Rolex model numbers

[jazz_samz]

I dun think there is as Rolex dun adopt the same marketing tactic to PAM.
OP uses this tactic to increase demand and manage supply whch proved really successful for them.

Hi Fellows,

May I know is there any info on number of pieces out for each series beside knowing the series for the year out?

I am trying to know the number of rolex pieces out for each series like Pam watches etc.

[gng]

refer my signature for the updated numbering

hi , it's indeed very clear on yr signature of the Daytona series and year.... how about 116523 and some 116520 ??

many thanks

[Fuji_apple]

Daytona 116520 SS model. 116523 TT (half gold) model. 116509 WG (white gold) model
116515 RG (rose gold) model.

[gng]

Daytona 116520 SS model. 116523 TT (half gold) model. 116509 WG (white gold) model
116515 RG (rose gold) model.

Thanks very very much for the info .... !!

[Fuji_apple]

there's just so many models in rolex to choose from

100x Agree.. the posion is getting deeper and deeper... ^_*

[Matty]

I just realised it...maybe some of you guys know. It maybe old stuff for some of you guys,but it's new to me and some others.The last number of any Rolex model number will depend on the material used for the watch. Here's what I got so far. Hope it helps!

0- Chronometer in SS(Full)
1- Chronometer in SS and Pink Gold
2- Chronometer in SS and Platinum
3- Chronometer in SS and Yellow Gold
4- Chronometer in SS and White Gold Bezel
5- Chronometer in Pink Gold
6- Chornometer in Platinum
7- ??
8- Chronometer in Yellow Gold,and Tridor model
9- Chronometer in White Gold

Cheers!

Tks heaps 4 the info & u r most prob rite 2 so cheers mate!

[Noicx]

Thank you very much for the info .... !!

[Bmw40]

Thanks for the info. It definitely useful to me who is new.

[LYH]

Really helpful!! My head was spinning from all the numbers. Now its much clearer!!

[taxico]

7- ??

7 is no longer used. previously used to denote 14k yellow gold.

[luvtime]

Gold plated? I thought Rolex dun produce gold plated models

Yes, in the 50's & early 60's, Rolex produces gold plated models. In late 60's, 70's...onwards, Rolex uses solid gold. Hope these little info help.

[shou.biao.kuang]

Anyone interested in trying to decipher the bezel codes?

0 Polished
1 Finely Engine Turned
2 Engine Turned
3 Fluted
4 Hand-Crafted
5 Pyramid
6 Rotating Bezel

[shou.biao.kuang]

There seem to be some differences between what Dark Angel and Paithorn have written. I have seen Paithorn's material codes on a couple of sites but the ones given by Dark Angel I have never come across for some of the materials on the codes such as code 1 & 2. Any guru can to explain?

Dark Angel's:
0- Chronometer in SS(Full)
1- Chronometer in SS and Pink Gold
2- Chronometer in SS and Platinum
3- Chronometer in SS and Yellow Gold
4- Chronometer in SS and White Gold Bezel
5- Chronometer in Pink Gold
6- Chornometer in Platinum
7- ??
8- Chronometer in Yellow Gold,and Tridor model
9- Chronometer in White Gold

Paithorn's:
0 solid steel
1 solid yellow gold
2 solid white gold or steel with platinum highlights
3 solid steel with yellow gold highlights
4 solid steel with white gold highlights
5 gold plated or 18k red gold
6 solid platinum
7 solid 14k yellow gold
8 solid 18k yellow gold
9 solid 18k yellow gold

[taxico]

First three digits (more on four digit later) denotes model for traditional Rolex models:

140 = Oyster Perpetual Air King and Submariner
142 = Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 34mm and Explorer
152 = Oyster Perpetual Date - Mens 34 mm
162 = Oyster Perpetual DateJust – Mens 36mm
165 = Explorer II
166 = Submariner – SeaDweller – Yachtmaster 40mm
167 = GMT Master II
189 = Oyster Perpetual Special Edition
165 Cosmograph Daytona
182 Oyster Perpetual Day-Date
183 Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Serti (With Diamonds)

The newer Rolex models have an extra 1 preceding the model number.

Daytona 1165, Day Dates 1182/1183... etc. Exceptions apply.

The next digit is the bezel code. Professional watches are excluded from this list.

0 = Smooth/Domed
1 = Engine Turned
2 = Engraved
3 = Fluted
4 = Bark
5 = Pyramid (No longer used)
6 = Turn-O-Graph
7 = Various
8 = Special
9 = Open

The next (final) digit is the metal code.

0 = Stainless Steel
1 = Yellow plated gold (Tudor)
2 = Stainless steel and Platinum
3 = Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor)
4 = Stainless Steel and 18k White gold (White Rolesor)
5 = Gold Shell (No Longer Used)
6 = Platinum
7 = 14k Yellow gold (No Longer Used)
8 = 18k Yellow gold
9 = 18k White gold
DD BIC = Bi-Color 18k Yellow and White gold combo
DD TRIDOR = 18k Yellow, White and Rose gold

try deciphering:

326135

116622

16200

1603

116688

326939

[kel12]

Hi! do any kind bros or sis have the updated alphabetical series after 2008?
Thank you so much!

Updating the list. (Thanks Nottinghill with the info)

Year / Series launch
1987 / 1988 R
1988 / 1989 L
1989 / 1990 L
1990 / 1991 E
1991 / 1992 X/N (from Nov.)
1992 / 1993 C
1993 / 1994 S
1994 / 1995 W
1995 / 1996 W
1996 / 1997 T
1997 / 1998 U (from Aug.)
1998 / 1999 A (from Nov.)
1999 / 2000 A
2000 / 2001 P (from Jan.)
2001 / 2002 K (from Sept.)
2002 / 2003 Y (from Sept.)
2003 / 2004 F (from Sept.)
2004 / 2005 F
2005 / 2006 D (from Apr.)
2006 / 2007 Z (from May)
May 2006 Z series
Aug 2007 M series
Aug 2008 V series
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