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airkingII · 28 November 2007, 08:28 AM

Where do you find the watch's serial number - on/inside the watch? on the green tag?

Also I recall reading that you can tell how "old" a watch is or what model year it might be from letters in the serial number - any info on this would be helpful as I don't want to buy a Rolex that has been sitting in an AD's display case/back room for several years - at least if I know that it is "old" I could use that as leverage in getting a better deal.

Thanks

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 November 2007, 08:58 AM

You find the serial number under the end pieces of the bracelet, between the lugs, at 6 o' clock.

The serial number is also noted on the COSC certificate.

Here you can see the serial letter system:

Rolex FAQ's! CLICK!

Texsubmariner · 28 November 2007, 09:03 AM

Unfortunately, the only way to see the serial # is to remove the bracelet from the lugs. Most AD's would not do it, but perhaps they can show you the warranty paper, which has the serial #.

scottschoe · 28 November 2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by airkingII

Where do you find the watch's serial number - on/inside the watch? on the green tag?

Also I recall reading that you can tell how "old" a watch is or what model year it might be from letters in the serial number - any info on this would be helpful as I don't want to buy a Rolex that has been sitting in an AD's display case/back room for several years - at least if I know that it is "old" I could use that as leverage in getting a better deal.

Thanks

An AD will not remove the bracelet for you to inspect the serial, but they will probably be more than willing to look up what serial it is in their records.

Alcan · 28 November 2007, 11:18 AM

The serial number is engraved between the 6:00 lugs, on the warranty document (or card), on the green Swimpruf hang tag, and in the AD's records.

dbertheau · 28 November 2007, 12:25 PM

I just bought a GMT Master II, and it also has the serial number engraved on the inside of the bezel (on the ring between the crystal and the face). This ring has ROLEX engraved all the way around, except at 6:00 it has the serial number.

Leighton · 28 November 2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dbertheau

I just bought a GMT Master II, and it also has the serial number engraved on the inside of the bezel (on the ring between the crystal and the face). This ring has ROLEX engraved all the way around, except at 6:00 it has the serial number.

Wow, I just checked out my GMT IIc and there it was. S/N at 6:00. I didn't notice this until now!

Thanks!!!! What a great forum!!!!

Andad · 28 November 2007, 05:46 PM

Nice Rolex Leighton.

Pix are a requirement.

28 November 2007, 08:28 AM	#1
airkingII "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 14	Serial Number and Age Where do you find the watch's serial number - on/inside the watch? on the green tag? Also I recall reading that you can tell how "old" a watch is or what model year it might be from letters in the serial number - any info on this would be helpful as I don't want to buy a Rolex that has been sitting in an AD's display case/back room for several years - at least if I know that it is "old" I could use that as leverage in getting a better deal. Thanks

28 November 2007, 08:58 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	You find the serial number under the end pieces of the bracelet, between the lugs, at 6 o' clock. The serial number is also noted on the COSC certificate. Here you can see the serial letter system: Rolex FAQ's! CLICK! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	The serial number is engraved between the 6:00 lugs, on the warranty document (or card), on the green Swimpruf hang tag, and in the AD's records. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Nice Rolex Leighton. Pix are a requirement. __________________ E

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Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Unfortunately, the only way to see the serial # is to remove the bracelet from the lugs. Most AD's would not do it, but perhaps they can show you the warranty paper, which has the serial #.

28 November 2007, 12:25 PM	#6
dbertheau "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California Watch: GMT 116710 Posts: 1	I just bought a GMT Master II, and it also has the serial number engraved on the inside of the bezel (on the ring between the crystal and the face). This ring has ROLEX engraved all the way around, except at 6:00 it has the serial number.

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