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thelawpimp · 21 July 2009, 05:38 AM

Just bought a Rolex from Stein Diamonds. It arrived in packaging and in box as I would have expected. The only thing is that it arrived with only a Credit Card type of identification and no "paperwork" per se. I called and was told that "Rolex stopped printing certificates a few years ago and went to an I.D. card format that contains all of the Rolex watch information such as serial number, band serial number etc.

Is this a true statement, or have I been had?

lakeros · 21 July 2009, 05:42 AM

This true for new Rolex purchases. I do not know the exact date they stopped but it has beena few years. Someone will chim in I'm sure with the exact date they stopped.

Welcome to the forum by the way!

thelawpimp · 21 July 2009, 05:46 AM

I appreciate the quick response. Wife is set to take to AD for sizing and appraisal, but hasn't been yet.

SLS · 21 July 2009, 05:48 AM

True, but how about some pics!
Congrats on your new piece,
Scott

michael69 · 21 July 2009, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thelawpimp

Just bought a Rolex from Stein Diamonds. It arrived in packaging and in box as I would have expected. The only thing is that it arrived with only a Credit Card type of identification and no "paperwork" per se. I called and was told that "Rolex stopped printing certificates a few years ago and went to an I.D. card format that contains all of the Rolex watch information such as serial number, band serial number etc.

Is this a true statement, or have I been had?

You're fine (this is the way a new rolex comes now, with "credit card" guarantee)

dhiltonlittle · 21 July 2009, 05:58 AM

congrats on the purchace! what did you get? post pics when you can!

STEELINOX · 21 July 2009, 05:59 AM

at least 4 serial numbers ago it started; so, maybe 2003/4.

Thanks,
Randy

allanofcalifornia · 21 July 2009, 06:04 AM

Congratulations on your new Rolex! Enjoy and wear it in good health!

Allan

thelawpimp · 21 July 2009, 06:12 AM

Thanks for all of your responses. I'll have to get a few pictures together when I get back home next week. This was a birthday present for my wife. I gave it to her in Florida this past weekend. SHe went back home and I came west to work. I'll be back home next weekend.

Meanwhile, to answer some of your questions..it's an "M" series, from Stein. They did a great job and apparently I got what was promised.

The watch is a 179313MDJ, lady datejust with diamond dial, mother of pearl and 12 diamond factory fluted bezel, all original, not a frankenwatch.

She loves it. I hope she loves it enough. I've got to get a few more for myself.

I am glad I joined this forum, but if I keep reading on here as much as I have since I've joined, I'm gonna end up with a two tone sub with blue dial, Yatchmaster with platinum dial and a daytona.....in that order, unless I change my mind, which I do often.

I currently wear a two tone oyster perpetual date with smooth bezel. I am glad I didn't know about this forum a couple of years ago and at the same time I wish I had. If I had, I'd already have added to my collection.

Anyway, thanks for all the input and all the advice.

springer · 21 July 2009, 01:56 PM

Very true, credit cards are in, warranty-style papers are out. Enjoy.

Z-Sub · 21 July 2009, 02:26 PM

Credit card type warranty card started during the late Z-serials.
Congratulations and boy this is another teaser thread without any pictures

21 July 2009, 05:38 AM	#1
thelawpimp Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 16	Paperwork Question Just bought a Rolex from Stein Diamonds. It arrived in packaging and in box as I would have expected. The only thing is that it arrived with only a Credit Card type of identification and no "paperwork" per se. I called and was told that "Rolex stopped printing certificates a few years ago and went to an I.D. card format that contains all of the Rolex watch information such as serial number, band serial number etc. Is this a true statement, or have I been had?

21 July 2009, 05:42 AM	#2
lakeros "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: AZ, USA Watch: Sea Dweller M Posts: 386	This true for new Rolex purchases. I do not know the exact date they stopped but it has beena few years. Someone will chim in I'm sure with the exact date they stopped. Welcome to the forum by the way! __________________ Sea Dweller M SS Sub Date - gone but not forgotten Member NYLON NATION! #12188

21 July 2009, 05:46 AM	#3
thelawpimp Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 16	Thanks. I appreciate the quick response. Wife is set to take to AD for sizing and appraisal, but hasn't been yet.

21 July 2009, 05:48 AM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	True, but how about some pics! Congrats on your new piece, Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

21 July 2009, 06:12 AM	#9
thelawpimp Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 16	New Rolex Thanks for all of your responses. I'll have to get a few pictures together when I get back home next week. This was a birthday present for my wife. I gave it to her in Florida this past weekend. SHe went back home and I came west to work. I'll be back home next weekend. Meanwhile, to answer some of your questions..it's an "M" series, from Stein. They did a great job and apparently I got what was promised. The watch is a 179313MDJ, lady datejust with diamond dial, mother of pearl and 12 diamond factory fluted bezel, all original, not a frankenwatch. She loves it. I hope she loves it enough. I've got to get a few more for myself. I am glad I joined this forum, but if I keep reading on here as much as I have since I've joined, I'm gonna end up with a two tone sub with blue dial, Yatchmaster with platinum dial and a daytona.....in that order, unless I change my mind, which I do often. I currently wear a two tone oyster perpetual date with smooth bezel. I am glad I didn't know about this forum a couple of years ago and at the same time I wish I had. If I had, I'd already have added to my collection. Anyway, thanks for all the input and all the advice.

21 July 2009, 05:58 AM	#6
dhiltonlittle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: NYC Watch: Rolex SS Sub Date Posts: 181	congrats on the purchace! what did you get? post pics when you can!

21 July 2009, 05:59 AM	#7
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	at least 4 serial numbers ago it started; so, maybe 2003/4. Thanks, Randy

21 July 2009, 06:04 AM	#8
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Congratulations on your new Rolex! Enjoy and wear it in good health! Allan

21 July 2009, 01:56 PM	#10
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,118	Very true, credit cards are in, warranty-style papers are out. Enjoy. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

21 July 2009, 02:26 PM	#11
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Credit card type warranty card started during the late Z-serials. Congratulations and boy this is another teaser thread without any pictures __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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