Is this a real Rolex??

[train-time]

Originally Posted by Oldwilsonian

Don't worry - my AD had a D serial daydate recently - no engraved rehaut, sometimes the precious metal models can sit at the AD's for a length of time.

Originally Posted by C-GCWR

Yes it is a D Serial #. That's what originally concerned me, seemed odd that the watch could be that old and still at an AD. No concerns anymore thanks again guys.

Not only can a D serial sit for a while at an AD before selling, but it's possible that Rolex recently shipped it to the AD. I have seen an AD order a particular watch and Rolex sent out a D because it's a unique combination that isn't a regular seller. This happened very recently with a TT Rose Gold DJ. RUSA had to get it from Geneva and when it came it was a D serial -- brand spanking new!

Cases are stamped and the more popular sellers, like sports models go through the serials sequences faster than other slower moving models. Unfortunately when the serials are reported on the internet as having been seen in the wild, they are usually on the sports models first, so everybody assumes they are the only serials for current production -- not true!

[The GMT Master]

Just out of interest, how many numbers follow the D?

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Just out of interest, how many numbers follow the D?

That's what I meant.

[mountainrivera]

Sorry to ask this OP so you may need to get out the tin foil hat again. Does the watch need service after sitting for so long? Everything I've read says watches need service based at time intervals, e.g., 5 years and this includes idle time.

[C-GCWR]

Originally Posted by chill

Did you know it was old stock, maybe worth a nice discount since it sat for so long?

Did not know it was old stock, was very happy with the discount.

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Just out of interest, how many numbers follow the D?

6 numbers follow the D

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by MonBK

That's what I meant.

I just thought I'd double check, because I have come across new random serial numbers that look, at a glance, like the old ones :cheers

Originally Posted by C-GCWR

6 numbers follow the D

Yep, that would definitely be a D serial then. The case may have been sitting at Rolex HQ for a while before being made up into the final watch

[tranny]

Hey guys, I bought a Mercedes at a Mercedes dealership, but I looked it over with my loupe and noticed all the "wood" trim on the interior is made from molded plastic! Do you think it could be a fa.... oh, wait, forgot that Mercedes turned to crap when they merged with Chrysler. Nevermind. ;)

[MoBe]

Originally Posted by transio

Hey guys, I bought a Mercedes at a Mercedes dealership, but I looked it over with my loupe and noticed all the "wood" trim on the interior is made from molded plastic! Do you think it could be a fa.... oh, wait, forgot that Mercedes turned to crap when they merged with Chrysler. Nevermind. ;)

`and then Mercedes realized they`d made a mistake and dumped Chrysler like a date after prom night.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by BrianVarick

Wouldn't it be pretty easy for someone to buy a Rolex from an AD then return a fake watch? Then the AD would turn around and sell it to someone else?

not realy-they would have to fake the ser # and the AD Would check- plus fakes are easier to spot after handing real ones all the time.

[bewithabob]

Originally Posted by Edward Arthur

Not only can a D serial sit for a while at an AD before selling, but it's possible that Rolex recently shipped it to the AD. I have seen an AD order a particular watch and Rolex sent out a D because it's a unique combination that isn't a regular seller. This happened very recently with a TT Rose Gold DJ. RUSA had to get it from Geneva and when it came it was a D serial -- brand spanking new!

Cases are stamped and the more popular sellers, like sports models go through the serials sequences faster than other slower moving models. Unfortunately when the serials are reported on the internet as having been seen in the wild, they are usually on the sports models first, so everybody assumes they are the only serials for current production -- not true!

It seems to me, that one could refuse the watch based on its manufacture date, since technically it is possible the lubrications on the movement are now 7 years old…and the watch has only a two year warranty.

What is the harm to insist on a new ROLEX from an AD with a more recent manufacture date? While the new random serial number makes it difficult to determine from a simple inspection of the rehaut or the papers, the AD should be able to verify the born-on date for you before you accept delivery.

Is there any reason to believe that the movement and the case would not be of the same approximate age? It seems unlikely that at 7 old case would get a much newer movement, doesn't it? Don't they follow FIFO inventory practices?

[kkwn98]

Originally Posted by bewithabob

It seems to me, that one could refuse the watch based on its manufacture date, since technically it is possible the lubrications on the movement are now 7 years old…and the watch has only a two year warranty.

As a purchaser, it's your money, so yes, you could refuse any particular given model, for any reason (or no reason), not just for perceived manufacture date.

What is the harm to insist on a new ROLEX from an AD with a more recent manufacture date? While the new random serial number makes it difficult to determine from a simple inspection of the rehaut or the papers, the AD should be able to verify the born-on date for you before you accept delivery.

There is no harm insisting on a specific series or random numbers, assuming the AD is prepared to order it in, and assuming you're prepared to wait for it. However, every Rolex for sale at an AD is, unless it is a used Rolex, by definition, "new".

Is there any reason to believe that the movement and the case would not be of the same approximate age? It seems unlikely that at 7 old case would get a much newer movement, doesn't it? Don't they follow FIFO inventory practices?

Who knows? However, there's no specific reason for believing movements and cases will be of the same approximate age. They could well get made at different times. As for FIFO, again, who knows?

[tranny]

Originally Posted by MoBe

`and then Mercedes realized they`d made a mistake and dumped Chrysler like a date after prom night.

Apparently their design team is still hung over. ;-)

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by transio

Apparently their design team is still hung over. ;-)

What model Mercedes do you own?

[tranny]

Originally Posted by MonBK

What model Mercedes do you own?

In my dreams.... http://image.sporttruck.com/f/942527...inup_model.jpg ;-)

[rodrob59]

Originally Posted by transio

In my dreams.... http://image.sporttruck.com/f/942527...inup_model.jpg ;-)

I thought that was standard with the AMG package.