On an earlier thread someone put up a picture of a Rolex GMT BLNR and it had shown the serial number on the rehaut. Another user suggested that he remove the picture as someone could report to rolex (using this serial number) that it was their watch and it had been stolen, providing a serious problem to the true owner (user who put up the picture). This got me thinking about a catering of issues that could arise by buying a vintage/second hand Rolex and leads to my question - is there a place you can go to search if your rolex has been reported stolen?
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In 2005, Rolex began engraving the serial # on the rehaut (French for ‘flange’) between the dial and the crystal as well as the 6′ o’clock location. Beginning in 2008, Rolex stopped engraving the serial number at the case 6 o’clock location, using only the rehaut (French for ‘flange’) location.By 2010 this practice had gradually transitioned to all models. Aug 15, 2018 - Rolex serial numbers are located between the watch lugs at 6 o'clock (remove the bracelet for the case). A unique number is given to every.
For instance - I walk into a pawn shop, look to buy a rolex that appears authentic and am able to take the serial number visible on the watch and somehow search to make sure it hasn't been reported stolen.
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It's not a problem I have personally, as I would always buy from AD (partially to avoid this situation) I'm simply curious, but for other consumers (be it in a pawn shop or Chrono 24) this seems like it would be a good resource.
Rolex Watches Serial Number Location List
TL;DR - Is there a place to check a Rolex serial number against the list Rolex has of stolen watches?
Thanks in advance!
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Tudor serial numbers are more complicated to accurately date than Rolex Serial Numbers as there is far less information on Tudor serial numbers available. That said, with a little bit of time and effort, I have put together a Tudor serial number database below to help you date your Tudor watch to the nearest year.
Rolex Watch Serial Number Search
The watch cases were supplied by Rolex until recently and so the serial number of Tudor watches are found in the same place as they would be found on a Rolex watch – between the lugs at the 6 o’clock position engraved into the case behind where the bracelet fits.
It will never be 100% accurate, but it should give you a very good idea of the year of your Tudor and at worst I would hope you may be one year out. It should also assist you if you are considering buying a Tudor watch as to whether it is being represented correctly.
Around 1984 Tudor serial numbers began again:-
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