Rolex Pocket Watch S Serial Number Is Engraved

Rolex Pocket Watch S Serial Number Is Engraved

On the majority Rolex watches the serial number is engraved between the case lugs at 6 oclock just behind the bracelet end links.

This 4-8 digit number can be used to determine the date of manufacture.

It is important to note however that final assembly, sale and delivery of the completed watch may be some time later.

For example a case or case back assembled in 1967, may not have been used on a completed watch until 1970 or sold via a retailer until later still.

The serial ranges listed will provide an indication regarding the date of manufacture.

Please note the serial number range Rolex used restarted again circa 1953.

Care should therefore be taken when dating watches with serials which could fall into both the pre and post 1953 date ranges provided.

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In 2005, Rolex began engraving the serial number on the rehaut (French for flange) between the dial and the crystal as well as the 6 oclock location.

For a few years, Rolexes had two serial numbers engraved on them.

Starting in 2008, Rolex stopped engraving the serial at the case 6 oclock location, using only the rehaut location.

By 2010 this practice had gradually transitioned to all models.

On occasion, some of these random serials will start with letters like F which could confuse an unsuspecting appraiser of thinking the watch is older than it actually is.

The latest letter prefixes are all running concurrently.as Rolex.

Look for the Roman number I, II, III or IV for the quarter two arabic digits for the year.

Rolex Pocket Watch Serial Numbers