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ucla_jk · 7 November 2010, 09:12 AM

It's been said before, but this community is an amazing compendium of knowledge and camaraderie and I'm all the more interested in a Rolex having read through a truly ridiculous amount of the shared insights and experiences.

I've become enamored of the Submariner and have found a potential piece that I believe to be legitimate but would proffer to your more experienced eyes. It's a 14060, the seller (local) claims to be from the 'N' series and there is my first question, wasn't that from '91? (ref: http://watchmakingblog.com/rolex-serial-registry/) Also, in other pictures of the dial (non-COSC) I've noted the subtext to read 'SWISS MADE'; this one has 'SWISS - T<25' (which of course appears on other series' dials). Otherwise I've not noted any potential snags.

No original Rolex papers/box, but appraisal and receipt from jewelry store. Besides being not as helpful for resale, I don't believe this to be a deal-breaker.

I greatly appreciate any input you might have, enjoy your respective weekends!

sond86 · 7 November 2010, 10:54 AM

What is the sellers asking price?

Best safest way to check legitimacy is going to a AD who has a rolex watchmaker and having them open it AND check it out

ucla_jk · 7 November 2010, 04:28 PM

Near $3k. AD is a must, thanks for the reminder.

sond86 · 7 November 2010, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucla_jk

Near $3k. AD is a must, thanks for the reminder.

Hmmm I almost think you can get a newer one with box and paper about that price

Art 1 · 7 November 2010, 10:41 PM

Welcome.

rfknauss · 8 November 2010, 01:28 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Speed · 8 November 2010, 03:18 AM

Welcome...and yes, you can get B&P for about the same price if you look.

ucla_jk · 8 November 2010, 06:34 AM

Thanks

sea-dweller · 9 November 2010, 02:57 PM

Welcome to TRF ! I am a UCLA grad also !

johnbeth · 9 November 2010, 05:15 PM

Welcome to TRF

John

TSW · 9 November 2010, 06:49 PM

Welcome to TRF

Puffy · 9 November 2010, 09:15 PM

welcome aboard mate

this is indeed the finest watch forum out there

cr6man · 10 November 2010, 02:00 AM

Welcome,Homie!

toph · 10 November 2010, 05:40 PM

yes teh end of 91 ( november i think) nice watch, i reckon without B&P $2700 i have seen. BUT does this come with warranty? thats worth a bit. Anyway if you are happy and its there to be bought ( no wiating searching etc) then go for it and enjoy.

CoopJr · 10 November 2010, 10:40 PM

Welcome to the Forum!

Latrodectus · 11 November 2010, 03:48 AM

Welcome to TRF!

PHDX2 · 11 November 2010, 03:49 AM

Hello and welcome!

ucla_jk · 11 November 2010, 06:26 AM

Good point toph, seller's being a little recalcitrant on the AD front so I'm taking my time dealing. Got him down to $2600, that was fun. And with some more poking around I've found another 14060 (T series I think) that had the same 'Swiss - t<25' writing, so I'm less concerned about that issue.

Thanks for the welcome all.

7 November 2010, 09:12 AM	#1
ucla_jk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SF Watch: Tissot PR50 Auto Posts: 5	From Northern California, Greetings Thanks & Questions It's been said before, but this community is an amazing compendium of knowledge and camaraderie and I'm all the more interested in a Rolex having read through a truly ridiculous amount of the shared insights and experiences. I've become enamored of the Submariner and have found a potential piece that I believe to be legitimate but would proffer to your more experienced eyes. It's a 14060, the seller (local) claims to be from the 'N' series and there is my first question, wasn't that from '91? (ref: http://watchmakingblog.com/rolex-serial-registry/) Also, in other pictures of the dial (non-COSC) I've noted the subtext to read 'SWISS MADE'; this one has 'SWISS - T<25' (which of course appears on other series' dials). Otherwise I've not noted any potential snags. No original Rolex papers/box, but appraisal and receipt from jewelry store. Besides being not as helpful for resale, I don't believe this to be a deal-breaker. I greatly appreciate any input you might have, enjoy your respective weekends!

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sond86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Gym Rat Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,327	What is the sellers asking price? Best safest way to check legitimacy is going to a AD who has a rolex watchmaker and having them open it AND check it out

7 November 2010, 04:28 PM	#3
ucla_jk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SF Watch: Tissot PR50 Auto Posts: 5	Near $3k. AD is a must, thanks for the reminder.

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toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	yes teh end of 91 ( november i think) nice watch, i reckon without B&P $2700 i have seen. BUT does this come with warranty? thats worth a bit. Anyway if you are happy and its there to be bought ( no wiating searching etc) then go for it and enjoy. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

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11 November 2010, 06:26 AM	#18
ucla_jk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SF Watch: Tissot PR50 Auto Posts: 5	Good point toph, seller's being a little recalcitrant on the AD front so I'm taking my time dealing. Got him down to $2600, that was fun. And with some more poking around I've found another 14060 (T series I think) that had the same 'Swiss - t<25' writing, so I'm less concerned about that issue. Thanks for the welcome all.

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