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Cletus1 · 11 October 2010, 09:31 PM

Hi All. I have been a long time lurker on this forum, and I think I am now ready to take the plunge and buy a yachtmaster from a local AD. It is a Platinum/SS 40MM. The only thing that I am not liking is that the serial number starts with an M prefix. I believe that this is a 2008 serial number.

The question that I have is how long does it take for Rolex to manufacture the watch and send it to the AD? Is it possible that a M serial number just found its way to the dealer a couple of months ago?

I guess in the grand scheme of things it really doesn't change much about the watch. I am just thinking that if the random V numbers are out there, should I look for one and pass on the M? Which do you believe would be more collectable? But, after visits to 3 AD's, I have only found M serial numbers in their cases.

Thanks for the feedback.

padi56 · 11 October 2010, 09:43 PM

Well first the series letters are only a rough indication when a case was stamped and bare no real definite age to a completed watch.Now watches like the Yachtmaster are not huge volume sellers so could be at Rolex Switzerland or Rolex USA some time before retail sale.With watches that use the cal 3135 the movement could be older or newer made in any particular case.The latest case series is just perceived newer but with Rolex this is not always the case its just a approximation.And in well over 30 years of being around Rolex watches never known for any Rolex to be more collectible just because of a letter on the case.When bought new from AD you will get the same warranty and there has been no critical change to the YM over the ten years.

buke45 · 11 October 2010, 10:33 PM

Not to worry, serials will not make a diff.

Singslinger · 11 October 2010, 11:28 PM

What matters is the date on the warranty card. But if it really irks you and you prefer to have V or a random number, then maybe find another AD?

Whatever you decide, welcome to TRF!

mike · 12 October 2010, 12:08 AM

Welcome.

When the case was stamped and the watch assembled can be two entirely different times.

I wouldn't worry, as stated it's the date on the paperwork that matters. I'm not sure in the long run there's much difference in value retention.

Nairn1980 · 12 October 2010, 03:09 AM

Yacht-Master is a stunning watch.
Just make sure you negotiate yourself a great deal :)

11 October 2010, 09:31 PM	#1
Cletus1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1	How long does it take for a watch to make it to the AD? Hi All. I have been a long time lurker on this forum, and I think I am now ready to take the plunge and buy a yachtmaster from a local AD. It is a Platinum/SS 40MM. The only thing that I am not liking is that the serial number starts with an M prefix. I believe that this is a 2008 serial number. The question that I have is how long does it take for Rolex to manufacture the watch and send it to the AD? Is it possible that a M serial number just found its way to the dealer a couple of months ago? I guess in the grand scheme of things it really doesn't change much about the watch. I am just thinking that if the random V numbers are out there, should I look for one and pass on the M? Which do you believe would be more collectable? But, after visits to 3 AD's, I have only found M serial numbers in their cases. Thanks for the feedback.

11 October 2010, 09:43 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Well first the series letters are only a rough indication when a case was stamped and bare no real definite age to a completed watch.Now watches like the Yachtmaster are not huge volume sellers so could be at Rolex Switzerland or Rolex USA some time before retail sale.With watches that use the cal 3135 the movement could be older or newer made in any particular case.The latest case series is just perceived newer but with Rolex this is not always the case its just a approximation.And in well over 30 years of being around Rolex watches never known for any Rolex to be more collectible just because of a letter on the case.When bought new from AD you will get the same warranty and there has been no critical change to the YM over the ten years. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

11 October 2010, 10:33 PM	#3
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Not to worry, serials will not make a diff.

11 October 2010, 11:28 PM	#4
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	What matters is the date on the warranty card. But if it really irks you and you prefer to have V or a random number, then maybe find another AD? Whatever you decide, welcome to TRF!

12 October 2010, 12:08 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome. When the case was stamped and the watch assembled can be two entirely different times. I wouldn't worry, as stated it's the date on the paperwork that matters. I'm not sure in the long run there's much difference in value retention.

12 October 2010, 03:09 AM	#6
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Yacht-Master is a stunning watch. Just make sure you negotiate yourself a great deal :)

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