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lindseyt · 14 April 2010, 12:39 PM

Hi - I'm new here so forgive the ignorant question. I just purchased a new Submariner for my husband. The dealer said it was a 2010 (the last of the model before they switch to the new bezel). How can I be sure that the watch is a 2010?? THANKS!

sakuraba · 14 April 2010, 12:57 PM

The most recent serial number is the V series, which should be etched on the 6 o'clockside of the watch case between the lug holes. But IMO a Rolex's birthdate is when it is bought from the AD and not when it is actually made, so an M or V series should suffice.

An older M serial can sit at a dealer's shelf new and unused for up to a year, and I would still call it brand new.

To know the watch's manufacture date, you can have the case opened and the caseback should show the quarter and year of manufacture (ie IV 09).

I personally wouldn't open a case just for this info and would be satisfied with either an M or V serial.

Hope this helped.

lindseyt · 14 April 2010, 12:59 PM

PS It has a V serial number if that helps

sakuraba · 14 April 2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lindseyt

PS It has a V serial number if that helps

that's new enough for me!

BTW, welcome to TRF!

lindseyt · 14 April 2010, 01:01 PM

THANK YOU SO MUCH! That was SOOOO helpful!!! Will the new Submariner models have a different serial number?

Mockingbird · 14 April 2010, 01:01 PM

Welcome to TRF!

JUSTROLEXES · 14 April 2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lindseyt

PS It has a V serial number if that helps

You're good, the V is for the 2010 year...

sakuraba · 14 April 2010, 01:02 PM

There have been reports of a random serial number. Guess it's Rolex's way of messing with our heads.

JUSTROLEXES · 14 April 2010, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindseyt

THANK YOU SO MUCH! That was SOOOO helpful!!! Will the new Submariner models have a different serial number?

Not sure yet, but we've seen very few of the last run on the older one the 16610 that came with some randon numbers and letter... and that should be the case for the new models but not known yet.

Mockingbird · 14 April 2010, 01:03 PM

Yeah, Rolex is rumored to have stopped using letters. This means that 16610 subs with these serials are going to be short in supply later on.

I guess eventually they just run out of letters!

lindseyt · 14 April 2010, 01:04 PM

One more question - do you guys know when they are changing the look of the bezel and face of the Submariner? My husband wanted the last year of the old model so I want to be sure that I got the right one. THANKS so much for everyone's replies!

JUSTROLEXES · 14 April 2010, 01:06 PM

you got him the right one.. the new one should be out in about 8 weeks and should be availble in the US ADs by Oct

lindseyt · 14 April 2010, 01:07 PM

THANK YOU! This site is awesome!!

sakuraba · 14 April 2010, 01:07 PM

The new Ceramic Bezel Sub was just launched at Basel. My guess is that they won't hit dealers until summer. The 16610 was the most recent model,so you're good to go!

edit: Oops! Tony types faster!

JUSTROLEXES · 14 April 2010, 01:08 PM

You are very welcome and enjoy it..

lindseyt · 14 April 2010, 01:08 PM

perfect - just what I needed to know! Thanks again!

ParisDakarBmw · 14 April 2010, 01:10 PM

I use this chart

http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html

Lion · 14 April 2010, 01:24 PM

Welcome to the Forum and anything you need to know about Rolex watches you will find the answer here!!!

14 April 2010, 12:39 PM	#1
lindseyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	How can I tell the year of a Rolex? Hi - I'm new here so forgive the ignorant question. I just purchased a new Submariner for my husband. The dealer said it was a 2010 (the last of the model before they switch to the new bezel). How can I be sure that the watch is a 2010?? THANKS!

14 April 2010, 12:57 PM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	The most recent serial number is the V series, which should be etched on the 6 o'clockside of the watch case between the lug holes. But IMO a Rolex's birthdate is when it is bought from the AD and not when it is actually made, so an M or V series should suffice. An older M serial can sit at a dealer's shelf new and unused for up to a year, and I would still call it brand new. To know the watch's manufacture date, you can have the case opened and the caseback should show the quarter and year of manufacture (ie IV 09). I personally wouldn't open a case just for this info and would be satisfied with either an M or V serial. Hope this helped. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

14 April 2010, 01:02 PM	#8
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	There have been reports of a random serial number. Guess it's Rolex's way of messing with our heads. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

14 April 2010, 01:06 PM	#12
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 50,995	you got him the right one.. the new one should be out in about 8 weeks and should be availble in the US ADs by Oct __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

14 April 2010, 01:07 PM	#14
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	The new Ceramic Bezel Sub was just launched at Basel. My guess is that they won't hit dealers until summer. The 16610 was the most recent model,so you're good to go! edit: Oops! Tony types faster! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

14 April 2010, 12:59 PM	#3
lindseyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	PS It has a V serial number if that helps

14 April 2010, 01:01 PM	#5
lindseyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	THANK YOU SO MUCH! That was SOOOO helpful!!! Will the new Submariner models have a different serial number?

14 April 2010, 01:01 PM	#6
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Welcome to TRF!

14 April 2010, 01:03 PM	#10
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Yeah, Rolex is rumored to have stopped using letters. This means that 16610 subs with these serials are going to be short in supply later on. I guess eventually they just run out of letters!

14 April 2010, 01:04 PM	#11
lindseyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	One more question - do you guys know when they are changing the look of the bezel and face of the Submariner? My husband wanted the last year of the old model so I want to be sure that I got the right one. THANKS so much for everyone's replies!

14 April 2010, 01:08 PM	#15
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 50,995	You are very welcome and enjoy it.. __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

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