uksfocus 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 I am looking at pulling the trigger on this watch. This guy was nice enough to let me test drive this watch for a couple of days to see how I like it and take it to an AD to have a look see inside. In the mean time I have some questions. The watch has an A SN witch I believe dates it to 1999 can anybody confirm this please? Second question is it only says "swiss" not swiss made at six o'clock. Is this right? The watch has lug holes is that correct for this vintage? How long does it take to open these puppies up and reseal them? This would be my first Rolex and I just want to get some peace of mine from some objective level headed folks . Well you know what i'm saying. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendl 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 Only way to really know is to post up some pictures for us to look at and comment on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 I sort of thought that was going to be the case. Today I called the local Rolex AD they opened her up and confirmed it was the real deal. I figured it was, but just wanted to make sure. Will post pics ASAP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelorg 2 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 I own an A series GMT II. From what I understand, it does indicate a 1999 manufacture. My dial states "Swiss Made," however. My watch has SELs and drilled lugs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 Pepsi/Coke? If not forget it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 So you wouldn't purchase it if it was the right price and had a black bezel insert?? Kinda silly since it takes less than 5 min to swap-out, and a Pepsi or coke bezel should cost less than $100 if purchased in the right place (AD) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelorg 2 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 "Swiss" and "Swiss Made" correlate to the type of light-charged Lume used on the dial. Prior to 1998, I believe, modern Rolex dials featured the "T-Swiss" writing, which referred to the radioactive content of the Tritium used as lume. When Rolex first switched over to a light-charged illuminating substance, Luminova, the dials read simply "Swiss". I believe this was only for one year, perhaps 1.5 years. They quickly switched to Super Luminova, and since then the dials have read "Swiss Made". 1999 is right around the correct age for your dial to read "Swiss"... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocky 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 It came with Coke............Pepsi and Black! This watch is great! Easy to use and looks nice as well. I will post some shots soon I'm having issues uploading . The watch has not left my wrist since I've had it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchkeeper- 1 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 Attachment 1019490 At last! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fei683 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 Nice you were able to test drive it I guess you put down a security deposit or the full payment with a gentlemans word of honor!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
