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store2491 · 27 December 2007, 04:32 AM

I know this question is probably already been answered a million times. So I do apologize in advance.

How can I verify whether a serial number is authentic?

Thanks,

f16570 · 27 December 2007, 06:46 AM

Welcome, I would suggest a visit to your AD with a note of the serial number, they should be able to authenticate it.

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Goodwatch · 27 December 2007, 07:17 AM

Hello and welcome to this merry-go-round. Well, questions like yours always ask for a counter question: where did you buy the watch? I guess not from an AD.

Goodwatch · 27 December 2007, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f16570

Welcome, I would suggest a visit to your AD with a note of the serial number, they should be able to authenticate it.

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"I told you before Fraser, stop rolling your eyes like that"

scottschoe · 27 December 2007, 07:35 AM

Bring it to a service center.

travellingbrit · 27 December 2007, 07:55 AM

Thats an interesting question....I bought my Roller from an AD in Hong Kong and my name is on the certificate - but is this information held in a global databaes at Rolex ?......so (presuming the serial number isn't duplicated on a copy watch) then the history can be verified ?...

I guess an AD can tell you that a seriel number should match a specific model.....

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 December 2007, 02:51 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Enjoy your stay here!

store2491 · 28 December 2007, 08:00 AM

I did not buy the watch. I am simply trying to authenticate it before I buy it. I guess I will call an AD in my town and see if that helps.

Thanks

Lol-x · 28 December 2007, 08:05 AM

The serial number is printed between the lugs. You can date the serial number to an approximate year, which should assist in identifying whether the watch was around at that time.
However, in authenticating a watch, there are many more things to consider than just the serial number.

27 December 2007, 04:32 AM	#1
store2491 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: alabama Posts: 5	newbie I know this question is probably already been answered a million times. So I do apologize in advance. How can I verify whether a serial number is authentic? Thanks,

27 December 2007, 07:17 AM	#3
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Hello and welcome to this merry-go-round. Well, questions like yours always ask for a counter question: where did you buy the watch? I guess not from an AD. __________________ Member# 127

27 December 2007, 07:35 AM	#5
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Bring it to a service center. __________________ __________________

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27 December 2007, 06:46 AM	#2
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Welcome, I would suggest a visit to your AD with a note of the serial number, they should be able to authenticate it. f

27 December 2007, 07:55 AM	#6
travellingbrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: England (Manc) Watch: Explorer 11, BF Posts: 268	Thats an interesting question....I bought my Roller from an AD in Hong Kong and my name is on the certificate - but is this information held in a global databaes at Rolex ?......so (presuming the serial number isn't duplicated on a copy watch) then the history can be verified ?... I guess an AD can tell you that a seriel number should match a specific model.....

28 December 2007, 08:00 AM	#8
store2491 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: alabama Posts: 5	I did not buy the watch. I am simply trying to authenticate it before I buy it. I guess I will call an AD in my town and see if that helps. Thanks

28 December 2007, 08:05 AM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	The serial number is printed between the lugs. You can date the serial number to an approximate year, which should assist in identifying whether the watch was around at that time. However, in authenticating a watch, there are many more things to consider than just the serial number.

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