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Terrence · 29 June 2007, 01:48 AM

Hi there!

I just bought my submariner yesterday and i'm just wondering if it comes with the anchor cuz mine did not. I do not have the cert too but a plastic card which says 'Rolex Guarantie' with the serial number and my name written on it.

JPTX · 29 June 2007, 01:50 AM

I believe you should have received the anchor with a new purchase

The Mole · 29 June 2007, 02:05 AM

Rolex no longer ships the anchor with the submariner or sea dweller. They havent for a few years now.

I think it's really cool that you got the new plastic warranty card though.

Congrats on your new sub

Terrence · 29 June 2007, 02:11 AM

Thank you!

I was still worried just an hour ago that I had been shortchanged by my reputable AD.

dallasdan · 29 June 2007, 02:25 AM

I just got my new Sub (Z serial #) from AD with no anchor. Looks like I missed the cutoff, but I'm sure if you really want to pick one up you can find one on ebay, etc.

spaulhus · 29 June 2007, 02:48 AM

Same with me although I did not get a plastic card - just the traditional certificate with hole punched serial number

C.J. · 29 June 2007, 03:15 AM

Rolex stopped issuing the anchor a few years back

Oyster Lover · 29 June 2007, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrence

Hi there!

I just bought my submariner yesterday and i'm just wondering if it comes with the anchor cuz mine did not. I do not have the cert too but a plastic card which says 'Rolex Guarantie' with the serial number and my name written on it.

Did your watch have the hologram on the back of it, or just a plastic cover with a number on it?

JJ Irani · 29 June 2007, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Oyster Lover

Did your watch have the hologram on the back of it, or just a plastic cover with a number on it?

My new Exp-II purchased only last Saturday, came with a plastic guarantee card, but with the usual hologram.

JJ

JPTX · 29 June 2007, 04:28 AM

How new are these cards? Does it have to be a Z serial number to get one?

JJ Irani · 29 June 2007, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JPTX

How new are these cards? Does it have to be a Z serial number to get one?

Not necessarily. My Z-series Blue Sub and sold off SD came with the usual paper certificate.

I just got lucky with this one.

JJ

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 June 2007, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrence

Hi there!

I just bought my submariner yesterday and i'm just wondering if it comes with the anchor cuz mine did not. I do not have the cert too but a plastic card which says 'Rolex Guarantie' with the serial number and my name written on it.

The anchors are not supplied any more.

Read the story about the "Infamous Rolex anchors" in THIS link:

http://www.rolexreferencepage.com/anchors.html

spaulhus · 29 June 2007, 05:35 AM

If someone wants an aftermarket anchor...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-ROLEX-Oy...QQcmdZViewItem

frostie · 29 June 2007, 05:39 AM

There are a lot of fakes out there so be cautious when purchasing one.

Oyster Lover · 29 June 2007, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My new Exp-II purchased only last Saturday, came with a plastic guarantee card, but with the usual hologram.

JJ

Interesting - you got lucky to get a hologram! I recently saw a SS Sub date that had the hard card (no paper) and NO hologram! Just the watch plastic with the red line through it, and then the number on the clear plastic...

dallasdan · 29 June 2007, 06:38 AM

My new sub has hologram but no model # listed on it. Is that normal?

Mennald · 29 June 2007, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrence

Hi there!

I just bought my submariner yesterday and i'm just wondering if it comes with the anchor cuz mine did not. I do not have the cert too but a plastic card which says 'Rolex Guarantie' with the serial number and my name written on it.

My Sub bought in 1999 came with one, the LV Sub I bought two years ago did not.

astcell · 29 June 2007, 09:25 AM

The GMT ought to come with a little airplane.

idoitsavant · 29 June 2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

The GMT ought to come with a little airplane.

Why not a compass?

Mennald · 29 June 2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

The GMT ought to come with a little airplane.

The GMT ought to come with a polishing cloth. New model with shiny centerlinks comes with no polishing cloth! Old model with with brushed finish did. WTF!

JJ Irani · 29 June 2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

The GMT ought to come with a little airplane.

LOL!

And the Explorer along with an Explore Her!!

gasman · 2 July 2007, 03:04 AM

When I bought my Sub in 1995 it came with an anchor. However my Sea Dwellers in 1996 & 2005 did not. I'm sure you'll get by without it.

EagleArmsHBAR · 2 July 2007, 03:06 AM

what is the anchor for?

mike · 2 July 2007, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by EagleArmsHBAR

what is the anchor for?

Nothing. It was a little trinket that used to come with the watch. Some do collect them,

Bama · 2 July 2007, 03:25 AM

Just purchased one from the link below. The site claims they are authentic and another on this forum confirmed that they are. Others might have some info. on them. They do have a lot of Rolex accessories though. Worth looking at.

http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/acc...cessories.html

astcell · 2 July 2007, 04:03 AM

Maybe the little anchor will be "in case of emergency" if you wear your Rolex in the bathtub.

ejell · 13 July 2007, 02:50 AM

I purchased my new ss sub 16610 yesterday from an AD, no anchor, no hologram.

