Rolex serial number

Z900rsdude · May 4, 2021

Morning All,

just a quick question with regards Rolex serial numbers. considering all of the top end fakes abd Super Clones of ALL models(even with box/papers now), why don’t Rolex put serial numbers on the outside of their cases?
Is the serial number just on the movement?

Thanks
Si

Fritz · May 4, 2021

i believe the serial number is on the outside of the case, but thats easy enough to fake as well.

my particular Rolex, from the 40s, had an error in the serial number which was corrected by simply overstamping the incorrect digit, i was always amused by that little detail.

FrenchBigCrown · May 4, 2021

Z900rsdude
Morning All,

just a quick question with regards Rolex serial numbers. considering all of the top end fakes abd Super Clones of ALL models(even with box/papers now), why don’t Rolex put serial numbers on the outside of their cases?
Is the serial number just on the movement?

Thanks
Si

The serial numbers are on the cases - between the lugs - one needs to remove the strap/bracelet.

😀

Vintagewtchzilla · May 4, 2021

... but they also fake the SN so you still need to know your stuff ...

jaguar11 · May 4, 2021

Have you tired looking between the lugs?

blufinz52 · May 4, 2021

Rolex serial numbers have been on the rehaut for a few years now.

Z900rsdude · May 4, 2021

FrenchBigCrown
The serial numbers are on the cases - between the lugs - one needs to remove the strap/bracelet.

😀

Thanks for that as I wasn’t aware

vitriol · May 4, 2021

blufinz52
Rolex serial numbers have been on the rehaut for a few years now.

Since 2010 I trust.

Z900rsdude
Is the serial number just on the movement?

There are two different numbers.
One is a serial number of the watch, you can see it on the mid-case and in the papers.
Other one is serial number of the movement.
None of them is extremely helpful to tell fake or genuine, cause since 2010 watch serial numbers are random and there is no direct connection with movement' serial number. No obvious connection which we could check easily, there is a connection made during chronometer certification (COSC), but you probably need to be Rolex employee/certified watchmaker to access this COSC pairing.
Ergo, don't worry too much whether the serial number is outside/inside of the cases - they are pretty much useless now.

Dan S · May 4, 2021

Rolex serial numbers have been on the outside of the case for many, many decades. I'm not sure how that helps you identify fakes, however.

Z900rsdude · May 4, 2021

Thanks All for your input and help. The Fake scenario is a minefield and not just Rolex these days but I’m keen on purchasing a secondhand Rolex and want to be 100% sure it’s legit as I’ve seen a couple of 1 to 1 superclones and I for one could not tell they weren’t genuine, even box, Warranty, certificate guarantee and plastic card!!! Even hash tag

Vintagewtchzilla · May 5, 2021

Maybe you should consider buying something else … or take the time to learn before purchasing

NotAClue · May 5, 2021

The font of both the reference and serial numbers help to spot fakes (mostly on vintage). Show those references to a connaisseur and he will help you out with your purchase 😀

Z900rsdude · May 5, 2021

Vintagewtchzilla
Maybe you should consider buying something else … or take the time to learn before purchasing

Hence my questions on here, I’ve read a lot about them but this forum is very informative.

Rolex serial number

Z900rsdude

Fritz

FrenchBigCrown

Vintagewtchzilla

jaguar11

blufinz52

Z900rsdude

vitriol

Dan S

Z900rsdude

Vintagewtchzilla

NotAClue

Z900rsdude

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