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21 November 2012, 09:59 AM | #1 |
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Explorer 39mm and random serial number anomaly
Given the Explorer 1 39mm was released in 2010 and that seems to be the first year of random serial numbers, why have I recently seen brand new 39mm Explorers in authorised Rolex retail outlets with "G" serial numbers as well as rather long mixed alpha/numeric serial numbers?
In one case the dealer's inventory showed a G watch was delivered by Rolex 2 weeks prior! Could it be that random numbers lead to such an anomaly? Or, could Rolex have simply used a production process whereby cases were ready for watch assembly and thus serial numbers take time to move through the system? But 2 years is a long time! I suppose in some years time in the used watch market the resale of 2010+ Rolex watches will rely less on actual year of manufacture for pricing and more on simple condition etc.. Any views? |
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