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Tombrone · 24 June 2011, 05:06 AM

I stopped at an AD today and asked to see thesubmariner 14060. The watch they handed me was still wrapped in plastic and when they took it out it had a very crisp feeling to it. This was only like the 10th rolex I ever got to hold but most of them also had this crisp feeling.

My question is, if you buy a brand new in box older serial number watch, such as a P/K/Y serial, would it be 100% exactly the same as a BNIB Z or M serial? (given the model has not changed off course!)

Or did rolex improve their polishing/finishing process over the years? Did the edges become more crisp?

Thanks in advance,

Tom

tkc324 · 24 June 2011, 05:13 AM

All of these Rolex that you are refering to are made of the same material, which is 904L SS. If you send an older Rolex to Rolex service center, they will polish it and make it fresh/crisp again.

Oyster1982 · 24 June 2011, 05:18 AM

They feel like new after a service, mine is 21 years old and feels like it just came from the AD yesterday.

B. Doggy · 24 June 2011, 05:21 AM

Depends on how anal you are. Polishing will inevitably wear down those chamfers...

ersnyder · 24 June 2011, 05:26 AM

My 25 year old Exp II feels as "crisp" today as it did then! After service, it "appeared" new but there was no difference in the feeling.

Johny · 24 June 2011, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tombrone

I stopped at an AD today and asked to see thesubmariner 14060. The watch they handed me was still wrapped in plastic and when they took it out it had a very crisp feeling to it. This was only like the 10th rolex I ever got to hold but most of them also had this crisp feeling.

My question is, if you buy a brand new in box older serial number watch, such as a P/K/Y serial, would it be 100% exactly the same as a BNIB Z or M serial? (given the model has not changed off course!)

Or did rolex improve their polishing/finishing process over the years? Did the edges become more crisp?

Thanks in advance,

Tom

i would say exactly the same. both new.

subtona · 24 June 2011, 05:37 AM

no they have a beautiful, worn, buttery feeling, and its good.

although sharp edges are nice, its also nice when the natural wear dulls them just a bit like an old pair of jeans.

Danand · 24 June 2011, 06:33 AM

To answer the actual question there should be no difference between the new ones regardless of serial number. There shouldn't be any difference in finishing. I saw a 1982 mint explorer 2 the other day and other than the patina of the tritium you wouldn't be able to tell it from any new rolex (and that's almost thirty years ago!).

Bigboss · 24 June 2011, 08:21 AM

Yeah but some fluted bezels and submariner/gmt edges seem to be too soft sometimes...

Joey_V · 24 June 2011, 10:53 AM

If you had me close my eyes, I would say the feel is nearly the same. Maybe less bracelet squeak in the older ones.

Michael M. · 24 June 2011, 12:48 PM

If it's been maintained well it should be.

Tombrone · 25 June 2011, 01:17 AM

And how about the chamfers? Do modern rolex watches still have these? Or F and D serial?

24 June 2011, 05:06 AM	#1
Tombrone "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belgium Posts: 126	Do 'older' rolex watches have that same crisp feeling? I stopped at an AD today and asked to see thesubmariner 14060. The watch they handed me was still wrapped in plastic and when they took it out it had a very crisp feeling to it. This was only like the 10th rolex I ever got to hold but most of them also had this crisp feeling. My question is, if you buy a brand new in box older serial number watch, such as a P/K/Y serial, would it be 100% exactly the same as a BNIB Z or M serial? (given the model has not changed off course!) Or did rolex improve their polishing/finishing process over the years? Did the edges become more crisp? Thanks in advance, Tom

24 June 2011, 05:18 AM	#3
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	They feel like new after a service, mine is 21 years old and feels like it just came from the AD yesterday. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

24 June 2011, 05:21 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Depends on how anal you are. Polishing will inevitably wear down those chamfers... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

24 June 2011, 05:37 AM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	no they have a beautiful, worn, buttery feeling, and its good. although sharp edges are nice, its also nice when the natural wear dulls them just a bit like an old pair of jeans. __________________

24 June 2011, 08:21 AM	#9
Bigboss "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: W Location: The answer is 42 Watch: Out! Posts: 524	Yeah but some fluted bezels and submariner/gmt edges seem to be too soft sometimes... __________________ Cheers, Walter

24 June 2011, 05:13 AM	#2
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	All of these Rolex that you are refering to are made of the same material, which is 904L SS. If you send an older Rolex to Rolex service center, they will polish it and make it fresh/crisp again.

24 June 2011, 05:26 AM	#5
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	My 25 year old Exp II feels as "crisp" today as it did then! After service, it "appeared" new but there was no difference in the feeling.

24 June 2011, 06:33 AM	#8
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	To answer the actual question there should be no difference between the new ones regardless of serial number. There shouldn't be any difference in finishing. I saw a 1982 mint explorer 2 the other day and other than the patina of the tritium you wouldn't be able to tell it from any new rolex (and that's almost thirty years ago!).

24 June 2011, 10:53 AM	#10
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	If you had me close my eyes, I would say the feel is nearly the same. Maybe less bracelet squeak in the older ones. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

24 June 2011, 12:48 PM	#11
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	If it's been maintained well it should be.

25 June 2011, 01:17 AM	#12
Tombrone "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belgium Posts: 126	And how about the chamfers? Do modern rolex watches still have these? Or F and D serial?

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