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Pix · 27 May 2016, 02:09 AM

Can anyone tell me what these numbers would be on my 2004 DJ ?

MovieGuy · 27 May 2016, 02:13 AM

Looks like possibly a watchmaker's service mark but I've never seen one on the lug, always on the inside of the caseback. Could be a store's inventory code.

sensui · 27 May 2016, 02:17 AM

So...so....terrible....Hope you can find someone to polish that out if it's light enough OP.

ernie2 · 27 May 2016, 02:56 AM

bad penmanship

arinsd · 27 May 2016, 03:00 AM

Yes those numbers mean that the watch was taken to a bad watchmaker.

All jokes aside not too sure...

TheRolexKingofLV · 27 May 2016, 03:50 AM

Who cares what they mean...get them polished off if possible.

What kind of idiot would do such a thing? Anyone with a brain wouldn't do that to ANY watch, regardless of price. Wow

evlkoala · 27 May 2016, 03:52 AM

I would be so upset.

travisb · 27 May 2016, 03:54 AM

What the..?

Livermoron · 27 May 2016, 04:31 AM

Was the watch ever in a police property room ? Some PD are notorious for making electro pencil nightmares

mjclark32 · 27 May 2016, 04:47 AM

Never seen that before...

V1Rotate · 27 May 2016, 05:17 AM

Most likely an ID number from a pawn shop in case of theft. I know a pawn owner friend who does the same exact thing with his initials on pieces he takes in to resell, but a bit less conspicuous.

Pix · 27 May 2016, 05:34 AM

Nope bought new from an AD, I have all boxes and paperwork. It's never been in for service and I just noticed it when i removed the bracelet to get a Leather strap put on. I may have to go back to the AD.

Vanessa CW21 · 27 May 2016, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Pix

Nope bought new from an AD, I have all boxes and paperwork. It's never been in for service and I just noticed it when i removed the bracelet to get a Leather strap put on. I may have to go back to the AD.

That's crazy

Yes, take it to the AD, and keep us posted please. I want to know the story behind this one!

sensui · 27 May 2016, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pix

Nope bought new from an AD, I have all boxes and paperwork. It's never been in for service and I just noticed it when i removed the bracelet to get a Leather strap put on. I may have to go back to the AD.

This thread has turned into an absolute shocker.....might have to ask you to disclose this AD.....that is ridiculous.

DPE · 27 May 2016, 06:08 AM

This is damage to your property. Or if it was done before you bought the watch as a New watch. Then I would ask the AD for an exchange without the markings.

bdex75 · 27 May 2016, 06:09 AM

That is crazy. Never seen that, ever. Especially if you bought brand new from a Rolex AD. Odd.

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Pix · 27 May 2016, 06:23 AM

Thanks everyone, I will visit the AD next week and post a follow up of our discussion.

watchwatcher · 27 May 2016, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Pix

Thanks everyone, I will visit the AD next week and post a follow up of our discussion.

That sounds like a plan. I feel like you are owed some satisfaction in this situation...they have defaced your property. Looking forward to seeing how this one plays out.

mtgjr · 3 June 2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pix

Thanks everyone, I will visit the AD next week and post a follow up of our discussion.

Well, what did you find out?

Also, can you help us understand how you owned the watch for 12 years and never noticed those markings?

Daytona88 · 27 May 2016, 07:20 AM

That is just nuts!

Jemspeed · 27 May 2016, 07:49 AM

Wait, did you buy it in 2004? Not sure what the AD would do about it now

The Joker · 27 May 2016, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jemspeed

Wait, did you buy it in 2004? Not sure what the AD would do about it now

That's how it reads to me, but can't be, 12 years later and OP just noticed that.

SeaAndSky · 27 May 2016, 11:07 AM

OP, clear something up for us. Did you buy the watch new in 2004? Or is it a 2004 you bought used? It's interesting and I'm also curious what the meaning is of the engraving. Although I truly doubt any of us will ever know.

Old Expat Beast · 27 May 2016, 11:13 AM

Similar discussion here: www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=423203

mtgjr · 27 May 2016, 11:19 AM

Once again, a story that doesn't seem to add up. We're supposed to believe that the OP bought the watch new from the AD in 2004 and he just noticed those markings on the back of the lug 12 years later, when he went to change out the bracelet? Very hard to believe.

bdex75 · 27 May 2016, 12:16 PM

Mike's thought was my original thought. 2004??? Like 12 years ago?? I personally could never leave a bracelet on a watch that long without getting curious or swapping out the strap so I would have likely seen it.

Then I started wondering. When the bracelet was on that watch with the style of endlinks that would be on a watch of that period, wouldn't that spot be covered up by the endlinks??

