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joshliberman · 18 February 2015, 07:39 PM

Hello,

I am getting mixed reports as to the serial numbers for Rolex's made in 1982.

Most tables I have seen say serial numbers 7,386,000 - 7,862,000 are for Rolex's made in 1982.

I am looking at purchasing a Submariner from 1982 and the seller is saying that serial numbers 7,220,000 - 7620,000 are the serial numbers for Rolex's made in 1982.

The watch in question is a 7,24X,XXX.... So I'm just wondering if it is actually a 1982 watch or is it a 1981.

Thank you in advance,

Josh

Vincent65 · 18 February 2015, 07:58 PM

I'd say circa 1982, but all the sources are guides only - not definitive.

TimeToGo · 18 February 2015, 08:01 PM

Here is a guide in our Reference Library...

Welcome to the Forum!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=clasp+codes

joshliberman · 19 February 2015, 08:23 AM

Wow - thank you for that link... so in depth!

Old Expat Beast · 19 February 2015, 08:53 AM

Have you checked the Rolex Serial Numbers Project here? http://vintagerolexforum.com/
That's the most detailed.

joshliberman · 21 February 2015, 11:19 AM

Thats what confuses me @Old Expat Beast.
Because that table says that a 7,2XX,XXX serial number is from 1981 (not 1982)

So I'd still love some clarification because it's a little confusing and contradicting.

Thanks,

Josh

Old Expat Beast · 21 February 2015, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshliberman

Thats what confuses me @Old Expat Beast.
Because that table says that a 7,2XX,XXX serial number is from 1981 (not 1982)

So I'd still love some clarification because it's a little confusing and contradicting.

Thanks,

Josh

There are many variables. I wouldn't be concerned at all over a few months or even a year's difference between similarly serialed watches.

Dr DRW · 21 February 2015, 02:14 PM

You know some folks want that birth year watch so particular on serials

joshliberman · 22 February 2015, 02:20 PM

Thats exactly right Dr DRW.

Im looking for my birth year watch of 1982!

Old Expat Beast · 22 February 2015, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshliberman

Thats exactly right Dr DRW.

Im looking for my birth year watch of 1982!

Have you considered looking for a full set, or at least a watch with original 1982 warranty papers?

joshliberman · 25 February 2015, 02:45 PM

I've been looking...

It seems there are quite a few from 1981 and 1984...

I havent seen any full sets yet for a 1982

18 February 2015, 07:39 PM	#1
joshliberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 7	Vintage Rolex Serials Numbers for 1982 production Hello, I am getting mixed reports as to the serial numbers for Rolex's made in 1982. Most tables I have seen say serial numbers 7,386,000 - 7,862,000 are for Rolex's made in 1982. I am looking at purchasing a Submariner from 1982 and the seller is saying that serial numbers 7,220,000 - 7620,000 are the serial numbers for Rolex's made in 1982. The watch in question is a 7,24X,XXX.... So I'm just wondering if it is actually a 1982 watch or is it a 1981. Thank you in advance, Josh

21 February 2015, 02:14 PM	#8
Dr DRW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: David Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Divers Posts: 323	You know some folks want that birth year watch so particular on serials __________________ Rolex 1665, 1675, 1680, 5513, 16600, 16610, 14060

18 February 2015, 07:58 PM	#2
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	I'd say circa 1982, but all the sources are guides only - not definitive.

18 February 2015, 08:01 PM	#3
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,629	Here is a guide in our Reference Library... Welcome to the Forum! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=clasp+codes

19 February 2015, 08:23 AM	#4
joshliberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 7	Wow - thank you for that link... so in depth!

19 February 2015, 08:53 AM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,457	Have you checked the Rolex Serial Numbers Project here? http://vintagerolexforum.com/ That's the most detailed.

21 February 2015, 11:19 AM	#6
joshliberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 7	Thats what confuses me @Old Expat Beast. Because that table says that a 7,2XX,XXX serial number is from 1981 (not 1982) So I'd still love some clarification because it's a little confusing and contradicting. Thanks, Josh

22 February 2015, 02:20 PM	#9
joshliberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 7	Thats exactly right Dr DRW. Im looking for my birth year watch of 1982!

25 February 2015, 02:45 PM	#11
joshliberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 7	I've been looking... It seems there are quite a few from 1981 and 1984... I havent seen any full sets yet for a 1982

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