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Chris123 · 26 September 2012, 10:56 PM

Hi All

After a long search I bought a 1972 Rolex Datejust 1601 in Bi-colour from a local watchmaker.

The contract states that I can return the watch if something is wrong with it.

I discovered the following problem

The serial Number is 3644XXX

But inside the case back the number is D572087 1601

My question: has the back of the watch been changed to a newer one (which would make it a 2005) or are these numbers not related?

Thank you so much in advance.

Chris

Chris123 · 26 September 2012, 10:56 PM

I will try and upload pictures soon

Andy B · 27 September 2012, 05:39 AM

Those two numbers are unrelated, the watch should be fine.

Andy

springer · 27 September 2012, 07:56 AM

There should not be a serial number inside the caseback. Some photos would be nice.

What number does it read between the lugs at the six o'clock position?

Darlinboy · 27 September 2012, 09:35 AM

The number inside the caseback could be a service number/code from a prior service. Would Be engraved/scratched or sharpied in, not stamped. Pics would help.

26 September 2012, 10:56 PM	#1
Chris123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 2	Rolex Datejust 1972 questions Hi All After a long search I bought a 1972 Rolex Datejust 1601 in Bi-colour from a local watchmaker. The contract states that I can return the watch if something is wrong with it. I discovered the following problem The serial Number is 3644XXX But inside the case back the number is D572087 1601 My question: has the back of the watch been changed to a newer one (which would make it a 2005) or are these numbers not related? Thank you so much in advance. Chris

27 September 2012, 05:39 AM	#3
Andy B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 275	Those two numbers are unrelated, the watch should be fine. Andy __________________ My Watches

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