For more information on how these numbers work, click here - Wikipedia. Many watch collectors like to know how to locate their serial numbers to help access the value of their watch. If you are looking to get a quote for your timepiece Call or fill out the form below to get a free estimate from Bob's Watches within the next 2 minutes! Want to know what your Rolex is worth? The serial numbers can be found in one of two places on the watch. First check the inner rim of the watch face also called the rehaut, which is french for "flange" between the dial and the crystal.
If the watch was produced in or newer the serial should be engraved on the rehaut. 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. To view these serial numbers, the bracelet must be detached from the 6 'clock side of the case. For instructions on removing the bracelet, see the video to the right or call us at to speak with a Rolex expert. You can also learn by watching the video at the top of the page.
The model or reference number is located on the side of the watch case at the 12 o'clock position. 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.
For instructions on removing the bracelet, watch the video above or call us at to speak with a Rolex expert. The production age of a pre-owned Rolex watch is a significant factor in determining its current market value. 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.
For example, watches that have Rolex model numbers beginning with the letter Z were produced in the year and, all things considered, are valued higher than say a Rolex with serial numbers that begins with P for the year 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.
It is a five to seven digit number starting with in the year You will need to remove the bracelet carefully from the watch using a small screw driver or tack. While this number will tell us when the watch was made by Rolex, it will not tell us when the watch was eventually sold. Also worth noting is that the condition of the watch is as important as its age. The Rolex serial numbers also referred to as Rolex style numbers or case number , is also helpful in determining if a watch such as a Submariner watch is a genuine authentic Rolex as some fakes do not have serial numbers see How To Spot a Fake Rolex article for tips.
When inspecting the different models of Rolex watches this "look up" tool, or widget, is the only one of its kind in the industry and allows people to easily find the manufacture date of their pre-owned Rolex by the Rolex band serial numbers.
Ebay has a list or chart of the serial numbers with estimated production dates but they too do not have an easy to use look up tool like we provide here. Note: If you need help on how to find the Rolex case number serial , please view the video below or check out find my Rolex serial numbers for a quick and easy tutorial about how to find Rolex numbers.
Also refer to the Rolex Serial Number Chart below. Copyright Bob's Watches. All rights reserved. What do experts check for inside the watch? Keep reading our extended guide for further details and learn what it takes to spot a fake Rolex.
Good fake Rolex replicas are hard to spot but there are a few key indicators that can help you separate the real from the impostors:. Engravings — Genuine Rolex model case backs are smooth, completely free of engravings, so if you see one, you should be suspicious.
Metal quality — Rolex does NOT make 14k gold or gold-plated watches or bracelets. A real Rolex is either stainless steel, 18k gold, or platinum. If you see a Rolex with faded gold or metal showing below the gold, it is a fake. The Cyclops lens on the face of the true Rolex will magnify the date by 2. Most counterfeit timepieces will appear 1.
So if the date through the Cyclops or from the side looks the same size or is difficult to see, it may well be a fake. It is important to note that there are some fake Rolexes that have a bigger font printed wheel to imitate this magnification look.
This is not a simple oversight by the counterfeiters, but caused by specific constraints on the counterfeit movement they use. Blurry Photos — Photos that look like they were taken from a satellite or a reconnaissance drone are usually the first sign of something amiss. Even the most amateur photographer with a phone camera should be able to take decent dial, case, and movement shots. If a seller refuses to provide several clear shots — walk! Heft — A way to spot a fake Rolex watch is by the heft of the watch.
This solid feel generally comes from the heavy weight of the genuine metal throughout the watch. Rolex Oyster cases are made from a solid piece of L, steel, or precious metal. You can feel this extra weight from the center of the movement. Fake Rolex watches are generally lighter than real ones.
The winding crown on a fake Rolex will typically have a basic looking crown to move the minute and hour hands while a true Rolex will have engravings and grooves that are a finely-crafted and can be felt by the touch. Details — Most of the signs of a fake Rolex are small details that show a lack of rigorous quality control.
Everything about a Rolex is well-constructed: the quality of the finish is refined, the dials are perfect, the lume is perfect, the markings are perfect, and the case and bracelet should feel rounded with no sharp edges. The second hand on a real Rolex sweeps almost smoothly. You need a high quality movement to reach that. Unlike most watches, Rolex watches do not make the ticking noise, if you hear loud ticking from the watch it is probably a fake Rolex.
Model and Serial Number — Rolex watches have a sealed back case. Very few sellers can easily open the case to show the movement, so we have to look carefully at the outside of the case. A fake Rolex often has an incorrect model case number that can be detected with a simple Google search.
Looking up the model case number will let us see if it corresponds to the same model or a different one. Lettering on the Dial — On a genuine Rolex, the printed lettering on the dial should be precise with very clean edges easily seen under high magnification. Sharp Engravings — The serial and case reference numbers, located between the lugs are engraved with great detail and are sharp.
On a fake Rolex, these numbers often look like they have been sand-blasted or roughly etched into the case. Additionally, there are similar charts on some websites, such as Bob's Watches. If the watch in question has a date code inside the case back, it can be helpful if it is corroborated by one or more of the reference charts. If the case back date is different, more research and analysis may be needed.
A better understanding of case back date codes can be found on this website here. Auction houses such as Christies and Phillips Fine Watches maintain archives of past results that can be searched using the Submariner reference number.
The search results will provide past auction sales with serial numbers and estimated production dates. These are not definitive either and should be used only for guidance. Experienced collectors and dealers who are knowledgeable in Small Crowns and are willing to share their passion can also be an invaluable resource in helping determine the production date as well as other invaluable information.
In some rare instances, original receipts or other paperwork that accompanied the watch can shed the light on the production date.
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