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JB7 · 15 November 2013, 10:06 PM

I think, other than that one off, all the watches I've ever owned have been +3 which is fine, +6 sounds alot so weird to think it's still a 99%er. My current every day PO is a +0/+1 which is great, and unexpected. If the Sub is a +3 I would say that's average.

Does the actual person determine if they make them + or -?
I've never had a minus, always a gain

gwozhog · 15 November 2013, 11:06 PM

If buying a TT Sub C the V serial was the first of the run 2009 circa. If buying new you will probably not run into one though.

padi56 · 15 November 2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JB7

I think, other than that one off, all the watches I've ever owned have been +3 which is fine, +6 sounds alot so weird to think it's still a 99%er. My current every day PO is a +0/+1 which is great, and unexpected. If the Sub is a +3 I would say that's average.

Does the actual person determine if they make them + or -?
I've never had a minus, always a gain

I think you are reading just to much into a few seconds out of 86400 in a day.No mechanical watch at any price or brand will keep perfect time, close yes but perfect no.And all Rolex watches no matter the case serial with just a little care and normal routine service will in most case outlast there owners.

Jim Smyth · 15 November 2013, 11:20 PM

I bought mine used and tried to get the newest one date wise for the money. I just figure it has less wear that way. Other than that condition, warranty and who your buying it from is more important than serial number IMO.

JB7 · 16 November 2013, 12:01 AM

I did try and buy from this forum but all in the US didn't really want to deal with UK or I never heard back from them, which is fair enough. It's probably easier, although a lot more expensive to get here

JB7 · 16 November 2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I think you are reading just to much into a few seconds out of 86400 in a day.No mechanical watch at any price or brand will keep perfect time, close yes but perfect no.And all Rolex watches no matter the case serial with just a little care and normal routine service will in most case outlast there owners.

Totally agree with what you're saying and I'm not overly fussed about it. Was just saying that if a half the price Omega is a better time keeper then it's not right really?

Nidal · 16 November 2013, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I am sure you have not even read this thread before you jumped in with such a statement.Both G single letter serials and random are running in the same time frame. All G single letter serials and random the cases were stamped sometime between end of 2010 till present time.So a G single letter serial watch could be newer than a random serial or visa versa I hope that's clear enough for you to understand.

No need to be offended. You can disagree with me my friend. I said that my personal preference that's all.

Nidal

JB7 · 26 November 2013, 04:33 AM

Now I'm really confused, how is this new Sub an 'L' serial?
L, I thought was 1988, and current ones are G and randoms?

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=324993

T. Ferguson · 26 November 2013, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JB7

Now I'm really confused, how is this new Sub an 'L' serial?
L, I thought was 1988, and current ones are G and randoms?

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=324993

It's not an "L" serial, it's a random serial number. The random number just happens to start with a letter rather than a number. Note the "L" is followed by 7 digits and not 6.

JB7 · 26 November 2013, 06:25 AM

Ahh. Thank you.

Eradicator · 26 November 2013, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JB7

.To those who have just bought a Sub, what's in the box with new models?

Seemed like nobody was touching on this so here you go:

Your new sub comes in a cardboard white box with a white cardboard outer sleeve. Inside the white box is a the plastic green box with your watch on its cushion.

Also:

Micro fiber cloth

Red circular plastic COSC tag. Most people like to keep this, others treat it as packaging and pitch it. I would save it in case you resell. "Nice to have"

Retangular green price tag: typically left with the AD.

Plastic bezel guard: Usually thrown out. You may receive this or maybe not. I don't think it matters.

You also receive:

A folio: It contains your warranty card, owners manual, Warranty Booklet, Factory Service booklet

Also when you get sized, make sure you get your links back.

Good luck

Racerdj · 26 November 2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nidal

If personally go random. G can be an old new stock

Nidal

I agree

T. Ferguson · 26 November 2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

I agree

Please reread posts #25 and 27 and get back to us on this.

Rashid.bk · 26 November 2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

I agree

What? Then you too would be wrong.

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Please reread posts #25 and 27 and get back to us on this.

JB7 · 9 December 2013, 10:22 PM

The expertise of staff working at Mappin and Webb in Bond Street, London

Do you have a Submariner no date in stock?
Erm, No
Oh, OK, Do any of your other branches have one?
Which model do you want?
Sorry?
Which model, which style, you know?
Didn't you just ask me that and tell me you didn't have one in stock?
Yes, but we need to check with the other stores and ask which colour do you want, and what colour dial?

