!! Enjoy wearing it

Tools · 31 May 2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jay_man2

The three serial number lists and the one I posted above all said 1991, just like the dealer said. Nice looking watch.

Charts....... all charts, are guesses (and most are just copied around) and they reflect when a serial prefix was first seen on the market... It is physically impossible for all X serials to have been made and sold on the same date, and gold and TT models always lag the Stainless models which charts are based on...

Therefore, an X serial was NOT made exactly at 1991 1/2.. (especially a TT) They were first seen then, and continued for the next 2 to 4 years... So, I will safely still say that this watch was likely made in ~1993, and the 1994 bracelet code verifies this conclusion..

I will stick with my researched and educated guess of this watch being marketed in ~1995...

Christiaan · 31 May 2011, 10:36 AM

My only concern is the dial, it just looks...odd. But this could be from the photo enhancement...

sandalgirl · 31 May 2011, 10:38 AM

Thank you, one and all. Larry, you saved me an ambient tonight. And possibly an embarrassing encounter at our "been there forever" jeweler. Thank you, thank you , thank you. Would anyone here suggest I water test it, or bring it back to the dealer for that task? Donna

sandalgirl · 31 May 2011, 10:39 AM

Oh, and thanks to Larry's excellent link to bracelet removal and replacement, I accomplished both. It is back on my wrist, all in one piece.

sandalgirl · 31 May 2011, 10:42 AM

What specifically looks odd about the dial?

xjeeunitx · 31 May 2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sandalgirl

What specifically looks odd about the dial?

Personally, I haven't seen anything like it.

sdwtchlvr · 31 May 2011, 11:27 AM

Glad to hear it all worked out. I had a feeling something along these lines is what happened. Great watch, enjoy!

DCgator · 31 May 2011, 01:36 PM

Congrats and welcome aboard, Donna. Glad it all worked out for you.

Lisa · 31 May 2011, 02:14 PM

Congrats on a great looking watch, Donna. I was intrigued with the comments about the dial, too - I thought the "jubilee" styled dial (with the sort of embossed looking "rolex" pattern) was only available with diamond markers.

Does anyone know for sure? It makes me wonder if you might have some kind of custom dial.

Art161 · 31 May 2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sandalgirl

Thank you, one and all. Larry, you saved me an ambient tonight. And possibly an embarrassing encounter at our "been there forever" jeweler. Thank you, thank you , thank you. Would anyone here suggest I water test it, or bring it back to the dealer for that task? Donna

Hi, Donna. Actually the "water test" is done without water. Take it to a professional--don't know if your dealer has the necessary equipment for this or not. Don't try this at home!

boogiebot · 31 May 2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

the watch looks good... the numbers on your receipt are meaningless for this discussion..

a 69163 means this..

691xx - Ladies Datejust
xxx6x - smooth bezel
xxxx3 - Two Tone
Everything is OK here..

Caseback and dial put it in the tritiuim era (before 1998)

On the bracelet the part number is good.. 18 means 18k gold and the S10 clasp code is, roughly, October 1994

So, you should be looking for a serial number that begins with S or W and is followed by 6 digits.

wow Larry that is some serious knowledge on these watches. very impressive

brettpaul · 31 May 2011, 04:47 PM

For my 2c the dial looks correct to me - just an older style from Rolex - early-mid 90's.....

mrbill2mrbill2 · 31 May 2011, 08:10 PM

I thought the Sea Dweller was the only Rolex with case back engravings.

robertneville · 1 June 2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

I thought the Sea Dweller was the only Rolex with case back engravings.

some of the ladies datejusts have it. my wife's case back looks the same.

sandalgirl · 1 June 2011, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Congrats on a great looking watch, Donna. I was intrigued with the comments about the dial, too - I thought the "jubilee" styled dial (with the sort of embossed looking "rolex" pattern) was only available with diamond markers.

Does anyone know for sure? It makes me wonder if you might have some kind of custom dial.

@ Lisa....when viewed with naked eye, it appears to be a pearl colored, slightly textured face. Only when zoomed is there the appearance of a "pattern" I am going to zoom in on another watch (non-Rolex) to see if there is a pattern that I cannot see without a zoom lens. Even with my reading glasses on, I cannot see the pattern as it appeared on the first photo I posted.

Donna

rad87gn · 1 June 2011, 07:44 AM

This is Jodie's 2005 ladies DJ. It is 100% original and was purchased from my local Rolex dealer. The cyclops magnification on the ladies sizes isn't that great from the factory. Probably due to the small size of the watch.

31 May 2011, 09:40 AM	#31
sandalgirl Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Donna Location: USA Watch: Ladies TT Datejust Posts: 71	Larry I removed the bracelet. The six digit serial number begins with an "X" uh oh??

31 May 2011, 10:36 AM	#38
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	My only concern is the dial, it just looks...odd. But this could be from the photo enhancement... __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

31 May 2011, 08:10 PM	#49
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	I thought the Sea Dweller was the only Rolex with case back engravings. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

1 June 2011, 07:44 AM	#52
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	This is Jodie's 2005 ladies DJ. It is 100% original and was purchased from my local Rolex dealer. The cyclops magnification on the ladies sizes isn't that great from the factory. Probably due to the small size of the watch. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

31 May 2011, 09:41 AM	#32
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Nice consultation Larry!

31 May 2011, 10:18 AM	#36
cheeky-m "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Norwich UK Watch: Sub C Serti Posts: 42	I love how everyone on this site is so helpfull. It's good to see Nice watch too!! Enjoy wearing it

31 May 2011, 10:38 AM	#39
sandalgirl Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Donna Location: USA Watch: Ladies TT Datejust Posts: 71	Thank you, one and all. Larry, you saved me an ambient tonight. And possibly an embarrassing encounter at our "been there forever" jeweler. Thank you, thank you , thank you. Would anyone here suggest I water test it, or bring it back to the dealer for that task? Donna

31 May 2011, 10:39 AM	#40
sandalgirl Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Donna Location: USA Watch: Ladies TT Datejust Posts: 71	Oh, and thanks to Larry's excellent link to bracelet removal and replacement, I accomplished both. It is back on my wrist, all in one piece.

31 May 2011, 10:42 AM	#41
sandalgirl Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Donna Location: USA Watch: Ladies TT Datejust Posts: 71	What specifically looks odd about the dial?

31 May 2011, 11:27 AM	#43
sdwtchlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,308	Glad to hear it all worked out. I had a feeling something along these lines is what happened. Great watch, enjoy!

31 May 2011, 01:36 PM	#44
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Congrats and welcome aboard, Donna. Glad it all worked out for you.

31 May 2011, 02:14 PM	#45
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Congrats on a great looking watch, Donna. I was intrigued with the comments about the dial, too - I thought the "jubilee" styled dial (with the sort of embossed looking "rolex" pattern) was only available with diamond markers. Does anyone know for sure? It makes me wonder if you might have some kind of custom dial.

31 May 2011, 04:47 PM	#48
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	For my 2c the dial looks correct to me - just an older style from Rolex - early-mid 90's.....

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