The only way to identify the exact date of a Rolex produced in late 2009 onwards is to take it into an official Rolex dealer.Ī note on Rolexes with a serial number between 100,000 and 999,999: When Rolex made their millionth watch, they confusingly restarted their serial numbers at 100,000 instead of carrying on with a seven-digit code.
To find out your Rolex's manufacture date, simply search its unique serial number in our Rolex serial number database below.Ī note on Rolexes produced after autumn 2009: In autumn 2009, Rolex started using a random numbering system to generate its serial numbers. This indicates what year the watch was made, and can be used to authenticate and value the timepiece. Every Rolex is engraved with a unique serial number.