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Rolex WIKI Page - All the basics
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Some interesting information for those that didn't know:
What Do The Numbers Mean... Model numbers explained
Rolex model numbers currently four, five or six digits long. The first two or three describes the type of watch. If the watch has five digits, the second from the last describes (some exceptions) the type of bezel and the last describes the material that the watch is made from.
Typically the reference number only changes when major changes are introduced to the watch. If only minor changes are made a "1" is added to the beginning of the old reference. So in the early 2000s when the 14270 Explorer was remodeled only slightly it became the 114270. Major changes such as the introduction of a larger case or major cosmetic differences will result in a totally new reference number all together.
Type of Watch:
Oyster Perpetual - 10, 140, 142
Airking - 55 & 140
Date - 15 & 150
Datejust - 16 & 162
Daytona Manual Wind - 62
Daytona Cosmograph - 165, 1165
Explorer II - 165
Sea Dweller - 16 & 166
Submariner - 16, 166 & 168
Submariner (no date) - 55 & 140
GMT Master - 16, 65, 167
GMT Master II - 167, 1167
Oysterquartz Datejust - 170
Oysterquartz Day-Date - 190
Day-Date (President) - 65, 66, 18, 180, 182 & 183
Yachtmaster - 166, 686 & 696
Midsize Oyster Perp DJ - 68, 682
Ladies Oyster Perpetual - 67, 671, 672
Ladies Date - 65, 69, 691 & 692
Ladies Datejust - 65, 69, 691 & 692
Type of Bezel (does not include Sports/Professional models)
0 = Smooth/Domed
1 = Engine Turned
2 = Engraved
3 = Fluted
4 = Bark
5 = Pyramid (Not Used)
6 = Turn-O-Graph
7 = Various
8 = Special (Not Currently Used)
9 = Open (Not Currently Used)
Type of Material...
0 = Stainless Steel
1 = Yellow gold Placor (Tudor)
22 = Stainless steel and Platinum (Yachtmaster)
3 = Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor)
4 = Stainless Steel and 18k White gold (White Rolesor)
5 = Gold Shell (No Longer Used)
6 = Platinum
7 = 14k Yellow gold (No Longer Used)
8 = 18k Yellow gold
9 = 18k White gold
What Do The Numbers Mean... Model numbers explained
Rolex model numbers currently four, five or six digits long. The first two or three describes the type of watch. If the watch has five digits, the second from the last describes (some exceptions) the type of bezel and the last describes the material that the watch is made from.
Typically the reference number only changes when major changes are introduced to the watch. If only minor changes are made a "1" is added to the beginning of the old reference. So in the early 2000s when the 14270 Explorer was remodeled only slightly it became the 114270. Major changes such as the introduction of a larger case or major cosmetic differences will result in a totally new reference number all together.
Type of Watch:
Oyster Perpetual - 10, 140, 142
Airking - 55 & 140
Date - 15 & 150
Datejust - 16 & 162
Daytona Manual Wind - 62
Daytona Cosmograph - 165, 1165
Explorer II - 165
Sea Dweller - 16 & 166
Submariner - 16, 166 & 168
Submariner (no date) - 55 & 140
GMT Master - 16, 65, 167
GMT Master II - 167, 1167
Oysterquartz Datejust - 170
Oysterquartz Day-Date - 190
Day-Date (President) - 65, 66, 18, 180, 182 & 183
Yachtmaster - 166, 686 & 696
Midsize Oyster Perp DJ - 68, 682
Ladies Oyster Perpetual - 67, 671, 672
Ladies Date - 65, 69, 691 & 692
Ladies Datejust - 65, 69, 691 & 692
Type of Bezel (does not include Sports/Professional models)
0 = Smooth/Domed
1 = Engine Turned
2 = Engraved
3 = Fluted
4 = Bark
5 = Pyramid (Not Used)
6 = Turn-O-Graph
7 = Various
8 = Special (Not Currently Used)
9 = Open (Not Currently Used)
Type of Material...
