Rolex Serial Numbers

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The serial number is traditionally located at 6 o clock between the lugs and under the bracelet. In 2005, Rolex began engraving the serial number on the rehaut French for flange between the dial and the crystal as well as the 6 o clock location. Starting in 2008, Rolex stopped engraving the serial number at the case 6 o clock location, using only the rehaut location. By 2010 this practice had gradually transitioned to all models.

In 2010, Rolex mostly abandoned their conventional numbering sequence in favor for a mixed aka random aka scrambled serial. They will be 8 digits, opposed to 7 in the past. Random examples of these indecipherable numbers are OT23Q257, 12345J78, and 345X29VN.

Mixed Serials 2009 Fall to Present

G000,001 2009 Fall to Present

V000,001 2008 Fall

M000,001 2007 Fall

Z000,001 2006 Summer

D000,001 2005 Summer

F000,001 2003 Fall

Y000,001 2002 Fall

K000,001 2001 Fall

P000,001 2000 Winter

A000,001 1999

U000,001 1997 Summer

T000,001 1995 Summer

W000,001 1995

S000,001 1993 Fall

C000,001 1992 Winter

N000,001 1991 Fall

X000,001 1991 Fall

E000,001 1990 Summer

L000,001 1989

R000,000 1987 Summer

9,999,999 1987

9,290,000 1986

8,814,000 1985

8,338,000 1984

7,862,000 1983

7,386,000 1982

6,910,000 1981

6,434,000 1980

5,958,000 1979

5,482,000 1978

5,006,000 1977

4,539,000 1976

4,267,100 1975

4,004,200 1974

3,741,300 1973

3,478,400 1972

3,215,500 1971

2,952,600 1970

2,689,700 1969

2,426,800 1968

2,163,900 1967

1,871,000 1966

1,792,000 1965

1,714,000 1964

1,636,000 1963

1,558,000 1962

1,480,000 1961

1,402,000 1960

1,100,000 1959

600,000 1957

400,000 1956

200,000 1955

999,000 1954

950,000 1953

803,800 1952

738,700 1951

673,600 1950

608,500 1949

543,400 1948

478,300 1947

413,200 1946

348,100 1945

283,000 1944

253,400 1943

223,800 1942

194,200 1941

164,600 1940

135,000 1939

117,000 1938

99,000 1937

81,000 1936

63,000 1935

45,000 1934

42,680 1932

40,250 1931

37,820 1930

35,390 1929

32,960 1928

30,430 1927

28,000 1926

We have seen G serialed watches that were produced in 2012, so Rolex is using both the mixed and the G at the same time.

In 1987, rather than begin an 8 digit production serial, Rolex instead began their serials with a letter prefix

such as R, then L, E X. ROLEX without the O N, C, S came out during the early to mid 1990 s, W, T U a little later. The latest letter prefixes are all running concurrentlyas Rolex

wishes. Only Rolex knows the exact date that any watch was actually produced. Confusedcontact Rolex with the exact serial number of your watchdon t expect a reply with

an answer.

When Rolex reached the 999,999 production serial in the early 1950 sthey restarted the

production serial at 100,000 rather than begin a 7 digit number at 1,000,000. During this period Rolex was also putting the date code on the inside of the case backsso confusing production

serials can sometimes have their production date determined. Look for the Roman number I, II, III or IV for the quarter two arabic digits for the year.

In the late 1950 s, Rolex again reached the 999,999 production serial they started their 7 digit numeric numbering system at 1,000,000 for production serials, this continued until the 1990 s until production serials reached 9,999,999.

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Rolex engraves a unique, 5 to 8 digit serial number to every watch it makes that helps determine the approximate date, or year of production for that particular watch.  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.

In 2005, however, Rolex began engraving the serial numbers onto the inner rim of the watch, called the rehaut, for stylistic reasons see above.   Beginning in 2010, Rolex stopped following any sequential numbering system or order altogether and now engraves its watches with a randomized, arbitrary unique identifying number. While it had been relatively easy to ascertain a watch s approximate age, or year of production using a database of lists assembled over the years, this will no longer be possible with these new random mixed serial numbers typical samples include MN72LK22 or JH675TR1 .   

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. See the list below by production year to learn the year your watch was made. We ve also added a serial numbers look-up table for Tudor watches below. These charts will be frequently updated to reflect any changes in the numbering system for future years. For more information on how these numbers work, click here - Wikipedia.

