#Rolex serial number how to#
#Rolex serial number serial numbers#
#Rolex serial number serial number#

If you decide to sell a Rolex, check out our official price list before doing so. See the list below by production year to learn the year your watch was made.

#Rolex serial number serial numbers#

While there is no 'Official' Rolex Serial numbers database list from the Rolex Factory that shows dates of production, this chart below lists all the serial numbers gathered by proven authorities over the years.

#Rolex serial number how to#

How To Find The Production Year Of Your Rolex It is very helpful to know the official Rolex production date to help us determine its market value. These sets of numbers, for example 28000 for the year 1926 or Z000001 for year 2006, are inscribed by machine on the side of the watch case between the lugs at 6 o’clock (see below). We provide this verified database chart for those folks looking for an answer to an often asked question, 'where or how do I find the Rolex serial numbers on my watch.' Starting in 2008, the Company began to only engrave the numbers on the rehaut.

#Rolex serial number serial number#

Beginning in 2005, the Company started to also engrave the serial number on the inside flange (or 'rehaut' as it's called in French) between the dial and the crystal. This 4-8 digit number is engraved by Rolex on every watch and it can be used to determine its production date. The Rolex serial numbers are found between the lugs on the side of the case at the 6 o'clock side, behind the bracelet. Rolex Serial Numbers with Production Dates R O L E X W A T C H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 For example, L RCCT would be 3 1998 or March 19, 1998. These red letters signifies when the watch was shipped from Rolex USA to an Authorized Dealer. Some of the older papers issued in the United States have red letters stamped on the certificate. This data was originally compiled from Professor Rolex Matthias. The upgrade to the sapphire crystal occurred on the following years. A service replacement bracelet would have an additional 'S' stamped along with the year. For instance, per the table below, we see that a bracelet stamped G4 was manufactured in April 1982. The letter corresponds with a year and the number signifies a month. After inspecting the clasp you will see 1 or 2 letters followed by a number. This code is based on the month and year the clasp was manufactured.

Many Rolex watches have a clasp code located inside the clasp hinge. The third, 4, indicates that the watch material is Stainless w/ 18k White Gold.

The second, 3, indicates that the bezel is fluted. The first, 162, indicates that this watch is a Datejust. For example, the reference number 16234 can be broken out into three section, which is 162 | 3 | 4. The model number can indicate the model type, bezel, and material of your watch. This number can be found engraved between the lugs on the side of the case above 12 o’clock. Rolex engraves or assigns a 4-6 digit model number to every watch type it produces. The Rolex serial numbers are found between the lugs on the side of the case at the 6 o’clock side, behind the bracelet.