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sdjeff · 16 September 2014, 05:25 AM

I just bought a new 116710LN from an AD in San Diego. While at the store I did not check the serial number but it turns out that it is not random but a G series.

Searching the forum i did not find any recent threads as to if it is normal or not to see new G serial # GMT's at an AD. Would this be old inventory or are they still producing G serial numbers for some models?

Thanks in advance for your response.

Jeff

Tools · 16 September 2014, 09:12 AM

It's just a number..

The G serials were first seen in late 2010 when the Random serials first came out.. It has always taken 3 or 4 years to work through the million watches that would have made up a G serial 7 digit production.. (keeping in mind that they are producing them concurrently with randoms and V's.. they don't use one up before starting on another, there is significant overlap)

So, sure, likely a lot of G serials still in the marketplace..

Rashid.bk · 16 September 2014, 09:54 AM

See above post. You have a brand new 2014 watch. Enjoy and congrats.

WWC · 16 September 2014, 10:12 AM

i agree with larry. there is an overlap for sure as both my exp and sub are 2013 watches, one being a random serial and the other being g serial along with 7 digits.

Chelseafan · 16 September 2014, 10:18 AM

Just enjoy...its brand new and going to ladt a lifetime...congrats!

Hairdude1 · 16 September 2014, 12:18 PM

Enjoy your new purchase!

franzy · 16 September 2014, 12:34 PM

Congrats man! My "G" serial says hi (I purchased mine used).

Old Expat Beast · 16 September 2014, 12:39 PM

Out of interest is it a high or low number...i.e. G1xxxxx or G9xxxxx?

busytimmy · 16 September 2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rashid.bk

see above post. You have a brand new 2014 watch. Enjoy and congrats.

+1

nikhsub1 · 16 September 2014, 01:13 PM

I'd personally be slightly peeved... That watch could be 4 years old sitting. Not that it matters in practicality, but who said I'm practical?

Wesley Crusher · 16 September 2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nikhsub1

I'd personally be slightly peeved... That watch could be 4 years old sitting. Not that it matters in practicality, but who said I'm practical?

I'd be pretty surprised if any SS Sub or GMT-Master sat around for over 6 months.

Old Expat Beast · 16 September 2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I'd be pretty surprised if any SS Sub or GMT-Master sat around for over 6 months.

Depends on the AD and location. If they all shifted within six months, there would be none for sale on the gray market.

T. Ferguson · 16 September 2014, 01:49 PM

As far as we know G serials are still being spit out of Geneva. As to exactly when your watch was made who knows. Even if it has green lume it might not be much more than 1 1/2 years old or so, but is still a brand new watch as far as anyone is concerned.

ENJOY IT !!!!!

Time Exposure · 16 September 2014, 02:10 PM

If there are two 16710LN models for sale in the same condition at the same price, you can bet the random serial will sell before the G-serial (all other things being equal).
But rest assured you did not get an old model.

jack81 · 16 September 2014, 02:23 PM

Congrats! Just enjoy that beauty. No need to worry. SN are just internet chart. Thats what Padi always say.

Rashid.bk · 16 September 2014, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time Exposure

If there are two 16710LN models for sale in the same condition at the same price, you can bet the random serial will sell before the G-serial (all other things being equal).
But rest assured you did not get an old model.

This is surely true if a wis is buying and the AD confides that he has a random serial in back. Also how do you really know it's newer, they're both still shipping from Geneva concurrently and the AD may have received the random first then the G.

Now the average buyer doesn't even concern himself with serial number issues, they just buy what they want. Then they come on TRF to learn about there watch and end up reading about serial numbers and the gates of worry-ation open up.

brandrea · 16 September 2014, 09:07 PM

Out of curiosity, mine is an 'M' serial number, would that have been 2008?

Rashid.bk · 16 September 2014, 09:27 PM

^Maybe, or 2009 or 2010. Only Rolex knows for sure.

sdjeff · 17 September 2014, 07:48 AM

As always thanks for valued feedback.

Yes, regardless of the serial I am happy with the purchase. Just a little miffed at myself for not verifying serial and blue lume at the time of purchase.

As for blue or green lume I'm not positive at this point. At first I thought it was green but after reading a few threads here it I'm not sure. It sounds like even the blue can appear green in certain conditions. I will try and verify this tonight.

sdjeff · 17 September 2014, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Out of interest is it a high or low number...i.e. G1xxxxx or G9xxxxx?

