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LAFlyer · 12 September 2014, 05:30 AM

I see an occasional all-gold Rolex Date for sale and often the seller describes it as 14K.

Did they make the Rolex date in 14K ??? I can't find a good reference to tell either way.

Thanks.

crowncollection · 12 September 2014, 06:01 AM

Yes most almost all were 14k if older models, new ones are 18k.

LAFlyer · 12 September 2014, 06:07 AM

Thanks.

metooxx · 12 September 2014, 08:10 AM

When did that change?

77T · 12 September 2014, 08:30 AM

The switch to 18k stared in 1983 and was complete by mid-80's.

If you're ever unsure, have a look at the clasp code it will show a letter after the code followed by 14 or 18.

Jlsd · 12 September 2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

The switch to 18k stared in 1983 and was complete by mid-80's.

If you're ever unsure, have a look at the clasp code it will show a letter after the code followed by 14 or 18.

Great information, thank you! Is there a way to identify 14k vs. 18k on TT? Did the change happen around the same time?

metooxx · 12 September 2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

The switch to 18k stared in 1983 and was complete by mid-80's.

If you're ever unsure, have a look at the clasp code it will show a letter after the code followed by 14 or 18.

Thank you. I only have 18k but I have looked at older ones and always wondered why they were 14k.

andromeda160 · 12 September 2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jlsd

Great information, thank you! Is there a way to identify 14k vs. 18k on TT? Did the change happen around the same time?

I think the 14kt vs 18kt in TT is more for watches sold in the US than date wise. however it did seem to end around the same time.

crowncollection · 12 September 2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jlsd

Great information, thank you! Is there a way to identify 14k vs. 18k on TT? Did the change happen around the same time?

see here regards

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=265249

77T · 12 September 2014, 10:28 AM

Yes David you have been a good source in the Rolex Ref Library. He has explained it well in that thread.

BTW in US the TT bracelets are ones with the 14 or 18 appended after clasp code.

V.lats97nsx · 12 September 2014, 10:35 AM

There are a few 18kt done in the 60s reference this sold listing on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Oyster...item2a43305368

crowncollection · 12 September 2014, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by v.lats97nsx

There are a few 18kt done in the 60s reference this sold listing on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Oyster...item2a43305368

yep, always exceptions, also a RARE 9K exists, but by far most common is 14k

12 September 2014, 05:30 AM	#1
LAFlyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: AB Location: USA Watch: 1803, 1500 Posts: 107	14K or 18K Rolex Date question I see an occasional all-gold Rolex Date for sale and often the seller describes it as 14K. Did they make the Rolex date in 14K ??? I can't find a good reference to tell either way. Thanks.

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crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Yes most almost all were 14k if older models, new ones are 18k. __________________ watches many

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77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,725	The switch to 18k stared in 1983 and was complete by mid-80's. If you're ever unsure, have a look at the clasp code it will show a letter after the code followed by 14 or 18. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,725	Yes David you have been a good source in the Rolex Ref Library. He has explained it well in that thread. BTW in US the TT bracelets are ones with the 14 or 18 appended after clasp code. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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LAFlyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: AB Location: USA Watch: 1803, 1500 Posts: 107	Thanks.

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metooxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 99	When did that change?

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V.lats97nsx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Syracuse Posts: 3,870	There are a few 18kt done in the 60s reference this sold listing on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Oyster...item2a43305368

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