Rolex main plate mystery number

speedbird

There is no way to decode them or gain any knowledge from these numbers either. They’re just a serial for the movement.

thekwaze

Thanks for the info - I was thinking of having the movement replaced for a new one and so wondered if this number related to the watch serial number, which to me seems the only logical reason for it - as per meme dweller comment.

Dan S

It would be interesting if someday Rolex started opening their records (e.g. by offer Extracts from their archives). I wouldn't be surprised if they tracked these numbers.

speedbird

In a way they do.

There is a little known Rolex service where they offer restoration of their vintage pieces. They’ll make parts, reprint dials, everything. It’s hideously expensive. The starting point is $10,000. That’s the cost at the door, then whatever the parts and labor are on top of that. It was $10,000 a couple years ago, not sure it’s still there now. But they’ll verify everything for you.

speedbird

Why would you replace the movement? That seems like an extremely expensive solution to whatever your problem is.

I think you misunderstood me about the movement serial. It is tired to the case serial and rolex does keep track of this information.

Rasputin

Interesting. Do you know the name of this restoration service?