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elpookie · 19 January 2012, 06:13 AM

why do sellers block serial # from pix when selling?

Mickey® · 19 January 2012, 06:18 AM

Paranoia...
I've done it before...I guess the therory is that the counterfeiter will use your model number and serial number to RULE THE WORLD!!!!!!

snowbird · 19 January 2012, 06:48 AM

Also for re-sellers who work with ADs - to keep the ADs from getting in trouble with Rolex.

dddrees · 19 January 2012, 06:54 AM

There's no real need to show the whole serial number, it's just a precaution worth taking.

TSW · 19 January 2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowbird

Also for re-sellers who work with ADs - to keep the ADs from getting in trouble with Rolex.

More likely

esm · 19 January 2012, 07:10 AM

Can you imaging unknowingly post pix of your Rolex with serial number showing, some low life made replica with that serial number and then it was reported. A few years later you sent your Rolex into RSC for a service and got a call....

snaggle · 19 January 2012, 07:19 AM

You wouldnt want those fake watchmakers to have your serial on a fake watch would you ?;p

Mickey® · 19 January 2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

There's no real need to show the whole serial number, it's just a precaution worth taking.

But worth taking due to what?

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 19 January 2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowbird

Also for re-sellers who work with ADs - to keep the ADs from getting in trouble with Rolex.

This is why!

millmax · 19 January 2012, 07:53 AM

I personally use my watches for 12-15 months before I change them, I then send them to RSC to be serviced and polished, I will then either put it away or sell it, the reason for the polish is, if I sell a rolex to someone, and in a lot of cases have had to work hard to save for one, when they get that watch and open the box and it looks a million dollars you just think wow, I use to and still do for that matter, so polished, if right, is not a bad thing IMHO

Mickey® · 19 January 2012, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millmax

I personally use my watches for 12-15 months before I change them, I then send them to RSC to be serviced and polished, I will then either put it away or sell it, the reason for the polish is, if I sell a rolex to someone, and in a lot of cases have had to work hard to save for one, when they get that watch and open the box and it looks a million dollars you just think wow, I use to and still do for that matter, so polished, if right, is not a bad thing IMHO

Did you post this on the wrong topic?

millmax · 19 January 2012, 07:57 AM

Yep sorry should have been in the polishing thread

Mickey® · 19 January 2012, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millmax

Yep sorry should have been in the polishing thread

Good I thought I was having a stroke!!!

donas · 19 January 2012, 07:59 AM

Its also so someone cant report the watch stolen and try to claim it.

elpookie · 19 January 2012, 08:01 AM

all make sense... thanks guys. I see this forum is going to really come in handy.

rmfnla · 19 January 2012, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donas

Its also so someone cant report the watch stolen and try to claim it.

That's what I've always thought!

nauticajoe · 19 January 2012, 09:17 AM

No need for the public to know...

dddrees · 19 January 2012, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

But worth taking due to what?

There are enough people creating fakes out there that I wouldn't want someone to use my number for their purpose. It's also possible there maybe other reasons that I am not aware of which may not be a good idea for me to post my serial number.

There's no good reason for someone to post the full serial number that I can think of, it serves no good purpose.

To me it's worth taking the precaution of not posting the serial number.

DiamondJack · 19 January 2012, 09:37 AM

The reason is primarily the potential for others to make fraudulent insurance claims based on the pretence that they previously owned your watch.......

If you post wrist shots/photos which include the serial number, the fraudster not only has the model and serial number but more importantly, very handy photos of you/him wearing the very same watch to evidence ownership when making the claim.

By visiting this site a few times, the fraudster can gather up quite a few validating photos of your watch to help evidence his insurance claim.

The only time you will realise this has happened is if you ever need to make a claim yourself and the serial number will already have been logged on the insurance companies database. Not sure if such databases are international but certainly within the UK there is a database accessible to all insurance companies.

If you have the original receipt and bought from new then you will be fine. However, how many of us buy pre-owned and often for cash........

Far easier just to be careful and remove serial numbers from your photos IMO. But up to you .....

19 January 2012, 06:13 AM	#1
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19 January 2012, 06:54 AM	#4
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19 January 2012, 06:18 AM	#2
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Paranoia... I've done it before...I guess the therory is that the counterfeiter will use your model number and serial number to RULE THE WORLD!!!!!!

19 January 2012, 06:48 AM	#3
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Also for re-sellers who work with ADs - to keep the ADs from getting in trouble with Rolex.

19 January 2012, 07:10 AM	#6
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Can you imaging unknowingly post pix of your Rolex with serial number showing, some low life made replica with that serial number and then it was reported. A few years later you sent your Rolex into RSC for a service and got a call....

19 January 2012, 07:19 AM	#7
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	You wouldnt want those fake watchmakers to have your serial on a fake watch would you ?;p

19 January 2012, 07:53 AM	#10
millmax "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Terry Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 154	I personally use my watches for 12-15 months before I change them, I then send them to RSC to be serviced and polished, I will then either put it away or sell it, the reason for the polish is, if I sell a rolex to someone, and in a lot of cases have had to work hard to save for one, when they get that watch and open the box and it looks a million dollars you just think wow, I use to and still do for that matter, so polished, if right, is not a bad thing IMHO

19 January 2012, 07:57 AM	#12
millmax "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Terry Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 154	Yep sorry should have been in the polishing thread

19 January 2012, 07:59 AM	#14
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	Its also so someone cant report the watch stolen and try to claim it.

19 January 2012, 08:01 AM	#15
elpookie Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Mr Jackie Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 17	all make sense... thanks guys. I see this forum is going to really come in handy.

19 January 2012, 09:17 AM	#17
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	No need for the public to know...

19 January 2012, 09:37 AM	#19
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	The reason is primarily the potential for others to make fraudulent insurance claims based on the pretence that they previously owned your watch....... If you post wrist shots/photos which include the serial number, the fraudster not only has the model and serial number but more importantly, very handy photos of you/him wearing the very same watch to evidence ownership when making the claim. By visiting this site a few times, the fraudster can gather up quite a few validating photos of your watch to help evidence his insurance claim. The only time you will realise this has happened is if you ever need to make a claim yourself and the serial number will already have been logged on the insurance companies database. Not sure if such databases are international but certainly within the UK there is a database accessible to all insurance companies. If you have the original receipt and bought from new then you will be fine. However, how many of us buy pre-owned and often for cash........ Far easier just to be careful and remove serial numbers from your photos IMO. But up to you .....

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