Rolex Serial Number
| Serial | From | To | Year |
|---|
Rolex Year Search
Every Rolex watch features a unique serial number that can often help identify its production year. You'll typically find the serial number engraved between the lugs on the side of the case at the 6 o'clock position, right behind the bracelet. In some models, it may also be located on the case back. Use our lookup tool to uncover the production year of your Rolex and learn more about its history.
Rolex Reference number
| Airking | 55 & 140 |
| Date | 15 & 150 |
| Datejust | 16 & 162 |
| Day-Date (President) | 65, 66, 18, 180, 182 & 183 |
| Daytona Cosmograph | 165, 1165 |
| Daytona Manual Wind | 62 |
| Explorer II | 165 |
| GMT Master | 16, 65, 167 |
| GMT Master II | 167, 1167 |
| Ladies Date | 65, 69, 691 & 692 |
| Ladies Datejust | 65, 69, 691 & 692 |
| Ladies Oyster Perpetual | 67, 671, 672 |
| Midsize Oyster Perp DJ | 68, 682 |
| Oyster Perpetual | 10, 140, 142 |
| Oysterquartz Day-Date | 190 |
| OysterquartzDatejust | 170 |
| Sea Dweller | 16 & 166 |
| Submariner | 16, 166 & 168 |
| Submariner (no date) | 55 & 140 |
| Yachtmaster | 166, 686 & 696 |
| Stainless | 0 |
| Yellow Gold Filled | 1 |
| White Gold Filled | 2 |
| Stainless & Yellow Gold | 3 |
| Stainless w/ 18k White Gold | 4 |
| Gold Shell | 5 |
| Platinum | 6 |
| 14k Yellow Gold | 7 |
| 18k Yellow Gold | 8 |
| Polished | 0 |
| Engine Turned | 1 |
| Engine Turned | 2 |
| Fluted | 3 |
| Hand-Crafted | 4 |
| Pyramid | 5 |
| Rotating Bezel | 6 |
Rolex Reference Number
Every Rolex watch is assigned a unique 4 to 6 digit reference number, engraved between the lugs at 12 o’clock. This number is more than just an identifier—it reveals key details about the watch, including its model, bezel type, and material.
For example, take the reference number 18038 :
- 180 → Indicates the model (Day-Date)
- 3 → Specifies the bezel type (Fluted)
- 8 → Denotes the material (18kt Yellow Gold)
Deciphering your Rolex reference number provides insight into the watch’s design and composition, making it an essential detail for both collectors and enthusiasts.
Rolex Clasp Code
| Code | Year |
|---|
| A or VA | 1976 | ||
| B or VB | 1977 | ||
| C or VC | 1978 | ||
| D or VD | 1979 | ||
| E or VE | 1980 | ||
| F or VF | 1981 | ||
| G | 1982 | ||
| H | 1983 | ||
| I | 1984 | ||
| J | 1985 | ||
| K | 1986 | ||
| L | 1987 | ||
| M | 1988 | ||
| N | 1989 | ||
| O | 1990 | ||
| P | 1991 | ||
| Q | 1992 | ||
| R | 1993 | ||
| S | 1994 | ||
| T or W | 1995 | ||
| V | 1996 | ||
| Z | 1997 | ||
| U | 1998 | ||
| X | 1999 | ||
| AB | 2000 | ||
| DE | 2001 | ||
| DT | 2002 | ||
| AD | 2003 | ||
| CL | 2004 | ||
| MA | 2005 | ||
| OP | 2006 | ||
| EO | 2007 | ||
| PJ | 2008 | ||
| LT | 2009 | ||
| RS | 2010 | ||
| RANDOM | 201+ |
Rolex Clasp Code
Many Rolex watches have a clasp code located inside the clasp hinge. This code is based on the month and year the clasp was manufactured. After inspecting the clasp you will see 1 or 2 letters followed by a number. The letter corresponds with a year and the number signifies a month. For instance, per the table below, we see that a bracelet stamped G4 was manufactured in April 1982. A service replacement bracelet would have an additional "S" stamped along with the year.
