Serial number authentication

[Eghanna]

Hello, I am about to buy my first Rolex watch. Just to make sure, I want to very that the watch is original, I have the serial number. Can someone help please? Thanks.

[roystrex]

Try RSC, they are experts.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Eghanna

Hello, I am about to buy my first Rolex watch. Just to make sure, I want to very that the watch is original, I have the serial number. Can someone help please? Thanks.

There is nothing that a serial number can tell you except, perhaps, a range of years that it may have been made.

There are a few known recurring replica known serials, but no guaranty there either.

We generally recommend that buyers purchase from a reputable seller or known dealer who will back-up your purchase.

[Sunstreaker]

I'm not certain but I'm guessing if you call RSC or visit them, they should be able to tell if you if it's a real serial number. They likely won't tell you anything else in terms of authenticity but *should* be able to verify it (unless you formally submit it for servicing and pay the cost).

If they can't/won't then literally no one would be able to verify a serial number.

[minute_man]

Originally Posted by Sunstreaker

I'm not certain but I'm guessing if you call RSC or visit them, they should be able to tell if you if it's a real serial number. They likely won't tell you anything else in terms of authenticity but *should* be able to verify it (unless you formally submit it for servicing and pay the cost).

If they can't/won't then literally no one would be able to verify a serial number.

RSC will NOT disclose anything over the phone. You can visit and get a service quote. Preferably in agreent with the seller before you pay for the watch.
RSC WILL hold on to a watch that has been reported stolen.

[Sunstreaker]

Originally Posted by minute_man

RSC will NOT disclose anything over the phone. You can visit and get a service quote. Preferably in agreent with the seller before you pay for the watch.
RSC WILL hold on to a watch that has been reported stolen.

Good to know. Can RSC give you a quote while you wait or do they have to take the watch for a few days before giving the quote? I'm asking the context of just walking into an RSC, not mailing it in.

[minute_man]

Originally Posted by Sunstreaker

Good to know. Can RSC give you a quote while you wait or do they have to take the watch for a few days before giving the quote? I'm asking the context of just walking into an RSC, not mailing it in.

Walk in, hand over the watch and you get a quote in like 30 minutes.

[Sunstreaker]

Originally Posted by minute_man

Walk in, hand over the watch and you get a quote in like 30 minutes.

Nice - thanks!

[Eghanna]

Unfortunately, RSC in Dubai does not provide the service of verifying/authenticating any watch. I am buying it here from a shop that sells luxury watches and jewelry. The other option is to buy it from online dealers, which I have been advised not to do.

[straho824]

Originally Posted by Tools

There is nothing that a serial number can tell you except, perhaps, a range of years that it may have been made.

There are a few known recurring replica known serials, but no guaranty there either.

We generally recommend that buyers purchase from a reputable seller or known dealer who will back-up your purchase.

Agree.

[mountainjogger]

Buy the seller.