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Ifthe watch is listed on the website and able to be put in the basket, it is in stock. But we only have one of each watch available. If a watch is marked reserved then it is not available, we are usually waiting for a part exchange to arrive.

Not usually, no. If you have seen a very similar watch from a dealer elsewhere then please send us the link and we will see if it is possible. Most of the time though discount is not available. We try to price each watch accurately, rather than offer discounts off higher starting prices.

Hi Lex,

Happy New Year! Thank you for the great look back at 2021. Enjoyed reading your piece with my morning coffee and left over Christmas cookies ? For me, I will remember 2021 as the year of the skyrocketing and crazy prices of certain watch brands and references. I think 2022 will be another exciting horological year. I wish you and yours a Blessed and Healthy New Year!

Hmmm? Good question. It appears prices on the secondary market have already increased accordingly. If my math skills serve me correctly, the price on the stainless steel Explorer, ref 124270, have gone up 11.5%, but other models have only single digit percentage price increases.

What in the world? I woke up to 2022 and did a double take after seeing what looked like a white gold GMT II with a Coke dial! Must be the lighting or post-processing, but the blue bezel sure looks back on my phone. I am not a Coke bezel fan, but i have to admit it looks pretty sharp. Could you imagine if that was a 22 release?

Many Rolex watches have a clasp code located inside the clasp hinge. This code is based on the month and year the clasp was manufactured. After inspecting the clasp you will see 1 or 2 letters followed by a number. The letter corresponds with a year and the number signifies a month. For instance, per the table below, we see that a bracelet stamped G4 was manufactured in April 1982. A service replacement bracelet would have an additional "S" stamped along with the year.

The table below lists all the 3 digit country codes for Rolex watches. This country code can be found in the upper left hand corner on the Rolex Guaranty Certificate. There is no country code for the USA and most watches older than 1980 will NOT have a country code.

The Rolex serial numbers are found between the lugs on the side of the case at the 6 o'clock side, behind the bracelet. This 4-8 digit number is engraved by Rolex on every watch and it can be used to determine its production date. Beginning in 2005, the Company started to also engrave the serial number on the inside flange (or "rehaut" as it's called in French) between the dial and the crystal. Starting in 2008, the Company began to only engrave the numbers on the rehaut. We provide this verified database chart for those folks looking for an answer to an often asked question, "where or how do I find the Rolex serial numbers on my watch."

While there is no "Official" Rolex Serial numbers database list from the Rolex Factory that shows dates of production, this chart below lists all the serial numbers gathered by proven authorities over the years. See the list below by production year to learn the year your watch was made. If you decide to sell a Rolex, check out our official price list before doing so. We've also added a serial numbers look-up table for Tudor watches below. These charts will be frequently updated to reflect any changes in the numbering system for future years. For more information on how these numbers work, click here - Wikipedia

Many watch collectors like to know how to locate their serial numbers to help access the value of their watch. If you are looking to get a quote for your timepiece Call 1-800-494-3708 or fill out the form below to get a free estimate from Bob's Watches within the next 2 minutes!

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The serial numbers can be found in one of two places on the watch. First check the inner rim of the watch face (also called the rehaut, which is french for "flange") between the dial and the crystal. If the watch was produced in 2005 or newer the serial should be engraved on the rehaut.

On older Rolexes, this serial is located on the side of the watch case at the 6 o'clock position where the bracelet is attached. To view these serial numbers, the bracelet must be detached from the 6 'clock side of the case. For instructions on removing the bracelet, see the video to the right or call us at 1-800-494-3708 to speak with a Rolex expert. You can also learn by watching the video at the top of the page.

The model or Rolex reference number is located on the side of the watch case at the 12 o'clock position. As with the serial number, the bracelet must be detached from the 12 o'clock side of the case to be able to check the serial number. For instructions on removing the bracelet, watch the video above or call us at 1-800-494-3708 to speak with a Rolex expert.