Rolex Serial Numbers - Production Years Table

Serial

Year

Mixed/Random

2010

S000,001

1993

6,434,000

1980

2,163,900

1967

950,000

1953

135,000

1939

G000,001

2009

C000,001

1992

5,958,000

1979

1,871,000

1966

803,800

1952

117,000

1938

V000,001

2008

N000,001

1991

5,482,000

1978

1,292,000

1965

738,700

1951

99,000

1937

M000,001

2007

X000,001

5,006,000

1977

985,000

1964

673,600

1950

81,000

1936

Z000,001

2006

E000,001

1990

4,539,000

1976

1963

608,550

1949

63,000

1935

D000,001

2005

L000,001

1989

4,267,100

1975

760,000

1962

543,400

1948

45,000

1934

F000,001

2003

R000,001

1987

4,004,200

1974

646,900

1961

478,300

1947

42,680

1932

Y000,001

2002

9,766,000

3,741,300

1973

500,000

1960

413,200

1946

40250

1931

K000,001

2001

9,290,000

1986

3,478,400

1972

400,000

1959

348,100

1945

37,820

1930

P000,001

2000

8,814,000

1985

3,215,500

1971

360,000

1958

283,000

1944

35,390

1929

A000,001

1999

8,338,000

1984

2,952,600

1970

322,000

1957

253,400

1943

32,960

1928

U000,001

1997

7,862,000

1983

2,689,700

1969

139,000

1956

223,800

1942

30,430

1927

T000,001

1995

7,386,000

1982

2,426,800

1968

100,001

1955

194,200

1941

28,000

1926

W000,001

1995/4

6,910,000

1981

999,999

1954

164,600

1940

Tudor Serial Numbers - Production Years Table

H300,000

B560,000

1994

170,000

880,000

740,000

340,000

H240,000

B500,000

140,000

860,000

680,000

H170,000

B390,000

990,000

840,000

620,000

280,000

H130,000

B360,000

980,000

830,000

590,000

270,000

B990,000

1998

B330,000

970,000

810,000

560,000

260,000

B850,000

790,000

430,000

250,000

B790,000

1996

210,000

1988

930,000

770,000

240,000

B590,000

190,000

900,000

750,000

390,000

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How to Find the Serial Numbers on Your Rolex Watch 

The serial numbers can be found in one of two places on the watch.  First check the inner rim of the watch face also called the rehaut, which is french for flange between the dial and the crystal. If the watch was produced in 2005 or newer the serial should be engraved on the rehaut.

On older Rolexes, this serial is located on the side of the watch case at the 6 o clock position where the bracelet is attached. To view these serial numbers, the bracelet must be detached from the 6 clock side of the case. For instructions on removing the bracelet, see the video to the right or call us at 1-800-494-3708 to speak with a Rolex expert. If you are searching where to find Rolex serial numbers, please visit how-to-find-the-serial-and-model-number-on-your-rolex.

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Find the Model Number on Your Rolex Watch 

The model or reference number is located on the side of the watch case at the 12 o clock position. As with the serial number, the bracelet must be detached from the 12 o clock side of the case. For instructions on removing the bracelet, watch the video above or call us at 1-800-494-3708 to speak with a Rolex expert.

Rolex has been engraving their watches with a unique Rolex serial numbers, and a Rolex models number since the 1920 s as tool to track the production year of a Rolex watch. The production age of a pre-owned Rolex watch is a significant factor in determining its current market value. As you would expect, the value of a Rolex watch, unlike a fine wine, will decrease in value as new, improved models are launched by Rolex. For example, watches that have Rolex model numbers beginning with the letter Z were produced in the year 2006 and, all things considered, are valued higher than say a Rolex with serial numbers that begins with P for the year 2000. The age along with other factors such as the condition of the bracelet will help Bob s establish the true, fair market value of the wristwatch.   This distinctive serial number is located on the inside case of the watch between the lugs below the 6 o clock end of the watch. It is a five to seven digit number starting with 28000 in the year 1926.  You will need to remove the bracelet carefully from the watch using a small screw driver or tack. While this number will tell us when the watch was made by Rolex, it will not tell us when the watch was eventually sold. Also worth noting is that the condition of the watch is as important as its age.  The Rolex serial numbers also referred to as Rolex style numbers or case number, is also helpful in determining if a watch such as a  Submariner watch is a genuine authentic Rolex as some fakes do not have serial numbers see How To Spot a Fake Rolex article for tips.   When inspecting the different models of Rolex watches this look up tool, or widget, is the only one of its kind in the industry and allows people to easily find the manufacture date of their pre-owned Rolex by the Rolex band serial numbers.  Ebay has a list or chart of the serial numbers with estimated production dates but they too do not have an easy to use look up tool like we provide here.

Note: If you need help on how to find the Rolex case number serial , please view the video below or check out find my Rolex serial numbers for a quick and easy tutorial about how to find Rolex numbers. Also refer to the Rolex Serial Number Chart below.

Rolex Serial NumberProduction Year282632

2689700

3741300

391528

869868

2163900

268,9700

321,5500

400,4200

643,4000

976,000

R999,999

L999,999

E999,999

5000,001

Z000001

M000001

V000001

Clasp Code: LT

Clasp Code: E6R, R5

Ardent Rolex enthusiasts and collectors will often specifically request certain dated Rolex reference numbers when adding to their collections.  Every pre-owned Rolex watch seller, or Rolex buyer, wants to know the true resale value of a prevoiusly owned Rolex watch. And since age, along with the condition of the watch, is an important aspect in this process, we have created this handy guide to assist you.  When buying a pre-owned Rolex such as the Rolex Yachtmaster, we encourage all of Bob s Watche customers to research the popular Rolex case numbers.  We hope you can bookmark this page and use it as a tool when you want to buy or sell a Rolex watches. So if you were searching on Google find the year my Rolex was made, or Rolex serial numbers, looking to find the production dates of Rolex watches, you have landed at the right place. How do you find the serial number on your Rolex. Check out this Bob s Watches Video Tutorial.

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