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 of the bracelet. 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. While there is no official list, the following chart is an approximation of Rolex dates by serial number.īeginning 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 is a unique number to a specific watch and it can be used to date the watch. The serial number for Rolex watches is located at the 6:00 hour lugs. The third, 4, indicates that the watch material is Stainless w/ 18k White Gold. The second, 1, indicates that the bezel is a finely engine turned bezel. The first, 160, indicates that this watch is a Datejust. For example, the reference number 16014 can be broken out into three section, which is 160 | 1| 4. The model number can indicate the model type, bezel, and material of your watch. This 4-8 digit number is engraved by Rolex on every watch and it can be used to determine its production date. The lugs are the holed extensions on the case were the strap or bracelet can be attached with spring bars or fixed bars (used to be common for military watches).

For Rolex and Tudor watches, the model or reference number is located inside the case between the 12:00 hour lugs under the bracelet or strap.

Breitling serial numbers years