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Montecristo416 · 9 June 2016, 05:51 AM

Hi All! Great site here.

I know this is a long-shot but is it possible to find a Rolex watch previously sold simply by using it's serial number.

The watch was a M series SS white face Daytona.

modee · 9 June 2016, 06:03 AM

It's hard enough tracking down a stolen watch even with its serial number, so I would say - no.

MonBK · 9 June 2016, 06:12 AM

No

ref1655 · 9 June 2016, 06:38 AM

sounds/seems like a 'needle in the haystack' undertaking.

kneedeep · 9 June 2016, 06:52 AM

Would be a very long-long shot IMO.

watchwatcher · 9 June 2016, 06:56 AM

No, I don't see how.

Montecristo416 · 9 June 2016, 07:23 AM

Thanks for all the information.

I checked with who I sold it to (retailer, not AD) but he claims he can't track it. I would have thought he would keep track of who he sold it to.

77T · 9 June 2016, 07:33 AM

Keep in mind that even if he did have his customer's name, that it wouldn't be proper to tell you who bought it.

What was your motivation to find the new owner?

Montecristo416 · 10 June 2016, 01:55 AM

I don't need to know the customer name. I thought that would be a way to locate the watch.

I just want the watch back.

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Originally Posted by 77T

Keep in mind that even if he did have his customer's name, that it wouldn't be proper to tell you who bought it.

What was your motivation to find the new owner?

HL65 · 9 June 2016, 08:20 AM

No

fskywalker · 9 June 2016, 09:03 AM

Very unlikely, unless the new owner spell out his serial number openly in a forum and you can google it.

Lordofrolex · 9 June 2016, 09:04 AM

Goodluck unless you know who you sold it too.

Chadridv · 9 June 2016, 09:46 AM

There's a minimal chance of success but also a minimal effort to search watchrecon weekly. Just search under the Rolex brand, type in the reference and look. You could also simply try typing in the letter m. Also keep an eye on the location of the watches for sale. Again, it's all very unlikely but not impossible.

Montecristo416 · 10 June 2016, 02:19 AM

Thanks. I will try this.

Most listings only list the first letter of the serial number.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

There's a minimal chance of success but also a minimal effort to search watchrecon weekly. Just search under the Rolex brand, type in the reference and look. You could also simply try typing in the letter m. Also keep an eye on the location of the watches for sale. Again, it's all very unlikely but not impossible.

Chadridv · 10 June 2016, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Montecristo416

Thanks. I will try this.

Most listings only list the first letter of the serial number.

Understood, but there's gotta be only so many m series daytonas for sale at any given time. If you found one you could be a PM away from asking for the the serial number from the seller.

Montecristo416 · 10 June 2016, 03:33 AM

Good point. I will try this approach. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Understood, but there's gotta be only so many m series daytonas for sale at any given time. If you found one you could be a PM away from asking for the the serial number from the seller.

kromdom · 9 June 2016, 09:51 AM

here's a thought: post a WTB in every/all watch sites (plus Craigslist if you are feeling adventurous) specifying: serial #/M series SS white face Daytona.

Best of luck

Montecristo416 · 10 June 2016, 02:23 AM

I will try this as well. Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kromdom

here's a thought: post a WTB in every/all watch sites (plus Craigslist if you are feeling adventurous) specifying: serial #/M series SS white face Daytona.

Best of luck

modee · 9 June 2016, 10:21 AM

Yeah after putting us through all this, pray tell OP, why do you want to know?

Montecristo416 · 10 June 2016, 02:21 AM

I don't want to know. I just want to buy the watch back.

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Originally Posted by modee

Yeah after putting us through all this, pray tell OP, why do you want to know?

speedolex · 10 June 2016, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Montecristo416

I don't want to know. I just want to buy the watch back.

I once dumped a girl and later realized I made a mistake and wanted her back but it was impossible to get her back so I found a girl who looked exactly like her she was practically her twin and that made everything better again I hope you can find a similar solution though it's like next to impossible to find an identical version of your watch I know.

Montecristo416 · 11 June 2016, 08:05 AM

I like your way of thinking.

I've ordered the new ceramic as well. But I'll still give finding the original a shot.

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Originally Posted by speedolex

I once dumped a girl and later realized I made a mistake and wanted her back but it was impossible to get her back so I found a girl who looked exactly like her she was practically her twin and that made everything better again I hope you can find a similar solution though it's like next to impossible to find an identical version of your watch I know.

speedolex · 11 June 2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Montecristo416

I like your way of thinking.

I've ordered the new ceramic as well. But I'll still give finding the original a shot.

