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darth95 · 22 November 2010, 06:01 AM

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum and this would be my first Rolex.

I'm looking to purchase a brand new explorer II (3186 movement), what serial # does the most current model begin with? V, Z? or it doesn't matter?

Thank you for your help

AndersB · 22 November 2010, 06:20 AM

Hi there and welcome to TRF !
A few months ago (I think it was this spring) Rolex stopped using serial numbers that always begin with a letter indicating production year. The serial numbers are now random and (normally) don't start with a letter but a numeral. So, the answer to your question is that the most recent models should have random serial numbers.

Cheers

darth95 · 22 November 2010, 08:32 AM

Thanks!
will be getting it soon! can't wait

Cru Jones · 22 November 2010, 08:59 AM

My M serial has the 3186 (based on all the tests), but I understand that not all M's have a 3186. Not sure, though, if that means that the M is the bridge.

Anyway, not much difference between the 3185 and 3186, anyway.....

tomchicago · 22 November 2010, 09:25 AM

i have both 3185 GMT and a 3186 EII...as far as movements go, 3186 is simply better it seems. more accurate, crisp setting behavior, etc.

sea-dweller · 22 November 2010, 11:51 AM

Post photos when you do get it !

pensacola60641 · 23 November 2010, 01:22 AM

Yes, I'd love to see the sparkle of your new EX II. Please post some pix. Good luck!

Warnsboy · 23 November 2010, 01:27 AM

Enjoy the Explorer II!! I love mine

heresiarh · 23 November 2010, 01:34 AM

My first choice over all rollies. Enjoy it! And please post some pics once you get it.

Gerardus · 23 November 2010, 01:57 AM

EX2 is a nice daily beater!

22 November 2010, 06:01 AM	#1
darth95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 18	Explorer II questions Hi all, I'm new to this forum and this would be my first Rolex. I'm looking to purchase a brand new explorer II (3186 movement), what serial # does the most current model begin with? V, Z? or it doesn't matter? Thank you for your help

22 November 2010, 11:51 AM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Post photos when you do get it ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 November 2010, 01:34 AM	#9
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22 November 2010, 06:20 AM	#2
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	Hi there and welcome to TRF ! A few months ago (I think it was this spring) Rolex stopped using serial numbers that always begin with a letter indicating production year. The serial numbers are now random and (normally) don't start with a letter but a numeral. So, the answer to your question is that the most recent models should have random serial numbers. Cheers

22 November 2010, 08:32 AM	#3
darth95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 18	Thanks! will be getting it soon! can't wait

22 November 2010, 08:59 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	My M serial has the 3186 (based on all the tests), but I understand that not all M's have a 3186. Not sure, though, if that means that the M is the bridge. Anyway, not much difference between the 3185 and 3186, anyway.....

22 November 2010, 09:25 AM	#5
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	i have both 3185 GMT and a 3186 EII...as far as movements go, 3186 is simply better it seems. more accurate, crisp setting behavior, etc.

23 November 2010, 01:22 AM	#7
pensacola60641 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 103	Yes, I'd love to see the sparkle of your new EX II. Please post some pix. Good luck!

23 November 2010, 01:27 AM	#8
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Enjoy the Explorer II!! I love mine

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