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ReclinerTimer · 7 January 2019, 03:45 AM

My father gifted me his datejust just over a year ago. It is my most prized possession, and I wouldn't sell it for 100k. He wore the watch every day for 30+ years and I remember it clearly from my childhood along with it being in every picture of him since I was born. Anyway, he got the watch directly from Rolex while vacationing in Switzerland in 1981. The serial number on the watch however dates to 1979. So my question is...is it unusual for a 1979 manufactured watch to be sold in 1981? Is a 2 year old watch considered new old stock? Or was it probably just sitting around in the back for awhile before it reached the display?

Tools · 7 January 2019, 04:42 AM

Internet charts do not accurately depict a watch "manufacture date", that is a myth, nor does Rolex make watches by model-year. Charts give an approximation barring actual data or provenance.

watchwatcher · 7 January 2019, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ReclinerTimer

So my question is...is it unusual for a 1979 manufactured watch to be sold in 1981? Is a 2 year old watch considered new old stock? Or was it probably just sitting around in the back for awhile before it reached the display?

No, not at all. Some of the slow sellers sit around in the AD's display for a while.

Jari from Finland · 7 January 2019, 04:50 AM

There is nothing weird that a watch had been sitting
at the store being unsold in two years time.

Nikrnic · 7 January 2019, 05:52 AM

That's not unusual at all.

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AConnolly · 7 January 2019, 06:32 AM

I just bought a DJ last week that had been sitting at the AD for two years.. I think that kind of things happens almost constantly!

kauffee · 7 January 2019, 07:17 AM

Doubtful the term “new old stock” existed back in 1981. I usually think of NOS as never sold example of a watch that is no longer manufactured.

77T · 7 January 2019, 07:32 AM

Because you mentioned he bought it directly from Rolex, my mind drifted back to the days when one could buy a Rolex via the mail.

If that’s what happened, it is entirely possible that inventory sat at HQ awaiting an order while watches in the same serial number range went out to the ADs via regular distribution channels.

Just another reason why the internet charts have Ike’s in them. Remember the charts are a summary of self-reported “first deliveries” bought at an AD.

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7 January 2019, 03:45 AM	#1
ReclinerTimer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: florida Posts: 146	New Old Stock Question My father gifted me his datejust just over a year ago. It is my most prized possession, and I wouldn't sell it for 100k. He wore the watch every day for 30+ years and I remember it clearly from my childhood along with it being in every picture of him since I was born. Anyway, he got the watch directly from Rolex while vacationing in Switzerland in 1981. The serial number on the watch however dates to 1979. So my question is...is it unusual for a 1979 manufactured watch to be sold in 1981? Is a 2 year old watch considered new old stock? Or was it probably just sitting around in the back for awhile before it reached the display?

7 January 2019, 04:42 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Internet charts do not accurately depict a watch "manufacture date", that is a myth, nor does Rolex make watches by model-year. Charts give an approximation barring actual data or provenance. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 January 2019, 04:50 AM	#4
Jari from Finland "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Finland Posts: 394	DJ is suberp watch There is nothing weird that a watch had been sitting at the store being unsold in two years time. __________________ "I am interested in watches, that's why I like them."

7 January 2019, 07:32 AM	#8
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Because you mentioned he bought it directly from Rolex, my mind drifted back to the days when one could buy a Rolex via the mail. If that’s what happened, it is entirely possible that inventory sat at HQ awaiting an order while watches in the same serial number range went out to the ADs via regular distribution channels. Just another reason why the internet charts have Ike’s in them. Remember the charts are a summary of self-reported “first deliveries” bought at an AD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 January 2019, 05:52 AM	#5
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	That's not unusual at all. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

7 January 2019, 06:32 AM	#6
AConnolly "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: Canada Watch: DATEJUST Posts: 235	I just bought a DJ last week that had been sitting at the AD for two years.. I think that kind of things happens almost constantly!

7 January 2019, 07:17 AM	#7
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	Doubtful the term “new old stock” existed back in 1981. I usually think of NOS as never sold example of a watch that is no longer manufactured.

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