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mc1010 · 4 August 2007, 06:07 PM

Got this from a website: The model number of the half-gold Datejust is 16233 which loosely translated into Chinese would mean "all the way easy long life"... The model number of the solid gold Day-Date is 18238 which again loosely translated into Chinese would mean "prosper easily, long life and prosperity".

BiG JeEzY · 4 August 2007, 06:11 PM

Yes, I have heard of this before and the translation is indeed correct. Whether Rolex gave the watches those model numbers for the intention of having it translate into Chinese for those meanings you described would be an interesting thing to find out.

padi56 · 4 August 2007, 06:23 PM

Quite true and very clever marketing by Rolex thats there biggest market for these type of watches same for most of Asia.

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 August 2007, 06:32 PM

Yes! I have also heard the the reference number of the Explorer II (16570) means:

"I am JJ (=16), I'm from Bombay (=5) and I'm a tosser (=70)" in Chinese

BiG JeEzY · 4 August 2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Yes! I have also heard the the reference number of the Explorer II (16570) means:

"I am JJ (=16), I'm from Bombay (=5) and I'm a tosser (=70)" in Chinese

I didn't know there was a Chinese translation of "I'm a tosser" before!!
So, its "70" huh? Ill make sure to remember that one from now on.

TNRonin · 5 August 2007, 12:37 AM

I wonder what the 16600 means.

Robb · 5 August 2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TNRonin

I wonder what the 16600 means.

It means Holy Shit!! 4000 feet is a long way up!!!

^fai^ · 5 August 2007, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TNRonin

I wonder what the 16600 means.

It could be "all the way stable"

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 August 2007, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ^fai^

It could be "all the way stable"

Or: "Let's do it in the stables"

Tools · 5 August 2007, 03:15 AM

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Of course it is true that Rolex has done much research into numbers, particularly as it pertains to the Asian market.. There would not be a market if the numbers were not considered to mean health, wealth, or good fortune..etc..

But that doesn't mean there isn't a conspiracy..

Just look at this mark again on all new Rolex on the side case....

If that isn't a micro-chip to track your actions, personal movements, etc....then I don't know....

ohlins · 5 August 2007, 03:22 AM

simply coincidental....nothing more than that....

timebroker · 5 August 2007, 03:32 AM

That's a good way for us newbies to remember all the numbers and types.
If any other available plz share

supermarz · 5 August 2007, 04:25 AM

hmmmmm i wonder what my YM plat /ss ref number 16622 meant?

JJ Irani · 5 August 2007, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Yes! I have also heard the the reference number of the Explorer II (16570) means:

"I am JJ (=16), I'm from Bombay (=5) and I'm a tosser (=70)" in Chinese

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Originally Posted by Robb

It means Holy Shit!! 4000 feet is a long way up!!!

Nick Hacko · 5 August 2007, 07:18 AM

Welshwatchman · 5 August 2007, 07:29 AM

Is it significant that my Rolex has a serial no Z666** I bought it on 6/6/06 at 6:06pm.

I had a devil of a time tracking it down. God only knows if this serial number is significant.

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 August 2007, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Is it significant that my Rolex has a serial no Z666** I bought it on 6/6/06 at 6:06pm.

I had a devil of a time tracking it down. God only knows if this serial number is significant.

" 'cause you shall know it is the sign of the Beast!"

Welshwatchman · 5 August 2007, 07:38 AM

Datamatrix 2D code for "the rolexforums"

See if I'm wrong.

Tools · 5 August 2007, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

No it is not a microchip, this is two dimensional (or '2D') bar code. It contain more information than conventional one dimensional barcode previously printed on paper label and sticked on green bar code tag .

Micro chip, 2D bar code (tomato - tomahto)......I rest my case .........

timebroker · 5 August 2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Micro chip, 2D bar code (tomato - tomahto)......I rest my case .........

mc1010 · 5 August 2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Is it significant that my Rolex has a serial no Z666** I bought it on 6/6/06 at 6:06pm.

I had a devil of a time tracking it down. God only knows if this serial number is significant.

You probably have a Chinese goldmine there (I'm half-Chinese by the way).

Took this from a wikipedia page:

Six

The number 6, pronounced "liu", sounds like the word for "flowing", "smooth" or "slippery" which can mean "everything goes smoothly".

The number 666 is considered one of the luckiest numbers. It can be seen prominently in many shop windows across the country, and people there often pay extra to get a mobile phone number including this string of digits. Coincidentally, that number is considered to be demonic in Western culture, as it is the Number of the Beast.

License plate number AW6666 was bought for 272,000 yuan (US$34,000) in an auction by an anonymous bidder on behalf of a motorcycle dealership in Zengcheng, Guangzhou.

4 August 2007, 06:07 PM	#1
mc1010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: * Posts: 240	Hidden meaning in Rolex model number... Got this from a website: The model number of the half-gold Datejust is 16233 which loosely translated into Chinese would mean "all the way easy long life"... The model number of the solid gold Day-Date is 18238 which again loosely translated into Chinese would mean "prosper easily, long life and prosperity".

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BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Yes, I have heard of this before and the translation is indeed correct. Whether Rolex gave the watches those model numbers for the intention of having it translate into Chinese for those meanings you described would be an interesting thing to find out. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Quite true and very clever marketing by Rolex thats there biggest market for these type of watches same for most of Asia. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	simply coincidental....nothing more than that.... __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

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TNRonin Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cookeville TN. Watch: 2000 SD Posts: 287	I wonder what the 16600 means.

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Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	. Of course it is true that Rolex has done much research into numbers, particularly as it pertains to the Asian market.. There would not be a market if the numbers were not considered to mean health, wealth, or good fortune..etc.. But that doesn't mean there isn't a conspiracy.. Just look at this mark again on all new Rolex on the side case.... If that isn't a micro-chip to track your actions, personal movements, etc....then I don't know....

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timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	That's a good way for us newbies to remember all the numbers and types. If any other available plz share

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Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Is it significant that my Rolex has a serial no Z666** I bought it on 6/6/06 at 6:06pm. I had a devil of a time tracking it down. God only knows if this serial number is significant. __________________ ..33

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