Rolex Clasp Codes

[ckhouse80]

It is thought that the following codes, stamped on the Rolex Clasp, signifies when the watch was assembled at the Rolex factory.

A = 1976
B = 1977
C = 1978
D = 1979
E = 1980
F = 1981
G = 1982
H = 1983
I = 1984
J = 1985
K = 1986
L = 1987
M = 1988
N = 1989
O = 1990
P = 1991
Q = 1992
R = 1993
S or T = 1994
W or T = 1995
V = 1996
Z = 1997
U = 1998
X = 1999
AB = 2000
DE = 2001
DT = 2002
AD = 2003
CL = 2004
MA = 2005
OP = 2006
EO = 2007
PJ = 2008
PL or LT = 2009
RS = 2010

The number behind the letter(s) seems to be the month the clasp was produced.

So, for example, LT2 would be February 2009

[Ivanloh]

Thanks for the information.

[P88]

Read before that clasp production date does not imply that it'll be watch assembly date.

[daytona 6263]

Read before that clasp production date does not imply that it'll be watch assembly date.

That is 100% correct its only a approximation whether a case or bracelet was stamped somewhere between X&Y years.And bares no real relation except for a approximation when a fully assembled watch is shipped from factory for sale world wide.With case and bracelet stamps the latest is just perceived newer by many.But with watches that use say the Cal 3135 now that movement could be older or newer made or visa versa when matched to a particular case.Same for the bracelets Rolex watches are not made to the exact hour,day week or year its all a approximation somewhere between X&Y years.

[zidaneong]

Thanks for sharing.

[ocoloco79]

I cant see anything on the crasp.. you mean the buckle area? I found this letter 6QH at the buckle area..is this the one? The crasp is the "crown" right to fasten the buckle? The crown is so small to contain number..

[P88]

I cant see anything on the crasp.. you mean the buckle area? I found this letter 6QH at the buckle area..is this the one? The crasp is the "crown" right to fasten the buckle? The crown is so small to contain number..

See this link:

http://www.oysterinfo.de/en/detailin...mern/index.php