I agree, this could be an invaluable resource to the entire community. Here is a similar database that has been extremely helpful to me as a collector:
http://www.vintagerolexforum.com (click the box in upper left "Rolex Serial Number Project")

: Peter:

: Fantastic to see this serial number database!! It is a nice piece
: of work; very well presented and user friendly.

: I have my own spreadsheet with approximately 900 serial numbers,
: with another 100 or so, ready to be added. It would be ideal for
: us to coordinate our work on this project.

: I believe that this can be an incredibly useful resource for the
: community. A few questions / reactions: I believe that the
: table will only have its full value with full serial numbers. In
: my experience, spreadsheets and databases do not work well with
: the XXX characters, and I do not see any real risks or issues in
: publishing the full serial numbers. There is also the question
: of what an entry in the table represents. Do we include a known
: fake or Franken? Do we note that a watch has been recased? There
: are also issues of confidentiality. I have some serial numbers
: in my spreadsheet that have been submitted, on the condition
: that they be maintained as confidential. It will be important
: for us to agree on the fields of data being presented in the
: database. I am on vacation this week; it would be great to
: coordinate, and determine the best way to proceed. I will send
: you a message, when I get back home.

: Also, there are several members of our community who maintain their
: own lists of serial numbers. It would be ideal to coordinate all
: this, if possible.

: Thanks for this fantastic contribution!!

: Best,

: Jeff

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Hi Heuer Friends

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