18k vs 750 hallmarked on DD36?

[Guybrush]

Learned forumgoers,

In looking at 118209s, I’m finding some with lugs stamped “18k” and some stamped “750.” I know these mean the same thing, but is there any rhyme or reason to seeing one or the other? Are both potentially correct or is one a sign of some authenticity concern?

Any guidance would be appreciated!

[Guybrush]

Also, apologies if this has been covered before. I did search. And I’ve seen a few websites that discuss Rolex hallmarks, including, also, Au750.

Anyone have a read on all of this?

[Sothy]

Are both watches yellow gold or is one pink or white gold?

[Guybrush]

Both are white gold.

[Sothy]

I’ve been told that it used to be the case that yellow gold DD40s had a different hallmark than they do now. I don’t know if this applies to other models/metals (or the accuracy of the first sentence).

Others may be able to assist if you post pictures. Hopefully someone with a DD36 could let you know if it looks like their one. Good luck

[Guybrush]

Pictures attached---with apologies for the size/quality. I'm stuck with what the sellers have posted.

Unless I'm misreading, the first has "750," and the second has "18K." (It's a little tough to see in the latter.)

To be clear, I have not purchased either of these watches and these pictures are not mine. I also have no reason to doubt the honesty of either seller (one of them in particular has a strong reputation here and elsewhere). I'm just curious if this is an issue or just one of those Rolex things that varies from year-to-year, perhaps, even within the same mode range.

[faz]

Seems like a variety have been used....

Some pics from the webs....

18k








Au750

[Guybrush]

Maybe that’s it—the constant is change. :)

[YTimepiece]

I have come across both through the years. My current 118238 (2002 production, originally purchased in 2004 in Michigan,USA) has 750 and I have held several earlier models (18238 and older)where I have seen both 750 & 18k. I believe it seems to be tied to production years and less to geographic distribution. But hey, it’s Rolex; who the h*ll knows. Hope this helps a wee bit.

[Guybrush]

It does—thank you all!

[JSCP]

I think European market has 750
18k might be some models for A
USA, South America Market

[fskywalker]

My P serial 118209 had the 18K
marking




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[Incroyable12]

I think it might be due to which countries they were originally exported to. I've seen a French example that had an extra hallmark.

[CHRONOLEX]

I started a thread on this a few years ago. I had a P-serial WG DD36 with some odd markings and also a tiny Rolex crown/coronet in the center of the caseback. Couldn't find anything on it for a long time, then finally found info that it was an import/export stamp but wasn't sure which country.

[Incroyable12]

Originally Posted by CHRONOLEX

I started a thread on this a few years ago. I had a P-serial WG DD36 with some odd markings and also a tiny Rolex crown/coronet in the center of the caseback. Couldn't find anything on it for a long time, then finally found info that it was an import/export stamp but wasn't sure which country.

I think I read somewhere those were for the French market.

[CHRONOLEX]

Originally Posted by Incroyable12

I think I read somewhere those were for the French market.

I think you're right. It was a very odd little marking but kind of cool.