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Rolex Sub Purchase date 2 years off from serial #?

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#1 · (Edited)
Hello,

I have a U serial # 14060 sub that has papers that are dated 1999 for the sale. Most places I have looked, the serial date corresponds to a 1997 manufacture date. While it's an afterthought, one of my children's birth year is 1997. I was thinking that this should be a keeper for sure as an heirloom if it is indeed a 1997. Should I pay no attention to the original sale date? Thanks. Love it either way, but wondering.

stamsd
 
#3 ·
Yeah, it can happen. I once bought a new Exp II from an AD that was 2-3 years old based on serial number. It was brand new but had a few handling marks in places not covered by plastic....got a good deal on it, and that was back in '04 or so....sure wish I could buy a new one at that price again!!
 
#4 ·
Hello,

I have a U serial # 14060 sub that has papers that are dated 1999 for the sale. Most places I have looked, the serial date corresponds to a 1997 manufacture date. While it's an afterthought, one of my children's birth year is 1997. I was thinking that this should be a keeper for sure as an heirloom if it is indeed a 1997. Should I pay no attention to the original sale date? Thanks. Love it either way, but wondering.

stamsd
Re: Should I pay no attention to the original sale date?

Correct. Don't pay attention to the sale date if you want to focus on when your watch was manufactured, which was 1997.
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