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8888 · 15 November 2009, 07:30 AM

as a rolex owner, and someone who collects fancy serial number currency, i always wondered if someone collected watches the same way. is there a premium on a rolex with say a 9999999 or an R000001 serial number? awesome forum. first post but i read here everyday.

SLS · 15 November 2009, 07:37 AM

I know in certain cultures that some numbers are deemed more lucky than others, but I can't imagine buying a watch that way....it could take a while!
Scott

Numismatist · 15 November 2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 8888

as a rolex owner, and someone who collects fancy serial number currency, i always wondered if someone collected watches the same way. is there a premium on a rolex with say a 9999999 or an R000001 serial number? awesome forum. first post but i read here everyday.

Can't say about any of my Rolexes, but I have this nice mismatched serial numbered $1 note!

Speed · 15 November 2009, 07:43 AM

Folks seem to be looking for a watch first...condition etc. especially for Vintage. Man, it would be a task to look for serial #s.

8888 · 15 November 2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

Can't say about any of my Rolexes, but I have this nice mismatched serial numbered $1 note!

nice. as a numismatist you know what i speak of. i always thought solid or low number serials, on a rolex, might be collected but have never gotten a "yes" whenever i ask...

SDDS · 15 November 2009, 07:46 AM

welcome to trf

8888 · 15 November 2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by masugu

Folks seem to be looking for a watch first...condition etc. especially for Vintage. Man, it would be a task to look for serial #s.

agree but someone has to have them. i know if i had one it would be something i would share with people...

esm · 15 November 2009, 07:56 AM

Didnt really had a choice with my rolexes apart from the LV.
Fortunately all my serial numbers had at least one 6 and one 8 in it.

Speed · 15 November 2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 8888

agree but someone has to have them. i know if i had one it would be something i would share with people...

Well, I have never seen anyone talking about serial #s in that regard here...but perhaps on watch forums frequented by Chinese folks???

Z-Sub · 15 November 2009, 08:01 AM

For Chinese, too many 4's are considered unlucky since 4 is sounded like death.

moviefreak · 15 November 2009, 08:22 AM

Only Rolex number 1 from Hans.W.

Tools · 15 November 2009, 11:17 AM

The problem with searching out a specific number is that you won't even know what watch model to look for with that specific number...

I mean..number V000001 could be a platinum President...do you want to drop $50k just to get a number..

8888 · 15 November 2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The problem with searching out a specific number is that you won't even know what watch model to look for with that specific number...

I mean..number V000001 could be a platinum President...do you want to drop $50k just to get a number..

no. i agree but i cant imagine someone buying a rolex, with such a serial number, and not think they had something really special. i mean let's face it, many of our fellow rolie owners can can be a little vain. first edition this, limited edition that, etc. i would imagine they would have some kind of "club". lol.

Tools · 15 November 2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 8888

no. i agree but i cant imagine someone buying a rolex, with such a serial number, and not think they had something really special. i mean let's face it, many of our fellow rolie owners can can be a little vain. first edition this, limited edition that, etc. i would imagine they would have some kind of "club". lol.

Can't disagree with that.. I think it would be cool to have a Sub with 007 someplace in the serial.........

Rock · 15 November 2009, 12:03 PM

Maybe its the OCD in me but I admit to always checking Serial numbers for any interesting characteristics - multiple repeats of a digit, digits relevant to the product.
I agree that a Bond watch with '007' in the Serial would be a nice happstance.
In the '70s I owned a Fiat 124 Sport Coupe with the registration number "124". My Cellini has three '8' in the Serial - not that this means much to me.

Sub'erman · 15 November 2009, 12:33 PM

never considered taking an interest in the serial number; alas now you've got me started!!

I have to check them all now!!

Speed · 15 November 2009, 12:42 PM

Oh no...

BASSETHOUNDS · 15 November 2009, 07:14 PM

I believe that some collectors will pay extra for prefix/country code " 061 " this being watches issued at Rolex headquarters in Bienne .

Wolfgang427 · 16 November 2009, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 8888

as a rolex owner, and someone who collects fancy serial number currency, i always wondered if someone collected watches the same way. is there a premium on a rolex with say a 9999999 or an R000001 serial number? awesome forum. first post but i read here everyday.

A watch is not currency or coins where one collects specific dates and serial #'s, so I would say most if not all collectors collect the watch for what it is and not its serial # regardless of what it is.

15 November 2009, 07:30 AM	#1
8888 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ny,nj,fl Posts: 30	fancy serial #'s as a rolex owner, and someone who collects fancy serial number currency, i always wondered if someone collected watches the same way. is there a premium on a rolex with say a 9999999 or an R000001 serial number? awesome forum. first post but i read here everyday.

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SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I know in certain cultures that some numbers are deemed more lucky than others, but I can't imagine buying a watch that way....it could take a while! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

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15 November 2009, 07:43 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Folks seem to be looking for a watch first...condition etc. especially for Vintage. Man, it would be a task to look for serial #s.

15 November 2009, 07:56 AM	#8
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Didnt really had a choice with my rolexes apart from the LV. Fortunately all my serial numbers had at least one 6 and one 8 in it.

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Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,846	Maybe its the OCD in me but I admit to always checking Serial numbers for any interesting characteristics - multiple repeats of a digit, digits relevant to the product. I agree that a Bond watch with '007' in the Serial would be a nice happstance. In the '70s I owned a Fiat 124 Sport Coupe with the registration number "124". My Cellini has three '8' in the Serial - not that this means much to me.

15 November 2009, 12:33 PM	#16
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Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Oh no...

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BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	I believe that some collectors will pay extra for prefix/country code " 061 " this being watches issued at Rolex headquarters in Bienne .

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