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tommy91 · 19 June 2017, 09:12 PM

I know this has been covered before, however I can't seem to find the threads. My understanding was the 'rough' textured rolex stamping appeared from 2011 and faded out to the shiny version around 2013 (talking solely about submariner)? Reason I ask is I had seen a sub claiming to be from 2015 with the 'rough' textured stamping. Can anyone clarify any dates of when this was fazed out? Thanks

Moggo · 19 June 2017, 09:37 PM

I have a 2015 SD4K with rough stamping, thought they changed around mid 2015 but maybe wrong.

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padi56 · 19 June 2017, 09:52 PM

There is no 100% exact date.

beshannon · 19 June 2017, 09:59 PM

My BLNR bought in 2015 has the rough texture clasp, which I love.

There are no exact build dates and there is no way to know how much inventory Rolex has at any given time to ship to AD's.

tommy91 · 19 June 2017, 10:22 PM

Ok thanks guys, it sounds ok then. It was hulk with the rough texture rolex stamp. It all looks good I just thought they may have swapped the clasp to older version for some reason. You won't see a 2017 or 2016 watch with the rough clasp stamp though right?

beshannon · 19 June 2017, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy91

Ok thanks guys, it sounds ok then. It was hulk with the rough texture rolex stamp. It all looks good I just thought they may have swapped the clasp to older version for some reason. You won't see a 2017 or 2016 watch with the rough clasp stamp though right?

You are still confusing the year of sale with the year of manufacture.

Unlikely that a popular piece could sit for long however that is no way to get that info.

tommy91 · 19 June 2017, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

You are still confusing the year of sale with the year of manufacture.

Unlikely that a popular piece could sit for long however that is no way to get that info.

Yeah sorry I understand you, potentially it could of been sitting around and pronounced new when purchased (later date than manufacturer) obviously as you stated it's unlikely to see this with the hulk. As other member has stated he has BLNR with rough stamp in 2015 that is good enough for me

thanks

beshannon · 19 June 2017, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy91

As other member has stated he has BLNR with rough stamp in 2015 that is good enough for me

thanks

Yes, well that was me!

Louis6787 · 19 June 2017, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

My BLNR bought in 2015 has the rough texture clasp, which I love.

There are no exact build dates and there is no way to know how much inventory Rolex has at any given time to ship to AD's.

Mine is October 2015 and I got the polished clasp, wich month is yours?

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beshannon · 20 June 2017, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Louis6787

Mine is October 2015 and I got the polished clasp, wich month is yours?

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I purchased it in July of 2015.

I have no idea when it was made, so it has no "month".

Godwin Austen · 21 June 2017, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy91

I know this has been covered before, however I can't seem to find the threads. My understanding was the 'rough' textured rolex stamping appeared from 2011 and faded out to the shiny version around 2013 (talking solely about submariner)? Reason I ask is I had seen a sub claiming to be from 2015 with the 'rough' textured stamping. Can anyone clarify any dates of when this was fazed out? Thanks

I found these 2 old threads re rough vs smooth clasp stamping on modern Rolexes. I found them interesting as missed them first time around!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=421914

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=433676

Glidelock · 21 June 2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Moggo

I have a 2015 SD4K with rough stamping, thought they changed around mid 2015 but maybe wrong.

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My SDC4K is around same time and rough stamping as well, but Rolex will send one Sub or SD out with the new smooth stamp, and a day...week...month later send one out with a rough stamp. Tons of examples of stuff like this, including back in 2000 an A serial Sub may or may not have Solid End Links, or a Swiss only dial. I purchased an A serial Sub within an hour of its arrival at Ben Bridge with the rare combination of Non Solid End Links (older style) and Swiss Made Dial (the newer style). Also happened w/ LEC's and Holes cases. AD would get 3 new Subs in a row w/ new style case, then the 4th would come w/ lug holes!

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Originally Posted by padi56

There is no 100% exact date.

This!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommy91

Yeah sorry I understand you, potentially it could of been sitting around and pronounced new when purchased (later date than manufacturer) obviously as you stated it's unlikely to see this with the hulk. As other member has stated he has BLNR with rough stamp in 2015 that is good enough for me

thanks

It is new, until someone buys it...even if it's been sitting at the AD for years!

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Originally Posted by Louis6787

Mine is October 2015 and I got the polished clasp, wich month is yours?

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I'm pretty sure you mean this is when his card was stamped?

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Originally Posted by beshannon

I purchased it in July of 2015.

I have no idea when it was made, so it has no "month".

Exactly!

Dirt · 21 June 2017, 08:43 PM

DSSD D-blue purchased new in March 2015.
Polished/smooth clasp.

19 June 2017, 09:37 PM	#2
Moggo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wales Watch: 16610, SD4K, Exp 1 Posts: 1,098	Rolex clasp stamping I have a 2015 SD4K with rough stamping, thought they changed around mid 2015 but maybe wrong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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19 June 2017, 09:59 PM	#4
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	My BLNR bought in 2015 has the rough texture clasp, which I love. There are no exact build dates and there is no way to know how much inventory Rolex has at any given time to ship to AD's. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

19 June 2017, 10:22 PM	#5
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	Ok thanks guys, it sounds ok then. It was hulk with the rough texture rolex stamp. It all looks good I just thought they may have swapped the clasp to older version for some reason. You won't see a 2017 or 2016 watch with the rough clasp stamp though right?

21 June 2017, 08:43 PM	#13
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 7,816	DSSD D-blue purchased new in March 2015. Polished/smooth clasp.

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