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Watch was retailed by Ricciardi
Ricciardi was a Rolex dealer based in Argentina. The stamped numbers on the back of the lug correspond to the inventory numbers from the jeweler. If you search online (and in the forum, you'll see numbers beginning with 154,xxx and 155,xxx being typical of the time on Rolexes retailed by Ricciardi.
Often confused with cartier stamped numbers, but they are of a different number series.
Best,
Eric
HELP. Rolex Submariner with 2 different serial numbers on case
Hi All , I have a Rolex submariner with 2 different serial numbers engraved on the case .The second serial numbers is enstamped on top left lug, Does anyone know why ?...
It is a six digit number
I does not correspond to the serial number which would be a 7 digit number. My guess is that it is not Rolex that put it there. Do you know any more history about the watch. Also what is the first three digits on the serial between the lugs. In any case a...
Watch was retailed by Ricciardi
Ricciardi was a Rolex dealer based in Argentina. The stamped numbers on the back of the lug correspond to the inventory numbers from the jeweler. If you search online (and in the forum, you'll see numbers beginning with 154,xxx and 155,xxx being typical o...
Oh wow Thank you , Yes the watch is from Argentina
Thank you Bll , Fumanku and Baron. I never stop learning. That is the nice thing about Argentina , always there are bizarre and amaizing watch finds with a story behind it . The rolex has a 1971 serial number . Thanks, Americano
Thanks for the info
I forgot about Baron's report from back in March 2013. Thanks for the wisdom Eric. Bill
Here is a link to my Ricciardi article....
Yes, its a weird quirk with this particular retailer. Your watch is rare and unusual.....nice one!
Side Note on Ricciardi
Realy nice article ! thank you again . Unfortunatly Ricchardi has been bought Buy a man called Benzamon , AKA Paul Baker the psuedonim he uses . Who is a scrupules Loan shark and thief and is involved in obscure bussines dealings . I know because he comes...
Nice article Baron
Would the stamping of such serial numbers not done by Rolex affects the value of a piece vintage watch? You know, how things that are "un-Rolex" can hurt the value of an otherwise nice piece. Thanks all :)
It is like dials with double name.
Like a Tiffany Rolex dial without the sales receipt it is not as valuable. The extra Riccardi stamp validates the watch when the papers correspond. Bill
Tiffany
I once had a Rolex Explorer with tiffany n the dial , It s hard to proof if it is Original without papers .
Yes that is correct
No validation paper work makes the double name dial less valuable. Bill
Hola Americano! Cheers from Buenos Aires...
... You are fortunate to own a Submariner retailed by the original Ricciardi shop. Of course that traditional shop has nothing to do with the present firm with same name. I own a stainless steel Rolex Date watch with some of its papers originally sold by ...
Hola Abel
Today I had a discussion with Luis Romero , a watch enthousiast from Rosario and major trader in Vintage watches in Rosario and Argentina maby you know him ? ITo his knowledge riccari joyas stamped the watch case inhouse . Comparing them with other photos...
Hola Americano! Thank you for your explanation...
... about the serial numbers used by Ricciardi. No, I don´t know about the vintage seller you mention. It´s a shame such a famous name is now employed unlawfuly! Have a nice day! Regards, Abel.
