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Rust1v1 · 29 October 2020, 05:24 AM

Hey guys, im being offered a Rolex 116610 and I need some help with the serial number details because if I run the number, it says it was made in 1995 which is impossible. It is definitely a 116610.

x = number placeholder

The serial numbers from 1995 are Wxxxxx1
The serial on this watch is WxxxxxA1

Since rolex is using random serials on the 116610's, could this piece having a W serial number make it seem like its from 1995 when in fact its from 2012? The seller is saying that the serial having the second letter in it means it is not from 1995 because serials from that year only had the W, not a second letter.

When I type it into a serial lookup, it says its from 1995, not 2012. Everything else with this piece is checking out, it even has the serial # engraved on the flange between the face and crystal so im trying to figure this out.

Thanks for the help!

joli160 · 29 October 2020, 05:37 AM

Random serial numbers since quite some time (2010 or so)

It means what it says; random.
Nobody but Rolex knows.

fskywalker · 29 October 2020, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by joli160

Random serial numbers since quite some time (2010 or so)

It means what it says; random.

Nobody but Rolex knows.

This

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Fredrik · 29 October 2020, 06:04 AM

Any serial with eight characters in it is a random serial.

Nairn1980 · 29 October 2020, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

Random serial numbers since quite some time (2010 or so)

It means what it says; random.
Nobody but Rolex knows.

X2

Rust1v1 · 29 October 2020, 08:20 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. So since the serial # has the second letter in it, that definitely means it is not from 1995 correct?

Tools · 29 October 2020, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rust1v1

Thanks for the replies guys. So since the serial # has the second letter in it, that definitely means it is not from 1995 correct?

No.. The fact that it is a post 2010 model, and has 8 characters in the serial, means that it is not from 1995.

Random means random - not that there is a second letter someplace.

214270Explorer · 29 October 2020, 09:42 AM

QUESTION:
My Sky-Dweller has a serial number 0J609xxx on the rehaut.
Is there any differentiation between a 'zero' and a letter character 'O' for Rolex serial numbering?
Both '0' are the same size and width.
Does my serial number contain two "zero's" of two "O" 's or could it be a mix?
I guess it is not all that important, but it annoys me.

(Should I go ahead and throw out the watch?) :-)

29 October 2020, 05:24 AM	#1
Rust1v1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Shane Location: Apex, NC Watch: Two Tone GMT Posts: 195	Help with Rolex Serial # Hey guys, im being offered a Rolex 116610 and I need some help with the serial number details because if I run the number, it says it was made in 1995 which is impossible. It is definitely a 116610. x = number placeholder The serial numbers from 1995 are Wxxxxx1 The serial on this watch is WxxxxxA1 Since rolex is using random serials on the 116610's, could this piece having a W serial number make it seem like its from 1995 when in fact its from 2012? The seller is saying that the serial having the second letter in it means it is not from 1995 because serials from that year only had the W, not a second letter. When I type it into a serial lookup, it says its from 1995, not 2012. Everything else with this piece is checking out, it even has the serial # engraved on the flange between the face and crystal so im trying to figure this out. Thanks for the help!

29 October 2020, 05:37 AM	#2
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,344	Random serial numbers since quite some time (2010 or so) It means what it says; random. Nobody but Rolex knows. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

29 October 2020, 09:42 AM	#8
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	QUESTION: My Sky-Dweller has a serial number 0J609xxx on the rehaut. Is there any differentiation between a 'zero' and a letter character 'O' for Rolex serial numbering? Both '0' are the same size and width. Does my serial number contain two "zero's" of two "O" 's or could it be a mix? I guess it is not all that important, but it annoys me. (Should I go ahead and throw out the watch?) :-) __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

29 October 2020, 06:04 AM	#4
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,825	Any serial with eight characters in it is a random serial.

29 October 2020, 08:20 AM	#6
Rust1v1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Shane Location: Apex, NC Watch: Two Tone GMT Posts: 195	Thanks for the replies guys. So since the serial # has the second letter in it, that definitely means it is not from 1995 correct?

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