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texasaggie · 13 May 2011, 12:41 PM

I just purchased my first Rolex. A stainless steel, black face daytona. I love the watch, but haven't taken the plastic off yet. After sitting on waiting lists for over 6 months at nearly 30 stores I finally paid a premium to get one in my hands.

I bought it from a buddy's friend in New York that told me it was a 2011, brand new watch. Now I start learning more and am wondering what I really got. The serial starts with a V which appears to be from 2008, and the bracelet has LT5 which appears to be 2009. Nothing appears worn on it, so being new isn't an issue - but is this thing legit?

Also, do the new bracelets not have the bracelet codes on them? My paperwork has a bracelet #, but nowhere on the bracelet do I see it.

How can I tell if this thing is the real deal or if I got took?

As soon as I have this confidence I think I'll be sleeping in this thing. Thanks for the help.

Tools · 13 May 2011, 12:47 PM

V is a current serial number... They were first seen in the marketplace in 2008... that's all a chart can tell you, not how many years after that they were produced...

Bracelet clasps no longer have the part number on them.. You need to take the bracelet off and look at the end-link to see the part number...

dddrees · 13 May 2011, 12:50 PM

Always best to trust the seller,sounds as though you bought from someone who you really don't trust.

May want to take it to a Rolex AD who will verify the authenticity of your watch. Best to have your confidence restored.

Posting some PICs here might help us help you a bit as well.

Whether it is 2008 or 2011 it wont matter. There are no real differences in regards to features between the 2 years.

gqllc · 13 May 2011, 12:51 PM

Post a picture of your clasp and we can tell you if it is upgraded clasp or not. Or better yet if you open the clasp and you see what looks like a raised circle and a hole then it is not the upgraded clasp

Abid · 13 May 2011, 01:00 PM

I'm sure its fine. Did you recieve box? Warranty Card? Also. Worst comes to worse just take it to your local AD and have them verity the watch.

MortgageGuy · 13 May 2011, 01:07 PM

Post some pics

Congrats on your new Daytona, it is a beautiful watch

What amount of a "premium" did you pay for this? I purchased one at my AD a couple of months ago, no waiting list whatsoever

BOA · 13 May 2011, 01:09 PM

Does the plastic on the side opposite the crown have that black thingy?

Are they now faking plastic, too?

Man oh man.

texasaggie · 13 May 2011, 01:11 PM

See if this works. I'm an idiot when it comes to technology so not sure if this works. And the other thing I immediately realize is how un-artistic I am compared to all you guys with your photos.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/62759752@N05/5714495225/

There's 3 photos on there. Also, paid 12k - but avoided tax and shipping was included. So all-in-all I think I did okay. I definitely should trust the guy that sold it to me - just never can be too sure with all the scams you read about on here. Can't wait to get this thing sized and show it off to everyone.

sleddog · 13 May 2011, 01:14 PM

The Daytona looks good....Enjoy your new watch!~

Speed · 13 May 2011, 01:16 PM

Welcome to to TRF.

Hmm. You bought it from a friend of a friend. Is this guy a full-time dealer? Did he buy it new? Is his name on the warranty card - or is it blank?

Hard to say what's what in this case to be honest.

nauticajoe · 13 May 2011, 01:17 PM

Looks good to me.

Congrats!

BOA · 13 May 2011, 01:18 PM

Yes, looks good.

usbzoso · 13 May 2011, 01:19 PM

looks good to me ... congrats on your new watch!

jatco · 13 May 2011, 01:23 PM

Looks Real good to me..!!
If you dont want it, let me know...!!
Enjoy it, Bud.. its a keeper.!!

texasaggie · 13 May 2011, 01:24 PM

Thanks a ton guys. The plastic is off and I'm wearing it now. Next time I'm going to an AD...

tkc324 · 13 May 2011, 01:27 PM

Daytona is a great watch... Congrats!

MortgageGuy · 13 May 2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasaggie

Thanks a ton guys. The plastic is off and I'm wearing it now. Next time I'm going to an AD...

Good job taking the stickers off and wearing it! If you want you can take it to an AD, they can pop the back off and confirm that it is authentic. Completely up to you but just want to let you know some options you have if you are concerned

It is also very easy to size with the correct screwdriver to remove any necessary links however an AD can do this for you too

gqllc · 13 May 2011, 08:32 PM

You have the latest upgrades on the clasp! Great watch!

climbhigh · 13 May 2011, 09:27 PM

Well looks like things ended well but they coudn't have. Next time, make sure you do your research and ask this board for a possible price range and BUY THE SELLER first.
Congrats on a great watch!

