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wdalew5 · 7 May 2011, 06:17 AM

I recently bought another watch from my local Ad. It is a TT DJ (179173). My question is why did my AD have this watch still new with tags. The serial is a Y model. If my research is correct, shouldn't this be a 2008 model! I have bought several rolexs from this Ad and must admit, they are top notch. I always average 20 to 24 percent discount. Will An Ad hold a watch till it sells or do they rotate stock? I don't even think the 179173 is even offered anymore, according to the Rolex website unless they just change the numbers around....

tkc324 · 7 May 2011, 06:27 AM

The case was stamped in 2008 prob... which is no big deal, as long as you get the warranty thats up to date.

smallcandle · 7 May 2011, 06:37 AM

Very common, but not a problem at all IMO. I bought a brand new T series GMT in late 1999, and that watch was likely three years 'old' at that point. Enjoy your new watch!

roger0770 · 7 May 2011, 06:42 AM

the serial # is an estimate when the watch was produced. purchase day varies. in your case, it's several years later. as long as the warranty card is up to date, no worries. and congrats on the new watch.

Abid · 7 May 2011, 06:49 AM

No worries, Just bought a SUBLV from my AD but was dated for 2008

train-time · 7 May 2011, 06:58 AM

The 179173 is a current production Lady's Datejust TT with a fluted bezel and a Jubilee Bracelet. It is still being produced with a msrp of $7575 - at least today!

wdalew5 · 7 May 2011, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by train-time

The 179173 is a current production Lady's Datejust TT with a fluted bezel and a Jubilee Bracelet. It is still being produced with a msrp of $7575 - at least today!

It is a roman dial, grey face? , with a link bracelet (just like my subc TT bracelet)...full warranty ....I walked out the door for 5100$ and some change..

I keep trying to post pics but it always tells me my pics are to big.....I post on eBay just fine but TRF is being a little difficult with wanting to upload my pics...any ideas?

GolfPunk · 7 May 2011, 07:55 AM

The case is obviously 2-3 years old but it doesn't mean the movement is!!

phampau · 7 May 2011, 07:57 AM

Wow, nice grab and deal!

train-time · 7 May 2011, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdalew5

It is a roman dial, grey face? , with a link bracelet (just like my subc TT bracelet)...full warranty ....I walked out the door for 5100$ and some change..

I keep trying to post pics but it always tells me my pics are to big.....I post on eBay just fine but TRF is being a little difficult with wanting to upload my pics...any ideas?

OK, TT Oyster Bracelet msrp is $7175 and you have a Rhodium Roman Dial. Very good buy

wdalew5 · 7 May 2011, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdalew5

I recently bought another watch from my local Ad. It is a TT DJ (179173). My question is why did my AD have this watch still new with tags. The serial is a Y model. If my research is correct, shouldn't this be a 2008 model! I have bought several rolexs from this Ad and must admit, they are top notch. I always average 20 to 24 percent discount. Will An Ad hold a watch till it sells or do they rotate stock? I don't even think the 179173 is even offered anymore, according to the Rolex website unless they just change the numbers around....

I stand corrected....after looking at it closer after my wife took it off, the serial number is a [ Z ]....does that make it any newer or anything interesting from what i thought was a [Y]

serial?

MortgageGuy · 7 May 2011, 09:09 AM

Yes, Y Serial # was from 02/03 I believe and Z anywhere from 05-07 if I am not mistaken... This however does NOT mean the AD has had the watch sitting in the case this long. Often time slower movers will sit a bit but also this is just an approximate date. Some Z serials could have come out in 05 and others in 08

sea-dweller · 7 May 2011, 09:10 AM

Congrats!

7 May 2011, 06:17 AM	#1
wdalew5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Dale Location: ohio Watch: Rolex,omega,casio Posts: 508	New watch from AD I recently bought another watch from my local Ad. It is a TT DJ (179173). My question is why did my AD have this watch still new with tags. The serial is a Y model. If my research is correct, shouldn't this be a 2008 model! I have bought several rolexs from this Ad and must admit, they are top notch. I always average 20 to 24 percent discount. Will An Ad hold a watch till it sells or do they rotate stock? I don't even think the 179173 is even offered anymore, according to the Rolex website unless they just change the numbers around.... __________________ " yes , I do wear the EVH 5150 shoes "

7 May 2011, 06:37 AM	#3
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Very common, but not a problem at all IMO. I bought a brand new T series GMT in late 1999, and that watch was likely three years 'old' at that point. Enjoy your new watch! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

7 May 2011, 07:57 AM	#9
phampau "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: Sub-C Posts: 460	Wow, nice grab and deal! __________________

7 May 2011, 09:09 AM	#12
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Yes, Y Serial # was from 02/03 I believe and Z anywhere from 05-07 if I am not mistaken... This however does NOT mean the AD has had the watch sitting in the case this long. Often time slower movers will sit a bit but also this is just an approximate date. Some Z serials could have come out in 05 and others in 08 __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

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7 May 2011, 06:27 AM	#2
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	The case was stamped in 2008 prob... which is no big deal, as long as you get the warranty thats up to date.

7 May 2011, 06:42 AM	#4
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	the serial # is an estimate when the watch was produced. purchase day varies. in your case, it's several years later. as long as the warranty card is up to date, no worries. and congrats on the new watch.

7 May 2011, 06:49 AM	#5
Abid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 16610LV Posts: 466	No worries, Just bought a SUBLV from my AD but was dated for 2008

7 May 2011, 06:58 AM	#6
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	The 179173 is a current production Lady's Datejust TT with a fluted bezel and a Jubilee Bracelet. It is still being produced with a msrp of $7575 - at least today!

7 May 2011, 07:55 AM	#8
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	The case is obviously 2-3 years old but it doesn't mean the movement is!!

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