That's the spirit.

If you fell in love with the first identical twin, you'll quickly fall in love with her sister. And then you can tell all your friends you did 'em both, pretty cool.

liuk3 · 9 June 2016, 11:05 AM

Offer a large reward?

Montecristo416 · 10 June 2016, 02:21 AM

Great idea. This will be my last resort.

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Originally Posted by liuk3

Offer a large reward?

T01 · 10 June 2016, 03:36 AM

I'd say no

nch209 · 10 June 2016, 10:29 AM

Slim--- although there's always a chance. I've seen parts and watches I've flipped over the years show up all over the world. One neat thing was a new Daytona dial..: that thing is probably still bouncing around new and unused. So there is a chance...

Montecristo416 · 11 June 2016, 08:19 AM

I'm the eternal optimist. I won't obsess over it, but as long as there's a chance, I'm hopeful

Quote:

Originally Posted by nch209

Slim--- although there's always a chance. I've seen parts and watches I've flipped over the years show up all over the world. One neat thing was a new Daytona dial..: that thing is probably still bouncing around new and unused. So there is a chance...

socialpro · 11 June 2016, 10:02 AM

Good luck on the hunt - sometimes the stars do align to find what you were looking for :)

T. Ferguson · 11 June 2016, 10:10 AM

Just contact your nearest RSC. If it's ever been in for service they would know who the owner of record was at that time. Just ask them to call that person, and if they still own the watch tell them to make an offer on your behalf.

EZ Peezy!

only kidding.

9 June 2016, 05:51 AM	#1
Montecristo416 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 15	Finding A Previously Sold Watch Hi All! Great site here. I know this is a long-shot but is it possible to find a Rolex watch previously sold simply by using it's serial number. The watch was a M series SS white face Daytona.

9 June 2016, 07:33 AM	#8
77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,480	Keep in mind that even if he did have his customer's name, that it wouldn't be proper to tell you who bought it. What was your motivation to find the new owner? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 June 2016, 08:20 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,250	No __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 June 2016, 09:03 AM	#11
fskywalker 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,350	Very unlikely, unless the new owner spell out his serial number openly in a forum and you can google it. __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 215.30.40.20.03.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

9 June 2016, 09:04 AM	#12
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Goodluck unless you know who you sold it too. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

9 June 2016, 06:03 AM	#2
modee Banned Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Modee Location: California Watch: Rolex 228206 Posts: 224	It's hard enough tracking down a stolen watch even with its serial number, so I would say - no.

9 June 2016, 06:12 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,277	No

9 June 2016, 06:38 AM	#4
ref1655 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 1655/MkI Posts: 1,100	sounds/seems like a 'needle in the haystack' undertaking.

9 June 2016, 06:52 AM	#5
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Would be a very long-long shot IMO.

9 June 2016, 06:56 AM	#6
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,196	No, I don't see how.

9 June 2016, 07:23 AM	#7
Montecristo416 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 15	Thanks for all the information. I checked with who I sold it to (retailer, not AD) but he claims he can't track it. I would have thought he would keep track of who he sold it to.

9 June 2016, 09:46 AM	#13
Chadridv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,358	There's a minimal chance of success but also a minimal effort to search watchrecon weekly. Just search under the Rolex brand, type in the reference and look. You could also simply try typing in the letter m. Also keep an eye on the location of the watches for sale. Again, it's all very unlikely but not impossible.

9 June 2016, 09:51 AM	#17
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	here's a thought: post a WTB in every/all watch sites (plus Craigslist if you are feeling adventurous) specifying: serial #/M series SS white face Daytona. Best of luck

9 June 2016, 10:21 AM	#19
modee Banned Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Modee Location: California Watch: Rolex 228206 Posts: 224	Yeah after putting us through all this, pray tell OP, why do you want to know?

9 June 2016, 11:05 AM	#24
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	Offer a large reward? __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

10 June 2016, 03:36 AM	#26
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	I'd say no

10 June 2016, 10:29 AM	#27
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Slim--- although there's always a chance. I've seen parts and watches I've flipped over the years show up all over the world. One neat thing was a new Daytona dial..: that thing is probably still bouncing around new and unused. So there is a chance... __________________ nch209

11 June 2016, 10:02 AM	#29
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	Good luck on the hunt - sometimes the stars do align to find what you were looking for :)

11 June 2016, 10:10 AM	#30
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Just contact your nearest RSC. If it's ever been in for service they would know who the owner of record was at that time. Just ask them to call that person, and if they still own the watch tell them to make an offer on your behalf. EZ Peezy! only kidding. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

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