Maybe grasping at straws here. And would not expect a dealer to do anything about it 12 years later but it is interesting. And matches up with the other post that Adam linked above.

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Old Expat Beast · 27 May 2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

Mike's thought was my original thought. 2004??? Like 12 years ago?? I personally could never leave a bracelet on a watch that long without getting curious or swapping out the strap so I would have likely seen it.

Then I started wondering. When the bracelet was on that watch with the style of endlinks that would be on a watch of that period, wouldn't that spot be covered up by the endlinks??

Maybe grasping at straws here. And would not expect a dealer to do anything about it 12 years later but it is interesting. And matches up with the other post that Adam linked above.

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No, you can see the indents on the lugs showing the only part that would be covered by the endlinks.

bdex75 · 27 May 2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

No, you can see the indents on the lugs showing the only part that would be covered by the endlinks.

Now I see.

Odd, to say the least.

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mtgjr · 27 May 2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

.....Then I started wondering. When the bracelet was on that watch with the style of endlinks that would be on a watch of that period, wouldn't that spot be covered up by the endlinks??......

No, don't think the endlinks would cover those markings. I can't fathom not noticing that for 12 years of wearing the watch, whether or not he ever changed the bracelet.

spd707 · 3 June 2016, 09:50 PM

27 May 2016, 03:50 AM	#6
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Who cares what they mean...get them polished off if possible. What kind of idiot would do such a thing? Anyone with a brain wouldn't do that to ANY watch, regardless of price. Wow __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

27 May 2016, 04:47 AM	#10
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Never seen that before... __________________

27 May 2016, 02:13 AM	#2
MovieGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 662	Looks like possibly a watchmaker's service mark but I've never seen one on the lug, always on the inside of the caseback. Could be a store's inventory code.

27 May 2016, 02:17 AM	#3
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	So...so....terrible....Hope you can find someone to polish that out if it's light enough OP.

27 May 2016, 02:56 AM	#4
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	bad penmanship

27 May 2016, 03:00 AM	#5
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 835	Yes those numbers mean that the watch was taken to a bad watchmaker. All jokes aside not too sure...

27 May 2016, 03:52 AM	#7
evlkoala "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Sub Posts: 862	I would be so upset.

27 May 2016, 03:54 AM	#8
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,408	What the..?

27 May 2016, 04:31 AM	#9
Livermoron "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 114	Was the watch ever in a police property room ? Some PD are notorious for making electro pencil nightmares

27 May 2016, 05:17 AM	#11
V1Rotate "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: @Boston Watch: 16660 16613 16710 Posts: 278	Most likely an ID number from a pawn shop in case of theft. I know a pawn owner friend who does the same exact thing with his initials on pieces he takes in to resell, but a bit less conspicuous.

27 May 2016, 05:34 AM	#12
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Nope bought new from an AD, I have all boxes and paperwork. It's never been in for service and I just noticed it when i removed the bracelet to get a Leather strap put on. I may have to go back to the AD.

27 May 2016, 06:08 AM	#15
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	This is damage to your property. Or if it was done before you bought the watch as a New watch. Then I would ask the AD for an exchange without the markings.

27 May 2016, 06:09 AM	#16
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	That is crazy. Never seen that, ever. Especially if you bought brand new from a Rolex AD. Odd. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 May 2016, 06:23 AM	#17
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Thanks everyone, I will visit the AD next week and post a follow up of our discussion.

27 May 2016, 07:20 AM	#20
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,614	That is just nuts!

27 May 2016, 07:49 AM	#21
Jemspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 199	Wait, did you buy it in 2004? Not sure what the AD would do about it now

27 May 2016, 11:07 AM	#23
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	OP, clear something up for us. Did you buy the watch new in 2004? Or is it a 2004 you bought used? It's interesting and I'm also curious what the meaning is of the engraving. Although I truly doubt any of us will ever know.

27 May 2016, 11:13 AM	#24
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,784	Similar discussion here: www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=423203

27 May 2016, 11:19 AM	#25
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Once again, a story that doesn't seem to add up. We're supposed to believe that the OP bought the watch new from the AD in 2004 and he just noticed those markings on the back of the lug 12 years later, when he went to change out the bracelet? Very hard to believe.

27 May 2016, 12:16 PM	#26
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Mike's thought was my original thought. 2004??? Like 12 years ago?? I personally could never leave a bracelet on a watch that long without getting curious or swapping out the strap so I would have likely seen it. Then I started wondering. When the bracelet was on that watch with the style of endlinks that would be on a watch of that period, wouldn't that spot be covered up by the endlinks?? Maybe grasping at straws here. And would not expect a dealer to do anything about it 12 years later but it is interesting. And matches up with the other post that Adam linked above. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2016, 09:50 PM	#30
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