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Tom · 2 February 2006, 02:22 PM

I finally got the band off an old rolex and could not find the serial number range in the websites. Does it mean is could be a fake?

The serial is 8954975 and above it says Stailess Steel
The other side says ORIG ROLEX DESIGN 16013

I can't figure if it's real or not......any suggestions?

Thanks

dman · 2 February 2006, 02:30 PM

seven digits starting with that prefix should put it around 1985-86.

Where in Honolulu are you located? I just got back from the visiting my brother on the big island. I also graduated from UH.

JJ Irani · 2 February 2006, 04:11 PM

Hi Tom,

16013 was the steel/gold DJ before the present 16233. I should know 'cause my very first Rolex in 1980 was a TT DJ 16013, serial No.6308050. So our friend, Daren, is right. Your watch seems to be around the mid-80s. And it is genuine!!

JJ

Tom · 2 February 2006, 04:13 PM

Thanks guys, I had my doubts, but knew my father wouldn't get a fake. One thing that had me puzzled was the jubilee band, the cossosion is so bad that a gold piece came off from the band right under the 6 o'clock. It seemed to be glued on or something. Pretty strange.....I still have to get the watch fixed and serviced..

Tom · 2 February 2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

seven digits starting with that prefix should put it around 1985-86.

Where in Honolulu are you located? I just got back from the visiting my brother on the big island. I also graduated from UH.

I live on the east side, Hawaii Kai. I grad from UH too, What you doing in Dallas?? You originally from Hawaii?

JJ Irani · 2 February 2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Thanks guys, I had my doubts, but knew my father wouldn't get a fake. One thing that had me puzzled was the jubilee band, the cossosion is so bad that a gold piece came off from the band right under the 6 o'clock. It seemed to be glued on or something. Pretty strange.....I still have to get the watch fixed and serviced..

That Jubilee bracelet is pretty old and therefore very dangerous to be placed on the wrist in that condition. Do have it fixed or better still, replaced.

JJ

Rockrolex · 2 February 2006, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom

I finally got the band off an old rolex and could not find the serial number range in the websites. Does it mean is could be a fake?

The serial is 8954975 and above it says Stailess Steel
The other side says ORIG ROLEX DESIGN 16013

I can't figure if it's real or not......any suggestions?

Thanks

Tom, Daren is right. It's from 1985-86 time frame.

Here's a handy site to use for serial numbers.
http://www.watchbasics.com/rolex_serial_number.htm

Tom · 3 February 2006, 01:39 AM

Thanks for all the help!

dman · 3 February 2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

I live on the east side, Hawaii Kai. I grad from UH too, What you doing in Dallas?? You originally from Hawaii?

Mom is from Ewa and my Dad is from up country Maui. I grew up in Seattle, but played baseball for Coach Les my senior year and coached for two after that. I was just there two weeks ago, played Prince with my brother and two old coaches. We took the first flight from Hilo and came back last flight.

I have a real good friend that lives in Hawaii Kai and also an Auntie.

dman · 3 February 2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Tom, Daren is right. It's from 1985-86 time frame.

Here's a handy site to use for serial numbers.
http://www.watchbasics.com/rolex_serial_number.htm

Music to my sweet ears.

Tom · 3 February 2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Mom is from Ewa and my Dad is from up country Maui. I grew up in Seattle, but played baseball for Coach Les my senior year and coached for two after that. I was just there two weeks ago, played Prince with my brother and two old coaches. We took the first flight from Hilo and came back last flight.

I have a real good friend that lives in Hawaii Kai and also an Auntie.

Boy this is scary now, ok, the regular question we all ask, who you know in hawaii kai, where you grad, etc, etc....you know how it is. This island is too small you know. even more crazy is meeting you in this forum!

I grad kaiser 91
lived in hawaii kai my whole life

how about you?

Rockrolex · 4 February 2006, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Music to my sweet ears.

Don't get your arm out of joint patting yourself on the back. Everyone is entitled to be right once.

