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15 March 2021, 12:40 PM | #61 |
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I’m not a huge fan too, especially when people use reference numbers for much older watches (1008, anyone?) or when people say “incoming” and then give only the serial # instead of the name of the watch (e.g. Sub), but for purposes of this forum and for being technically accurate the serial numbers are relevant. My husband went out of his way to get a 16710, not just any pre-ceramic bezel GMT. I also know that a 1675 is way out of our price range! The serial number also helps with dating and valuing the watch.
That being said, I have no idea what the serial number is of my mother in law’s ladies’ President. It is the classic yellow gold/fluted bezel, with a champagne dial, and given as a gift by my father in law in 1979. She didn’t save the box and papers, and I’m not about to take off the bracelet to find out the serial number. So, I have no serial # for reference. I also refer to all of our watches by their model names, not serial numbers, in daily conversation. |
15 March 2021, 12:59 PM | #62 |
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I hate that Rolex doesn’t differentiate dial colors in their reference numbers... if someone writes 216750 or 116500 they have to write the white or black dial! Come on, Rolex, adjust a digit for dial color!
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15 March 2021, 02:59 PM | #63 |
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It’s like speaking a language. References like acronyms are efficient, but are not inclusive for the less familiar. I am still very much learning the language... it’s overwhelming but fun IMHO.
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15 March 2021, 05:22 PM | #67 |
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I don't take note of the model numbers with this hobby. If I don't know what it is I just move on. No hate on forums. I just don't care enough !
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15 March 2021, 10:45 PM | #68 |
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I use both. I only remember the ref numbers of the watches I like.
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16 March 2021, 03:49 AM | #70 | |
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16 March 2021, 05:02 AM | #71 |
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I'm still waiting for my Elmer Fudd Daytona
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16 March 2021, 09:07 AM | #73 |
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What’s in a name?...
Use whatever means to communicate clearly. Spend enough time time here and u will learn few ref numbers whether u like it or not. Lol
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16 March 2021, 09:16 AM | #75 |
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I have never liked it, and thought it a bit obnoxious when I first came on the forum, as the Rolex forum seems to be the only one that does it.
I now try to use a description and a ref number when on this forum to fit in. |
16 March 2021, 09:23 AM | #76 |
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My $.02.
I am a lucky fellow. I’m only into vintage, and so will never have to remember more than five digits, except for 168000. It used to bother me, and I think I even posted about it. Someone said “stick around for a while”, and that was good advice. Modern Omega reference numbers are useless as shorthand. Too bad. |
16 March 2021, 09:23 AM | #77 |
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+1 hate for nicknames.
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16 March 2021, 09:42 AM | #79 |
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16 March 2021, 09:55 AM | #80 |
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I look at it as numbers on a uniform for teams like the Yankees and Red Sox that don’t put names.
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16 March 2021, 10:45 AM | #82 |
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Yeah. Unpopular opinion but it annoys me when i’m unfamiliar with the ref number and i have to look it up. Waste of my time. I prefer nicknames or model + color/metal bc I know exactly what it is.
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16 March 2021, 10:55 AM | #83 |
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What other way to "reference" a particular watch than it's reference number?
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16 March 2021, 03:14 PM | #84 |
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To the OP's question, yes.
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4 August 2023, 01:56 AM | #85 |
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I kind of see your point, but the reason people do it is because it differentiates different models within the same line, like an AK 5500 vs. 14000
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4 August 2023, 02:44 AM | #86 |
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LOL , how about PAM ?
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4 August 2023, 03:00 AM | #87 |
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I actually prefer reference numbers, unless it’s a very obscure model.
I actually get more annoyed when people use the year as if it’s a car model. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Reference numbers are precise, especially if you add other parts, like m116518ln-0047 is a last gen oyster flex YG Daytona with Paul Newman dial.
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Its what your used to. I learned a lot of the Patek numbers quickly but they are just four numbers.
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4 August 2023, 08:54 AM | #90 |
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I don't stress myself in remembering reference numbers, most times I just call them their cartoon names which I think is easier to remember.
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