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SL BRABUS · 13 March 2017, 04:54 AM

Talk to a family friend last night about watches......

He saw me wearing a SS Daytona white face and thinking of getting a SS Daytona white face aka 116520...

He then asking me for advice on which one to get.....

V serial numbers

or

Spent $800 more for a random serial numbers

Both watches are in same conditions & complete set.....

I told him I'm not sure if I'm in his shoes.....

So, now I'm asking you're opinion on what would you do....??

I would like to give him a good advice by asking you guys first.....

Your help & opinion is greatly appreciated.....

Chewbacca · 13 March 2017, 04:56 AM

V for victory.

DramaTurtle · 13 March 2017, 05:00 AM

If he think the additional cost of a random serial is worth it, then tell him to go for it... I don't believe there were any aesthetic changes in that time.

Etschell · 13 March 2017, 05:07 AM

Depends on if the random serial comes with a warranty.

SL BRABUS · 13 March 2017, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

If he think the additional cost of a random serial is worth it, then tell him to go for it... I don't believe there were any aesthetic changes in that time.

The only thing that change is.....

The V serial numbers have the Super Luminova lume

and

The random serial numbers have the Chroma Light lume

To my knowledge......

SL BRABUS · 13 March 2017, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

Depends on if the random serial comes with a warranty.

Come with warranty card but expired a year or so.....

The random serial card is dated with AD name but blank on the name of the owner....

The V serial card dated with AD name & owner name on it......

Danny83 · 13 March 2017, 05:24 AM

I would get the newer one

Gerardus · 13 March 2017, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

I would get the newer one

x2

Etschell · 13 March 2017, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

Come with warranty card but expired a year or so.....

The random serial card is dated with AD name but blank on the name of the owner....

The V serial card dated with AD name & owner name on it......

For 800 bucks I'd get the random still. It's basically tax.

masyv6 · 13 March 2017, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

I would get the newer one

Same for me.

superstarmar · 13 March 2017, 06:15 AM

I'd get the random serial ...

OmegaJJH · 13 March 2017, 06:17 AM

I'd try and buy newest.

Tools · 13 March 2017, 07:48 AM

If he plans to wear and enjoy it, why spend the extra money on, essentially, the same watch.

subtona · 13 March 2017, 07:54 AM

I don't think there will ever be a specific market for V serial (occasional birth year seeker perhaps), however I could see many having a specific desire for random serial watches if you ever decide on reselling.

That said, $800 is $800.

m j b · 14 March 2017, 12:55 AM

I don't know what a "V" serial on the 116620 indicates.

However, I just sold one ("N" serial, I think) and I do know that there's a significant difference in the pricing for the older versus newer ones with the engraved rehaut.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 14 March 2017, 01:01 AM

When did Rolex start using the current bracelet clasp with the link extension? Does the V series have the same clasp as the random serial number?

LuminousMaximus · 14 March 2017, 01:18 AM

clasp the same?

Vaxe · 14 March 2017, 01:49 AM

Random

Gets his name on the card, blue lume, and newer clasp

beer · 14 March 2017, 02:04 AM

who cares about serial numbers if they are both the same condition

save the money

SL BRABUS · 14 March 2017, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

V for victory.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

If he think the additional cost of a random serial is worth it, then tell him to go for it... I don't believe there were any aesthetic changes in that time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

I would get the newer one

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerardus

x2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

For 800 bucks I'd get the random still. It's basically tax.

Quote:

Originally Posted by masyv6

Same for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstarmar

I'd get the random serial ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

I'd try and buy newest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Random

Gets his name on the card, blue lume, and newer clasp

Thanks for the input guys....

..

I will let him know.....

SL BRABUS · 14 March 2017, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

If he plans to wear and enjoy it, why spend the extra money on, essentially, the same watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

I don't think there will ever be a specific market for V serial (occasional birth year seeker perhaps), however I could see many having a specific desire for random serial watches if you ever decide on reselling.

That said, $800 is $800.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beer

who cares about serial numbers if they are both the same condition

save the money

I agree with you guys......^^^....

If he keep the watch long term that would be a better route for him....

.

I will ask him about it, if he keeping it long term.....

Thanks guys......

SL BRABUS · 14 March 2017, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m j b

I don't know what a "V" serial on the 116620 indicates.

However, I just sold one ("N" serial, I think) and I do know that there's a significant difference in the pricing for the older versus newer ones with the engraved rehaut.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

When did Rolex start using the current bracelet clasp with the link extension? Does the V series have the same clasp as the random serial number?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

clasp the same?

Thanks guys..^^^...

Will check on the clap.....

..

We will check out both watches tomorrow & hopefully he could make up his mind & close the deal by the weekend...

..

I will keep you guys posted...

.

Thanks all of you guys again for helping out.....

..

Flstfirider · 14 March 2017, 12:50 PM

You should enjoy the watch, once on your wrist, who cares about the serial number or the color of the lume!

soho · 14 March 2017, 12:53 PM

I would get the V. The $800 more or less covers the cost of a full service, which bumps the condition of the watch to close to brand new, comparatively speaking.

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SL BRABUS · 16 March 2017, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flstfirider

You should enjoy the watch, once on your wrist, who cares about the serial number or the color of the lume!

Quote:

Originally Posted by soho

I would get the V. The $800 more or less covers the cost of a full service, which bumps the condition of the watch to close to brand new, comparatively speaking.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks guys for your input......

