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15 March 2016, 10:56 PM | #1 |
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#Memorization
How are collectors/dealers memorizing Ref. # for vintage pieces. Is there a means to the madness? I know there are a few prefixes that match with certain years of production but I'm still having trouble learning them.
I am in search of the best resources for vintage Ref. & Serial #'s. I appreciate & thank any resources passed along. Thank you! - MP |
16 March 2016, 12:45 AM | #2 | |
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Wouldn't say it's memorization necessarily; when you have a passion for a piece, the name/ref just seems to follow. At least that's what I find. And there is a degree of logic which progresses through the evolution of individual models.
For example: 1675, 16750/16710, 116710. Admittedly it isn't a science, but neither is it entirely random. Quote:
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16 March 2016, 01:24 AM | #3 |
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LOL, my wife says we speak in code :-)
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16 March 2016, 01:37 AM | #4 |
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Why don't you check out the "Rolex Reference Library" in this forum lots of great info
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16 March 2016, 01:40 AM | #5 |
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Thank you for the info passed along!
morafa4 - Thank you very much. It's reassuring that only an experienced expert or knowledgable collector would hold the depth of knowledge required to ring off Ref. # / Serial #. Watchcrank - Seems like an accurate assumption! I find myself reading more and more about the history and Rolex and learning something completely new and foreign everyday. Boaters - Thank you! I will be looking into that section of the forums with more detail. |
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