Educate me about Rolex serial letters

[ross-456]

I've always been aware of the letters at the start of the serial numbers, and I understand these relate to the time period in which the watch was manufactured.

I guess my query is about the impact the serial letter has on a watches value or desirability? Or is the most important factor the year it was made, even if two serial letters were made in that year?

I'm trying to value a Seadweller and for the first time I thought I'd question the impact the serial letter may, or may not, have.

Thanks in advance for educating me!

[Pesty]

Thanks

I would also be interested in this. I often see things like oh its only a 6066060 model etc etc

Edited by Pesty on Thursday 29th October 22:15

[Dominic H]

ross-456 said:

I've always been aware of the letters at the start of the serial numbers, and I understand these relate to the time period in which the watch was manufactured.

I guess my query is about the impact the serial letter has on a watches value or desirability? Or is the most important factor the year it was made, even if two serial letters were made in that year?

I'm trying to value a Seadweller and for the first time I thought I'd question the impact the serial letter may, or may not, have.

Thanks in advance for educating me!

Ross here's a link to a chart showing the correlation between Rolex serial numbers and the assigned year of production..

http://www.preownedrolex.com/images/html/dateyourr...

I'm not sure that the serial number will have an impact on the value of a used Rolex watch? Originality, condition and the inclusion of associated paperwork will form the greater value variance for a given model.

Give me a call if you'd like any help....

Dom H

[ross-456]

Dominic H said:

ross-456 said:

I've always been aware of the letters at the start of the serial numbers, and I understand these relate to the time period in which the watch was manufactured.

I guess my query is about the impact the serial letter has on a watches value or desirability? Or is the most important factor the year it was made, even if two serial letters were made in that year?

I'm trying to value a Seadweller and for the first time I thought I'd question the impact the serial letter may, or may not, have.

Thanks in advance for educating me!

Ross here's a link to a chart showing the correlation between Rolex serial numbers and the assigned year of production..

http://www.preownedrolex.com/images/html/dateyourr...

I'm not sure that the serial number will have an impact on the value of a used Rolex watch? Originality, condition and the inclusion of associated paperwork will form the greater value variance for a given model.

Give me a call if you'd like any help....

Dom H

Great insight as always, thanks Dom.

[Motorrad]

Dominic H said:

I'm not sure that the serial number will have an impact on the value of a used Rolex watch? Originality, condition and the inclusion of associated paperwork will form the greater value variance for a given model.

I think some people are demanding/expecting a premium for their 'M' serial last-of-the-line 16600 Seadwellers.

edit to add: I've just read 'V' serial were available which I guess buggers up the M serial brigade.

Edited by Motorrad on Saturday 31st October 12:01

[Dominic H]

Motorrad said:

Dominic H said:

I'm not sure that the serial number will have an impact on the value of a used Rolex watch? Originality, condition and the inclusion of associated paperwork will form the greater value variance for a given model.

I think some people are demanding/expecting a premium for their 'M' serial last-of-the-line 16600 Seadwellers.

edit to add: I've just read 'V' serial were available which I guess buggers up the M serial brigade.

Edited by Motorrad on Saturday 31st October 12:01

That's me buggered, I've a pair of unused 'M' series in the safe.....

[Ari]

Dominic H said:

That's me buggered, I've a pair of unused 'M' series in the safe.....

Why?

[Dominic H]

Ari said:

Dominic H said:

That's me buggered, I've a pair of unused 'M' series in the safe.....

Why?

Just teasing, there's probably about 1.10263763% difference in value between an M and a V series SD. I bought a couple last year, one for my sons' 18th (14 years to go...) and one for me maybe....It's probably my favourite modern Rolex Professional series piece.

[Motorrad]

It's just sour grapes on my part because my SD is 'Z' registered. I did buy it brand new from a Rolex AD just before they discontinued it for 3 grand however so I'm still happy.