Tom · 4 February 2006, 01:16 AM

Hawaii is too small of a place

dman · 4 February 2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Boy this is scary now, ok, the regular question we all ask, who you know in hawaii kai, where you grad, etc, etc....you know how it is. This island is too small you know. even more crazy is meeting you in this forum!

I grad kaiser 91
lived in hawaii kai my whole life

how about you?

I am family friends with the Ah-Yats, Paul and I played some ball together. And the Sismars are my family. My cousin Tanya is about a 91 grad. I went to high school in Seattle.

JJ Irani · 4 February 2006, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Hawaii is too small of a place

Come to NZ then...I'll show you how damn small it is.

It's so bloody small that if we get start to drive at 100 mph when crossing from West to East, we have to hit the anchors after five minutes so we don't fall into the sea over the other side!

Tom · 4 February 2006, 06:11 PM

Are there really a lot of kiwis there? just curious....fruit wise that is

JJ Irani · 4 February 2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Are there really a lot of kiwis there? just curious....fruit wise that is

You calling me a fruitcake, you tosser?

C.J. · 5 February 2006, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You calling me a fruitcake, you tosser?

If the kiwi fits

Tom · 5 February 2006, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You calling me a fruitcake, you tosser?

Actually, I was wondering if they actually do grow kiwis there in NZ.....but.....I never mentioned anything about you being a fruit cake.....you said it first......

JJ Irani · 5 February 2006, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Actually, I was wondering if they actually do grow kiwis there in NZ.....but.....I never mentioned anything about you being a fruit cake.....you said it first......

Just kiddin' Tom.

Yes, the kiwi fruit is grown here and is very popular. Personally, I don't like it. I do love certain fruits, my favourite being the banana, oranges and grapes. In summer, watermelons are welcome to ward off the heat as we are having now.

JJ

5 February 2006, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Just kiddin' Tom.

Yes, the kiwi fruit is grown here and is very popular. Personally, I don't like it. I do love certain fruits, my favourite being the banana, oranges and grapes. In summer, watermelons are welcome to ward off the heat as we are having now.

JJ

Actually, I like the golden kiwis better than the green vareity.......

dman · 5 February 2006, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Come to NZ then...I'll show you how damn small it is.

It's so bloody small that if we get start to drive at 100 mph when crossing from West to East, we have to hit the anchors after five minutes so we don't fall into the sea over the other side!

Note to self: Reason #24357899, it is too small to hide from the crazy Kiwi man.

2 February 2006, 02:22 PM	#1
Tom Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 148	Serial Number I finally got the band off an old rolex and could not find the serial number range in the websites. Does it mean is could be a fake? The serial is 8954975 and above it says Stailess Steel The other side says ORIG ROLEX DESIGN 16013 I can't figure if it's real or not......any suggestions? Thanks

2 February 2006, 04:11 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hi Tom, 16013 was the steel/gold DJ before the present 16233. I should know 'cause my very first Rolex in 1980 was a TT DJ 16013, serial No.6308050. So our friend, Daren, is right. Your watch seems to be around the mid-80s. And it is genuine!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 February 2006, 02:30 PM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	seven digits starting with that prefix should put it around 1985-86. Where in Honolulu are you located? I just got back from the visiting my brother on the big island. I also graduated from UH. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

2 February 2006, 04:13 PM	#4
Tom Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 148	Thanks guys, I had my doubts, but knew my father wouldn't get a fake. One thing that had me puzzled was the jubilee band, the cossosion is so bad that a gold piece came off from the band right under the 6 o'clock. It seemed to be glued on or something. Pretty strange.....I still have to get the watch fixed and serviced..

3 February 2006, 01:39 AM	#8
Tom Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 148	Thanks for all the help!

4 February 2006, 01:16 AM	#13
Tom Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 148	Hawaii is too small of a place

4 February 2006, 06:11 PM	#16
Tom Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 148	Are there really a lot of kiwis there? just curious....fruit wise that is

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