So ladies and gents, apparently the Sub ND now comes in a variety of colours. Who knew? So if you would like the ND in different colours then they're exclusive to Mappin and Webb, Rolex experts, Old Bond St.

Stunningly, I believe they are the same chain as Goldsmiths. You remember them, the ones who's 'Rolex Expert' said you have to wait 2 years for a Submariner.

Tell me people, is it just London who have these magnificent meeting of minds?

Sigh

Reu · 10 December 2013, 05:04 AM

On Friday their Regent St branch had a date, and prior to that they had a no date. They called me to see if I had found one yet (which I said I had).

Are you still looking for one?

kier333 · 10 December 2013, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JB7

Found a couple, amazingly. They've not been available anywhere or in any of these places I've looked before, but now seem to be rolling out a bit more. Not in central london though, outskirts. Are you buying in west end?

I am fairly sure when I was last in westfields shopping centre they seemed to have a huge stock avaliable of all the Steel sports models, so I am unclear why anyone would have a problem getting one. I also noticed when passing the rolex store in Knightsbridge lots of steel sports models on display avaliable to purchase immediately.

JB7 · 13 December 2013, 11:32 PM

thanks guys, have found a couple in London that do have them in stock now.
I was just pointing out the absolute idiots that work in these stores is astounding. It's not the first time I've come across 'Rolex Experts' as the deluded shop staff call themselves, in London. Must be the easiest task in the world to get employed by Rolex ADs.

Reu · 14 December 2013, 08:36 AM

They're freaks. Don't worry about it.

JB7 · 15 December 2013, 03:31 AM

Are you still in love with yours?

Reu · 15 December 2013, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JB7

Are you still in love with yours?

I love it. Have it on now in fact whilst writing this.

So whilst you found some AD's who had them did you buy one?

15 November 2013, 11:06 PM	#32
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	If buying a TT Sub C the V serial was the first of the run 2009 circa. If buying new you will probably not run into one though. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

15 November 2013, 10:06 PM	#31
JB7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 221	I think, other than that one off, all the watches I've ever owned have been +3 which is fine, +6 sounds alot so weird to think it's still a 99%er. My current every day PO is a +0/+1 which is great, and unexpected. If the Sub is a +3 I would say that's average. Does the actual person determine if they make them + or -? I've never had a minus, always a gain

15 November 2013, 11:20 PM	#34
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	I bought mine used and tried to get the newest one date wise for the money. I just figure it has less wear that way. Other than that condition, warranty and who your buying it from is more important than serial number IMO.

16 November 2013, 12:01 AM	#35
JB7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 221	I did try and buy from this forum but all in the US didn't really want to deal with UK or I never heard back from them, which is fair enough. It's probably easier, although a lot more expensive to get here

26 November 2013, 04:33 AM	#38
JB7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 221	Now I'm really confused, how is this new Sub an 'L' serial? L, I thought was 1988, and current ones are G and randoms? http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=324993

26 November 2013, 06:25 AM	#40
JB7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 221	Ahh. Thank you.

9 December 2013, 10:22 PM	#45
JB7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 221	The expertise of staff working at Mappin and Webb in Bond Street, London Do you have a Submariner no date in stock? Erm, No Oh, OK, Do any of your other branches have one? Which model do you want? Sorry? Which model, which style, you know? Didn't you just ask me that and tell me you didn't have one in stock? Yes, but we need to check with the other stores and ask which colour do you want, and what colour dial? So ladies and gents, apparently the Sub ND now comes in a variety of colours. Who knew? So if you would like the ND in different colours then they're exclusive to Mappin and Webb, Rolex experts, Old Bond St. Stunningly, I believe they are the same chain as Goldsmiths. You remember them, the ones who's 'Rolex Expert' said you have to wait 2 years for a Submariner. Tell me people, is it just London who have these magnificent meeting of minds? Sigh

10 December 2013, 05:04 AM	#46
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	On Friday their Regent St branch had a date, and prior to that they had a no date. They called me to see if I had found one yet (which I said I had). Are you still looking for one?

13 December 2013, 11:32 PM	#48
JB7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 221	thanks guys, have found a couple in London that do have them in stock now. I was just pointing out the absolute idiots that work in these stores is astounding. It's not the first time I've come across 'Rolex Experts' as the deluded shop staff call themselves, in London. Must be the easiest task in the world to get employed by Rolex ADs.

14 December 2013, 08:36 AM	#49
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	They're freaks. Don't worry about it.

15 December 2013, 03:31 AM	#50
JB7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 221	Are you still in love with yours?

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