Just bought a submariner and worried

[Sean.c]

I just bought my first rolex and its serial number starts with 6xf22*** what does that mean? is that a random serial?? It was bought in 2010 from the records in Dubais mall of the emirates. Can anyone help?

[Brit78]

Hello. I wouldn't sweat it yet. Post some pics and the experts will help you out. It definitely could be a random serial number if you purchased it in 2010.

[esm]

it is possible that a watch with random serial was produced and bought in 2010.

any pix?

[Sean.c]

its a sub date 16610

[masterdinh]

I dont think you can get a random 16610 date. V would have been the latest serial. I could very well be wrong. I would be concerned.

[masterdinh]

My only experience is looking at the FS section on this forum. I have never seen a random 16610.

If there are G serial 116610, and random was after G, then my logic tells me random 16610 date wouldnt be a possibility.

Were 16610 still even produced in 2010?

[Sean.c]

Originally Posted by masterdinh

My only experience is looking at the FS section on this forum. I have never seen a random 16610.

If there are G serial 116610, and random was after G, then my logic tells me random 16610 date wouldnt be a possibility.

Were 16610 still even produced in 2010?

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=206220 - am i lucky? I bough this one for 5000 $ im still worried

[masterdinh]

Originally Posted by Sean.c

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=206220 - am i lucky? I bough this one for 5000 $ im still worried

Great price!

[Sean.c]

these are the first pics I just took

[masterdinh]

Then I stand corrected.

Looks legit. Why are you concerned?

[rolexsport]

pop the bracelet and verify the card against the watch... looks good...

[esm]

Originally Posted by rolexsport

pop the bracelet and verify the card against the watch... looks good...

pretty sure there wont be serial no between the lugs if there is an engraved rehaut... (unless it is a transitional case...)

[Sean.c]

Probably because its my first watch and I saw the serial number after i had bought it and thought "shouldnt it have a V at the start of the serial no. " I was just wondering if that was the correct serial number ...as its my first the slightest thing has me on edge

[Auragentum]

Is there rolexrolex engraving on the rehaut as well, with the serial no matching that of the certificate? I can't tell from the low res picture.

[masterdinh]

Originally Posted by Auragentum

Is there rolexrolex engraving on the rehaut as well, with the serial no matching that of the certificate? I can't tell from the low res picture.

x2

[Sean.c]

this is the front of the card

[rolexsport]

card looks ok... wow... 360 posts and this is your first rolex?... welcome man 2 da club man...

[Sean.c]

Originally Posted by rolexsport

card looks ok... wow... 360 posts and this is your first rolex?... welcome man 2 da club man...

Had to learn as much as I could.. Ive been a fan since I was 15 so its taken me 5 years to get my first !

[esm]

Originally Posted by Sean.c

Had to learn as much as I could.. Ive been a fan since I was 15 so its taken me 5 years to get my first !

is this the one with a dent on one of the lugs?

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Sean.c

Had to learn as much as I could.. Ive been a fan since I was 15 so its taken me 5 years to get my first !

You're only 20 and you've got your first Rolex ... and a Sub, no less. Congrats! You're way ahead of my schedule. Enjoy it!

[masterdinh]

Did you buy it from a trusted seller here? If so, I would just enjoy it!

[eric23]

Looks nice! Congrats!

[kilyung]

Looks fine. Is this the dented Sub?

[Lumberjact]

Welcome to Rolex ownership! I don't think you've anything to worry about, other than what your next Roles will be.

[nch209]

Looks OK to me... not sure if its going to have the serial between the lugs, but does the rehault match the card #? Also, any chance you can open up the back and show a pic? Where did you buy it from?

My gut is saying you did good, and I really hope my hunch is correct!

[nch209]

If this is the dented one, can you show pics of the dent? Is it a cantidate for laser welding, or minor enough for a bit of polishing, or just gonna keep the scar?

[Sean.c]

yeah this is the dented submariner... and yes the serial does match the one in the rehaut just checked ! the dent is so small I must have made it look so much larger in my head.. its a slight ding on the front most left lug ill try take a close up if it even shows

[nch209]

Originally Posted by Sean.c

yeah this is the dented submariner... and yes the serial does match the one in the rehaut just checked ! the dent is so small I must have made it look so much larger in my head.. its a slight ding on the front most left lug ill try take a close up if it even shows

Looks like you made a good deal. You may be surprised what some light hand polishing will do to the ding--- just dont damage any of the chamfers!

[Sean.c]

Originally Posted by nch209

Looks like you made a good deal. You may be surprised what some light hand polishing will do to the ding--- just dont damage any of the chamfers!

whats a chamfer?

[nch209]

Originally Posted by Sean.c

whats a chamfer?

The beveled edge on the top of the lug...