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WWC · 22 June 2015, 07:52 PM

As I was speaking to a friend who is a novice to the Rolex world, not that I'm an expert, but I heard something that was quite funny (in a positive way).

He was told to buy Rolex from Switzerland with client code 10 or the other Switzerland codes as that denotes that every component was made and assembled there and therefore genuinely Swiss made.

I have been here on the forum for a few years and have bought a total of 5 Rolex all with different client codes and none from Switzerland and never doubted how genuine each part and its assembly were.

Should I be concerned now?

Old Expat Beast · 22 June 2015, 07:58 PM

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thewatchguy93 · 22 June 2015, 07:58 PM

zama · 22 June 2015, 07:59 PM

Fear not young Jedi the force is with you now and always, unless you get a franken watch at some stage

joe100 · 22 June 2015, 08:33 PM

Sigh, everyone is an expert these days

AK797 · 22 June 2015, 08:35 PM

At least that's a new one.

brandrea · 22 June 2015, 08:51 PM

kilyung · 22 June 2015, 09:48 PM

Really???

travisb · 22 June 2015, 09:53 PM

Lets add that one to the BS list.

Annan · 22 June 2015, 10:09 PM

Oh no......

locutus49 · 22 June 2015, 10:19 PM

He must be right. So all Rolexes bought outside Switzerland are assembled in China. Makes sense.

beshannon · 22 June 2015, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WWC

Should I be concerned now?

Yes

Rock · 22 June 2015, 10:35 PM

Your friend must work for NewsCorp. Their newspapers read like SciFi.

mike · 22 June 2015, 10:49 PM

Ah, another expert.

I suppose if you wanted to get real pickey, there was a time when bracelets were made in different countries. USA and Mexico come to mind. There was also a time when watches coming to the US had a different amount of jewels for importation purposes.

997.2 · 22 June 2015, 11:07 PM

MonBK · 22 June 2015, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WWC

As I was speaking to a friend who is a novice to the Rolex world, not that I'm an expert, but I heard something that was quite funny (in a positive way).

He was told to buy Rolex from Switzerland with client code 10 or the other Switzerland codes as that denotes that every component was made and assembled there and therefore genuinely Swiss made.

I have been here on the forum for a few years and have bought a total of 5 Rolex all with different client codes and none from Switzerland and never doubted how genuine each part and its assembly were.

Should I be concerned now?

Why am I not surprised?

watchwatcher · 22 June 2015, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WWC

I have been here on the forum for a few years and have bought a total of 5 Rolex all with different client codes and none from Switzerland and never doubted how genuine each part and its assembly were.

Should I be concerned now?

What exactly happened to cause you to wonder if you should be concerned? Somebody (who you said was a novice to Rolex) said something? Please...

WWC · 22 June 2015, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

What exactly happened to cause you to wonder if you should be concerned? Somebody (who you said was a novice to Rolex) said something? Please...

Not concerned at all. Just a sarcastic question following what I heard today.

I just stayed quiet and didn't bother answering to what he said about the client code issue. Just thought I'd share what I heard with fellow members.

Mr. K · 22 June 2015, 11:39 PM

It is interesting all the comments made about Rolex. It's almost like folklore

wantonebad · 23 June 2015, 12:01 AM

SC11 · 23 June 2015, 12:06 AM

Haven't the latest cards dropped the country code?

malarky_hk · 23 June 2015, 12:11 AM

This is gonna be a good thread....where's my popcorn?

SWISSAHOLICS · 23 June 2015, 12:35 AM

At least this thread is different than your typical "price increase" thread.

GB-man · 23 June 2015, 01:16 AM

Yes all your watches are compromised. Send them to me immediately and I'll give you some postage stamps and a happy meal for them

AS1 · 23 June 2015, 01:18 AM

whoa

ronricks · 23 June 2015, 04:16 AM

trackntrail · 23 June 2015, 06:12 AM

Your friend is not smart.

rollee1 · 23 June 2015, 07:41 AM

"To really talk this apart, I know the lume is Japanese made."

WS9D · 23 June 2015, 07:54 AM

Lol this thread is entertaining

Rameez-Q · 23 June 2015, 07:58 AM

22 June 2015, 07:52 PM	#1
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	I heard something interesting As I was speaking to a friend who is a novice to the Rolex world, not that I'm an expert, but I heard something that was quite funny (in a positive way). He was told to buy Rolex from Switzerland with client code 10 or the other Switzerland codes as that denotes that every component was made and assembled there and therefore genuinely Swiss made. I have been here on the forum for a few years and have bought a total of 5 Rolex all with different client codes and none from Switzerland and never doubted how genuine each part and its assembly were. Should I be concerned now? __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

22 June 2015, 07:58 PM	#3
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22 June 2015, 07:59 PM	#4
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22 June 2015, 08:33 PM	#5
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22 June 2015, 10:35 PM	#13
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22 June 2015, 08:35 PM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,367	At least that's a new one.

22 June 2015, 08:51 PM	#7
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22 June 2015, 09:48 PM	#8
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,938	Really???

22 June 2015, 09:53 PM	#9
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,342	Lets add that one to the BS list.

22 June 2015, 10:19 PM	#11
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	He must be right. So all Rolexes bought outside Switzerland are assembled in China. Makes sense.

22 June 2015, 10:49 PM	#14
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Ah, another expert. I suppose if you wanted to get real pickey, there was a time when bracelets were made in different countries. USA and Mexico come to mind. There was also a time when watches coming to the US had a different amount of jewels for importation purposes.

22 June 2015, 11:07 PM	#15
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22 June 2015, 11:39 PM	#19
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	It is interesting all the comments made about Rolex. It's almost like folklore

23 June 2015, 12:01 AM	#20
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23 June 2015, 12:06 AM	#21
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Haven't the latest cards dropped the country code?

23 June 2015, 12:11 AM	#22
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	This is gonna be a good thread....where's my popcorn?

23 June 2015, 12:35 AM	#23
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23 June 2015, 01:16 AM	#24
GB-man 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,269	Yes all your watches are compromised. Send them to me immediately and I'll give you some postage stamps and a happy meal for them

23 June 2015, 01:18 AM	#25
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	whoa

23 June 2015, 04:16 AM	#26
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23 June 2015, 06:12 AM	#27
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23 June 2015, 07:41 AM	#28
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23 June 2015, 07:54 AM	#29
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,411	Lol this thread is entertaining

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