alphabet series vs alphanumeric series

[myjianrong]

it appears to me the series Z, M do not tell year of manufacture?

[raven]

I bought my 116610LN at a Rolex boutique and it was the only one, the only one in Singapore at the time, I guess.
It is a G series and I don't mind at all. In fact it is keeping only -2 second in 10 days so far.

[Rolex_newbie]

The new model orange hand explorer is 2011 model. If G series, it can't be Rolex manufactured in 2010 ? I suspect alphanumeric and G series are all assembled in 2011. Thks.

[lizardking]

Went to the Rolex shop at People's Park this afternoon to view the 42mm explorer. It's a G series watch as indicated on the green card.

[Heng Tin Hong]

Sub C with Z series???

Bro Bumblebee,I think your wife get a G series Sub C cause previous buyer will take the alpha-numerical rather than the G series.

If now got G series & alpha-numerical,which one will you take?

Above is just my guessing.

[triton]

Between a G and alphanumeric, i will choose G.

G series is still considered current production.

[raven]

Between a G and alphanumeric, i will choose G.

G series is still considered current production.

correct me if im wrong, isn't alphanumeric series a current production ?

[myjianrong]

I was informed at other forum " Z case stamp started to appear May 2006 while M started from August 2007.So its possible that Z and M could be both made in 2007.While the V serial started around August 2008 and the G from July 2010 its still possible to have V,G and random all in the same year 2010/11....Today the Internet has placed far too much importance to these case stamps. Just because perhaps its a newer seen case stamp it don't always mean the completed watch is newer made"

[triton]

this is exactly what i am saying. i choose alphabet G series because of personal preference. some will prefer alphanumeric.

the G series is just a guide to tell everyone that the watch is 'produced' during a certain period. that is all.

Between a G and alphanumeric, i will choose G.

G series is still considered current production.

its still possible to have V,G and random all in the same year 2010/11....

Today the Internet has placed far too much importance to these case stamps. Just because perhaps its a newer seen case stamp it don't always mean the completed watch is newer made[/I]"

[triton]

please note that i did not mention alphanumeric is not current.

i mentioned i will choose G over alphanumeric, this does not imply that alphanumeric is not current. it is personal preference.

G series is still considered current production. why? because there are still G series watches still available for sale by AD currently.

alphanumeric was introduced to 'replaced' the alphabet series after V. however after V, there is a new alphabet - G.

therefore both G and alphanumeric series are current series 'production'

Between a G and alphanumeric, i will choose G

G series is still considered current production.

correct me if im wrong, isn't alphanumeric series a current production ?

[triton]

it has to matched, alot questions need to be raised.

you might want to take note that the serial number printed on your warranty card only matches the stamping on your case and chapter ring

[triton]

can you verify this?

the movement inside your watch is tagged another serial number which is different from the one on your warranty card
this unique number is given by COSC, and is issued only after the movement has passed the COSC tests
rolex then randomly fit the certified movement into any randomly chosen case,

[triton]

if it is top secret, then it is not now since you have revealed it.

rolex then randomly fit the certified movement into any randomly chosen case, and key the 2 numbers into their topsecret database
this is one of the many ways rolex service center authenticate your watch - they key in your warranty card serial number to their system, retrieve the movement serial number, and cross-check it with the number indicated on your movement base plate

[raven]

yes alpha since end-2010
but apparently there's still Z,V,M,G displayed at ADs, and upon query with RSC, were told they are 2011 make
so question is, will u buy a 2011 made Z,V,M,G or a 2011 made alpha series?

Any series would be fine with me.

[triton]

as far as i am concerned, COSC does not issue the numbers as claimed by you. that is why i ask you to verify. then you ask me to call RSC.

better to call RSC if any doubt

can you verify this?

the movement inside your watch is tagged another serial number which is different from the one on your warranty card
this unique number is given by COSC, and is issued only after the movement has passed the COSC tests
rolex then randomly fit the certified movement into any randomly chosen case,