What is an E Serial Submariner in terms of

[LuxeRolex]

Year? Found a used rolex at the rolex store online - the one on 5th ave here in NYC. It has an "E" serial number. What year would that make it?

[Dan S]

If you go to the main forum you will find a sub forum with reference information. In the sub forum there is a sticky thread with a serial number table. It’s approximate but good enough.

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by Dan S

If you go to the main forum you will find a sub forum with reference information. In the sub forum there is a sticky thread with a serial number table. It’s approximate but good enough.

Thanks. I looked. Unless I read wrong, looks to be 1980's

[springer]

E serials tend to be circa 1990 with some overlap into 1991. 1980s is early for the E serial numbers.

[sportsfan0704]

there is no used rolex store on 5th avenue...

This appears to be the diamond district. 0 affiliation with Rolex.

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

there is no used rolex store on 5th avenue...

This appears to be the diamond district. 0 affiliation with Rolex.

There is a wempe AD and a rolex store on 6th ave and one (AD Tourneau) in the meatpacking district. Im here in NYC and I know.

Bottom line, Im getting an authentic submariner today

Today is a good day!

[dhknola]

Looks like a solid 16610 - what are they asking for it?

[Tools]

Originally Posted by LuxeRolex

Thanks. I looked. Unless I read wrong, looks to be 1980's

Not sure how you got that.

"E" prefix serials were first seen in the marketplace in ~1990, and were likely being made into 1992/93. It would be a solid 16610 with the latest 904L Stainless case and a bulletproof 3135 movement.

It's a good choice for a Sub Date.

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by dhknola

Looks like a solid 16610 - what are they asking for it?

I'll tell you when i bring it home later today

[sportsfan0704]

Originally Posted by LuxeRolex

There is a wempe AD and a rolex store on 6th ave and one (AD Tourneau) in the meatpacking district. Im here in NYC and I know.

Bottom line, Im getting an authentic submariner today

Today is a good day!

The wempe AD on 5th avenue does not sell used Rolexes. Neither does the Tourneau-owned Rolex Boutique in Meatpacking (which isn't on 5th avenue). There is no Rolex store on 6th avenue. It is a Tourneau.

You posted a picture from a diamond district booth. I live here. I know. Bottom line sounds like you're taking a massive risk and are not sure what you're buying. Just buying for the sake of the watch saying "rolex" with no regard for whats inside of it or the year or the full originality of the watch.

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

The wempe AD on 5th avenue does not sell used Rolexes. Neither does the Tourneau-owned Rolex Boutique in Meatpacking (which isn't on 5th avenue). There is no Rolex store on 6th avenue. It is a Tourneau.

You posted a picture from a diamond district booth. I live here. I know. Bottom line sounds like you're taking a massive risk and are not sure what you're buying. Just buying for the sake of the watch saying "rolex" with no regard for whats inside of it or the year or the full originality of the watch.

Thanks for your concern and have a great day.

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

The wempe AD on 5th avenue does not sell used Rolexes. Neither does the Tourneau-owned Rolex Boutique in Meatpacking (which isn't on 5th avenue). There is no Rolex store on 6th avenue. It is a Tourneau.

You posted a picture from a diamond district booth. I live here. I know. Bottom line sounds like you're taking a massive risk and are not sure what you're buying. Just buying for the sake of the watch saying "rolex" with no regard for whats inside of it or the year or the full originality of the watch.

Pulled the trigger on this. Didnt even get the Sub. Not a fan of Diamonds, but hey, this is what I got.

[sportsfan0704]

Originally Posted by LuxeRolex

Pulled the trigger on this. Didnt even get the Sub. Not a fan of Diamonds, but hey, this is what I got.

[Kingface66]

OK, this is just ridiculous. First you're "an avid rolex and zenith collector... I have quite a few vintage rolexes, some solid gold, etc. and a lot of zeniths, including 2 Kennedy watches from the 60s." Then, it appears you don't know much about them at all. Then you want advice about a seller here, then a booth dealer in the Diamond District, then you're at a "used Rolex store" on 5th ave, then you declare that you're absolutely getting a Sub today, which makes it "a good day", then you post a picture of a dubious-looking Daytona which you don't seem to even like.

[sportsfan0704]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

OK, this is just ridiculous. First you're "an avid rolex and zenith collector... I have quite a few vintage rolexes, some solid gold, etc. and a lot of zeniths, including 2 Kennedy watches from the 60s." Then, it appears you don't know much about them at all. Then you want advice about a seller here, then a booth dealer in the Diamond District, then you're at a "used Rolex store" on 5th ave, then you declare that you're absolutely getting a Sub today, which makes it "a good day", then you post a picture of a dubious-looking Daytona which you don't seem to even like.

You took the words right out of my mouth lol. Couldn't have said it any better myself. Also look at the time that elapsed between when he said he would disclose the price of the submariner that he was 100% getting today and then posts the diamond Daytona he says he doesn't even like

[dhknola]

I am not familiar with that Daytona dial...Good luck OP and enjoy your watch.

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

You took the words right out of my mouth lol. Couldn't have said it any better myself. Also look at the time that elapsed between when he said he would disclose the price of the submariner that he was 100% getting today and then posts the diamond Daytona he says he doesn't even like

Thanks for your concern. Im super thankful for the info I received in the forum

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by LuxeRolex

Thanks for your concern. Im super thankful for the info I received in the forum, though I did not end up getting a submariner, which honestly would have been a WHOLE lot cheaper.

Since Ive got this watch I cant see myself posting in the near future so to all I say thanks again and ...

Happy Holidays.

