Rolex 116710LN Serial number JU

[Cal465]

I’ve researched the serial number of my Rolex. I’ve found that Rolex did not make a watch with the serial number starting with JU. J was reserved for Tudor or older watches but mine was made around 2007. I’ve also read they are random but my last four digits of the 8 are in sequence. What does this all mean and where can I find the right info?

Thanks

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Cal465

I’ve researched the serial number of my Rolex. I’ve found that Rolex did not make a watch with the serial number starting with JU. J was reserved for Tudor or older watches but mine was made around 2007. I’ve also read they are random but my last four digits of the 8 are in sequence. What does this all mean and where can I find the right info?

Thanks

Are you checking the correct case serial place random serials started from the latter part of 2010 and will total 8 digits mixture letters numbers in any order.


Between Lugs serial



Rehaut serial only on newer watches

[SS Oyster]

116710 black cerachrome bezel GMT Master II didn’t come out until well into random serial numbers and all of them were rehaut engraved.

Random is random, so if it starts with JU, so be it!


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

116710 black cerachrome bezel GMT Master II didn’t come out until well into random serial numbers and all of them were rehaut engraved.

Random is random, so if it starts with JU, so be it!


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The 116710LN was introduced Basel 2007 and was on sale soon after..

[77T]

Originally Posted by Cal465

I’ve researched the serial number of my Rolex. I’ve found that Rolex did not make a watch with the serial number starting with JU. J was reserved for Tudor or older watches but mine was made around 2007. I’ve also read they are random but my last four digits of the 8 are in sequence. What does this all mean and where can I find the right info?



Thanks

Such a serial number, combined with your 2007 comment is worrying - assuming both statements are true.

What this means is you may not have an authentic Rolex, or something faulty in the info you provided.

How did you determine it was “made around 2007”?

And can you share a good, well-lit, sharp closeup photo of the Sub’s dial?


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[101031-28]

If your watch was made around 2007, the serial would begin with Z (possibly M for 2008, V for 2009) followed by 6 numbers. Can you please post a picture showing such serial number?

[BamaHammer]

Lucy has some splaining to do!

[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

116710 black cerachrome bezel GMT Master II didn’t come out until well into random serial numbers and all of them were rehaut engraved.

Random is random, so if it starts with JU, so be it!


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That's incorrect. I have an M serial non random (7 digits)

[Likestheshiny]

Sounds like a random serial that happens to start with JU.

The real question is why you think it was made around 2007. Seems you're not the original owner. Do you have paperwork showing that it was bought in early 2008?

[Tools]

Random serials weren't seen until mid-2010.

I would say that you are mistaken on the guess of manufacture date, or you need some more investigation.

[Cal465]

Thanks you everyone. The watch was purchased in 2007 by a collector. The watch was unused until I started wearing it two weeks ago.

I purchased it from reputable Rolex dealer jewelry store. The watch came with all original stickers box and papers. I looked up the owner listed on the card and found that he is a CEO of a large bank. I don’t think it’s fake. They told me it was purchased in 2007.

I would post the picture of the serial # but I notice that a lot of people cover them up but I don’t know why. If it is safe to do so I will.

Thanks again everyone

[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by Cal465

Thanks you everyone. The watch was purchased in 2007 by a collector. The watch was unused until I started wearing it two weeks ago.

I purchased it from reputable Rolex dealer jewelry store. The watch came with all original stickers box and papers. I looked up the owner listed on the card and found that he is a CEO of a large bank. I don’t think it’s fake. They told me it was purchased in 2007.

I would post the picture of the serial # but I notice that a lot of people cover them up but I don’t know why. If it is safe to do so I will.

Thanks again everyone

It doesn't really matter what the serial number is, if was purchased in 2007 it would not have an 8 digit random. If it came with all docs, the warranty should have the date of purchase and serial number. Post some pics of the actual watch.

[Nikrnic]

When random serial numbers first came out some were engraved on the case as well as the rehaut. I know this is true on the Sub. Random is Random such as your JU****** and all are 8 digits in sequence or not. I have one in a sequence as well.

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[77T]

Originally Posted by Cal465

I would post the picture of the serial # but I notice that a lot of people cover them up but I don’t know why. If it is safe to do so I will.

It’s certainly safe to blur out the last 3-4 characters on your photo and then post the part that shows “JU”.


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[Cal465]

I doesn’t look like I have the option to create an album to add pictures????

[blada4life]

Blur out the last few digits. I am wondering if this may be a service case? Was it stickered when you bought it?


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[Cal465]

Picture

[Frakis]

Originally Posted by Cal465

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As others have stated if the warranty paper says 2007. I would be concerned. There is no way it could be a random serial.

[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by Cal465

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It's just a random serial GMT (assuming it's authentic) that is newer than you think it is. Why don't you have the date of purchase if you have the warranty card and the purchasers name?

[tkc324]

looks suspicious... do u have a pic of the whole dial/hands?

[Cal465]

I’ll check out the papers when I get home.

Thanks you

[MSchu]

I don't know if it's the nature of the photo, but the watch looks odd...

[Cal465]

What a bone head move on my part. The card says 2011. I don’t know why I kept thinking is was from 2007.

Does the Serial number beginning with JU sound about right now? According to the various tools on line they never made a serial number beginning with JU.

I just want to learn more about my watch.

Forgive my ignorance.

[Frakis]

Originally Posted by Cal465

What a bone head move on my part. The card says 2011. I don’t know why I kept thinking is was from 2007.

Does the Serial number beginning with JU sound about right now? According to the various tools on line they never made a serial number beginning with JU.

I just want to learn more about my watch.

Forgive my ignorance.

2011 would indicate a random serial number. It could start with any letter or number combination.

[danyvw]

If the watch is from 2011 then a random serial number with 8 characters is right. Coincidentally your random serial begins with JU. Case solved.

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[77T]

No need to beg forgiveness...your watch is indeed inside the random serial number period if the card shows 2011.

Also, you are right that Rolex never made a serial number with JU before they began putting out random numbers.

The angle of your picture does make the font look a bit odd - here is what it should resemble when viewed straight-on.


Photo credit: RolexSA


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[Cal465]

Is it a good thing if the last four numbers are in sequence?

[Auto16610]

It almost looks like J0.

[037]

Originally Posted by 77T

The angle of your picture does make the font look a bit odd - here is what it should resemble when viewed straight-on.

Are you referring to his GMT-MASTER II text? If so then his dial looks like an early one that glows green. The type style looks correct for an early green lume dial.

If that's not what you're talking about then I'm lost.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Cal465

Is it a good thing if the last four numbers are in sequence?

Makes no difference whatsoever,like I stated above random serials can be a mixture letters numbers in any order total of 8 digits..