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MitchellWiggs · 25 May 2013, 07:17 AM

I'm about to buy my dream watch, the 116200 (used) and had a quick question before I buy. The description reads "Z serial, purchased September 2012", and was just wondering exactly what the Z serial means? It's pre-owned but is described as being in "like new" condition, and the pics look great. They're asking just under 5k wired. Any advice would be great. Thanks!

horseco · 25 May 2013, 07:24 AM

The Z indicates the approximate date the case was made, in this instance 2007... It is not unusual for a Rolex to sit in a display case for many years... The price seems in line with the year & described condition...

Roley · 25 May 2013, 07:28 AM

Z = July 06 to Dec 07

joe100 · 25 May 2013, 08:08 AM

Good choice! I always commend folks for not buying a Sub, GMT, Exp2. Especially the Sub. Be different!

MitchellWiggs · 25 May 2013, 08:38 AM

Thanks guys! I also noticed the particular watch I'm looking at doesn't have those black marks on the side that are often blurred out in photos like this one, what are those markings??

anothernewphone · 25 May 2013, 08:50 AM

The marking on the inner bezel, the rehaut, would be the serial number for the watch. That's where it's located, instead of on the side of the case on older watches.

sleddog · 25 May 2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MitchellWiggs

Thanks guys! I also noticed the particular watch I'm looking at doesn't have those black marks on the side that are often blurred out in photos like this one, what are those markings??

The blurred out (Blue) marking in the photo, is simply a barcode on a sticker...

These are to be removed, and hold no public information worthy of the secrecy shown. They are just inventory stickers from Rolex!!

joe100 · 25 May 2013, 09:16 AM

Just an inventory control feature. Nothing for the WIS or public at large.

MitchellWiggs · 25 May 2013, 09:34 AM

Oh ok, so it's expected that the pre-owned one I want doesn't come with it. Sounds good guys, Thanks so much for all the help! I'll post pics when it comes

SWISSAHOLICS · 25 May 2013, 09:42 AM

Congrats in advance. Looking forward to wrist shots!!

joe100 · 25 May 2013, 10:02 AM

Which dial did you get?

cop414 · 25 May 2013, 10:18 AM

Congratulations in advance, don't forget to post up pics!

MitchellWiggs · 25 May 2013, 10:24 AM

It was a decision between the white dial and the rhodium dial (both roman numeral), but the rhodium won out. I love the look of the silver on silver. I'll be getting a diamond bezel for it as well (which is why I'm not buying it new).

The one on the right is what it'll eventually look like.

joe100 · 25 May 2013, 11:34 AM

I like silver dials. I'd advise against an aftermarket bezel for water resistance reasons. You may want to consider how it may impact your depth rating. Maybe a WG fluted bezel DJ perhaps? Just a suggestion.

Regardless, nice choice!

MitchellWiggs · 25 May 2013, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

I like silver dials. I'd advise against an aftermarket bezel for water resistance reasons. You may want to consider how it may impact your depth rating. Maybe a WG fluted bezel DJ perhaps? Just a suggestion.

Regardless, nice choice!

Does that affect your watch only if you go underwater with it? Because I plan on never wearing mine in wet conditions lol

skprd13 · 25 May 2013, 03:59 PM

Just wondering why would you want a diamond bezel. Seems to bling bling! Anyway congrats on getting your first rolex!

ecsub44 · 25 May 2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by skprd13

Just wondering why would you want a diamond bezel. Seems to bling bling! Anyway congrats on getting your first rolex!

Some folks like diamonds...some don't.

lja1821 · 25 May 2013, 10:06 PM

Nice choice, a classical yet beautiful example of the datejust congratulations. A friend of mine has the exact same one with a diamond bezel and it looks gorgeous. Enjoy it!

MitchellWiggs · 26 May 2013, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skprd13

Just wondering why would you want a diamond bezel. Seems to bling bling! Anyway congrats on getting your first rolex!

I've always wanted a diamond watch, an I loveee the way the DJ looks here with that bezel

Thanks so much guys!

joe100 · 26 May 2013, 02:08 AM

If its not done well it could get moisture in it from just washing your hands. I can't see why you'd want an oyster cased Rolex only to compromise one of its main features. That's what I love about Rolex; the fact you can wear it with a suit at dinner and snorkeling the next day.

MitchellWiggs · 26 May 2013, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

If its not done well it could get moisture in it from just washing your hands. I can't see why you'd want an oyster cased Rolex only to compromise one of its main features. That's what I love about Rolex; the fact you can wear it with a suit at dinner and snorkeling the next day.

