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nko51 · 2 March 2007, 03:49 AM

Rolex once had a stamped 5 digit number on the back of the warranty card. This stamp allowed those who knew what it meant to identify when the watch was shipped from the factory to the dealer. I have not seen it for at least 5 years now. Anyone familiar with this!

JJ Irani · 2 March 2007, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nko51

Rolex once had a stamped 5 digit number on the back of the warranty card. This stamp allowed those who knew what it meant to identify when the watch was shipped from the factory to the dealer. I have not seen it for at least 5 years now. Anyone familiar with this!

Sorry, in almost 30 years of Rolex wheeling and dealing, I've never seen such a stamp. Do you have a picture?

JJ

nko51 · 2 March 2007, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sorry, in almost 30 years of Rolex wheeling and dealing, I've never seen such a stamp. Do you have a picture?

JJ

I saw a picture in the book below:

THE ROLEX REPORT

Revised and Expanded 4th Edition

AN UNAUTHORIZED REFERENCE BOOK
FOR THE ROLEX ENTHUSIAST

by John E. Brozek

with a Foreword by Jeffrey P. Hess
(co-author of The Best of Time, Rolex Wristwatches)

tonelar · 2 March 2007, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nko51

I have not seen it for at least 5 years now.

So, you saw it in the book that long ago? Maybe he's talking about vintage watches...

Oldest papers I have are from a 910____ serialed watch, nothing on the back except a sticker with it's model number on it. Oh, and "Attestation De Chronometre Officiel" followed by the Rolex Logo and Crown of course.

A. Jacobs · 2 March 2007, 10:21 AM

Never seen it.

robm · 2 March 2007, 11:08 AM

My warrenty card has 5 red letters stamped on the back. It looks hand stamped. It is E 0WCH. There is a space between the E and the zero, at least I think it is a zero. Wonder what it means....

Welshwatchman · 2 March 2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by robm

My warrenty card has 5 red letters stamped on the back. It looks hand stamped. It is E 0WCH. There is a space between the E and the zero, at least I think it is a zero. Wonder what it means....

I think it actually is stamped OUCH! and represents the noise your wallet made when you had to lay out for the watch.

IQ Publishing · 2 March 2007, 02:10 PM

ROLEX WATCH
12345 67890

Therefore "L RETW" = "3 1486" = March 14, 1986

As for the example given above...

"E 0WCH" = "4 0690" = April 06, 1990

I hope this helps.

iflooru · 2 March 2007, 02:16 PM

The letters you are referring to were in red ink and it was a date code as to when Rolex USA took delivery from the factory. I have seen them only twice. I think it went like this. I'm sure someone will clarify.

R=1
O=2
L=3
E=4
X=5
W=6
A=7
T=8
C=9
H=0

iflooru · 2 March 2007, 02:20 PM

Ah! You beat me to the answer by 6 minutes IQ Publishing, I shouldn't have gotten up for the bathroom after I started my reply.

tonelar · 2 March 2007, 04:39 PM

That explains why my older paper didn't have it... it's also hole punched so musta come from overseas.

Here's a weird one on the back of the SD papers CTCC ...Sept 6 1999, I guess.

Alex Stylianou · 2 March 2007, 05:33 PM

never seen it

nko51 · 2 March 2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

So, you saw it in the book that long ago? Maybe he's talking about vintage watches...

Oldest papers I have are from a 910____ serialed watch, nothing on the back except a sticker with it's model number on it. Oh, and "Attestation De Chronometre Officiel" followed by the Rolex Logo and Crown of course.

The book was printed in 2002, genius!

nko51 · 2 March 2007, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by adstylianou

never seen it

Quess what my friend! You have a grey market warranty certificate.

nko51 · 2 March 2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sorry, in almost 30 years of Rolex wheeling and dealing, I've never seen such a stamp. Do you have a picture?

JJ

Read my post, and see pic "Red letter Code for Rolex"
What planet is New Zealand on?

nko51 · 3 March 2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonelar

So, you saw it in the book that long ago? Maybe he's talking about vintage watches...

Oldest papers I have are from a 910____ serialed watch, nothing on the back except a sticker with it's model number on it. Oh, and "Attestation De Chronometre Officiel" followed by the Rolex Logo and Crown of course.

Where you from? San Francisco, Planet Krypton

nko51 · 3 March 2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by IQ Publishing

ROLEX WATCH
12345 67890

Therefore "L RETW" = "3 1486" = March 14, 1986

As for the example given above...

"E 0WCH" = "4 0690" = April 06, 1990

I hope this helps.

Thank You! You are a Gentleman and Scholar!

padi56 · 3 March 2007, 01:06 AM

These Red codes are only on USA watches all it means is the date,it was sent from the main Rolex USA distributor to the AD.And only then if they remember to physically hand stamp them.

JJ Irani · 3 March 2007, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by nko51

Read my post, and see pic "Red letter Code for Rolex"
What planet is New Zealand on?

I've seen your other post.

BTW, I'll ignore that last crack of yours. Don't do it again, okay?

Alex Stylianou · 3 March 2007, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nko51

Quess what my friend! You have a grey market warranty certificate.

no , I have no certificates , boxes or manuels or warranty . And My watch is genuine , Its also been to rolex and they confirmed its genuine !!!

Alex Stylianou · 3 March 2007, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by iflooru

The letters you are referring to were in red ink and it was a date code as to when Rolex USA took delivery from the factory. I have seen them only twice. I think it went like this. I'm sure someone will clarify.

R=1
O=2
L=3
E=4
X=5
W=6
A=7
T=8
C=9
H=0

clever rolex !!

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IQ Publishing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: John E. Brozek Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 369	ROLEX WATCH 12345 67890 Therefore "L RETW" = "3 1486" = March 14, 1986 As for the example given above... "E 0WCH" = "4 0690" = April 06, 1990 I hope this helps. __________________ John E. Brozek QualityTyme Rare & Fine Timepieces InfoQuest Publishing, Inc.

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tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	That explains why my older paper didn't have it... it's also hole punched so musta come from overseas. Here's a weird one on the back of the SD papers CTCC ...Sept 6 1999, I guess. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

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robm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 262	My warrenty card has 5 red letters stamped on the back. It looks hand stamped. It is E 0WCH. There is a space between the E and the zero, at least I think it is a zero. Wonder what it means....

2 March 2007, 02:16 PM	#9
iflooru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 25	The letters you are referring to were in red ink and it was a date code as to when Rolex USA took delivery from the factory. I have seen them only twice. I think it went like this. I'm sure someone will clarify. R=1 O=2 L=3 E=4 X=5 W=6 A=7 T=8 C=9 H=0

2 March 2007, 02:20 PM	#10
iflooru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 25	Ah! You beat me to the answer by 6 minutes IQ Publishing, I shouldn't have gotten up for the bathroom after I started my reply.

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Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	never seen it

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