Finding S/N... other questions.... newbie to forum

[philfrance]

I have a black bezel GMTII, that is from 1997 as I recall. At the time, I removed the green sticker on the back, and was just wondering if/where the Serial Number is located on the watch? The back watch case is just brushed steel, no inscriptions whatsoever.

Had no idea their where so many fakes back then - how to be sure mine is real? I have the original box and papers... The watch has never been serviced, it runs perfectly +2 seconds per day max.

Should I be servicing the watch now?

Recently bought a SS Daytona Black dial via AD in Geneva - what care / attention to stickers should I be aware of to preserve the watch and it's value?

I have several other non-Rolex watches, I am carefull to keeping the watches clean, and avoid putting them through harsh wearing..... seems like a lot i can learn here.

[Tools]

Phil,

It's been ten years...it's time to get that Rolex serviced. The oils are probably not lubricating the jewel bearings and metal shafts anymore..

You don't want it to wear out prematurely.

You have to take the band off and look between the lugs for the serial number...

[Jedi]

To add to what Larry's said:

I personally think watches like the GMT II, of which I am a proud new owner in the Pepsi dial, are meant to be worn and used in the way in which they are intended.

Scratches and things like that are normal, and every time you send your watch to Rolex for a service, it comes back looking just like new.

[mike]

Agreed, after 10 years it's time for service and new seals. Moisture and humidity creeping in could start to be a problem.

[Erix]

Originally Posted by philfrance

I have a black bezel GMTII, that is from 1997 as I recall. At the time, I removed the green sticker on the back, and was just wondering if/where the Serial Number is located on the watch? The back watch case is just brushed steel, no inscriptions whatsoever.

Had no idea their where so many fakes back then - how to be sure mine is real? I have the original box and papers... The watch has never been serviced, it runs perfectly +2 seconds per day max.

Should I be servicing the watch now?

Recently bought a SS Daytona Black dial via AD in Geneva - what care / attention to stickers should I be aware of to preserve the watch and it's value?

I have several other non-Rolex watches, I am carefull to keeping the watches clean, and avoid putting them through harsh wearing..... seems like a lot i can learn here.

Hi and welcome,
As stated above S/N is between the lugs in the 6 o'clock position.
How to be sure yours is not a fake..send it in for service they WILL tell you if it is a fake.
To preserve the watch , put it in a safe.
To enjoy the watch , use it.

[philfrance]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll get it serviced before the end of the year (I only do wear it one week per month on average)

Here is a picture of it for your review - Sorry for the picture quality, any advice on lighting for taking these pictures is appreciated - I have a Nikon D09 with a 18-200 lens and a speedlite flash......

Phil

[Tools]

Nice...

I don't think you have any worries about that beauty being fake... Now go out and get it oiled up and wear it...

[mike]

Lovely watch Phil! Love the tritium dial!!

[Tools]

Originally Posted by mike

Lovely watch Phil! Love the tritium dial!!

Phil..

Mike jogged my little grey cells.

I would not let Rolex change out that tritium dial or those hands for the newer Luminox dial and hands if it were mine..

Just a personal thought.....New hands and dial will make it work at night better...

[f16570]

Hi Phil, get it serviced and wear it every day and keep the Daytona for dress occasions. Great photo.

f

[frostie]

Great watch phil

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Welcome to TRF!

You will find the serial number under the SEL (Solid End Link) at six o' clock, and on most Rolex watches (since 2004) there is also a "ROLEXROLEX" engraving on the chapter ring (inner edge along the dial where the serial number would be engraved, too, at six o' clock.

SOME Rolex watches STILL don't have the CRB (chapter ring branding), though (typically some of the Sport's Rolex watches from the Z-series).

I DID see an M-series SS Sub Date WITH the CRB, though, as I collected my SS Daytona, so apparantly Rolex has introduced the CRB on the Sub Date, as well, as Rolex also did with the updated Rolex Sub NON Date with COSC rating.