When you buy a second hand watchwe can ask ourselves a whole bunch of questions like theyear of production of his watch, the from at the time of its purchase by the first owner etc.
The country code can be found on the certificate or warranty card provided with your watch when it was purchased new (unfortunately often missing when it is an old watch).
Depending on the age of your watch, it can be located in different places:
For the very old watches: The country code was sometimes filled in by hand by the Rolex retailer.
For the pre-2007 models: The country code is located after the word "Warranty" and is punched into the paper of the document.
For the models after 2007: If you have a warranty card, it is no longer a warranty certificate, but a warranty card. The country code is located on the line "Customer number".
For the models after 2020: Rolex warranty cards no longer include a country code. Only the reference, the serial number, and the date of purchase of the watch will be included.
Each country can be recognized via a code defined by Rolex, which can be found on the certificate of his Rolex watch, or on the warranty card. This code identifies the country where the watch was first sold.
Here is a summary table of all the codes:
| Code pays | Pays |
|---|---|
| 10 | Suisse |
| 12 | Suisse |
| 13 | Suisse |
| 14 | Suisse |
| 15 | Suisse |
| 21 | Suisse |
| 25 | Suisse |
| 26 | Suisse |
| 33 | Suisse |
| 45 | Suisse |
| 100 | Allemagne |
| 110 | France |
| 113 | France |
| 120 | Autriche |
| 121 | Autriche |
| 123 | Autriche |
| 126 | Suisse |
| 128 | Suisse |
| 130 | Belgique / Luxembourg |
| 133 | Pays-Bas |
| 134 | Pays-Bas |
| 135 | Pays-Bas |
| 137 | Pays-Bas |
| 138 | Pays-Bas |
| 150 | Espagne |
| 160 | Royaume-Uni |
| 170 | Italie |
| 200 | Grèce |
| 201 | Malte |
| 202 | Turquie |
| 208 | Grèce |
| 213 | Portugal |
| 217 | Portugal |
| 226 | Danemark |
| 228 | Danemark |
| 233 | Danemark |
| 237 | Islande |
| 265 | Suède |
| 267 | Suède |
| 270 | Suède |
| 271 | Suède |
| 283 | Finlande |
| 321 | République Tchèque |
| 400 | Hong-Kong |
| 413 | Corée |
| 430 | Singapour / Brunei |
| 431 | Malaisie |
| 440 | Taïwan |
| 500 | Inde |
| 505 | Pakista |
| 527 | Moyen-Orient |
| 532 | Arabie-Saoudite |
| 536 | Abu-Dhabi |
| 537 | Dubai |
| 538 | Oman |
| 542 | Iran |
| 548 | Israël |
| 680 | Afrique du Sud |
| 700 | Canada |
| 710 | USA |
| 720 | Mexique |
| 741 | Bahamas |
| 742 | Bermudes |
| 752 | Jamaique |
| 758 | Iles Vierges |
| 761 | Antilles Néerlandaises |
| 762 | Aruba |
| 765 | Angua |
| 766 | Saint-Martin |
| 767 | Grand Cayman |
| 768 | Panama |
| 770 | Vénézuela |
| 780 | Brèsil |
| 781 | Chili |
| 783 | Pérou |
| 790 | Argentine |
| 810 | Australie |
| 818 | Philippines |
| 828 | Chine |
| 842 | Nouvelle-Zélande |
| 871 | Hawaï |
| 872 | Alaska |
| 873 | Guam |
| 888 | Hong-Kong |
| 900 | Japon |
| 902 | NATO Airbase |
| 906 | NATO Airbase |
| 907 | NATO HQ |
The country code is relatively unimportant to most Rolex watch owners. Nevertheless, the most avid collectors sometimes seek accurate information about their watches and their origins. Although watches sold in their country of origin are often more popular with buyers in that same country, especially because of the language used in the accessories and documentation, these codes actually have no correlation with the value of the watch (or at least very rarely).
Furthermore, for a watch sold in location A, and the same model sold in location B, the components remain the same, except for the language displayed on the date and day disks.
How to buy a watch?
Research brands, styles and prices, choose a model within your budget and taste. Choose a trusted retailer, either online or in-store. Verify the authenticity and quality of the watch, by examining certificates and calling in a watch expert (never rely on photos). Take the time to consider all aspects of the watch, such as size, material, movement and complications. It is important to note that purchasing a luxury watch can be a significant investment, so it is essential to do thorough research to make an informed decision.
How to set a watch?
The setting of a watch may vary depending on its type and movement. Generally, the crown on the right side of the watch is pulled out to set the time and date. Some watches may have other complications, such as a chronograph function or a time zone complication. It is important to note that some watches may require more complex adjustments, such as synchronization with a time signal or movement adjustment. If you're not sure how to set your watch, it's a good idea to consult its user manual or seek the help of a watch professional.
What are the most beautiful watchmaking houses?
There are many watchmaking houses known for their exceptional craftsmanship, quality and design. Here are some of the finest watchmakers: Patek Philippe, this Swiss watchmaker is known for its high quality watches and expertise in watch complications. Rolex, known for its precise, reliable and durable watches, as well as its classic and elegant design. Audemars Piguet, for its high-quality luxury watches and innovative, cutting-edge design. Vacheron Constantin, founded in 1755, one of the world's oldest houses, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and elegant design. These houses are all examples of Swiss watchmaking excellence and are considered the finest in the world for their exceptional quality, craftsmanship and design.
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