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30 March 2008, 10:14 AM
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Real Name: Wayne
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New Member- First Question
Hello,
I found this site while looking for more information on my latest purchase--a new TT GMT IIc. It's nice to see others as watch "crazy" as me. I have a question regarding serial numbers. Why does everyone block these out on the pictures of watch paperwork? Is there some kind of counterfiet ring using real Rolex serial numbers on fake watches? I've not been able to find any information on why a Rolex serial number is so top secret. TIA, Wayne |
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30 March 2008, 10:29 AM
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Wayne,
Welcome to the forum... There are two schools of thought on this. One, of course, is that it doesnt matter much. You can go to many reputable re-sell sites and find the numbers prominately displayed so you know what you are buying.. The second is that if someone with criminal intent secures your number, it would be an inconvenience at the least to prove you had the correct watch, or more problematic if your number gets into the stolen/missing/counterfeit database somewhere. It's always better to be safe than not..
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30 March 2008, 10:29 AM
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No reason, just like people blacking out their license plate on their car on a picture. Positive ID, or possible fraud.
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30 March 2008, 10:52 AM
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Welcome to TRF. Judging by your 'Handle' are you a Pilot?
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30 March 2008, 10:53 AM
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Welcome to TRF enjoy this forum and have a great time here
 
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30 March 2008, 11:11 AM
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Welcome to this forum and enjoy your stay!!!
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30 March 2008, 12:30 PM
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Welcome! Post some pics of your Baby when you get a chance!!
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30 March 2008, 04:02 PM
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Welcome To TRF...
WELCOME TO TRF, Man!!! Enjoy your stay here...
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30 March 2008, 04:23 PM
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Is there some kind of counterfeit ring using real Rolex serial numbers on fake watches?
YOU BETCHA Welcome Wayne
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30 March 2008, 08:58 PM
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Hi there, welcome & squawk 1200 then!!!
 Congrats! Enjoy your new toy! It is a gorgeous watch indeed! As for the reason why most ppl will blank-out the serial# on the paperwork... well... I don't think it has to do so much with the "Folex"-makers, but more with the fact you wouldn't like some crazy idiot out there to get hold of your serial and use it for any kind of illegal purposes... (imagine your watch-serial# turning up on the stolen/missing database one fine day...) Well, enjoy your stay here... and besides VFR I hope you'll never have to squawk 7700 (or 7600/7500 for that matter)... B/R Petros
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30 March 2008, 10:37 PM
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Welcome to TRF,enjoy your stay!
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31 March 2008, 05:19 AM
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Real Name: Wayne
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Thanks for the friendy responses. I figured it was a safety thing, but never heard anyone talk about it.
Most don't get the Squawk VFR thing unless they are in aviation. I am a pilot, but make my living as an Air Traffic Controller here in Atlanta. Wayne |
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31 March 2008, 07:39 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
You can probably guess by some of the response, that there are some pretty clever members on here.
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31 March 2008, 07:46 AM
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I still don't get the Squawk VFR thing,
 Welcome to TRF Wayne, hope you stick around Please post pics of your beautiful TT GMTc
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31 March 2008, 07:49 AM
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Sage advice from everyone here Wayne.
Welcome to TRF, friend.
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1 April 2008, 08:09 AM
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Welcome.
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1 April 2008, 11:38 AM
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Welcome!
You should enjoy yourself here. There are lots of great people and a wealth of information about everything Rolex
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