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stat · 3 December 2010, 01:53 PM

I've read some threads saying that it is possible depending on the Rolex Rep. Others say it isn't possible. Anyone know the definitive answer?

I normally wouldn't be so mindful of the series but because so many Rolex owners do it makes me take notice a little more.

Thanks in advance all!

SLS · 3 December 2010, 01:56 PM

Never heard of that. Although, chances are you would get the latest series.
Scott

sleddog · 3 December 2010, 02:01 PM

You can ask...But it won't be guaranteed!

Here is a link from another member who ordered and stated a serial he wanted...It didn't arrive as such!
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=137066

stat · 3 December 2010, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

You can ask...But it won't be guaranteed!

Here is a link from another member who ordered and stated a serial he wanted...It didn't arrive as such!
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=137066

Interesting thread. Sales person calls the rep and orders the specs of the watch. Whatever gets shipped is completely random? I wonder is some reps will go the "extra mile" f that is even a possibility.

Thanks for replying to my post.

nowzen · 3 December 2010, 08:20 PM

Sellers can only sell what they have in stock.

The question might be better asked...
"Can an AD order a specific series from Rolex (on behalf of a customer)?"

I somehow doubt it.

stat · 4 December 2010, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nowzen

Sellers can only sell what they have in stock.

The question might be better asked...
"Can an AD order a specific series from Rolex (on behalf of a customer)?"

I somehow doubt it.

Thanks for replying to my post.

InVision · 4 December 2010, 12:15 AM

No they cannot specify series.

train-time · 4 December 2010, 12:52 AM

Well you may be able to ask, but RUSA will send whatever they have in stock. A local AD received a shipment of new pieces from RUSA two weeks ago and it included a "Z" serial GMTIIC (116710LN)!

z32turbo · 4 December 2010, 12:58 AM

Interesting thread. I didn't know if you special ordered you couldn't request a series.

padi56 · 4 December 2010, 02:40 AM

With all the present and past Rolex series all it was a approximation when a case may have been stamped.It was stamped sometime between X&Y years now the movement in the case especially with say the cal 3135 could be older or newer made in any particular case.Now Rolex tests around 500000 plus cal 3135 each year at the Swiss COSC.Now those movements are not all made in the same week, month, or even year.So a new case date stamp is just perceived its a newer watch, but this is not always the case with the main bit the movement inside.And IMHO this must have this series that series nonsense only started around 10- 15 years ago.In my days we just went to a AD to buy a Rolex watch.And in buying that Rolex watch we new that just a little care from its owner it would last a lifetime and beyond.

stat · 4 December 2010, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

With all the present and past Rolex series all it was a approximation when a case may have been stamped.It was stamped sometime between X&Y years now the movement in the case especially with say the cal 3135 could be older or newer made in any particular case.Now Rolex tests around 500000 plus cal 3135 each year at the Swiss COSC.Now those movements are not all made in the same week, month, or even year.So a new case date stamp is just perceived its a newer watch, but this is not always the case with the main bit the movement inside.And IMHO this must have this series that series nonsense only started around 10- 15 years ago.In my days we just went to a AD to buy a Rolex watch.And in buying that Rolex watch we new that just a little care from its owner it would last a lifetime and beyond.

I wish it was like the old days!!! The series thing is crazy but I can't not pay attention.

DAVIDSW · 4 December 2010, 09:48 AM

Serial cannot be specified. When an order is placed it is shipped based on what is in stock at RUSA.

