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Old 25 November 2009, 10:48 AM   #1
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Icon20 Interesting fact about Rolex that i have come up with>>
hey guys, i was doing some research on all currentRolex models.. and i have found out an interesting fact.. Rolex uses digits 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9 on the end of the model number to specify the type of metal its using.. for example 16610.. so the last digit which is o means its a SS model.. so lets begin

number ending 0.. means SS model
number ending 1 .. means TT everose model
number ending 2..means its a Rolesium the Yacht master model...
number ending 3.. means normal TT model
number ending 4.. means SS with WG bezel
number ending 5.. means an everose model
number ending 6..means its a platinum model
number ending 8..means its a YG model
number ending 9..means its a WG model..

try it..
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Old 25 November 2009, 10:49 AM   #2
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Cool info, thanks for sharing
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Old 25 November 2009, 10:51 AM   #3
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Old 25 November 2009, 10:57 AM   #4
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interesting, now i have to check on my watch
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Old 25 November 2009, 10:59 AM   #5
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Old 25 November 2009, 11:24 AM   #6
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Good info to know. Thanks.
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Old 25 November 2009, 11:30 AM   #7
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Excellent observation yazan , thanks for sharing...
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Old 25 November 2009, 11:48 AM   #8
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Excellent observation yazan , thanks for sharing...
Yeah, thanks!
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Old 25 November 2009, 12:04 PM   #9
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Old 25 November 2009, 12:09 PM   #10
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Perfect! This post must be in the reference library. Thanks for your effort.
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Old 25 November 2009, 09:58 PM   #11
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thank u guys i am really happy that u have like it.. i posted this thread at the reference library....
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Old 25 November 2009, 10:19 PM   #12
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How the hell did we miss that one! Good job Yazan!
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Old 25 November 2009, 10:43 PM   #13
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thankyou for that...
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Old 25 November 2009, 11:04 PM   #14
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Interesting Good job!!
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Old 25 November 2009, 11:10 PM   #15
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I always thought that was common knowledge. Guess not.
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Old 25 November 2009, 11:17 PM   #16
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My serial number ends in "A".

The rest of the numbers are explained here: http://www.melrosejewelers.com/model...r-features.htm
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Old 25 November 2009, 11:24 PM   #17
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If you look in the book THE ROLEX REPORT, you will find this fact ....But it is great you came upon it on your own~~ Good Observation ...
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Old 26 November 2009, 12:18 AM   #18
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If you look in the book THE ROLEX REPORT, you will find this fact ....But it is great you came upon it on your own~~ Good Observation ...

thanx for this info too.. so i am a bit close..
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Old 26 November 2009, 01:28 AM   #19
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....Excellent reference finding!
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Old 26 November 2009, 02:50 AM   #20
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I think it's funny that none of these references seem to include "7" for the bezel type...

which is (drum roll please) BARKED!
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Old 26 November 2009, 02:53 AM   #21
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I love ROLEX minutiae!!!

Thanks Yazan.

I have that book...but have not memorized the pages yet. I am really looking forward to the Submariner Story by Mondani. Yes...I plunked down the cash for it. Oh well. I love Subs and this will help me plan my Vintage / Grail search.
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Old 26 November 2009, 03:03 AM   #22
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Superb investigative work
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Old 26 November 2009, 03:07 AM   #23
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My serial number ends in "A".

The rest of the numbers are explained here: http://www.melrosejewelers.com/model...r-features.htm
Excellent and very informative link, buddy.

Thanks, Yazan, for the info and observation!!
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Old 26 November 2009, 03:41 AM   #24
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LOL, that explains why for now, i only need to concern with rolex that ends with a "0" ...
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It is now.

In 1968, 1603 meant an SS engine turned bezel DateJust. 1601 had a gold fluted bezel.

When did the current reference designation begin?
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Old 26 November 2009, 04:00 AM   #26
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I think it's funny that none of these references seem to include "7" for the bezel type...

which is (drum roll please) BARKED!
Ah! But... 7 for a bezel could mean "Other..." since the Explorer II is 16570
Model: 165, Bezel: 7, Material: 0 (stainless steel).


The odd thing is that the Explorer is 14270 (or 114270 in the new system), but wouldn't the bezel be "0: Polished"?
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Old 26 November 2009, 04:05 AM   #27
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Ah! But... 7 for a bezel could mean "Other..." since the Explorer II is 16570
Model: 165, Bezel: 7, Material: 0 (stainless steel).
Ahhhh, THAT explains why one site I checked said "Various". Thanks!!
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Old 26 November 2009, 09:22 AM   #28
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Old 26 November 2009, 10:29 AM   #29
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Here's some additional details http://www.minus4plus6.com/numbers.htm#model
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Old 26 November 2009, 11:54 AM   #30
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Thank you! Very informative...
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