The Rolex serial no database below should give you a reasonably accurate idea of the year of your Rolex. Remember that the year of Rolex manufacture does not necessarily mean that was the year of sale, so Rolex guarantee papers or bracelets could be dated later, but not earlier. Date your Rolex's age with our Serial Number Production Year Database.
Are you looking to get the most for your Rolex? Did you inherit a Rolex and you’re looking to sell but aren’t sure if it’s authentic? If you’re looking to purchase an authenticated second hand Rolex, click here: How To Find Your Rolex Serial Number & The Year The information on most older Rolex Watches is engraved between the lugs on the watch body. That is, the bracelet/wrist strap needs to be removed in order to see it.
The serial number is at the 6 o’clock position and the reference number/model number is at 12 o’clock. Note that in our chart below, it says “random” number indicate late 2010’s to present day. Rolex began to use randomized number IDs (8 digits and numbers) for each watch, making it impossible to assume an approximate age for the item like it is possible with the serial numbers of older and vintage watches. The newer models feature this “random” serial number on the “rehaut” or “flange” area at the 6 o’clock mark (the metal “wall” under the crystal and above the face). The model numbers are still between the lugs at the 12 o’clock mark.
A photo from Bobswatches.com You can also watch this video about finding the Rolex Serial Number and Model Number. Do I need to know my Rolex serial number to sell my Rolex?
Knowing the Serial Number of your Rolex is important for many reasons. Insurance companies may request the serial number if you try to insure your watch, it’s the only way to distinguish your watch from many others. If your watch is lost or stolen, the police department will require your serial number for the police report, otherwise they cannot return the watch to you. If you don’t have any paperwork and aren’t sure what year or model your watch is, knowing the serial number can help a potential buyer authenticate the item, and get your more money in the end! If you don’t have any information and you’re looking to sell, go to a trusted expert! How do I sell my Rolex? First of all, gather any accessories you might have, any certificates, paperwork, booklets, boxes, receipts you might have.
Every little bit counts. You can also google your watch to find a similar model online and that way you can tell a buyer which make and model you have. If you’re not sure of the authenticity, you can always go to a certified Rolex dealer or repair shop and ask for their opinion.
If you’d like to get a little more value on your sale, you can have the item repaired or serviced by taking it to a certified Rolex establishment. Certified Rolex Dealers and repair shops will not work on your watch if it’s counterfeit.
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Every Rolex is engraved with a unique serial number. This indicates what year the watch was made, and can be used to authenticate and value the timepiece.
To find out your Rolex's manufacture date, simply search its unique serial number in our Rolex serial number database below. A note on Rolexes produced after autumn 2009: In autumn 2009, Rolex started using a random numbering system to generate its serial numbers. The only way to identify the exact date of a Rolex produced in late 2009 onwards is to take it into an official Rolex dealer. A note on Rolexes with a serial number between 100,000 and 999,999: When Rolex made their millionth watch, they confusingly restarted their serial numbers at 100,000 instead of carrying on with a seven-digit code. If your Rolex's serial number falls between 100,000 and 999,999, you'll therefore need to take it to a trusted jeweller to have it accurately dated, although our tool will be able to tell you its two possible production dates.