Rolex Country Code
| Code | Country |
|---|
| 10 | Switzerland | ||
| 12 | Switzerland | ||
| 13 | Switzerland | ||
| 14 | Switzerland | ||
| 15 | Switzerland | ||
| 21 | Switzerland | ||
| 25 | Switzerland | ||
| 26 | Switzerland | ||
| 33 | Switzerland | ||
| 45 | Switzerland | ||
| 100 | Germany | ||
| 110 | France | ||
| 113 | France | ||
| 120 | Austria | ||
| 121 | Austria | ||
| 123 | Austria | ||
| 126 | Austria | ||
| 128 | Austria | ||
| 130 | Belgium / Luxemburg | ||
| 133 | Netherlands | ||
| 134 | Netherlands | ||
| 135 | Netherlands | ||
| 137 | Netherlands | ||
| 138 | Netherlands | ||
| 150 | Spain | ||
| 160 | England | ||
| 170 | Italy | ||
| 200 | Greece | ||
| 201 | Malta | ||
| 202 | Turkey | ||
| 208 | Greece | ||
| 213 | Portugal | ||
| 217 | Portugal | ||
| 226 | Denmark | ||
| 228 | Denmark | ||
| 233 | Denmark | ||
| 237 | Iceland | ||
| 265 | Sweden | ||
| 267 | Sweden | ||
| 270 | Sweden | ||
| 271 | Sweden | ||
| 283 | Finnland | ||
| 321 | Czech Republic | ||
| 400 | Hong Kong | ||
| 413 | Korea | ||
| 430 | Singapore / Brunai | ||
| 431 | Malaysia | ||
| 440 | Taiwan | ||
| 500 | India | ||
| 505 | Pakistan | ||
| 527 | Middle East | ||
| 532 | Saudi Arabia | ||
| 536 | Abu Dhabi | ||
| 537 | Dubai | ||
| 538 | Oman | ||
| 542 | Iran | ||
| 548 | Israel | ||
| 680 | South Afrika | ||
| 700 | Canada | ||
| 710 | USA | ||
| 720 | Mexico | ||
| 741 | Bahamas | ||
| 742 | Bermuda | ||
| 752 | Jamaica | ||
| 758 | Virgin Islands | ||
| 761 | Netherlands Antilles | ||
| 762 | Aruba | ||
| 765 | Antigua | ||
| 766 | Saint Martin | ||
| 767 | Grand Cayman | ||
| 768 | Panama | ||
| 770 | Venezuela | ||
| 780 | Brazil | ||
| 781 | Chile | ||
| 783 | Peru | ||
| 790 | Argentina | ||
| 810 | Australia | ||
| 818 | Philippines | ||
| 828 | China | ||
| 842 | New Zealand | ||
| 871 | Hawaii | ||
| 872 | Alaska | ||
| 873 | Guam | ||
| 888 | Hong Kong | ||
| 900 | Japan | ||
| 906 | Natex Retail, German NATO Airbase |
Rolex Country Code
The table below lists all the 3 digit country codes for Rolex watches. This country code can be found in the upper left hand corner on the Rolex Guarantee Certificate. There is no country code for the USA and most watches older than 1980 will NOT have a country code.
Rolex Year Search
Every Rolex watch features a unique serial number that can often help identify its production year. You'll typically find the serial number engraved between the lugs on the side of the case at the 6 o'clock position, right behind the bracelet. In some models, it may also be located on the case back. Use our lookup tool to uncover the production year of your Rolex and learn more about its history.
Rolex Reference Number
Every Rolex watch is assigned a unique 4 to 6 digit reference number, engraved between the lugs at 12 o’clock. This number is more than just an identifier—it reveals key details about the watch, including its model, bezel type, and material.
For example, take the reference number 18038 :
- 180 → Indicates the model (Day-Date)
- 3 → Specifies the bezel type (Fluted)
- 8 → Denotes the material (18kt Yellow Gold)
Deciphering your Rolex reference number provides insight into the watch’s design and composition, making it an essential detail for both collectors and enthusiasts.
Rolex Clasp Code
Many Rolex watches have a clasp code located inside the clasp hinge. This code is based on the month and year the clasp was manufactured. After inspecting the clasp you will see 1 or 2 letters followed by a number. The letter corresponds with a year and the number signifies a month. For instance, per the table below, we see that a bracelet stamped G4 was manufactured in April 1982. A service replacement bracelet would have an additional "S" stamped along with the year.
Rolex Country Code
The table below lists all the 3 digit country codes for Rolex watches. This country code can be found in the upper left hand corner on the Rolex Guaranty Certificate. There is no country code for the USA and most watches older than 1980 will NOT have a country code.
