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Old 26 August 2019, 02:38 AM   #1
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Serial number check

Hello, is there a way to check a Rolex serial number for stolen record etc, without visiting the AD? I have an opportunity to buy a 116665 rose gold YM, which is new unused with still some stickers on, but it doesnt have any paperwork. I know the watch is original but i dont know its history, and the nearest AD is 400km away, seller doesnt want to meet anywhere besides his home city due to security reasons so that cant be done. Could i check it somehow? Im located in Europe
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Old 26 August 2019, 03:07 AM   #2
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In short you can‘t.
Ask yourself why a brand new watch is offered without certificate.
When in doubt, walk away.
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Old 26 August 2019, 03:23 AM   #3
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thewatchregister.com as is as good as it gets short of sending it to Rolex.
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Old 26 August 2019, 04:16 AM   #4
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Ask yourself why a brand new watch is offered without certificate.
Because AD's withhold the warranty card for a year to prevent flipping could be a reason.. still needs checking out though.
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Old 26 August 2019, 04:20 AM   #5
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Hello, is there a way to check a Rolex serial number for stolen record etc, without visiting the AD? I have an opportunity to buy a 116665 rose gold YM, which is new unused with still some stickers on, but it doesnt have any paperwork. I know the watch is original but i dont know its history, and the nearest AD is 400km away, seller doesnt want to meet anywhere besides his home city due to security reasons so that cant be done. Could i check it somehow? Im located in Europe


Even an AD can’t check the Rolex theft records. Only done by staff at RSC.

A new watch without a warranty card is a red flag unless seller can produce original, verifiable sales receipt.

How do you know the watch is genuine?

You said seller is remote from you so there is a bigger risk when he refuses to meet at a dealer.


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Old 26 August 2019, 04:22 AM   #6
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Because AD's withhold the warranty card for a year to prevent flipping could be a reason.. still needs checking out though.


Yes you make a good point if the watch is genuine.


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Old 26 August 2019, 04:34 AM   #7
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Because AD's withhold the warranty card for a year to prevent flipping could be a reason.. still needs checking out though.
On a Rosegold Yachtmaster??
I don‘t think so!
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Old 26 August 2019, 04:50 AM   #8
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Even an AD can’t check the Rolex theft records. Only done by staff at RSC.

A new watch without a warranty card is a red flag unless seller can produce original, verifiable sales receipt.

How do you know the watch is genuine?

You said seller is remote from you so there is a bigger risk when he refuses to meet at a dealer.


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I know it is genuine as i have a little experience in that matter:), Ive seen a lot of fake solid gold Rolex’s, theyre miles from the mostly faked sports ss models
Besides the seller doesnt have anything against authenticating it, as long as he doesnt have to travel with the watch someplace far (which i guess you do understand because of the scam and robberies by buyers)
But the watch has no papers and he bought it like that second hand so I cant be sure if its legal or not
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Old 26 August 2019, 04:53 AM   #9
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Ive settles a price of 17k$ so i think its pretty good but still it needs to be legit for me to bjy
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Old 26 August 2019, 05:25 AM   #10
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I know it is genuine as i have a little experience in that matter:), Ive seen a lot of fake solid gold Rolex’s, theyre miles from the mostly faked sports ss models

Besides the seller doesnt have anything against authenticating it, as long as he doesnt have to travel with the watch someplace far (which i guess you do understand because of the scam and robberies by buyers)

But the watch has no papers and he bought it like that second hand so I cant be sure if its legal or not


Soooo....
You authenticated it from pictures?

As we say here a lot for new members...

Buy the seller first.
More scams are run by sellers than by buyers...


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Old 26 August 2019, 05:37 AM   #11
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Is it a 116655?
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Old 26 August 2019, 05:40 AM   #12
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Ps. Did you google the serial number.
Many people report stolen pieces on forums and google catches those
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Old 26 August 2019, 06:22 AM   #13
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Soooo....
You authenticated it from pictures?

As we say here a lot for new members...

Buy the seller first.
More scams are run by sellers than by buyers...


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Yes i have... isnt it the same way of authentication you are doing here?
I did buy the seller he is fine, he doesnt mind me bronging opening tools checking the watch etc etc, he bought it without papers so hes not giving me any funny stories

As for google search shows nothing
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Old 26 August 2019, 09:33 AM   #14
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When I called the RSC about a replacement bracelet for my DJ they looked up the serial number while I was on the phone.
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Old 26 August 2019, 03:38 PM   #15
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Yes i have... isnt it the same way of authentication you are doing here?
I did buy the seller he is fine, he doesnt mind me bronging opening tools checking the watch etc etc, he bought it without papers so hes not giving me any funny stories

As for google search shows nothing
So, this means that you are certain, that the seller will refund you incase that the watch is found out to be stolen and is seized by the authorities?

That is what "buying the seller" really means in your case
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Old 26 August 2019, 04:46 PM   #16
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In short you can‘t.
Ask yourself why a brand new watch is offered without certificate.
When in doubt, walk away.
A red flag, just as Paul G mentions.

Suspicious to say the least.
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