Note: If you need help on how to find the Rolex case number (serial #), please view the video below or check out find my Rolex serial numbers for a quick and easy tutorial about how to find Rolex numbers. Also refer to the Rolex Serial Number Chart below.

Bob's Watches is an independent watch dealer and is not sponsored by, associated withand/oraffiliated with Rolex S.A., Rolex USA, or any other brand listed on its website.Bob'sWatchesonly sells pre-owned watches and provides its own warranties on the watches itsells.The brandnames and associated model names for Rolex, OMEGA and other manufacturers are thetrademarks oftheir respective owners.

Each Series has been initially sold in multiple variants defined by the watch casing's material, color, and size (except for the budget watches Series 1 and SE, available only in aluminum,[10][13] and the Ultra, available only in 49 mm titanium[12]), and beginning with Series 3, by the option in the aluminum variants for LTE cellular connectivity, which comes standard with the other materials.[14] The band included with the watch can be selected from multiple options from Apple, and watch variants in aluminum co-branded with Nike and in stainless steel co-branded with Herms are also offered, which include exclusive bands, colors, and digital watch faces carrying those companies' branding.[14]

The Apple Watch operates in conjunction with the user's iPhone for functions such as configuring the watch and syncing data with iPhone apps, but can separately connect to a Wi-Fi network for data-reliant purposes, including communications, app use, and audio streaming.[15][16] LTE-equipped models can also perform these functions over a mobile network, and can make and receive phone calls independently when the paired iPhone is not nearby or is powered-off, substantially reducing the need for an iPhone after initial setup.[b] The oldest iPhone model that is compatible with any given Apple Watch depends on the version of the operating system installed on each device.[19] As of September 2023[update], new Apple Watches come with watchOS 10 preinstalled and require an iPhone running iOS 17, which is compatible for the iPhone XS and later.[20]

Apple design chief Jony Ive became interested in building a watch shortly after Steve Jobs's death in October 2011.[21] That December, The New York Times reported that Apple was exploring various ideas, including a "curved-glass iPod that would wrap around the wrist", which users would interact with through the Siri voice assistant, and which "could relay information back to the iPhone".[22] In February 2013, the NYT and The Wall Street Journal again confirmed that Apple was working on a smartwatch with a curved display,[23] and Bloomberg News said the team had grown to about 100 designers.[24]

In March 2013, Apple hired ex-Adobe chief technology officer Kevin Lynch, reporting to Bob Mansfield,[25] to lead the watch project, which would become the company's first major new product without input from late co-founder Steve Jobs.[21] Apple started the project without specific use cases in mind, not knowing what problems the watch would solve, but felt that "technology was going to move onto the body", according to Alan Dye, who was in charge of its user interface. According to Kevin Lynch, the team felt people spent too much time on their phone, nagged by notifications, and a watch would provide "that level of engagement [...] in a way that's a little more human, a little more at the moment when you're with somebody".[21]

The software evolved more quickly than the hardware. To test it, the team created its first prototype, an iPhone strapped to the wrist with velcro, which showed the watch software in its true size and an onscreen watch crown for input. The crown was later turned into a physical dongle plugged into the headphone jack. Early on, the user interface and bundled apps were inspired by the iPhone, but they were too complex and underwent three rounds of redesigns, to avoid awkwardly long interactions that would annoy users. The team worked on notification vibrations and sounds for more than a year, attempting to make them reflect the nature of different notifications. They also added a way to show a contextual menu by pressing the display more deeply, called Force Touch. In contrast with Apple's usually narrow design options, the team thought a watch would need to appeal to users' diverse tastes in fashion, so they opted to give a choice of bands, models (like the gold-plated Apple Watch Edition) and watch faces.[21]

During a September 2014 press event where the iPhone 6 was also presented, the new watch product was introduced by Tim Cook's "one more thing" section. After a video focusing on the design process, Cook reappeared on stage wearing an Apple Watch.[29]

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