Aren’t you curious how some of the dealers or your “Horologist” friends are able to identify the materials and also the generation of that particular watch model through the reference number ? This article will educate you about the information that your Rolex Model Reference Number is able to provide to you.
1. How to determine the original Bezel option of your Rolex ?
| 0 | Smooth/Domed |
| 1 | Engine Turned |
| 2 | Engraved |
| 3 | Fluted |
| 4 | Bark |
| 5 | Pyramie (Not Used) |
| 6 | Turn-O-Graph |
| 7 | Various |
| 8 | Special (Not Currently Used) |
| 9 | Open (Not Currently Used) |
2. How to determine the original bracelet option of your Rolex ?
| 0 | Stainless Steel |
| 1 | Yellow gold Placor (Tudor) |
| 2 | Stainless Steel, White Gold Filled and Platinum (Yachtmaster) |
| 3 | Stainless Steel and 18kt Yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor) |
| 4 | Stainless Steel and 18kt White gold (White Rolesor), Gold Shell (no longer used) |
| 5 | Platinum |
| 6 | 14k Yellow gold (No Longer Used) |
| 7 | 18kt Yellow gold |
| 8 | 18kt White gold |
| BIC | Bi-Color 18kt Yellow and White gold combo |
| TRIDOR | 18kt Yellow, White and Rose gold |
3. How to determine the original bezel colour option of your Rolex ?
| Bezel Colour Code | Bezel Colour |
|---|---|
| BLNR | Bleu/Noir |
| BLRO | Bleu/Rouge |
| CHNR | Chocolat/Noir |
| GV | Glace Verde |
| LB | Lunette Bleu |
| LN | Lunette Noir |
| LV | Lunette Verde |