Rolex 'O' Serial what year

[greggpb]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Didn't you take pics of it when your friend checked it?

I should have, but I was in such shock I just raced down to the AD..

[Numismatist]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Rolex does not issue new warranty cards...sorry. So only one conclusion...and not one you will like.

Actually, I had Rolex issue one with my name printed on it, not written. I bought a DJ from an AD and it had an already hand dated card (obviously bought and returned), I complained, and they had a new card sent through NY with my name printed with a new date.

[greggpb]

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Actually, I had Rolex issue one with my name printed on it, not written. I bought a DJ from an AD and it had an already hand dated card (obviously bought and returned), I complained, and they had a new card sent through NY with my name printed with a new date.

the one in the pick is printed on the back with
- Full Name
- Purchase Date
- Rolex AD, address

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by greggpb

I should have, but I was in such shock I just raced down to the AD..

I see you bought it a a F serial back in 07?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Actually, I had Rolex issue one with my name printed on it, not written. I bought a DJ from an AD and it had an already hand dated card (obviously bought and returned), I complained, and they had a new card sent through NY with my name printed with a new date.

Perhaps Rolex USA but never heard of nor do I believe Rolex SA does or have ever.

[greggpb]

Originally Posted by MonBK

I see you bought it a a F serial back in 07?

The original cert and invoice where for a 'F' serial. you are correct

I had never removed the bracelet before my friend did.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by greggpb

This is the same watch in question. The original cert and invoice where for a 'F' serial.

i have never removed the bracket before my friend did.

Well if you had original cert and it was F and watch is legit then you should be fine. I do not understand the O serial number nor the card.

[MonBK]

So to summerize this you bought a new F series made by Rolex in approx. 06 that they by mistake put an O on and sent it out to a Rolex AD.

6 years later you go back to the AD and they issue a new card with an O serial # that doesn't exist.

Forgive me for being a sceptic but I don't believe this.

[greggpb]

Originally Posted by MonBK

So to summerize this you bought a new F series made by Rolex in approx. 06 that they by mistake put an O on and sent it out to a Rolex AD.

6 years later you go back to the AD and they issue a new card with an O serial # that doesn't exist.

Forgive me for being a sceptic but I don't believe this.

hahaha..

A more accurate summation would be:

I bought a Rolex assumed to be an f serial in 2007 as all supplied documentation stated so.

6 years late upon checking the serial did not match the documentation, I returned the watch and original document to Rolex and they issued me the following above attached card., with a 'O' serial.

;)

[Casey VP-26]

? ? ?

[Roller07]

I wouldn't be worried about what a plastic card has written on it. I would only worry about what serial# is on the watch, that's the only thing that really matters.

What is the serial# on the watch?

Only the first 3 numbers or letters please.

[Chris B]

The 0 & 5 on the warranty card appear to be spaced oddly on my monitor

[Numismatist]

Originally Posted by Chris B

The 0 & 5 on the warranty card appear to be spaced oddly on my monitor

Yes, photoshopped? Does the OP have this card in his physical posession?

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Yes, photoshopped? Does the OP have this card in his physical posession?

We're all waiting to see a PS'd picture of the serial # between the lugs.

[subtona]

if there was an "O" it would have come after R, the first lettered serial number (on the way to spelling Rolex R,L,E,X, at that point they decided to leave it out, i assume to avoid unnecessary confusion)

Service cases have started with the number 4 for some time, not sure of how long the practice has been going on, but i am confident at least in the last dozen years.

R000000—————1987.5
L000001—————-1989
E000001—————1990.5
X000001—————-1991.75


so best conclusion is your watch is from 1988, perhaps the vintage forum would have more insight… it could be the first example after the transitional 666.
congratulations on one of a kind

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by subtona

if there was an "O" it would have come after R, the first lettered serial number (on the way to spelling rolex R,L,E,X, at that point they decided to leave it out, i assume to avoid unnecessary confusion)

Service cases have started with the number 4 for some time, don't no where it starts and ends.

Yes, but this watch has never been serviced.

Rolex made a mistake 7 years ago and by accident stamped it with an O instead of an F, didn't catch it at their quality control and sent it out to an AD.

The AD didn't notice it either but sold it to the OP with F papers.

The OP was happy with his watch for 7 years until his friend decided to take the bracelet off and discovered the fatal mistake.

Op, now in a state of shock runs immediately to the Rolex AD who contacted Rolex SA.