SL BRABUS · 16 March 2017, 12:41 PM

Up-to-date information.....

Hopefully my knowledge will help someone out in the future.....

Me & my buddy when to check out both watches yesterday...

Here what we found out......

The V serial has the new clap style like the random serial....

So now it's justify to spent $800 more for the random serial.....??

Well, he called a couple of grey market dealer to see what if he were to sell the watch to them, V serial vs random serial....

End up he will lose $400 on the random serial... It like he only spent $400 more on the random serial....

The grey dealer explain......

Thanks to the so call internet hype.....

People want the random serial, newer clap style, open name on the warranty card, so on, & so & on..... Which mean higher demand & it's easier to sell......

So look like the random serial is the way to go......

The funny thing when my buddy try on the newer clap style he prefer my older clap style......

He say it wayyy more comfortable & win by a landslide, if the V serial came with the older clap he would buy it & save $800 and never look back....

I didn't believe him until I try it & it so true, no wonder I find my 116610LV not as comfortable as the Daytona older clap style.... All this time I thought because of the long griglock clap.....

The new clap stye look nice but for the comfort wise it got to be the older clap style.....

Well, look like my buddy will try to close the deal this weekend......

subtona · 16 March 2017, 02:27 PM

I didn't notice the part about the open warranty, that certainly adds value

13 March 2017, 04:54 AM	#1
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,391	Which one to get...?? Daytona: V serial or Spent $800 more for a random serial... Talk to a family friend last night about watches...... He saw me wearing a SS Daytona white face and thinking of getting a SS Daytona white face aka 116520... He then asking me for advice on which one to get..... V serial numbers or Spent $800 more for a random serial numbers Both watches are in same conditions & complete set..... I told him I'm not sure if I'm in his shoes..... So, now I'm asking you're opinion on what would you do....?? I would like to give him a good advice by asking you guys first..... Your help & opinion is greatly appreciated..... __________________ Rolex Forum: Mainly Rolex & Benz pictures...!!! Click the above link to join the club...^^^... "SL BRABUS" aka BenzWorld Undercover Moderator

13 March 2017, 05:07 AM	#4
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Depends on if the random serial comes with a warranty. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

13 March 2017, 07:48 AM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	If he plans to wear and enjoy it, why spend the extra money on, essentially, the same watch. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 March 2017, 07:54 AM	#14
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,548	I don't think there will ever be a specific market for V serial (occasional birth year seeker perhaps), however I could see many having a specific desire for random serial watches if you ever decide on reselling. That said, $800 is $800. __________________

14 March 2017, 12:55 AM	#15
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,213	I don't know what a "V" serial on the 116620 indicates. However, I just sold one ("N" serial, I think) and I do know that there's a significant difference in the pricing for the older versus newer ones with the engraved rehaut. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

13 March 2017, 04:56 AM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	V for victory.

13 March 2017, 05:24 AM	#7
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	I would get the newer one

13 March 2017, 06:15 AM	#11
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	I'd get the random serial ...

13 March 2017, 06:17 AM	#12
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I'd try and buy newest.

14 March 2017, 01:01 AM	#16
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,678	When did Rolex start using the current bracelet clasp with the link extension? Does the V series have the same clasp as the random serial number?

14 March 2017, 01:18 AM	#17
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	clasp the same? __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

14 March 2017, 01:49 AM	#18
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Random Gets his name on the card, blue lume, and newer clasp

14 March 2017, 02:04 AM	#19
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	who cares about serial numbers if they are both the same condition save the money __________________

14 March 2017, 12:50 PM	#23
Flstfirider 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,139	You should enjoy the watch, once on your wrist, who cares about the serial number or the color of the lume!

14 March 2017, 12:53 PM	#24
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,055	I would get the V. The $800 more or less covers the cost of a full service, which bumps the condition of the watch to close to brand new, comparatively speaking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 March 2017, 12:41 PM	#26
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,391	Up-to-date information..... Hopefully my knowledge will help someone out in the future..... Me & my buddy when to check out both watches yesterday... Here what we found out...... The V serial has the new clap style like the random serial.... So now it's justify to spent $800 more for the random serial.....?? Well, he called a couple of grey market dealer to see what if he were to sell the watch to them, V serial vs random serial.... End up he will lose $400 on the random serial... It like he only spent $400 more on the random serial.... The grey dealer explain...... Thanks to the so call internet hype..... People want the random serial, newer clap style, open name on the warranty card, so on, & so & on..... Which mean higher demand & it's easier to sell...... So look like the random serial is the way to go...... The funny thing when my buddy try on the newer clap style he prefer my older clap style...... He say it wayyy more comfortable & win by a landslide, if the V serial came with the older clap he would buy it & save $800 and never look back.... I didn't believe him until I try it & it so true, no wonder I find my 116610LV not as comfortable as the Daytona older clap style.... All this time I thought because of the long griglock clap..... The new clap stye look nice but for the comfort wise it got to be the older clap style..... Well, look like my buddy will try to close the deal this weekend...... __________________ Rolex Forum: Mainly Rolex & Benz pictures...!!! Click the above link to join the club...^^^... "SL BRABUS" aka BenzWorld Undercover Moderator

16 March 2017, 02:27 PM	#27
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,548	I didn't notice the part about the open warranty, that certainly adds value __________________

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