JJ Irani · 13 July 2007, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ejell

I purchased my new ss sub 16610 yesterday from an AD, no anchor, no hologram.

That's interesting. Could we possibly have a pic of the caseback? Just curious.

Thanks - JJ

ejell · 14 July 2007, 12:57 AM

I'll try to get a good one taken here this weekend; was having a hard time getting something clear to come out. Clear plastic sticker on the back with 16610 in black. Made the tech at Ben Bridge open the case back so I could inspect the movement. Also received the hard card instead of the paperwork.

JJ Irani · 14 July 2007, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ejell

I'll try to get a good one taken here this weekend; was having a hard time getting something clear to come out. Clear plastic sticker on the back with 16610 in black. Made the tech at Ben Bridge open the case back so I could inspect the movement. Also received the hard card instead of the paperwork.

That's the funny bit. I received the new Plastic Warranty Card with my new Exp-II, but the watch still came with the original hologram on the caseback.

JJ

29 June 2007, 01:48 AM	#1
Terrence "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 12	Does a new sub come with the anchor? Hi there! I just bought my submariner yesterday and i'm just wondering if it comes with the anchor cuz mine did not. I do not have the cert too but a plastic card which says 'Rolex Guarantie' with the serial number and my name written on it.

29 June 2007, 02:05 AM	#3
The Mole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area Watch: 116520 Posts: 256	Rolex no longer ships the anchor with the submariner or sea dweller. They havent for a few years now. I think it's really cool that you got the new plastic warranty card though. Congrats on your new sub __________________ The Mole "Time is inseparable from existence for us ... It enables the real world not simply to be, but to become." Prof. Albert Facquard Inaugural Conference of the 12th International Chronometer Congress, October 2004.

29 June 2007, 02:25 AM	#5
dallasdan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 36	I just got my new Sub (Z serial #) from AD with no anchor. Looks like I missed the cutoff, but I'm sure if you really want to pick one up you can find one on ebay, etc. __________________ DallasDan Rolex Explorer II 216570 IWC Pilot Chronograph 371701 Omega Seamaster 120

29 June 2007, 03:15 AM	#7
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Rolex stopped issuing the anchor a few years back __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

29 June 2007, 06:38 AM	#16
dallasdan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 36	My new sub has hologram but no model # listed on it. Is that normal? __________________ DallasDan Rolex Explorer II 216570 IWC Pilot Chronograph 371701 Omega Seamaster 120

29 June 2007, 01:50 AM	#2
JPTX Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: Dallas Watch: SS/WG DJ 116234 Posts: 41	I believe you should have received the anchor with a new purchase

29 June 2007, 02:11 AM	#4
Terrence "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 12	Thank you! I was still worried just an hour ago that I had been shortchanged by my reputable AD.

29 June 2007, 02:48 AM	#6
spaulhus Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FL - US Watch: T/T Sub - Blue Posts: 72	Same with me although I did not get a plastic card - just the traditional certificate with hole punched serial number

29 June 2007, 04:28 AM	#10
JPTX Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: Dallas Watch: SS/WG DJ 116234 Posts: 41	How new are these cards? Does it have to be a Z serial number to get one?

29 June 2007, 05:35 AM	#13
spaulhus Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FL - US Watch: T/T Sub - Blue Posts: 72	If someone wants an aftermarket anchor... http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-ROLEX-Oy...QQcmdZViewItem

29 June 2007, 05:39 AM	#14
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	There are a lot of fakes out there so be cautious when purchasing one.

29 June 2007, 09:25 AM	#18
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	The GMT ought to come with a little airplane.

2 July 2007, 03:04 AM	#22
gasman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Bruce Location: UK Watch: IWC Ingenieur Posts: 5	Anchors away When I bought my Sub in 1995 it came with an anchor. However my Sea Dwellers in 1996 & 2005 did not. I'm sure you'll get by without it.

2 July 2007, 03:06 AM	#23
EagleArmsHBAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 241	what is the anchor for?

2 July 2007, 03:25 AM	#25
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Just purchased one from the link below. The site claims they are authentic and another on this forum confirmed that they are. Others might have some info. on them. They do have a lot of Rolex accessories though. Worth looking at. http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/acc...cessories.html

2 July 2007, 04:03 AM	#26
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Maybe the little anchor will be "in case of emergency" if you wear your Rolex in the bathtub.

13 July 2007, 02:50 AM	#27
ejell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 96	I purchased my new ss sub 16610 yesterday from an AD, no anchor, no hologram.

14 July 2007, 12:57 AM	#29
ejell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 96	I'll try to get a good one taken here this weekend; was having a hard time getting something clear to come out. Clear plastic sticker on the back with 16610 in black. Made the tech at Ben Bridge open the case back so I could inspect the movement. Also received the hard card instead of the paperwork.

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