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How to Determine the Age of Your Rolex Watch With Its Serial Number

One of the most important details when shopping for Rolex watches is the age of the timepieces you’re considering. Rolex serial numbers are one of the best ways to determine the age of a watch, but they can be rather confusing – especially if you’re not already familiar with them. The year that your Rolex was produced plays a significant role in the overall value of your watch. Additionally, knowing the year of production will go a long way towards helping you verify whether or not a watch’s components are correct for its reference. This guide will outline some of the key factors used to determine the age of a Rolex watch to make the buying and selling process a little less stressful.

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How to Identify the Metal of a Rolex with Its Reference Number

Imagine that you are looking at a long list of Rolex reference numbers without any photographs of the corresponding watches. Unless you are well-versed in Rolex material and model codes, it may be difficult to translate these digits into pictures of what each watch actually looks like. However, pinpointing the material of a Rolex watch by using its reference number is relatively easy. Read our quick and handy guide to Rolex material codes so you can identify the metal of a Rolex with just its reference number.  

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