Who will buy a used Rolex if you don't know production date

[sakuraba]

Originally Posted by mikelprz

Just like many other codes... Someone will crack it..

+1 totally agree!

Knowing how anal Rolex is as a company, I seriously doubt the serials are completely random.

[CoopJr]

Originally Posted by justrolexes

I'm sure with time we should find a way to break the code

Tony...you just know that someone is out there working on it right now.

Maybe the serials appear to be random but I just don't see Rolex placing serials nilly-wily on a Platinum DD.

[CoopJr]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

+1 totally agree!

Knowing how anal Rolex is as a company, I seriously doubt the serials are completely random.

Totally agree with ya Jib!

[Johny]

Originally Posted by mjm800

+1

Without papers no sale for me anyway.

x2

[Texican]

It would have been nice if Rolex would have left the serial number system as it was, but it's not that big a deal. Seems like those who are in the know on the new system will tend to keep teh paperwork that comes with the watch so if sold in the future any prospective buyer will know the approximate "age" of the watch. Obviously in the future a Rolex with "dated" papers will be worth more than one without! Helps keep the value for those who are concerned with the exact age of their watch, and at the same time will give those who don't care about "credentials" a great watch at a good price when you buy one without said papers!

[RJC]

Originally Posted by mjm800

Am I wrong to not care about production dates?

As long as all the paperwork is in order and the watch looks and run great that's all I care about.

Until I came here I never even knew about M, Z, and other serials.

Is an M different from a V in a meaningful way? Does an M not run as well as a V?

Totally agree with you.

There was a time I wanted the newest serial number even when buying BNIB, but as many others have said, it's condition, correct papers and packaging that I now look for.

Have a look in the 'For Sale' section, there are BNIB, still with all stickers, models on an M. I wouldn't hesitate buying one rather than wait for a 'V' or scrambled version to come up.

[Bullyterrier]

Originally Posted by padi56

stamped by some Internet code.

Would that have been done with one of them computer thingy ma jigs?


I think the random numbers was a clever move by Rolex to make it harder on the Grey Market.

[rad87gn]

Don't care about it at all.

[RFXMM]

+1

Originally Posted by robsteve

it will probably make original papers and a dated warranty card even more important in valuing a used watch with the random serial numbers.

Robert

[Roley]

I will continue to purchase Rolex watches, with all the documentation and sales receipt only. I believe this new random serial number system, now benefits the AD. Now they have no problem selling OLD NEW STOCK. Also, this may be a way for Rolex to CHARGE YOU AN ONLINE FEE, to determine the production date of your watch from 2010 onward. Good way for them to generate some more revenue.

[hhh007]

<<< Our watches have functional lives that can span for decades if not centuries, yet we talk about them here as if they go bad like last week's egg salad.

If anything, the random serial numbers will make buyers pay more attention to condition, which they should have been doing all along. >>>





Exactly.....couldn't have said it better myself!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Edward-K

For me if i am going to buy a watch from my AD is means i will have him special order whatever it is - thats the only way to assure your not buying a watch that has been sitting in the case for years.

Look its simple the only Rolex watches to sit on shelves are the slow selling ones normally precious metal and diamond watches.Most s.steel models are not at ADs long enough to even gather any dust IMO date codes humbug.And even if a particular model had been at AD a few years which is doubtful.And if there had been no changes to that model what difference would it make you get the same 2 year warranty.Now if there was no Internet code to get this rough indication when a case was stamped,and not necessarily when a watch was fully assembled for shipment and sale.And say there was no code whatsoever on Rolex watches would we all stop buying them. Watches don't go off and if not used they are still as new. And no the oil would not have dried out and will not need a service sooner than the normal 5-7 year after sale.

[pcst]

Originally Posted by robsteve

It will probably make original papers and a dated warranty card even more important in valuing a used watch with the random serial numbers.

Robert

what Robert said

[Joey_V]

No papers, no sale.

This will highlight the importance of an AD bought watch.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Bullyterrier

Would that have been done with one of them computer thingy ma jigs?


I think the random numbers was a clever move by Rolex to make it harder on the Grey Market.

The current code for dateing Rolex watches is nothing official from Rolex. Its just a internet code that bunch of guys figured many many years ago.

[GradyPhilpott]

When all the dust has settled, Rolex watches will be just as desirable as they always have been.

Maybe Rolex wanted to shake up the gray and the used markets, but in the end, people are still going to want Rolex watches and many will be looking to save some money in the process.

People will always find ways to distinguish between what's good, better and best. Humans are just that way. We are animals that categorize.

Boxes and papers are going to carry a lot more weight in the future, I think.

[Neil.tf001]

Will take many hundreds of serial numbers to compare. I don't see many people posting there numbers so the WIS of us can try and look for any alpha numeric sequence. Although like most of us I hope someone somewhere will.

[pradeep]

I think its truly random..!