Rolex Reference Numbers (6-Digit)
A guide to quickly identify the current six-digit Rolex references. The 1st Digit of the Reference Number As mentioned above, a one was placed before the existing numbers with the…
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Vacheron Constantin 222 – Ref. 46004/411
The integrated sports watch ref. 222 was launched in 1977 to mark the 222nd anniversary of the venerable brand’s founding and is the result of the work of Jörg Hysek…
Rolex GMT-Master 6542
No other watch so immediately evokes the glamourous world of 1950s international air-travel as the Rolex GMT-Master. Advertised at the time as being “the ideal watch for air-pilots, ships’ captains,…
Vacheron Constantin 222 – Ref. 44018/411
Reference 222 was launched in 1977 to celebrate the manufacturer’s 222nd year of continues watch manufacture. It was made in a limited edition of 500 examples in stainless steel, 120…
Panerai Serial Letters with Production Dates
Panerai case backs are very helpful providing lots of useful information that can be used to identify and age a watch. The majority of Panerai Watches will have the following…
Panerai Pre-Vendome Models
‘Pre-Vendôme’, meaning the period between 1993-1997 prior to Panerai being acquired by the Vendôme Group (now Richemont).
Vacheron Constantin Serial Numbers with Production Dates
Only partial serial number data exists for Vacheron Constantin watches. Very few records exist of early production history. Note that Vacheron watches are frequently copied, so you should never purchase…
Patek Philippe Caliber Numbers
The letters in Patek Philippe caliber numbers signify the complications and functions of the movement.
Patek Philippe Metal Codes
The letters in Patek Philippe reference numbers and movement codes are abbreviations of French words.
Patek Philippe Serial Numbers with Production Dates
The serial number on a Patek Philippe watch can be found in different places, but it is always engraved somewhere on the case back. If it has a see-through case…