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abovedeck · 17 December 2015, 10:28 AM

What are the differences between early 2000 models and the current models? I'm looking at a rose gold chrono on bracelet and cannot see much of a difference dial wise. Was wondering if it makes sense to buy new from the new AP store in Beverly Hills or go grey market on here...

thanks

anothernewphone · 17 December 2015, 12:41 PM

Well, for one, there's a size difference between them. 39mm vs 41. I'd do some research on the 15300 vs the 15400.

GB-man · 17 December 2015, 12:43 PM

Can't speak specifically to the early 2000 ROs but in case you missed it (unlikely) Hal's post is great on preowned AP

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=219760

Otherwise I highly recommend going TRF trusted sellers on an AP unless you are a very savvy negotiater or willing to take the time to hunt and bargain with a few dealers.

Precious metal APs need to be bought right upfront, like everything but critical here imho.

abovedeck · 17 December 2015, 02:27 PM

Yeah, this one is 41MM.

kilyung · 17 December 2015, 02:29 PM

Which model are you talking about? I believe the chrono module and even the movement have been updated since the 2000s.

Abdullasaif · 17 December 2015, 04:55 PM

Case size has been changed movement is altered

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Lordofrolex · 17 December 2015, 05:40 PM

I'm pretty sure the 15400 are the same compared from now and back then.

The DD 118238 are the exact same from 2003-present. Only difference is in 2007 engraved Renault. But same movement, case, dial, everything.

I would buy gray market if I was you.

abovedeck · 18 December 2015, 10:48 AM

This is the watch from the grey dealer... they say its from "2000-2009." Maybe they're off on their information.

wach16 · 18 December 2015, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by abovedeck

This is the watch from the grey dealer... they say its from "2000-2009." Maybe they're off on their information.

The dealer is definitely off by a few years. This picture is of the latest 41mm version of the ROC which was introduced in 2012. Love the watch though!

kilyung · 18 December 2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wach16

The dealer is definitely off by a few years. This picture is of the latest 41mm version of the ROC which was introduced in 2012. Love the watch though!

That was funny.

AK797 · 19 December 2015, 01:18 AM

The newer 41mm RG ROC is an awesome piece, if I was to do it again I would buy it on bracelet, go for it but buy from a trusted as resale is poor and you need a large discount, 25% plus.

Abdullasaif · 19 December 2015, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by abovedeck

This is the watch from the grey dealer... they say its from "2000-2009." Maybe they're off on their information.

That's from like 2013

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abovedeck · 21 December 2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

The newer 41mm RG ROC is an awesome piece, if I was to do it again I would buy it on bracelet, go for it but buy from a trusted as resale is poor and you need a large discount, 25% plus.

I don't care about resale... i keep my pieces :)

bayerische · 21 December 2015, 08:49 PM

I guess it's good for you if the dealer believes it's from 2000.

17 December 2015, 10:28 AM	#1
abovedeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: all around... Posts: 309	Royal Oak What are the differences between early 2000 models and the current models? I'm looking at a rose gold chrono on bracelet and cannot see much of a difference dial wise. Was wondering if it makes sense to buy new from the new AP store in Beverly Hills or go grey market on here... thanks

17 December 2015, 05:40 PM	#7
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I'm pretty sure the 15400 are the same compared from now and back then. The DD 118238 are the exact same from 2003-present. Only difference is in 2007 engraved Renault. But same movement, case, dial, everything. I would buy gray market if I was you. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

18 December 2015, 10:48 AM	#8
abovedeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: all around... Posts: 309	This is the watch from the grey dealer... they say its from "2000-2009." Maybe they're off on their information. Attached Images

21 December 2015, 08:49 PM	#14
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I guess it's good for you if the dealer believes it's from 2000. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

17 December 2015, 12:41 PM	#2
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Well, for one, there's a size difference between them. 39mm vs 41. I'd do some research on the 15300 vs the 15400.

17 December 2015, 12:43 PM	#3
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,618	Can't speak specifically to the early 2000 ROs but in case you missed it (unlikely) Hal's post is great on preowned AP http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=219760 Otherwise I highly recommend going TRF trusted sellers on an AP unless you are a very savvy negotiater or willing to take the time to hunt and bargain with a few dealers. Precious metal APs need to be bought right upfront, like everything but critical here imho.

17 December 2015, 02:27 PM	#4
abovedeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: all around... Posts: 309	Yeah, this one is 41MM.

17 December 2015, 02:29 PM	#5
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Which model are you talking about? I believe the chrono module and even the movement have been updated since the 2000s.

17 December 2015, 04:55 PM	#6
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Case size has been changed movement is altered Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 December 2015, 01:18 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The newer 41mm RG ROC is an awesome piece, if I was to do it again I would buy it on bracelet, go for it but buy from a trusted as resale is poor and you need a large discount, 25% plus.

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