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27 September 2012, 07:30 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Real Name: James
Location: UK
Watch: Submariner 16610 T
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I'm new here - hello from Stoke on Trent, UK.
Just got my first rolex - sub 16610 - love it! Got it from non-AD, who brought it from AD across the street that is closing down after more than 100 years of trading - very sad. Having read a lot of info from the internet I'm confused/concerned in a couple of respects and would be grateful for answers to a few questions for any experts out there.
If I listen very closely I can hear a fast ticking - is this ok? There's only a model number on the case; no serial number - this is inside the case between the face and crystal. Looking very closely I think the date magnifyer maybe just 1 degree off line relative to the frame of the date window - is this possible. Should I be concerned? Sorry if I'm reading like I'm paranoid - wish I hadn't read so much stuff on the general internet - ruining my rolex experience. Having said that if any problems I'd sooner get it sorted now. Thanks for any help. |
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27 September 2012, 07:35 AM
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27 September 2012, 07:41 AM
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27 September 2012, 07:45 AM
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27 September 2012, 07:52 AM
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27 September 2012, 07:58 AM
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27 September 2012, 12:05 PM
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27 September 2012, 12:26 PM
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27 September 2012, 01:17 PM
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28 September 2012, 10:21 AM
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Thanks for the welcomes. Really pleased to be part of your community. I'll post some watch pics as soon as I can.
Anyone know how to tell what year a sub was actually made? Is it by the serial number prefix? Mine's a G followed by 6 numbers, which is engraved between the face and the crystal rather than the outer case. The paperwork is just dated with the original date of sale from the AD. |
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28 September 2012, 11:10 AM
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28 September 2012, 11:11 AM
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I think G serial started around mid 2010 which would make yours one of the last 16610's. Whereabouts in Soke are you ?
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28 September 2012, 02:38 PM
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29 September 2012, 12:57 AM
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29 September 2012, 03:20 AM
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29 September 2012, 09:31 AM
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29 September 2012, 09:54 PM
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Just pictures of my sub. Will add my wives midi when it arrives.
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2 October 2012, 06:55 AM
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2 October 2012, 09:07 AM
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Apparrently I don't really know what time it is........
I've noticed by sub is gaining about 3 seconds each day (I noticed after a couple of weeks accumulation before anyone asks!). My local AD explains that its due to thermal movement of the mechanics and that its only guaranteed to 7 seconds in 24-hours, beyond that the it is covered under warranty. He has added humorously that 'you wear a rolex because its a rolex, not to keep accurate time'. Not really the answer I was looking for, but I kind of like it........ Last edited by jbee; 2 October 2012 at 09:09 AM.. Reason: spelling |
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5 October 2012, 01:48 AM
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8 October 2012, 11:20 AM
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8 October 2012, 11:26 AM
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The serial number is etched on the inside of the bezel at the 6 o'clock position. Surrounding it, are the words R O L E X R O L E X etc as you can see in your second picture.
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8 October 2012, 11:44 AM
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Welcome to TRF .. As stated it is possible to hear a fast ticking sound if you put the watch to your ear and listen carefully .. Also a G serial indicates a 2010 model year .... You have a great looking watch judging by your pictures .... Wear in great health and enjoy TRF!
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9 October 2012, 01:02 PM
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11 October 2012, 03:18 AM
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18 October 2012, 08:17 AM
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Welcome me duck
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18 October 2012, 10:51 AM
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29 October 2012, 02:23 PM
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29 October 2012, 02:59 PM
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30 October 2012, 11:25 AM
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very nice! welcome!
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