Puffy · 14 May 2011, 01:00 AM

as has been said this looks like the real deal...

KingJames · 14 May 2011, 01:13 AM

very good choice...I plan on trying to pick up a white faced one...enjoy it

Mikel212 · 14 May 2011, 01:57 AM

A few other thing to worry about besides it being real. Just food for thought.

I may have missed the thread, but do you have papers?

It may be a remote chance, but without papers, it may be hot. You just dont want to find out 3 yrs from now when you send it to a servicing center and they tell you its reported stolen.

Without papers, you dont have the Rolex warrantee that you would have if you purchased it from an AD.

Realistically, you probally bought it from a guy who is making an "investment" in the watch and flipping it on you for a profit. No problems there except if the watch was purchased by original owner back in 20xx, the warrantee card was mailed in and the clock is ticking on the warrantee period.

A warrantee is worthless as long as nothing goes wrong, and can be worth thousands if there is a problem.

Johny · 14 May 2011, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasaggie

Thanks a ton guys. The plastic is off and I'm wearing it now. Next time I'm going to an AD...

...or buy your next one from one of the trusted sellers on the forum. enjoy your new watch. congratulations.

xaggie95 · 14 May 2011, 03:48 AM

Wear it in good health and welcome to TRF.
Gig'em.

dbphotos · 14 May 2011, 03:52 AM

Looks nice. Welcome to TRF!

dnagwhogas · 14 May 2011, 04:09 AM

Congrats on the nice watch! Now let's see some wrist shots!

TKB · 14 May 2011, 07:05 AM

congrats!

BLM2 · 14 May 2011, 08:45 AM

I too just purchased a Black dial Daytona. It also was a V series. I think Rolex stamped a huge number of cases with "V" and are still working their way through them. I wouldn't worry.

Lee

StarSovereign · 14 May 2011, 10:06 AM

If you've never spent that much on a luxury item, it's only natural for you to have a little buyer's remorse. You probably received new old stock, which is perfectly normal. Take the stickers off and enjoy your new Daytona!

xjeeunitx · 14 May 2011, 10:13 AM

Ballin!!!!!!!!

Congrats!

13 May 2011, 12:41 PM	#1
texasaggie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: houston Posts: 4	Buyer's Remorse??? I just purchased my first Rolex. A stainless steel, black face daytona. I love the watch, but haven't taken the plastic off yet. After sitting on waiting lists for over 6 months at nearly 30 stores I finally paid a premium to get one in my hands. I bought it from a buddy's friend in New York that told me it was a 2011, brand new watch. Now I start learning more and am wondering what I really got. The serial starts with a V which appears to be from 2008, and the bracelet has LT5 which appears to be 2009. Nothing appears worn on it, so being new isn't an issue - but is this thing legit? Also, do the new bracelets not have the bracelet codes on them? My paperwork has a bracelet #, but nowhere on the bracelet do I see it. How can I tell if this thing is the real deal or if I got took? As soon as I have this confidence I think I'll be sleeping in this thing. Thanks for the help.

13 May 2011, 12:47 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	V is a current serial number... They were first seen in the marketplace in 2008... that's all a chart can tell you, not how many years after that they were produced... Bracelet clasps no longer have the part number on them.. You need to take the bracelet off and look at the end-link to see the part number... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 May 2011, 12:50 PM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Always best to trust the seller,sounds as though you bought from someone who you really don't trust. May want to take it to a Rolex AD who will verify the authenticity of your watch. Best to have your confidence restored. Posting some PICs here might help us help you a bit as well. Whether it is 2008 or 2011 it wont matter. There are no real differences in regards to features between the 2 years. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 May 2011, 12:51 PM	#4
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	Post a picture of your clasp and we can tell you if it is upgraded clasp or not. Or better yet if you open the clasp and you see what looks like a raised circle and a hole then it is not the upgraded clasp __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

13 May 2011, 01:07 PM	#6
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Post some pics Congrats on your new Daytona, it is a beautiful watch What amount of a "premium" did you pay for this? I purchased one at my AD a couple of months ago, no waiting list whatsoever __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

13 May 2011, 01:00 PM	#5
Abid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 16610LV Posts: 466	I'm sure its fine. Did you recieve box? Warranty Card? Also. Worst comes to worse just take it to your local AD and have them verity the watch.

