Rolex serial number & Production year chart

The serial number on a Rolex watch can be found in one of two locations, depending on when the watch was made:

• Before 2005:

  Engraved between the lugs (the "horns" that attach the bracelet) at the 6 o'clock position. 

• 2005 and later:

  Engraved on the inner bezel (the "rehaut"), a ring that runs around the inside of the watch's bezel, perpendicular to the face. 

To find the serial number:

1. 1. Before 2005:

   You'll need to remove the bracelet to access the engraving between the lugs.

    

2. 2. 2005 and later:

   The serial number is typically visible through the crystal, near the 6 o'clock position on the inner bezel. 

How to find your production year?

Your Rolex watch’s production year can be determined by looking at the serial number. By estimating Rolex’s yearly production quota based on online archives, you can get a brief idea of when your timepiece was likely manufactured.

Use the interactive lookup tool below and comprehensive chart to find the estimated production period for your Rolex.