Rolex model numbers

[Darkangel]

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!

[paithorn]

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

[paithorn]

Year Clasp Code
1976 A*
1977 B
1978 C*
1979 D
1980 E
1981 F
1982 G
1983 H*
1984 I*
1985 J*
1986 K*
1987 L*
1988 M*
1989 N*
1990 O
1991 P
1992 Q*
1993 R
1994 S
1995 T or W
1996 V
1997 Z
1998 Z or W
1999 X
2000 AB
2001 DE
2002 DT
2003 AD
2004 CL
2005 MA
2006 OP

[paithorn]

Year Series
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)

[Darkangel]

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

Gold plated? I thought Rolex dun produce gold plated models

[ohlins]

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

there are some mistakes....i suggest u check further.....

[jazz_samz]

can I confirm if the lug holes are found only before K or Y series?

[Darkangel]

can I confirm if the lug holes are found only before K or Y series?

http://www.sg-roc.com/showthread.php?t=442

As NOtt said...it was in the late Y series

[Rolex5]

my grandfather's rolex has a model #1511 btween the 12 o'clock lugs. What does it means?

[Darkangel]

my grandfather's rolex has a model #1511 btween the 12 o'clock lugs. What does it means?

The model number....then wad? Lol

[Rolex5]

Ya lor...dun know what the model number stands for...
Took me blood and sweat to remove/put back just one side, plus cleaning to have the "registered designed 1511" appeared. Dun dare to remove the other side after that....

[Darkangel]

Ya lor...dun know what the model number stands for...
Took me blood and sweat to remove/put back just one side, plus cleaning to have the "registered designed 1511" appeared. Dun dare to remove the other side after that....

Actually the other side is the serial number...hahhaa

LOL...the model number doesnt really stand for anything IMO...just for reference

[viper0419]

Year Clasp Code
1976 A*
1977 B
1978 C*
1979 D
1980 E
1981 F
1982 G
1983 H*
1984 I*
1985 J*
1986 K*
1987 L*
1988 M*
1989 N*
1990 O
1991 P
1992 Q*
1993 R
1994 S
1995 T or W
1996 V
1997 Z
1998 Z or W
1999 X
2000 AB
2001 DE
2002 DT
2003 AD
2004 CL
2005 MA
2006 OP

got a question on bracelet and clasp.
my explorer 2 says 78790A (OP11) - double clasp
my gmt 2 says 78360 (CL1) - single clasp
The links looks the same. My question is can i buy a double clasp like the one in my exp 2 to fit on the bracelet on my gmt? any idea how much?

[Rottweiler]

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.

[jazz_samz]

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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