Rolex Serial Number Lookup

  



Locating Your Serial Numbers You will find the serial number of your watch at the 6 o'clock position either between the lugs or on the rehaut (inner bezel near dial). Opposite the watch case at the 12 o'clock position you'll find the model numbers again between the lugs on the rehaut. Rolex watches are symbols of excellence, performance, prestige and innovation. Discover the Rolex watch collection on the Official Website.

How to find your Rolex model number

Rolex model or reference numbers can be found on the watch case (They are also listed on the documentation that is provided with the watch). You will have to remove the bracelet/strap to find it. The reference/model number is engraved between the lugs on the 12 o’clock side where the bracelet meets the watch case.

Rolex GMT Master I and GMT Master II

Initially designed for aeronautical calculations, the Rolex GMT Master collection is loved by pilots and globetrotters world over. The premise behind the design was to make it easy for the watch wearer to keep time in two different time zones. Both the GMT Master I and the GMT Master II have the iconic Rolex black dial face. Its supple and comfortable bracelet options make the GMT Master the ideal watch for travelling. Its peerless functionality is perfect for professional and casual use.

Rolex GMT Master I and GMT Master II model reference table
ROLEX GMT-Master I 1954 – 1988
  • Rolex 1675
  • Rolex 6542
  • Rolex 16700
  • Rolex 16713
  • Rolex 16750
  • Rolex 16753
  • Rolex 16758
Rolex GMT-Master II 1983 –
  • Rolex 16170
  • Rolex 16710
  • Rolex 16718
  • Rolex 16760
  • Rolex 116710
  • Rolex 116713
  • Rolex 116718
  • Rolex 116758
Number

ROLEX Submariner

Rolex has been creating the iconic Submariner watch since 1953; it has a robust construction and functional design to make it the perfect diving watch. Throughout its history, the Submariner has been contained in a high-quality and durable oyster case. Often associated with famous names such as Jacques Cousteau, James Bond, Sean Connery, and British Royal Navy and the most sought after Comex diving editions with Red and double Red.

The original launch in 1954 claimed the watch could achieve depths of 200 meters which no other company at the time could achieve. What was the rotating bezel for? It was designed to show divers how much dive time they have had and guided them to knowing what air was left in the tank. Another obstacle they overcame was divers using thick gloves, Rolex invested the triple lock clasp to help this issue.

There have been only minor modifications made to Submariners over the years, including adding a helium escape valve on certain models and improved luminescent markers. The range now include the iconic stainless steel and black, with our without a date function, 2 tone silver and 18ct gold, 18ct all yellow gold, Green anniversary known as the hulk ,and of course the 18ct White gold with the iconic blue dial.

Rolex Submariner and Submariner Date model reference table
Rolex Submariner
  • Rolex 5508
  • Rolex 5512
  • Rolex 5513
  • Rolex 5514
  • Rolex 5517
  • Rolex 6200
  • Rolex 6204
  • Rolex 6205
  • Rolex 6536
  • Rolex 6538
  • Rolex 14060
  • Rolex 114060
  • Rolex 14060M
Rolex Submariner Date
  • Rolex 1680
  • Rolex 16610
  • Rolex 16613
  • Rolex 16618
  • Rolex 16800
  • Rolex 16803
  • Rolex 16808
  • Rolex 116610
  • Rolex 116613
  • Rolex 116618
  • Rolex 116619

ROLEX Explorer I and Explorer II

The Explorer watches have a true heritage in the Rolex collections. The Rolex Explorer collection is known for their precise and reliable timekeeping, encased in robust materials that help with shock absorption. The Explorer I has a black dial face, while the Explorer II has a white dial face, both are manufactured to perfection and make the perfect watch for any explorer or Rolex enthusiast.

Not be be confused, the original explorer 5500 models were based on the Air King in 1950, It was a considerably smaller watch of 34mm aimed at the younger market.

Rolex explorer 1016 lasted the longest of any explorer model between 1963 and 1989. Iconically the first James Bond Watch worn by Ian Fleming.

Rolex Explorer I and Explorer II model reference table
ROLEX Explorer I
  • Rolex 1675
  • Rolex 6542
  • Rolex 16700
  • Rolex 16713
  • Rolex 16750
  • Rolex 16753
  • Rolex 16758
ROLEX Explorer II
Model
  • Rolex 11655
  • Rolex 16556
  • Rolex 16570
  • Rolex 216570

ROLEX Daytona and ROLEX Cosomograph

Named after the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, the Daytona is a highly sought after watch. Designed to meet the demands of professional racing drivers, the Daytona has become to mean so much more with its fantastic and unmistakable design. The Daytona Cosmograph features a highly reliable tachymetric scale that adds to its iconic functionality.

Rolex 6234 in 1955 was called Rolex chronograph, 1956 was labeled as Cosmograph until the 1980’s, by 1965 and with the success of Daytona Beach racing and the records being set there, the chronograph morphed into the Daytona as we know it today.

General vintage Rolex Daytona models can bring in as much as £220,000 but to be considered a “Paul Newman” Daytona, the watch must be a 6239, 6241, 6262, 6263, 6264 or 6265, sub-dials be block markers, and must have crosshairs across the sub-dials.

A rare steel 6264 model sold for more than £800,000. Paul Newman’s own Cosmograph Daytona sold in 2017 to a private collector for around £13,500,000.

