Production Year Serial Numbers Since 1927, Rolex gives each model shows a unique serial number that indicates the year of production of the watch. This serial number to distinguish one from the other shows. Rolex generates the serial number so that only representatives of Rolex can decipher the exact year of production, looking at the watch's serial number. It is engraved on the 6 o'clock position between the legs. However, if models Oysterquartz Rolex, it is engraved on the back of the legs cases.
People are always interested to know the exact date of production of the Rolex watch that they intend to buy. There is often a time lag between the production of a model, and the final sale and delivery of a watch in particular. Furthermore, unlike models in stainless steel models in gold and precious stones embedded Rolex watches may take longer to find their place on a wrist worthy of such a prime acquisition.
The serial changes over time
Over the years, Rolex has introduced several series of numbers on the watches to indicate their year of production. The changes in the serial number can be explained as follows
1. Launched in 1927, the serial numbers have reached the 999,999 mark circa 1953.
2.Once the mark has been reached 999,999, he started from 100001 again.
3.Again the early 1960s, the brand has reached 999,999, leading to a new round by adding a number 7, continuing to millions.
4.Once 9,999,999 mark was reached around 1987, Rolex introduced a new series of numbers where each number series started with a letter prefix. The letters used so far are "R", "L", "E", "X", "N", "C", "S", "W", "T", "U", "A "," P "," K "Y", "E" and "D". The order of letters is given in the chronological order of year indicated by them.
Around 1952, another serial number as a code appears inside the case back to all Rolex watches. This situation lasted until about 1970. The code consisted of a Roman numeral and two numerals. The Roman numeral was one of the following:
1.Represented the first quarter of the year
2.Represented the second quarter of the year
3.Represented the third quarter of the year
4.Represented the fourth quarter of the year
The two Arabic numerals represented the two-digit year of production during the 20th century.
To read the full article please visit the Melrose Jewelers Rolex information and education to the article: http://www.melrosejewelers.co.uk/content/rolex_education_rolex_production_year_serial_numbers.htm
Posted on February 9, 2010.
