DSSD: “A” Serial Number vs Date on Warrenty card

[Stevestojan]

Hi all! I searched for this topic but couldn’t find it; sorry if it’s been discussed.

Today I purchased a DSSD from a very well known online dealer (not sure if I can say his name/website here, but he’s one of the most trusted, and lives in FL).

Anyway, I’m not questioning the authenticity of the watch due to his reputation and that it came as a full set. Also, I live 10 minutes from the RSS in NYC so I could also just walk take it there.

Sorry for the background, here’s my question:
The DSSD has an “A” serial number, which would date it to 1999. First, I believe that’s impossible for a DSSD as I believe it wasn’t even introduced until 2008. Second, the warrenty card (from an AD that is still an AD) is dated 2015.

This might be such a stupid question as I know newer watches starting in 2011 have “random” serial numbers, but I assumed that meant that they wouldn’t confuse the bejesus out of us by starting them with a Letter.

I’ll quickly delete this thread once someone tells me the obvious point I’m overlooking. Truly appreciate the help, all!

Steve

Quick edit: its a 116660, not a 126660.

[ippon20]

It's a random serial that just happens to start with "A". 116660 started production I believe "V" Serial.

[Stevestojan]

Originally Posted by ippon20

It's a random serial that just happens to start with "A". 116660 started production I believe "V" Serial.

That’s what I assumed. I think. :) So, outside of the warranty card being dated by the AD in 2015, there’s zero way to tell the date of production?

Oh and thanks!

[ippon20]

Originally Posted by Stevestojan

That’s what I assumed. I think. :) So, outside of the warranty card being dated by the AD in 2015, there’s zero way to tell the date of production?

Oh and thanks!

Correct...only Rolex truly knows the watch birthday.

[sillo]

The random serials are 8 digits and the old serial with a letter prefix is 7 digits (letter followed by six numbers).