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mike_nyc · 19 June 2024, 04:45 PM

I have a Submariner (116610LN) that I purchased in 2014. It was listed as a "random" serial at the time, but the serial starts with "Y", which I know is typically associated with 2002 production year models.

I have the original box, extra links, hologrammed hang tag, booklet with matching card, etc. The bezel is also ceramic, so it is definitely not pre-2010.

Is this just a case of my "random" serial starting with "Y" or is there something else I need to investigate or look into related to the watch? Outside of opening it up, is there any way to confirm authenticity?

Appreciate any help as I am looking to get a new appraisal and am hoping I don't get any unfortunate surprises during that process.

Old Expat Beast · 19 June 2024, 04:56 PM

Randoms have 8 numbers/letters combined. An older Y-serial would have 6 numbers after the Y.

mike_nyc · 19 June 2024, 05:11 PM

Super helpful, I didn't see that on the serial look-up pages I had found.

Mine is Y+7 digits, so meets the criteria you mentioned.

Old Expat Beast · 19 June 2024, 05:12 PM

Yup

jimcameron · 19 June 2024, 06:38 PM

Did you purchase it new from a Rolex certified business?

brandrea · 19 June 2024, 07:12 PM

Welcome to the forum Mike. Great choice

KatGirl · 20 June 2024, 01:10 AM

Why are you worried about this 10 years post purchase? Welcome to the forum, and show us a pic.

Kat

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19 June 2024, 04:45 PM	#1
mike_nyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2024 Location: NYC Posts: 2	Submariner Question I have a Submariner (116610LN) that I purchased in 2014. It was listed as a "random" serial at the time, but the serial starts with "Y", which I know is typically associated with 2002 production year models. I have the original box, extra links, hologrammed hang tag, booklet with matching card, etc. The bezel is also ceramic, so it is definitely not pre-2010. Is this just a case of my "random" serial starting with "Y" or is there something else I need to investigate or look into related to the watch? Outside of opening it up, is there any way to confirm authenticity? Appreciate any help as I am looking to get a new appraisal and am hoping I don't get any unfortunate surprises during that process.

19 June 2024, 04:56 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,803	Randoms have 8 numbers/letters combined. An older Y-serial would have 6 numbers after the Y. __________________ _______________________

19 June 2024, 05:12 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,803	Yup __________________ _______________________

19 June 2024, 05:11 PM	#3
mike_nyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2024 Location: NYC Posts: 2	Super helpful, I didn't see that on the serial look-up pages I had found. Mine is Y+7 digits, so meets the criteria you mentioned.

19 June 2024, 06:38 PM	#5
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	Did you purchase it new from a Rolex certified business?

19 June 2024, 07:12 PM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,938	Welcome to the forum Mike. Great choice

20 June 2024, 01:10 AM	#7
KatGirl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,138	Why are you worried about this 10 years post purchase? Welcome to the forum, and show us a pic. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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