{"id":15431,"date":"2023-04-21T00:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T00:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/TheWatchClub\/?p=15431"},"modified":"2023-04-21T08:01:30","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T08:01:30","slug":"rolex-reference-numbers-difference-between-4-5-and-6-digits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2023\/04\/13\/rolex-reference-numbers-difference-between-4-5-and-6-digits\/","title":{"rendered":"Rolex Reference Numbers: Difference Between 4, 5 and 6 Digits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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One of the main draws of Rolex watches is their timeless design. From sports watches like the Submariner, to dress pieces like the Day-Date, many of Rolex\u2019s models remain largely unchanged since the day they were introduced.<\/p>\n

While Rolex watches remain true to their design ethos, that\u2019s not to say they haven\u2019t been improved over the years. Rolex is known to make very subtle changes for every reference, keeping the iconic design intact, while making gradual and meaningful technological improvements.<\/p>\n

One way to tell the important features of your Rolex is through its reference number. Let\u2019s explore the differences between 4, 5, and 6-digit reference numbers of Rolex watches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Rolex Reference Numbers: What do they mean?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

While they may appear to be an arbitrary string of digits at first glance, Rolex reference numbers are the key to unlocking information about a watch’s production era, model type, bezel design, appearance, and even the materials used in its case and bracelet.<\/p>\n

To go over it quickly, each digit of the Rolex reference number refers to the following details about the watch:<\/p>\n