How do I know the build date of a Rolex

[KevinH]

This is my first post.
I bought my wife a Cellini wind up model from someone other than an AD.
I am now aware that it is what I would call "New Old Stock". She is tired of the wind up and would like to get an Electric Cellini. When I talked to the AD the sales woman showed me some Rolex's which were on sale because they had been at the AD for a few years. I would like to get a watch that is just out of the current factory not something that may have been built several years ago. When I asked about serial numbers she said that just references the date the case was built which are made in batches. Is there a way to get a current watch ? am I just being overly concerned?
Another AD said the Cellini's don't sell well and perhaps that's why they sit around. My wife likes the straps versus bands and wants a simple easy to read dial.

[nko51]

By the prefix and serial number that follows it.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by nko51

By the prefix and serial number that follows it.

Sorry, but I have no clue about Cellinis. Do they also have the prefix??

[newsub]

sounds interesting to this newby!

so how would I date my 'z' sub date?

i know the bracelet is jan 07 using davici's reccomended site

yes i know i must stop this! i'm getting obsesive, i have not paid as much interest to anything else i have brought (except cars!)

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by newsub

sounds interesting to this newby!

so how would I date my 'z' sub date?

i know the bracelet is jan 07 using davici's reccomended site

yes i know i must stop this! i'm getting obsesive, i have not paid as much interest to anything else i have brought (except cars!)

Here are letter & serial numbers.

You might want to read the whole FAQ's! Lots of interesting reading in there, including country codes

[newsub]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Here are letter & serial numbers.

You might want to read the whole FAQ's! Lots of interesting reading in there, including country codes

i've tried searching bo, no joy.

i got the country code - 160 for uk, z for 2006 onwards, its the 6 numbers i dont understand - are they just consecutive?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by newsub

i've tried searching bo, no joy.

i got the country code - 160 for uk, z for 2006 onwards, its the 6 numbers i dont understand - are they just consecutive?

Ooops, SORRY! I forgot to give you the link with the FAQ's!

Here it is:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=8478

Read the whole page! Very informative reading.

[newsub]

thanks bo!

thought i was missing something!

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by newsub

thanks bo!

thought i was missing something!

Well, you WERE!






























ME!

[KevinH]

Thanks for the info . I subscribe to Watch Time magazine and have noted that with the renewed interest in Fine Watches that manufacturers are updating their factories and equipment wih a corresponding upgrade to quality. So I think from now on I'm going to stick with Factory Authorized dealers or used from well known forum members. it appears from you FAQ link that I have a "Really Old New Stock" LOL