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20 May 2014, 07:54 AM | #1 |
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Sub serial number question
Hello fellows,
I bought myself a 16610 Submariner date today. Absolute gorgeous piece from one of the latest batches (late 2010). It features an engraved rehaut and AR coated cyclops which refers to a V serial. However, my Sub doesn't begin with a letter but a digit! 600XX000 I'm really curious now how to tell what serie this is? The 6 serie? :smoking: Thanks :) |
20 May 2014, 07:56 AM | #2 |
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The 8 digit is the new random serial number.
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Here is an approximate reference. The random came after the "G". There is still new old stock V & G serial numbers out there for sale. I hope Padi or someone else chimes in here about the case stampings.
Rxxxxxxx 1987 - 1989 Lxxxxxxx 1988 - 1990 Exxxxxxx 1990 – 1992 X-N 1991 - 1993 C 1992 – 1993 S 1993 - 1994 W 1994 - 1996 T 1996 - 1997 U 1997 - 1998 U 1998 A 1998 – 1999 P 1999 - 2000 K Series (intro mid-2001) 2001- 2002 Y Series (intro mid-2002) 2002 - 2003 F Series 2003 D April 2005 Z May 2006 M October 2007 V August 2008 G Spring 2010 (and the start of random serial numbers) |
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Very useful ! Thanks a lot
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Wow this is great! Thanks
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Here is the link to Minus4Plus6 website. They have a lot of great information like Rolex Price Lists, and Rolex Price Evolution. It's fellow TRF member Sheldon site. Enjoy!
http://www.minus4plus6.com/numbers.htm |
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the a/r cyclops crystal started to appear on the very last of the 16610 and 16610lv. I think the g and random serial.
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My 16610 is from the same time frame.
I spent almost a year trying to decide if I wanted a 116610 or a 16610. As you can see I opted for the latest model 16610 I could find. |
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