0 = Stainless Steel
1 = Yellow gold Placor (Tudor)
22 = Stainless steel and Platinum (Yachtmaster)
3 = Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor)
4 = Stainless Steel and 18k White gold (White Rolesor)
5 = Gold Shell (No Longer Used)
6 = Platinum
7 = 14k Yellow gold (No Longer Used)
8 = 18k Yellow gold
9 = 18k White gold
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you try to search the forum using the standard search tool you will not be able to search for abbreviations or words shorter than four letters. This means that searching for 'TC' or 'WM9' will yield no results.
Solution: Scroll to the bottom of your screen, change the style of the forum to VB Standard. Scroll again to the bottom of the screen and there is now a Google search bar. You can use this to search for shorter words.
Solution: Scroll to the bottom of your screen, change the style of the forum to VB Standard. Scroll again to the bottom of the screen and there is now a Google search bar. You can use this to search for shorter words.
~ Who are all these dealers? ~
Quite often on the forum you will hear dealers referred to by their names or shortened names. This can sometimes be confusing for new people to the forum so here's a list of the ones that you will hear most frequently (including some modders).[/center]
Shorthand name - Username - Forum Section - Website
Quite often on the forum you will hear dealers referred to by their names or shortened names. This can sometimes be confusing for new people to the forum so here's a list of the ones that you will hear most frequently (including some modders).[/center]
Shorthand name - Username - Forum Section - Website
- Andrew - Not on RWI - Not on RWI - aka Cartel - not a TD
- Angus - Puretime - Puretime Watches - http://www.puretime.co
- BK - BKLM1234 - BKs Repertorium - None
- Jackson - jacksontse_MT - Jackson Tse - http://www.jacksontse.com
- Josh - Not on RWI - Not on RWI - aka Cartel - not a TD
- Mark - TimeShopNet - TSwatch International - http://www.tswatchltd.com/
- Reg - Narikaa - Narikaa - http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/26448...llery?h=c50f9c
- River - River - River - None
- Robbie - Not on RWI - Not on RWI - http://aobobuy.net/
- Ryan - ryanwayer - Intime.co - http://intime.co/
- Sead -Sead1999 - SuperMirrors - None
- Sean - Not on RWI - Not on RWI - http://www.etaswiss.net
- Sora - Sora - ShineWatch - None
- Stan - WackoBirdKeeper - WBK Time - None
- Thomas - TCtc670207 - TC Watch Parts - http://blog.tc-sub.com/
- Tony - Asian7750 - Asian7750 - http://www.asian7750.com/
- Toro - ToroBravo - ToroBravo - http://www.torobravos2013.com/
- Trevor - Trevor - Trevor Watches - http://v.yupoo.com/photos/trevorwatch/albums/
After reading this awesome thread I'm left with one question.....
Who make the best sub?
Hahahaha there still gonna ask aren't they!
Seriously awesome thread
Who make the best sub?
Hahahaha there still gonna ask aren't they!
Seriously awesome thread
Hi!
I have noticed the newly released Datejust II, the updated superlume version.
However, on the pictures it seems to me that the lume is kind of "greenish" even at light, while it is supposed to be white.
Have anybody ordered the superlumed version? Is it white as it should be or is it "greenish"?
The superlumed: http://www.tswatchltd.com/13141-ro46...sian-3135.html
The normal: http://www.tswatchltd.com/12436-xfro...ss-ss-1-1.html
Thanks!
I have noticed the newly released Datejust II, the updated superlume version.
However, on the pictures it seems to me that the lume is kind of "greenish" even at light, while it is supposed to be white.
Have anybody ordered the superlumed version? Is it white as it should be or is it "greenish"?
The superlumed: http://www.tswatchltd.com/13141-ro46...sian-3135.html
The normal: http://www.tswatchltd.com/12436-xfro...ss-ss-1-1.html
Thanks!
Sorry, it seems like you are right! Correct links:
The superlumed: http://www.tswatchltd.com/13141-ro4600f-datejust-ii-41mm-white-dial-ss-ss-asian-3135.html
The normal: http://www.tswatchltd.com/12436-xfro2600-datejust-ii-noobfactory-41mm-ss-ss-1-1.html
Thanks!