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Stauffermi · 9 September 2007, 03:17 AM

Hi. I just purchased my first Rolex from an authorized dealer. It is a Yacht Master with a serial number beginning with a D. In surfing around on the web, I realize that this is either a 2005 or 2006. Its definately "new in box" but I guess I'm a bit surprised to find that its actually 1 - 2 years old. I know that I've got the full two year warranty and all, but would any of you insist on a "newer" Z serial numbered piece? I'm sure its different, but I wouldn't buy last year's model of a car (even if nothing had changed) without insisting on a significant discount.

Thanks for any insight.

EvEr34 · 9 September 2007, 03:25 AM

It is a new watch but I see what you mean.

Tools · 9 September 2007, 06:24 AM

Welcome to TRF...

Rockrolex · 9 September 2007, 06:30 AM

A new Rolex is any one that has not been out of the dealer's store and has not had the warranty assigned to another purchaser. If yours is the first name on the warranty, you are getting a "New" Rolex. It's not an older style. The only thing that's changed is the serial number designation. But that is Rolex's way of telling when the watch was actually manufactured.

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 September 2007, 06:47 AM

Welcome to TRF!

In a way you are LUCKY!

Because what you did just experience is what is called "buying a NOS Rolex".

"NOS" means "New Old Stock" and is IMHO a desirable thing, as long as the watch also APPEARS "new", condition-wise that is!

BUT:

You must consider that the watch is from 2005. And no automatic watch, including Rolex, benefit from lying around two years. Now, it MAY have been "activated" (set to run) occasionally during that period, but in an automatic watch there a oils. Those oils are of the synthetic kind, but would STILL tend to stiffen if they are not "moved about" inside the watch between the moving parts on a regular basis.

You do not need WORRY as such, but you should be aware that a Rolex ought to be serviced about every FIFTH your. So basically, YOUR Rolex ought to be serviced in THREE years since it has already TWO years "on its back" so to speak.

ROLEXAHOLIC · 9 September 2007, 12:18 PM

Welcome !!

roadcarver · 9 September 2007, 12:32 PM

Even though it is dated 2006, buying it from an AD will still give you the full two years warranty. Granted that the oils need sometime to recirculate, you are fine.

Like Bo mentioned, you've got a NOS.

9 September 2007, 03:17 AM	#1
Stauffermi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5	What is considered a "new" Rolex? Hi. I just purchased my first Rolex from an authorized dealer. It is a Yacht Master with a serial number beginning with a D. In surfing around on the web, I realize that this is either a 2005 or 2006. Its definately "new in box" but I guess I'm a bit surprised to find that its actually 1 - 2 years old. I know that I've got the full two year warranty and all, but would any of you insist on a "newer" Z serial numbered piece? I'm sure its different, but I wouldn't buy last year's model of a car (even if nothing had changed) without insisting on a significant discount. Thanks for any insight.

9 September 2007, 06:30 AM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,943	A new Rolex is any one that has not been out of the dealer's store and has not had the warranty assigned to another purchaser. If yours is the first name on the warranty, you are getting a "New" Rolex. It's not an older style. The only thing that's changed is the serial number designation. But that is Rolex's way of telling when the watch was actually manufactured. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 September 2007, 06:47 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! In a way you are LUCKY! Because what you did just experience is what is called "buying a NOS Rolex". "NOS" means "New Old Stock" and is IMHO a desirable thing, as long as the watch also APPEARS "new", condition-wise that is! BUT: You must consider that the watch is from 2005. And no automatic watch, including Rolex, benefit from lying around two years. Now, it MAY have been "activated" (set to run) occasionally during that period, but in an automatic watch there a oils. Those oils are of the synthetic kind, but would STILL tend to stiffen if they are not "moved about" inside the watch between the moving parts on a regular basis. You do not need WORRY as such, but you should be aware that a Rolex ought to be serviced about every FIFTH your. So basically, YOUR Rolex ought to be serviced in THREE years since it has already TWO years "on its back" so to speak. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 September 2007, 12:32 PM	#7
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Even though it is dated 2006, buying it from an AD will still give you the full two years warranty. Granted that the oils need sometime to recirculate, you are fine. Like Bo mentioned, you've got a NOS. __________________ I'm just a cook...

9 September 2007, 03:25 AM	#2
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	It is a new watch but I see what you mean.

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