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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<\/a> by using its reference number is relatively easy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read our quick and handy guide to Rolex material codes so you can identify the metal of a Rolex with just its reference number. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Rolex
Ever wonder why gold and two-tone versions of Rolex watches have different reference numbers than their stainless steel counterparts?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Deciphering the Rolex Material Codes<\/b><\/h2>\n

Depending on the age of the watch, Rolex reference numbers can range from four digits to six digits in length. While all of the digits have significance and help describe the watch, the last number in the reference number is, in fact, a material code – which tells you what metal was used for the construction of the watch.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Material
For this ref. 218206 Rolex Day-Date, the ‘6’ in its reference number denotes its solid platinum construction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rolex Metal Codes Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n

0 = Stainless steel (aka Oystersteel<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • examples:\u00a0Milgauss ref. 116400; Air-King ref. 116900; Explorer II ref. 216570<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    1 =\u00a0Stainless Steel + Everose Gold (aka\u00a0Everose Rolesor<\/em>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • examples: Yacht-Master ref. 268621; GMT-Master II ref. 126711; Datejust ref. 126201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2 =\u00a0Stainless Steel + Platinum (aka Rolesium<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • examples: Yacht-Master ref. 126622; Yacht-Master ref. 268622<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3 =\u00a0Stainless Steel + Yellow Gold (aka Yellow Rolesor<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • examples:\u00a0Daytona ref. 116503; Sea-Dweller ref. 126603; Sky-Dweller ref. 326933<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          4 =\u00a0Stainless Steel + White Gold (aka White Rolesor<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • examples:\u00a0Date ref. 115234; Sky-Dweller ref. 326934; Lady-Datejust ref. 279174<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            5 =\u00a018k Pink Gold (aka Everose Gold<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • examples:\u00a0GMT-Master II ref. 126715; Day-Date 40 ref. 228235; Yacht-Master ref. 126655<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              6 =\u00a0Platinum<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • examples:\u00a0Day-Date 40 ref. 228206; Day-Date 36 ref. 118206; Daytona ref. 116506<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                7 =\u00a014k Yellow Gold (No longer used by Rolex)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • examples:\u00a0Date ref. 1507;\u00a0Date ref. 15037<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  8 =\u00a018k Yellow Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • examples:\u00a0Submariner ref. 116618; Day-Date 36 ref. 118238; Daytona ref. 116508<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    9 =\u00a018k White Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • examples:\u00a0GMT-Master II ref. 126719; Submariner ref. 116619; Yacht-Master II ref. 116689<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                      \"Rolex
                      On vintage Rolex watches with 4-digit reference numbers, the Rolex material code rule doesn’t always apply. This is an 18k yellow gold Rolex Submariner ref. 1680.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

                      A Word About Vintage Rolex Watches and Material Codes<\/b><\/h2>\n

                      It\u2019s important to point out that the material code is not necessarily applicable to vintage Rolex watches – particularly those with four-digit reference numbers. <\/span><\/p>\n

                      For instance, Rolex made yellow gold versions of the GMT-Master ref. 1675; sometimes these are referred to as GMT-Master ref. 1675\/8 but more often than not, they are simply known as yellow gold GMT-Master 1675 watches. The same goes for vintage Submariner 1680 models, whereby the yellow gold versions are occasionally called 1680\/8 but more generally, they simply go by the \u201cyellow gold Submariner ref. 1680\u201d name.<\/span><\/p>\n

                      On the other hand, modern Rolex watches – and most certainly current production Rolex watches – follow the material codes that we listed above. So now, you can easily identify the different types of metal for every Rolex watch by just reading its reference number.<\/span><\/p>\n

                      \"Rolex
                      Pop Quiz: What are the last digits of the reference numbers for these two watches?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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His experience spans over 35 years and he has been published in numerous publications including Forbes, The NY Times, WatchPro, and Fortune Magazine. Paul is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the watch industry and e-commerce, and regularly engages with other professionals in the industry. He is a member of the IWJG, the AWCI and a graduate of the GIA. \r\n\r\nAlongside running the premier retailer of pre-owned Rolex watches, Paul is a prominent Rolex watch collector himself amassing one of the largest private collections of rare timepieces. 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