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BaronsRolex · 31 January 2016, 09:47 PM

Greetings

New member here!

My wife and I were lucky enough to welcome our first born and I'm contemplating getting her a gift of a Rolex. I didn't know if it was possible, but wondered if I could determine the manufactur date of a Rolex, and if there was any way to buy a watch knowing it was produced on a certain day. Is this information that is given/known when looking at a watch? My date is 11/28/15.

TimeToGo · 31 January 2016, 09:51 PM

Welcome to the Forum -

There are many guides that offer a range on production "years" but not down to the day.

Here is one such guide:

http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html

TimeToGo · 31 January 2016, 09:53 PM

Actually, I just noticed you are looking for a 2015 production year. A couple years ago, Rolex began using Random serial numbers. Thus, it will be impossible to tell the year of production. You could be buying a 3-4 year old watch new from the store..

fskywalker · 31 January 2016, 10:02 PM

Sadly that is not possible on Rolex at this point. Perhaps you can buy the model you want for her and just get the date engraved in the caseback?

GolfPunk · 31 January 2016, 10:22 PM

I'm sure you could find a Rolex that was actually SOLD on that day and have the warranty card with her birth date on it.

TimeToGo · 31 January 2016, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

I'm sure you could find a Rolex that was actually SOLD on that day and have the warranty card with her birth date on it.

It may be easier to buy one with the warranty card undated AND THEN fill out the date you wanted..

BaronsRolex · 31 January 2016, 10:45 PM

Great idea with the warranty card. Thank you.
Also, engraving on the back is what I will do.
Thank you. I'll check this post again to see if anyone else has ideas.

By the way, is there a thread that explains undated warranty cards? I don't understand why the cards aren't dated from the date of purchase like other products.

Tools · 1 February 2016, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaronsRolex

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By the way, is there a thread that explains undated warranty cards? I don't understand why the cards aren't dated from the date of purchase like other products.

A valid warranty card would be dated. A Grey Market import without valid warranty may be undated..

beer · 31 January 2016, 10:45 PM

even if rolex were willing to date their watches im not sure what relevance this would have

each part is made in huge batches and then the watch is assembled then it could be left for several months before final finishing is completed then left several more weeks before something else etc etc

its not like a handmade item that a single person works on one at a time

31 January 2016, 09:47 PM	#1
BaronsRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: bay area Posts: 7	Production date purchasing Greetings New member here! My wife and I were lucky enough to welcome our first born and I'm contemplating getting her a gift of a Rolex. I didn't know if it was possible, but wondered if I could determine the manufactur date of a Rolex, and if there was any way to buy a watch knowing it was produced on a certain day. Is this information that is given/known when looking at a watch? My date is 11/28/15.

31 January 2016, 10:02 PM	#4
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,180	Sadly that is not possible on Rolex at this point. Perhaps you can buy the model you want for her and just get the date engraved in the caseback? __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

31 January 2016, 10:22 PM	#5
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	I'm sure you could find a Rolex that was actually SOLD on that day and have the warranty card with her birth date on it. __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

31 January 2016, 10:45 PM	#7
BaronsRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: bay area Posts: 7	Great idea with the warranty card. Thank you. Also, engraving on the back is what I will do. Thank you. I'll check this post again to see if anyone else has ideas. By the way, is there a thread that explains undated warranty cards? I don't understand why the cards aren't dated from the date of purchase like other products. Last edited by BaronsRolex; 31 January 2016 at 10:47 PM.. Reason: Added follow up question

31 January 2016, 10:45 PM	#9
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	even if rolex were willing to date their watches im not sure what relevance this would have each part is made in huge batches and then the watch is assembled then it could be left for several months before final finishing is completed then left several more weeks before something else etc etc its not like a handmade item that a single person works on one at a time __________________

31 January 2016, 09:51 PM	#2
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Welcome to the Forum - There are many guides that offer a range on production "years" but not down to the day. Here is one such guide: http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html

31 January 2016, 09:53 PM	#3
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Actually, I just noticed you are looking for a 2015 production year. A couple years ago, Rolex began using Random serial numbers. Thus, it will be impossible to tell the year of production. You could be buying a 3-4 year old watch new from the store..

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