I'm just getting it because it's my favorite style they make. I've never been diving before lol

joe100 · 26 May 2013, 03:02 AM

Okay, it's your watch, do what you like, I'm not saying otherwise. I just want you to know that aftermarket parts, especially a bezel could allow water to get inside. Get it pressure tested.

MitchellWiggs · 29 May 2013, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

Okay, it's your watch, do what you like, I'm not saying otherwise. I just want you to know that aftermarket parts, especially a bezel could allow water to get inside. Get it pressure tested.

Definitely will take your advice and get it pressure tested, I wouldn't want to run into any problems down the line =/

versatile1 · 29 May 2013, 11:34 AM

So?
Did you get it?

Watchdog · 29 May 2013, 11:42 AM

I think that's going to be a beautiful watch.

MitchellWiggs · 29 May 2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

I think that's going to be a beautiful watch.

Thanks so much!

It'll probably be on my wrist next week :D

25 May 2013, 07:17 AM	#1
MitchellWiggs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Mitchell Wiggs Location: Miami Posts: 122	A quick question before I take the plunge! I'm about to buy my dream watch, the 116200 (used) and had a quick question before I buy. The description reads "Z serial, purchased September 2012", and was just wondering exactly what the Z serial means? It's pre-owned but is described as being in "like new" condition, and the pics look great. They're asking just under 5k wired. Any advice would be great. Thanks!

25 May 2013, 08:08 AM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Good choice! I always commend folks for not buying a Sub, GMT, Exp2. Especially the Sub. Be different! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

25 May 2013, 09:16 AM	#8
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Just an inventory control feature. Nothing for the WIS or public at large. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

25 May 2013, 09:42 AM	#10
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Congrats in advance. Looking forward to wrist shots!! __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

25 May 2013, 10:02 AM	#11
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Which dial did you get? __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

25 May 2013, 07:24 AM	#2
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,425	The Z indicates the approximate date the case was made, in this instance 2007... It is not unusual for a Rolex to sit in a display case for many years... The price seems in line with the year & described condition...

25 May 2013, 07:28 AM	#3
Roley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Roland Location: GMT -4:00 Today Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 874	Z = July 06 to Dec 07

25 May 2013, 08:38 AM	#5
MitchellWiggs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Mitchell Wiggs Location: Miami Posts: 122	Thanks guys! I also noticed the particular watch I'm looking at doesn't have those black marks on the side that are often blurred out in photos like this one, what are those markings??

25 May 2013, 08:50 AM	#6
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	The marking on the inner bezel, the rehaut, would be the serial number for the watch. That's where it's located, instead of on the side of the case on older watches.

25 May 2013, 09:34 AM	#9
MitchellWiggs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Mitchell Wiggs Location: Miami Posts: 122	Oh ok, so it's expected that the pre-owned one I want doesn't come with it. Sounds good guys, Thanks so much for all the help! I'll post pics when it comes

25 May 2013, 10:18 AM	#12
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,135	Congratulations in advance, don't forget to post up pics! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

25 May 2013, 10:24 AM	#13
MitchellWiggs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Mitchell Wiggs Location: Miami Posts: 122	It was a decision between the white dial and the rhodium dial (both roman numeral), but the rhodium won out. I love the look of the silver on silver. I'll be getting a diamond bezel for it as well (which is why I'm not buying it new). The one on the right is what it'll eventually look like.

25 May 2013, 11:34 AM	#14
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	I like silver dials. I'd advise against an aftermarket bezel for water resistance reasons. You may want to consider how it may impact your depth rating. Maybe a WG fluted bezel DJ perhaps? Just a suggestion. Regardless, nice choice! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

25 May 2013, 03:59 PM	#16
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Just wondering why would you want a diamond bezel. Seems to bling bling! Anyway congrats on getting your first rolex!

25 May 2013, 10:06 PM	#18
lja1821 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: NJ Watch: 16613ln Posts: 627	Nice choice, a classical yet beautiful example of the datejust congratulations. A friend of mine has the exact same one with a diamond bezel and it looks gorgeous. Enjoy it!

26 May 2013, 02:08 AM	#20
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	If its not done well it could get moisture in it from just washing your hands. I can't see why you'd want an oyster cased Rolex only to compromise one of its main features. That's what I love about Rolex; the fact you can wear it with a suit at dinner and snorkeling the next day. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

26 May 2013, 03:02 AM	#22
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Okay, it's your watch, do what you like, I'm not saying otherwise. I just want you to know that aftermarket parts, especially a bezel could allow water to get inside. Get it pressure tested. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

29 May 2013, 11:34 AM	#24
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	So? Did you get it?

29 May 2013, 11:42 AM	#25
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,817	I think that's going to be a beautiful watch.

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