The GMT Master · 4 December 2010, 09:59 AM

To put it bluntly, Rolex don't care what serial is put on the watch, and neither should anyone else to be honest. As far as they (and anyone) should be concerned, it is a new watch, and that's all that matters

Randy · 4 December 2010, 10:08 AM

New watches arriving have older m serials on GMTllc. AD's get whatever Rolex ships them.

tictocChuck · 4 December 2010, 11:22 AM

I don't think so, especially now that they use random serial numbers. Roles USA just sends what is on the shelf to the AD with no fussing. Not sure it all really matters. The best experience is getting your watch fresh in the clear plastic capsule and not handled by anyone else other than the watch elves at the Mothership in Switzerland! Ask the AD for fresh stock and not the display units which I consider semi-used (not always possible, but worth asking). Cheers

RolexPete32 · 4 December 2010, 11:25 AM

Yes I wanted M series back in 2008 becuase I wanted the rehalt on my sub LV and I got it. If I did not get it? I would not buy the watch and I said this to the AD. If you have the money then you should be able to get what you want. Don't let them try to slip you old stock in the case becuase that is what is in there best interest.

3 December 2010, 01:53 PM	#1
stat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 148	I special order a Rolex - Can I specify the series? I've read some threads saying that it is possible depending on the Rolex Rep. Others say it isn't possible. Anyone know the definitive answer? I normally wouldn't be so mindful of the series but because so many Rolex owners do it makes me take notice a little more. Thanks in advance all!

3 December 2010, 01:56 PM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Never heard of that. Although, chances are you would get the latest series. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

3 December 2010, 02:01 PM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	You can ask...But it won't be guaranteed! Here is a link from another member who ordered and stated a serial he wanted...It didn't arrive as such! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=137066 __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

4 December 2010, 12:58 AM	#9
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Interesting thread. I didn't know if you special ordered you couldn't request a series. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

4 December 2010, 02:40 AM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,041	With all the present and past Rolex series all it was a approximation when a case may have been stamped.It was stamped sometime between X&Y years now the movement in the case especially with say the cal 3135 could be older or newer made in any particular case.Now Rolex tests around 500000 plus cal 3135 each year at the Swiss COSC.Now those movements are not all made in the same week, month, or even year.So a new case date stamp is just perceived its a newer watch, but this is not always the case with the main bit the movement inside.And IMHO this must have this series that series nonsense only started around 10- 15 years ago.In my days we just went to a AD to buy a Rolex watch.And in buying that Rolex watch we new that just a little care from its owner it would last a lifetime and beyond. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

3 December 2010, 08:20 PM	#5
nowzen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 741	Sellers can only sell what they have in stock. The question might be better asked... "Can an AD order a specific series from Rolex (on behalf of a customer)?" I somehow doubt it.

4 December 2010, 12:15 AM	#7
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	No they cannot specify series.

4 December 2010, 12:52 AM	#8
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,153	Well you may be able to ask, but RUSA will send whatever they have in stock. A local AD received a shipment of new pieces from RUSA two weeks ago and it included a "Z" serial GMTIIC (116710LN)!

4 December 2010, 09:48 AM	#12
DAVIDSW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: David Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: 1655 EXP Posts: 36,337	Serial cannot be specified. When an order is placed it is shipped based on what is in stock at RUSA.

4 December 2010, 09:59 AM	#13
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	To put it bluntly, Rolex don't care what serial is put on the watch, and neither should anyone else to be honest. As far as they (and anyone) should be concerned, it is a new watch, and that's all that matters

4 December 2010, 10:08 AM	#14
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	New watches arriving have older m serials on GMTllc. AD's get whatever Rolex ships them.

4 December 2010, 11:22 AM	#15
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	I don't think so, especially now that they use random serial numbers. Roles USA just sends what is on the shelf to the AD with no fussing. Not sure it all really matters. The best experience is getting your watch fresh in the clear plastic capsule and not handled by anyone else other than the watch elves at the Mothership in Switzerland! Ask the AD for fresh stock and not the display units which I consider semi-used (not always possible, but worth asking). Cheers

4 December 2010, 11:25 AM	#16
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Yes I wanted M series back in 2008 becuase I wanted the rehalt on my sub LV and I got it. If I did not get it? I would not buy the watch and I said this to the AD. If you have the money then you should be able to get what you want. Don't let them try to slip you old stock in the case becuase that is what is in there best interest.

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