So, happy to finally feel those light metallic wristband in your skin? Or by just a glance at your watch you feel that unexplainable power and fulfillment within you? I guess the Rolex effect has now worked its magic successfully into your system, I mean who can resist? Rolex is the ultimate symbol of the rich, the powerful, and the famous. Not only that because the price of these fabulous watches reflects its overall performance as a time companion and accessory as well, you pay high cash you get high class. But before anything else, you might have been curious for a while seeing those tiny digits in your Rolex watch. Well guess what, their just not for added awesomeness but each number represents a serial code.
You might want to know that all Rolex models that end in 5 or more digits use a number coding that indicates what type of metal was used in the case. Rolex serial numbers with four digits usually conclude with a slash followed by a number. That last number will also be indicated of the case construction and follow the chart below.
* [0] solid steel
* [1] solid yellow gold
* [2] solid white gold or steel with platinum highlights
* [3] two-tone solid steel with yellow gold
* [4] two-tone solid steel with white gold
* [5] gold plated or 18k red gold
* [6] solid 950 platinum
* [7] solid 14k yellow gold
* [8] solid 18k yellow gold
* [9] solid 18k yellow gold
Rolex Watches are listed as being an "M Serial" or "Z Serial" and if you've ever wondered what in the world they meant, or just want a reference for what year that is approximately, then see for yourself:
* 1987-89 - R Serial
* 1989-90 - L Serial
* 1990-92 - E Serial
* 1991-93 - X Serial
* 1992-93 - N Serial
* 1992-94 - C Serial
* 1993-95 - S Serial
* 1995-97 - W Serial
* 1996-97 - T Serial
* 1998-99 - U Serial
* 2000-01 - A Serial
* 2001-02 - P Serial
* 2002 - K Serial
* 2003-04 - Y Serial
* 2004-05 - F Serial
* 2006-07 - D Serial
* 2007 - Z Serial
* 2007-08 - M Serial
* 2008-09 - V Serial - 16651
You might want to know that all Rolex models that end in 5 or more digits use a number coding that indicates what type of metal was used in the case. Rolex serial numbers with four digits usually conclude with a slash followed by a number. That last number will also be indicated of the case construction and follow the chart below.
* [0] solid steel
* [1] solid yellow gold
* [2] solid white gold or steel with platinum highlights
* [3] two-tone solid steel with yellow gold
* [4] two-tone solid steel with white gold
* [5] gold plated or 18k red gold
* [6] solid 950 platinum
* [7] solid 14k yellow gold
* [8] solid 18k yellow gold
* [9] solid 18k yellow gold
Rolex Watches are listed as being an "M Serial" or "Z Serial" and if you've ever wondered what in the world they meant, or just want a reference for what year that is approximately, then see for yourself:
* 1987-89 - R Serial
* 1989-90 - L Serial
* 1990-92 - E Serial
* 1991-93 - X Serial
* 1992-93 - N Serial
* 1992-94 - C Serial
* 1993-95 - S Serial
* 1995-97 - W Serial
* 1996-97 - T Serial
* 1998-99 - U Serial
* 2000-01 - A Serial
* 2001-02 - P Serial
* 2002 - K Serial
* 2003-04 - Y Serial
* 2004-05 - F Serial
* 2006-07 - D Serial
* 2007 - Z Serial
* 2007-08 - M Serial
* 2008-09 - V Serial - 16651
