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Old 11 June 2016, 12:01 PM   #31
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Great suggestion! This will be my next step.



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Just contact your nearest RSC. If it's ever been in for service they would know who the owner of record was at that time. Just ask them to call that person, and if they still own the watch tell them to make an offer on your behalf.

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Old 11 June 2016, 12:03 PM   #32
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Yes, if you sell it with box and papers the serial # should be in the papers.



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Is the serial number normally something that a retail seller has on file for watches sold? I can't imagine a private buyer would bother with that kind of record keeping.

This sounds like a slim to none chance. Just for sake of argument, it might be in the new owners interest to know as he stands to make a buck or two off someone that is obviously quite motivated. :)
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Old 11 June 2016, 02:45 PM   #33
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I like your way of thinking.

I've ordered the new ceramic as well. But I'll still give finding the original a shot.
That's the spirit.

If you fell in love with the first identical twin, you'll quickly fall in love with her sister. And then you can tell all your friends you did 'em both, pretty cool.
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Old 11 June 2016, 02:50 PM   #34
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Best of luck...That's gonna be like pushing water uphill
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Old 11 June 2016, 05:13 PM   #35
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Hi All! Great site here.

I know this is a long-shot but is it possible to find a Rolex watch previously sold simply by using it's serial number.

The watch was a M series SS white face Daytona.


I see that you are located in Canada. I doubt this is going to work but you never know. Good to keep an open mind because you just never know. Did you try calling Rolex Canada? I mention this because I remember wanting to know if a Rolex that an AD is selling is new or new old stock. The lady at Rolex Canada said to me that if I give her the serial number she can verify when the AD got the watch. I bought my watch in Switzerland so she wasn't able to help me because they only know about Canadian ADs. Worth a shot. Good luck
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Old 15 June 2016, 12:28 AM   #36
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Thanks for all the info.

I am calling the RSC today.




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I see that you are located in Canada. I doubt this is going to work but you never know. Good to keep an open mind because you just never know. Did you try calling Rolex Canada? I mention this because I remember wanting to know if a Rolex that an AD is selling is new or new old stock. The lady at Rolex Canada said to me that if I give her the serial number she can verify when the AD got the watch. I bought my watch in Switzerland so she wasn't able to help me because they only know about Canadian ADs. Worth a shot. Good luck
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Old 15 June 2016, 12:51 AM   #37
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Called my local RSC. They refused to provide any information, citing privacy laws.




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Thanks for all the info.

I am calling the RSC today.


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Old 15 June 2016, 12:58 AM   #38
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Called my local RSC. They refused to provide any information, citing privacy laws.

Anything else would have surprised me
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