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Old 1 May 2018, 02:59 AM   #1
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When did Rolex stop giving anchors with purchase?

Or do they still give one with each new watch? Thanks, Ed
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Old 1 May 2018, 03:07 AM   #2
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Some of the first Sub LVs came with them. I bought two subs in early 2008 and neither came with one. So, to answer your question (kind of), it happened somewhere between 2003 and 2008. Probably not the answer you're looking for, but it's all I have.
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Old 1 May 2018, 03:18 AM   #3
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Old 1 May 2018, 03:29 AM   #4
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When did Rolex stop giving anchors with purchase?
Around about the time prices stopped being held down by gravity. Sort of seemed pointless to include after that
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Old 1 May 2018, 03:55 AM   #5
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Around about the time prices stopped being held down by gravity. Sort of seemed pointless to include after that
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Around about the time prices stopped being held down by gravity. Sort of seemed pointless to include after that
agree.
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Old 1 May 2018, 04:15 AM   #7
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its purpose.....?

in addition to this, were they intended as a novelty item or was there a functionality for it? ive seen them worn as a bracelet and on a watch chain as a fob, so what was it purpose if at all.
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Old 1 May 2018, 04:23 AM   #8
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in addition to this, were they intended as a novelty item or was there a functionality for it? ive seen them worn as a bracelet and on a watch chain as a fob, so what was it purpose if at all.
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Old 1 May 2018, 08:04 AM   #9
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in addition to this, were they intended as a novelty item or was there a functionality for it? ive seen them worn as a bracelet and on a watch chain as a fob, so what was it purpose if at all.
the anchors were great for teeny tiny boats.
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in addition to this, were they intended as a novelty item or was there a functionality for it? ive seen them worn as a bracelet and on a watch chain as a fob, so what was it purpose if at all.
They were obviously intended to anchor tiny little ships.
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Old 1 May 2018, 03:52 AM   #11
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When I got my Z sub back in 06 it did not come with one.
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Old 1 May 2018, 04:29 AM   #12
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Never seen/heard of this (first Rolex was last year) what is the anchor?


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Old 1 May 2018, 08:57 AM   #13
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Never seen/heard of this (first Rolex was last year) what is the anchor?


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Old 1 May 2018, 04:42 AM   #14
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I think the F serial subs have them with the old box style. D serial subs have newer box with no anchors.

My F serial sublv in 2005 has the anchor
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Old 1 May 2018, 04:44 AM   #15
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Why do people answer when they have no idea what the correct answer to the question is?
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Old 1 May 2018, 07:48 AM   #16
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I did not get one in July 2007 with my Z serial LV.
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Old 1 May 2018, 07:59 AM   #17
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When they stopped giving out the watches... even tho they often require full purchase now.
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Old 1 May 2018, 09:47 AM   #18
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Around 2005

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I think I threw mine away when I bought my first sub back in 2000. Ooops.....
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