ROLEX Daytona and ROLEX Cosomograph model reference table

Rolex Serial Number Lookup Model

ROLEX Daytona
  • Rolex 6239
  • Rolex 6240
  • Rolex 6241
  • Rolex 6262
  • Rolex 6263
  • Rolex 6264
  • Rolex 6265
  • Rolex 16515
  • Rolex 16518
  • Rolex 16519
  • Rolex 16520
  • Rolex 16523
  • Rolex 16528
  • Rolex 116500
  • Rolex 116505
  • Rolex 116509
  • Rolex 116515
  • Rolex 116518
  • Rolex 116519
  • Rolex 116520
  • Rolex 116523
  • Rolex 116528
  • Rolex 116589
  • Rolex 116598
  • Rolex 116599

ROLEX Date and ROLEX Ladies Date

Worn by leaders, visionaries and luminaries all over the world, the Rolex Date and Rolex Ladies Date are known for style, elegance and being at the forefront of watch design. The Date and Ladies Date are both calendar watches. They have many different styles, designs and colours to reflect the personality of each wearer.

ROLEX Ladies and ROLEX Ladies Date model reference table
ROLEX Date
  • Rolex 1500
  • Rolex 1501
  • Rolex 1503
  • Rolex 1505
  • Rolex 1550
  • Rolex 1560
  • Rolex 1570
  • Rolex 1603
  • Rolex 1625
  • Rolex 5075
  • Rolex 6075
  • Rolex 6335
  • Rolex 6518
  • Rolex 6534
  • Rolex 6605
  • Rolex 6627
  • Rolex 15000
  • Rolex 15010
  • Rolex 15037
  • Rolex 15038
  • Rolex 15053
  • Rolex 15200
  • Rolex 15203
  • Rolex 15210
  • Rolex 15223
  • Rolex 15233
  • Rolex 15238
  • Rolex 15505
  • Rolex 115200
  • Rolex 115210
  • Rolex 115234
ROLEX Ladies Date
  • Rolex 6516
  • Rolex 6517
  • Rolex 6519
  • Rolex 6916
  • Rolex 6917
  • Rolex 6919
  • Rolex 69160
  • Rolex 69163
  • Rolex 69173
  • Rolex 69174
  • Rolex 69190
  • Rolex 69240
  • Rolex 79160
  • Rolex 79190
  • Rolex 79240

Related articles

  1. Rolex Serial Number by year of production
Rolex serial number is an identifying code engraved in every Rolex between the lugs or in the rehaut at 6 o'clock. If you don't know where, take a look to where is Rolex Serial Number?.
With the following table and the Rolex serial number you can know the year of production of your watch. This is how you can easily get the year of production by knowing only the Rolex serial number.
Rolex Serial NumberYear of Production
Random2011 >
G2010
V2009
M-V2008
Z-M2007
D-Z2006
F-D2005
F2004
Y9-F2003
Y-Y92002
K2001
P-K2000
P1999
A1998
U1997
T1996
W1995
S1994
C-S1993
N-C1992
X-N1991
E1990
L1-L91989
R5-L11988
9,500,000 - R
1987
9,000,000 - 9,500,000
1986
8,700,000 - 9,000,000
1985
8,100,000 - 8,700,000
1984
7,500,000 - 8,100,000
1983
7,100,000 - 7,500,000
1982
6,500,000 - 7,100,000
1981
6,200,000 - 6,500,000
1980
5,800,000 - 6,200,000
1979
5,430,000 - 5,800,000
1978
5,000,000 - 5,430,000
1977
4,100,000 - 4,260,000
1976
3,865,000 - 4,100,000
1975
3,570,000 - 3,865,0001974
3,200,000 - 3,570,0001973
2,890,000 - 3,200,0001972
2,590,000 - 2,890,0001971
2,240,000 - 2,590,0001970
1,945,000 - 2,240,0001969
1,710,000 - 1,945,0001968
1,485,000 - 1,710,0001967
1,275,000 - 1,485,0001966
1,105,000 - 1,275,0001965
1,000,000 - 1,105,0001964
865,000 - 1,000,0001963
755,000 - 865,0001962
650,000 - 755,0001961
550,000 - 650,0001960
450,000 - 550,0001959
350,000 - 450,0001958
250,000 - 350,0001957
150,000 - 250,0001956
50,000 - 150,0001955
0 - 50,0001954
880,000 - 999,0001953
725,000 - 880,0001952
700,000 - 725,0001951
620,000 - 700,0001948 - 1950
500,000 - 620,0001947
300,000 - 500,0001945 - 1946
200,000 - 300,0001943 - 1944
40,000 - 200,0001938 - 1942
20,000 - 40,0001927 - 1937

Where is Rolex Serial Number?

If your Rolex has been produced before 2006 (more or less, the exact year depends by the reference) you can find the Rolex Serial Number inside the lugs at 6'o clock. To see this code, you have to remove the bracelet (if you are not able to do it, ask to a watchmaker):
Here it is where you can find Rolex Serial Number in a watch produced before 2006
And between the lugs you'll find something like this:
Example of Rolex Serial Number in a watch produced in 1984. Last two digits have been omitted

Rolex Watch Value Estimator

In the latest Rolex, you can see the Rolex Serial Number inside the rehaut, at 6'o clock. Remove the bracelet is no longer required.
Take a look at the space between the dial and the sapphire glass (it is called rehaut

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Rolex serial number lookup authenticity) at 6'o clock you can find the serial number engraved in. As the picture here below:
Example of Rolex Serial Number in the rehaut of a watch produced in 2007.
Last two digits have been omitted

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