13 May 2011, 01:09 PM	#7
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,410	Does the plastic on the side opposite the crown have that black thingy? Are they now faking plastic, too? Man oh man.

13 May 2011, 01:11 PM	#8
texasaggie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: houston Posts: 4	See if this works. I'm an idiot when it comes to technology so not sure if this works. And the other thing I immediately realize is how un-artistic I am compared to all you guys with your photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/62759752@N05/5714495225/ There's 3 photos on there. Also, paid 12k - but avoided tax and shipping was included. So all-in-all I think I did okay. I definitely should trust the guy that sold it to me - just never can be too sure with all the scams you read about on here. Can't wait to get this thing sized and show it off to everyone.

13 May 2011, 01:14 PM	#9
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	The Daytona looks good....Enjoy your new watch!~ __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

13 May 2011, 01:16 PM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Welcome to to TRF. Hmm. You bought it from a friend of a friend. Is this guy a full-time dealer? Did he buy it new? Is his name on the warranty card - or is it blank? Hard to say what's what in this case to be honest.

13 May 2011, 01:17 PM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Looks good to me. Congrats!

13 May 2011, 01:18 PM	#12
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,410	Yes, looks good.

13 May 2011, 01:19 PM	#13
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	looks good to me ... congrats on your new watch!

13 May 2011, 01:23 PM	#14
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,551	Looks Real good to me..!! If you dont want it, let me know...!! Enjoy it, Bud.. its a keeper.!! __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

13 May 2011, 01:24 PM	#15
texasaggie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: houston Posts: 4	Thanks a ton guys. The plastic is off and I'm wearing it now. Next time I'm going to an AD...

13 May 2011, 01:27 PM	#16
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Daytona is a great watch... Congrats!

13 May 2011, 08:32 PM	#18
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	You have the latest upgrades on the clasp! Great watch! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

13 May 2011, 09:27 PM	#19
climbhigh Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 24	Well looks like things ended well but they coudn't have. Next time, make sure you do your research and ask this board for a possible price range and BUY THE SELLER first. Congrats on a great watch!

14 May 2011, 01:00 AM	#20
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	as has been said this looks like the real deal... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

14 May 2011, 01:13 AM	#21
KingJames "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 197	very good choice...I plan on trying to pick up a white faced one...enjoy it

14 May 2011, 01:57 AM	#22
Mikel212 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 228	The watch may be legit, but is the seller A few other thing to worry about besides it being real. Just food for thought. I may have missed the thread, but do you have papers? It may be a remote chance, but without papers, it may be hot. You just dont want to find out 3 yrs from now when you send it to a servicing center and they tell you its reported stolen. Without papers, you dont have the Rolex warrantee that you would have if you purchased it from an AD. Realistically, you probally bought it from a guy who is making an "investment" in the watch and flipping it on you for a profit. No problems there except if the watch was purchased by original owner back in 20xx, the warrantee card was mailed in and the clock is ticking on the warrantee period. A warrantee is worthless as long as nothing goes wrong, and can be worth thousands if there is a problem.

14 May 2011, 03:48 AM	#24
xaggie95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Xavier G. Location: Austin, TX Watch: ExpII, SD & 1655 Posts: 45	Good Looking Watch Wear it in good health and welcome to TRF. Gig'em.

14 May 2011, 03:52 AM	#25
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	Looks nice. Welcome to TRF! __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

14 May 2011, 04:09 AM	#26
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	Congrats on the nice watch! Now let's see some wrist shots! __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

14 May 2011, 07:05 AM	#27
TKB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tai Location: Chicago Watch: 118339 Meteorite Posts: 289	congrats! __________________ "Death Before Dishonor" WG DD Diamond Meteorite CC "Z" SS DJ Tux Dial Roulette Wheel "M"

14 May 2011, 08:45 AM	#28
BLM2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 361	I too just purchased a Black dial Daytona. It also was a V series. I think Rolex stamped a huge number of cases with "V" and are still working their way through them. I wouldn't worry. Lee

14 May 2011, 10:06 AM	#29
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	If you've never spent that much on a luxury item, it's only natural for you to have a little buyer's remorse. You probably received new old stock, which is perfectly normal. Take the stickers off and enjoy your new Daytona! __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

14 May 2011, 10:13 AM	#30
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	Ballin!!!!!!!! Congrats!

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