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NPD64 · 30 December 2005, 10:26 AM

I have a two tone submariner that I purchased from a friend. When I took the band off to record the serial number I found that it began with the letter
"E" followed by a 4 digit number.
My only concern is that the four digit number. Should it be a larger number or would that have been that production number when it was issued.

I guess what I am trying to say is the four digit number ok or is the watch possibly a fake?

Thanks
Richie

JJ Irani · 30 December 2005, 10:27 AM

Welcome to TRF, Richie.

Seems like a fake....the letter should be followed by 6 digits!! E.g. E-xxx xxx

Cheers - JJ

NPD64 · 30 December 2005, 10:44 AM

I was told by an expert that the watch was real, i cant upload the files if you send me your email i will send the photos

Clifton · 30 December 2005, 11:37 AM

To my knowledge, there are no 4 digit serial numbers. All those beginning with a letter, should be followed by a 6 digit number.

NPD64 · 30 December 2005, 12:06 PM

Thanks for the resposnes but I went back and double checked the number and in fact found that it does have six not four i think the way i saw it under the light . the light reflected off the four digits and i guess i did not see the two additional

JJ Irani · 30 December 2005, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NPD64

I was told by an expert that the watch was real, i cant upload the files if you send me your email i will send the photos

You could click on my username and get my e-mail address, but here it is anyway... jjirani@xtra.co.nz

Cheers - JJ

Uncle-AJ · 30 December 2005, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NPD64

Thanks for the resposnes but I went back and double checked the number and in fact found that it does have six not four i think the way i saw it under the light . the light reflected off the four digits and i guess i did not see the two additional

Welcome to TRF Richie. I too have a TT sub, what colour face does yours have?

Vavoom · 30 December 2005, 09:33 PM

Richie

E serial # dates the piece to late 1990 to mid 91.
It the watch has never been serviced, now is the time.
Even though some people never service their watches,
once every 5 years is about right.

Vavoom

Rockrolex · 31 December 2005, 12:16 AM

Welcome to TRF, Richie.

As for how to post pictures, check out this post for instructions:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1789

Let's see some pics.

NPD64 · 31 December 2005, 04:05 AM

Here are the photos and thanks for the welcome to the forum. My first Rolex and what a great watch
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0144.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0143.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0146.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0137.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0145.jpg

padi56 · 31 December 2005, 04:08 AM

Yes my favourite TT welcome to TRF Richie, wear your watch in good health.

JJ Irani · 31 December 2005, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NPD64

Here are the photos and thanks for the welcome to the forum. My first Rolex and what a great watch
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0144.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0143.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0146.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0137.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0145.jpg

Aaah, ah....the TT Blue Sub.....my one time favourite....now gone!!!

Congrats, Richie, and wear it in good health!!

Cheers - JJ

Rockrolex · 31 December 2005, 04:31 AM

Nicely done, Richie. JJ is now your friend for life.

NPD64 · 31 December 2005, 06:27 AM

Glad to be on board. Never knew what all the fuss was before about a rolex but once you aquire one I now can understand the powerfull feeling of wearing a rolex submariner. I personally think the two tone submariner is one of the nicest watches that Rolex makes.

Uncle-AJ · 31 December 2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NPD64

I personally think the two tone submariner is one of the nicest watches that Rolex makes.

It's even nicer in black Richie.

JJ Irani · 31 December 2005, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

It's even nicer in black Richie.

Right on cue, my friend!!

JIM- · 1 January 2006, 06:30 AM

Send it in for service and have it verified to be sure.

SSB · 5 January 2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NPD64

Here are the photos and thanks for the welcome to the forum. My first Rolex and what a great watch
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0144.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0143.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0146.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0137.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0145.jpg

Wrong choice of colour, mate

Rockrolex · 5 January 2006, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SSB

Wrong choice of colour, mate

Hey, stranger, how're you doing?

Good to see you.

maverick · 6 January 2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Yes my favourite TT welcome to TRF Richie, wear your watch in good health.

I'll second that. =) maverick

dman · 6 January 2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SSB

Wrong choice of colour, mate

Suhail, comes out of hibernation to start the old 16613 war, LOL!!

I guess the newest war would be TT YM or the real one!!

mailman · 6 January 2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Suhail, comes out of hibernation to start the old 16613 war, LOL!!

I guess the newest war would be TT YM or the real one!!

You must mean the real one against JJ's fake

dman · 6 January 2006, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

You must mean the real one against JJ's fake

Well that too!!

But I mean his imposter against the real YM.

RandyS · 6 January 2006, 01:11 PM

war, what war

dman · 6 January 2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyS

war, what war

JJ Irani · 6 January 2006, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyS

war, what war

Hey Randy,

We'd love to see you post more often.

JJ

6 January 2006, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Well that too!!

But I mean his imposter against the real YM.

Daren, there can only be one YachtMaster that you have a fine example of it. BTW, how about a nice pic of that Daytona clasp on it.

Rockrolex · 6 January 2006, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyS

war, what war

Hi, Randy. Glad to see you back here. How's everything going? Keep posting here, pal, we've missed you.

30 December 2005, 10:26 AM	#1
NPD64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7	Serial Number For submariner I have a two tone submariner that I purchased from a friend. When I took the band off to record the serial number I found that it began with the letter "E" followed by a 4 digit number. My only concern is that the four digit number. Should it be a larger number or would that have been that production number when it was issued. I guess what I am trying to say is the four digit number ok or is the watch possibly a fake? Thanks Richie

30 December 2005, 10:27 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Welcome to TRF, Richie. Seems like a fake....the letter should be followed by 6 digits!! E.g. E-xxx xxx Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

30 December 2005, 10:44 AM	#3
NPD64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7	Thanks JJ I was told by an expert that the watch was real, i cant upload the files if you send me your email i will send the photos

31 December 2005, 12:16 AM	#9
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,523	Welcome to TRF, Richie. As for how to post pictures, check out this post for instructions: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1789 Let's see some pics. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

31 December 2005, 04:05 AM	#10
NPD64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7	Here are the photos and thanks for the welcome to the forum. My first Rolex and what a great watch http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0144.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0143.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0146.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0137.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...4/PANA0145.jpg Last edited by NPD64; 31 December 2005 at 04:09 AM..

30 December 2005, 11:37 AM	#4
Clifton Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 148	To my knowledge, there are no 4 digit serial numbers. All those beginning with a letter, should be followed by a 6 digit number.

30 December 2005, 12:06 PM	#5
NPD64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7	Thanks for the resposnes but I went back and double checked the number and in fact found that it does have six not four i think the way i saw it under the light . the light reflected off the four digits and i guess i did not see the two additional

30 December 2005, 09:33 PM	#8
Vavoom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8	Richie E serial # dates the piece to late 1990 to mid 91. It the watch has never been serviced, now is the time. Even though some people never service their watches, once every 5 years is about right. Vavoom

31 December 2005, 04:08 AM	#11
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31 December 2005, 04:31 AM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,523	Nicely done, Richie. JJ is now your friend for life. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

31 December 2005, 06:27 AM	#14
NPD64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7	Glad to be on board. Never knew what all the fuss was before about a rolex but once you aquire one I now can understand the powerfull feeling of wearing a rolex submariner. I personally think the two tone submariner is one of the nicest watches that Rolex makes.

1 January 2006, 06:30 AM	#17
JIM- Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 599	Send it in for service and have it verified to be sure.

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