[Archival Edition] Mechanical Watches "Rolex Clasp Code List"

hello everyone.

The temperature has dropped quite a bit and it's getting colder, but how are you doing?

Well, this time I would like to introduce to you how to read the code engraved on the clasp (the plate part of the bracelet) of a Rolex, which I'm sure you are wondering about.

What is a clasp cord?

A clasp code is a set of letters and numbers engraved on Rolex bracelets that allows you to determine the approximate year of manufacture of the bracelet.

Although bracelets are consumable items, many people consider it preferable for the watch to come with the original bracelet that it was sold with, and when it comes to vintage Rolexes, originality is considered extremely important.

Clasp code list

*Lists are also posted on each site, but the years and other details may differ.

summary

What did you think.

For Rolexes made before 2010, it is possible to determine the approximate year of manufacture of the bracelet by the clasp code. However, after the code was changed to a random code in 2011, it is no longer possible to guess the year of manufacture by the clasp code.

We at Commit Ginza also handle many Rolex watches, but there may be some discrepancies in the years. If you have any questions about these details or if there is a watch you are interested in from our products, please feel free to contact us and we will give you our opinion individually.

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