The serial is G8xxxxx.

Keith1 · 17 September 2014, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sdjeff

As always thanks for valued feedback.

Yes, regardless of the serial I am happy with the purchase. Just a little miffed at myself for not verifying serial and blue lume at the time of purchase.

As for blue or green lume I'm not positive at this point. At first I thought it was green but after reading a few threads here it I'm not sure. It sounds like even the blue can appear green in certain conditions. I will try and verify this tonight.

Put in the sunlight for a few minutes, then go into a dark room right away. You will know instantly.

Congratulations!

sdjeff · 17 September 2014, 08:44 AM

Thanks Keith- I will try that when i get home today.

superdog · 17 September 2014, 08:51 AM

Your screwed. It is not with what you paid for it.

The random serial number is worth more than the G.

You should go back to your AD and complain.

16 September 2014, 05:25 AM	#1
sdjeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: san diego Posts: 4	New 116710LN G Serial#? I just bought a new 116710LN from an AD in San Diego. While at the store I did not check the serial number but it turns out that it is not random but a G series. Searching the forum i did not find any recent threads as to if it is normal or not to see new G serial # GMT's at an AD. Would this be old inventory or are they still producing G serial numbers for some models? Thanks in advance for your response. Jeff

16 September 2014, 09:12 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	It's just a number.. The G serials were first seen in late 2010 when the Random serials first came out.. It has always taken 3 or 4 years to work through the million watches that would have made up a G serial 7 digit production.. (keeping in mind that they are producing them concurrently with randoms and V's.. they don't use one up before starting on another, there is significant overlap) So, sure, likely a lot of G serials still in the marketplace.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 September 2014, 10:12 AM	#4
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	i agree with larry. there is an overlap for sure as both my exp and sub are 2013 watches, one being a random serial and the other being g serial along with 7 digits. __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

16 September 2014, 12:18 PM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Enjoy your new purchase! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

16 September 2014, 01:49 PM	#13
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	As far as we know G serials are still being spit out of Geneva. As to exactly when your watch was made who knows. Even if it has green lume it might not be much more than 1 1/2 years old or so, but is still a brand new watch as far as anyone is concerned. ENJOY IT !!!!! __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

16 September 2014, 09:54 AM	#3
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	See above post. You have a brand new 2014 watch. Enjoy and congrats.

16 September 2014, 10:18 AM	#5
Chelseafan Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London Posts: 542	Just enjoy...its brand new and going to ladt a lifetime...congrats!

16 September 2014, 12:34 PM	#7
franzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: USA Posts: 1,264	Congrats man! My "G" serial says hi (I purchased mine used).

16 September 2014, 12:39 PM	#8
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,797	Out of interest is it a high or low number...i.e. G1xxxxx or G9xxxxx?

16 September 2014, 01:13 PM	#10
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,118	I'd personally be slightly peeved... That watch could be 4 years old sitting. Not that it matters in practicality, but who said I'm practical?

16 September 2014, 02:10 PM	#14
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	If there are two 16710LN models for sale in the same condition at the same price, you can bet the random serial will sell before the G-serial (all other things being equal). But rest assured you did not get an old model.

16 September 2014, 02:23 PM	#15
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	Congrats! Just enjoy that beauty. No need to worry. SN are just internet chart. Thats what Padi always say.

16 September 2014, 09:07 PM	#17
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,873	Out of curiosity, mine is an 'M' serial number, would that have been 2008?

16 September 2014, 09:27 PM	#18
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	^Maybe, or 2009 or 2010. Only Rolex knows for sure.

17 September 2014, 07:48 AM	#19
sdjeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: san diego Posts: 4	As always thanks for valued feedback. Yes, regardless of the serial I am happy with the purchase. Just a little miffed at myself for not verifying serial and blue lume at the time of purchase. As for blue or green lume I'm not positive at this point. At first I thought it was green but after reading a few threads here it I'm not sure. It sounds like even the blue can appear green in certain conditions. I will try and verify this tonight.

17 September 2014, 08:44 AM	#22
sdjeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: san diego Posts: 4	Thanks Keith- I will try that when i get home today.

17 September 2014, 08:51 AM	#23
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	Your screwed. It is not with what you paid for it. The random serial number is worth more than the G. You should go back to your AD and complain. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

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