While this number will tell us when the watch was made by Rolex, it will not tell us when the watch was eventually sold. You will need to remove the bracelet carefully from the watch using a small screw driver or tack. It is a five to seven digit number starting with 28000 in the year 1926. 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. 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.

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. 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. The production age of a pre-owned Rolex watch is a significant factor in determining its current market value. Rolex has been engraving their watches with a unique Rolex serial numbers, and Rolex models number since the 1920’s as tool to track the production year of a Rolex watch. For instructions on removing the bracelet, watch the video above or call us at 1-80 to speak with a Rolex expert. As with the serial number, the bracelet must be detached from the 12 o'clock side of the case to be able to check the serial number. The model or reference number is located on the side of the watch case at the 12 o'clock position. You can also learn by watching the video at the top of the page.įIND THE MODEL NUMBER ON YOUR ROLEX WATCH For instructions on removing the bracelet, see the video to the right or call us at 1-80 to speak with a Rolex expert. To view these serial numbers, the bracelet must be detached from the 6 'clock side of the case.

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. If the watch was produced in 2005 or newer the serial should be engraved on the rehaut. First check the inner rim of the watch face (also called the rehaut, which is french for 'flange') between the dial and the crystal. The serial numbers can be found in one of two places on the watch. How To Find The Serial Numbers On Your Rolex Watch

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