Rolex SA didn't take their falsely stamped watch back but instead decided to give the OP a new certificate with a serial # that doesn't exist thus making this watch a one (1) only in the world.

Until now I thought I'd heard all the BS Rolex stories anyone could come up with but I'm inclined to think that this one tops them all.

[ceconomakis]

My friend, the numbers and story don't match. The photo of the card makes it not look real, and as of now no photos of the watch.
You are in CPT and the card country code is South Africa. In CPT there are a very few number of Rolex ADs. All are of reputable quality.
Please post photos of the watch or ..........

[jbshaffer]

...I ran the serial number through Bob's Watches database. Here's what I got: The Production Year of Your Rolex is 1947

[ceconomakis]

In 1947 they used numbers and it was in the 400,000s.
This card is just manufactured counterfeit.

[greggpb]

Seem the Rolex AD has trouble with his eye's and read the serial as OXXXXXX, I took the bracelet off when i got home now(see link)
and the watch is Clearly a 'D' serial which the AD read as 'O' and then passed on to Rolex SA and they issued a new warrentee card based on erroneous information(quite surprised they didn't pick it up)..

Seems Like I will have to make another trip to the AD tomorrow to try and get it sorted it out

http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/gr...c4566.jpg.html

[greggpb]

Originally Posted by MonBK

We're all waiting to see a PS'd picture of the serial # between the lugs.

LOL... posted the photoshopped version

[ceconomakis]

Good to hear. why would Rolex provide a warrantee card for a D series. It had a paper warrantee.
Also if the dealer swapped it why would they issue a new blank card. What does the stamped/date side say.
Please send a photo we want to know since we never seen this before.

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by greggpb

Seem the Rolex AD has trouble with his eye's and read the serial as OXXXXXX, I took the bracelet off when i got home now(see link)
and the watch is Clearly a 'D' serial which the AD read as 'O' and then passed on to Rolex SA and they issued a new warrentee card based on erroneous information(quite surprised they didn't pick it up)..

Seems Like I will have to make another trip to the AD tomorrow to try and get it sorted it out

http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/gr...c4566.jpg.html

oooops

[greggpb]

Originally Posted by ceconomakis

My friend, the numbers and story don't match. The photo of the card makes it not look real, and as of now no photos of the watch.
You are in CPT and the card country code is South Africa. In CPT there are a very few number of Rolex ADs. All are of reputable quality.
Please post photos of the watch or ..........

My pleasure

http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/gr...0Sea%20Dweller

A couple of weeks ago I would have agreed with you on them all being quality, I believe the one I am dealing might have a limited understaning of customer service as most of the way through this ordeal it feels like they are trying to get me out of their shop, when all I am trying to do it get the problem corrected.

[greggpb]

Originally Posted by ceconomakis

Good to hear. why would Rolex provide a warrantee card for a D series. It had a paper warrantee.
Also if the dealer swapped it why would they issue a new blank card. What does the stamped/date side say.
Please send a photo we want to know since we never seen this before.

The other side has my name,
the purchase date 1 september 2007 and the dealer details( dont think it would be fair to publish them)

[ceconomakis]

I don't understand. In the above photos you have a paper warrantee with F (fuzzy). So why would you even acknowledge the o card warrantee?
The AD maybe playing games ???

[greggpb]

Originally Posted by ceconomakis

Good to hear. why would Rolex provide a warrantee card for a D series. It had a paper warrantee.
Also if the dealer swapped it why would they issue a new blank card. What does the stamped/date side say.
Please send a photo we want to know since we never seen this before.

I believe the reason rolex chose to issue the new card is that I had bought a Rolex from a AD and due to a dealer mistake I had landed up with no paper through no fault of my own. I beleive they also wanted the papers I had (for someone elses watch back, which were returned)

[ceconomakis]

This puts you in a tough spot if you decide to sell at a later date.
Maybe go to joburg and get a letter from Rolex explaining the whole story.

[greggpb]

Originally Posted by ceconomakis

I don't understand. In the above photos you have a paper warrantee with F (fuzzy). So why would you even acknowledge the o card warrantee?
The AD maybe playing games ???

Thats is the incorrect 'F' warentee that I had for 5 year the doesn't match the watch in style or serial

[Alpino]

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F serial warranty paper on you pictures are related to a 179173 which is a TT lady DJ 26mm model.

AD initially made a mistake when completing your set, and then tried to repair ... he made another mistake printing an "O" instead of a "D"

Not a big deal.