Asking for info from the forum on Daytonas is what you should’ve been doing.

[Dan S]

He was trolling us all along.

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by Dan S

He was trolling us all along.

Trolling is an overused and cliche term on the net. Ppl with real lives dont have time to troll.

No Dan I wasnt trolling, and if you had a submariner, as I inquired over private message, I might have bought it from you.

Anyhow, my wife has a black on black rolex and she wants us to match for a NYE party we are going to. The Daytona distracted me but I do now need to get a submariner. A local rolex watch guy, revered in the city, appears to have a great collection of watches. The place where I got the used Daytona recommended him. They gave me his number (dont ask me any questions about him. Hes got a sterling reputation and is about 75 and is a authorized repair person).

He has a 1989 Sub and sent me photos. The bezel is scratched but I like it. It has character. What do you think:

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by LuxeRolex

Trolling is an overused and cliche term on the net. Ppl with real lives dont have time to troll.

No Dan I wasnt trolling, and if you had a submariner, as I inquired over private message, I might have bought it from you.

Anyhow, my wife has a black on black rolex and she wants us to match for a NYE party we are going to. The Daytona distracted me but I do now need to get a submariner. A local rolex watch guy, revered in the city, appears to have a great collection of watches. The place where I got the used Daytona recommended him. They gave me his number (dont ask me any questions about him. Hes got a sterling reputation and is about 75 and is a authorized repair person).

He has a 1989 Sub and sent me photos. The bezel is scratched but I like it. It has character. What do you think:

Please tell us about that Daytona. Never seen a dial like that. Will you be returning it now that you’ve found a Sub that you want?

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by Dan S

He was trolling us all along.

By the way, these are my zenith watches. remember when I said i had a black on black Kennedy AND a gold Kennedy? Well here they are, on the extreme right and extreme left. Im not trolling, im for real

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Please tell us about that Daytona. Never seen a dial like that. Will you be returning it now that you’ve found a Sub that you want?

Im going to keep the daytona. I will fill you in about it later.

What do you think of the sub i just posted? and is that to much slack in the link? And whats a good price for it? the old guy wants 7900 see below.

[Dan S]

What a joke. I hope you're getting a laugh out of this. Scratch on the bezel, slack in the link. Give me a break.

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by Dan S

What a joke. I hope you're getting a laugh out of this. Scratch on the bezel, slack in the link. Give me a break.

You know, Im not in forums often but the prevalence of negativity and attacks and assumptions is really unfortunate.

Ppl assume the worst, behave in an unkind manner, and generally seem to be looking to squabble. Im here asking serious questions expecting an answer. I said I had vintage zeniths an proved it. Im as real as they come, not a troll, as older ppl are so quick to say.

If you doubt me, please refrain from responding to me at all. Just ignore me.

Thanks

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by LuxeRolex

A local rolex watch guy, revered in the city, appears to have a great collection of watches. The place where I got the used Daytona recommended him. They gave me his number (dont ask me any questions about him. Hes got a sterling reputation and is about 75 and is a authorized repair person).

Why not ask any questions about him? This revered 75 year old guy, aka. WatchRapport, is a company that has anything far from a "sterling reputation".

Read up:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=826298

Oh, and how do I know it's the same guy? Here you go:

https://watchrapport.com/products/ro...42870387278023

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by LuxeRolex

Im here asking serious questions expecting an answer.

This "serious questions" nonsense goes both ways. One moment you're dead set on picking up ANY Submariner, then you suddenly buy a Daytona that costs a whole lot more than any Sub you were looking at, yet refuse to reply to any questions about it. Where did the Daytona come from? What model is it? What year? Surely, you know the answers to these since you chose to buy it. How much was it??

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Why not ask any questions about him? This revered 75 year old guy, aka. WatchRapport, is a company that has anything far from a "sterling reputation".

Read up:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=826298

Oh, and how do I know it's the same guy? Here you go:

https://watchrapport.com/products/ro...42870387278023

Thats not even the guy Im dealing with! Youve gone out of your way dedicate time and research and ASSUME thats the guy Im dealing with, and its not.

I have no idea what goes on in ppls lives to make them SO angry and so enticed to conflict. This is ridiculous.

As a happy person with a great career, 2 kids and in a happy marriage, I cannot comprehend how ppl just lash out and assume and post things like you just have. Its absolutely astounding. I wont respond again.

Thanks for your thoughts.

it is what it is

[LuxeRolex]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

This "serious questions" nonsense goes both ways. One moment you're dead set on picking up ANY Submariner, then you suddenly buy a Daytona that costs a whole lot more than any Sub you were looking at, yet refuse to reply to any questions about it. Where did the Daytona come from? What model is it? What year? Surely, you know the answers to these since you chose to buy it. How much was it??

Happy ppl do Happy things. Im happy so I dont really get ppl who appear combative or unhappy.

Im sorry, Im not answering ANY of your questions. You seem to want a fight and youre not getting one from me.

have a nice day.

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by LuxeRolex

What is wrong with some of you people?

Thats not even the guy Im dealing with! Youve gone out of your way dedicate time and research and ASSUME thats the guy Im dealing with, and its not.

I have no idea what goes on in ppls lives to make them SO angry and so enticed to conflict. This is ridiculous.

As a happy person with a great career, 2 kids and in a happy marriage, I cannot comprehend how ppl just lash out and assume and post things like you just have. Its absolutely astounding. I wont respond again.

Thanks for your thoughts.

it is what it is

Let me explain. Members don't like it when new people come onto the forum, ask for help, receive generous help freely given, and then get caught telling blatant falsehoods, repeatedly.