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Rolex Serial Number Lookup

Enter your Rolex serial number to identify its approximate production year. Serial numbers are engraved between the lugs at the 6 o'clock position of the case.

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Serial Number Year

Dates are approximate. Rolex assembled watches non-sequentially — actual manufacture may vary ±1–2 years. For definitive authentication, consult an authorized Rolex dealer.

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Rolex Model Numbers

The model number is engraved between the lugs above the 12 o'clock position. Each digit encodes information about the watch type, material, and bezel.

How to read a model number

16234
Watch Type Bezel Material

Example: 16234 = Datejust · Fluted Bezel · Stainless & Yellow Gold

Rolex Type (Model Prefix)

PrefixWatch Type
10x, 142xOyster Perpetual
55x, 140xAir-King / Submariner No-Date
150xDate
162xDatejust 36mm
165xDaytona / Explorer II
166x, 168xSubmariner
166xSea-Dweller / Yachtmaster
167xGMT-Master / GMT-Master II
170xOysterquartz Datejust
180x–183xDay-Date (President)
190xOysterquartz Day-Date
62xDaytona (Manual Wind)
65x, 66xDay-Date (President)
67xLadies Oyster Perpetual
68xMidsize Datejust
69xLadies Date / Datejust
686x, 696xYachtmaster
1165xDaytona Cosmograph
1167xGMT-Master II

Material (Last Digit)

DigitMaterial
0Stainless Steel
1Yellow Gold Filled
2White Gold Filled
3Stainless & Yellow Gold
4Stainless & 18k White Gold
5Gold Shell
6Platinum
714k Yellow Gold
818k Yellow Gold

Bezel (Second-to-Last Digit)

DigitBezel Style
0Smooth / Polished
1Engine Turned
2Engine Turned
3Fluted
4Hand-Crafted / Diamond
5Pyramid
6Rotating Bezel