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Glossary

Rehaut

A plain-language definition of Rehaut — what it is and why it matters on a Rolex.

The rehaut is the inner ring between the dial and the crystal of a watch. On modern Rolexes (roughly 2005 onward) it is engraved with 'ROLEX' repeated around the ring and the watch's serial number at six o'clock — a finishing detail that also helps deter counterfeits.

The engraved rehaut

From around 2005, Rolex began laser-engraving the rehaut (also called the inner bezel or flange) with a repeating 'ROLEX' motif and the serial number at the 6 o'clock position. It is fine, precise work that is difficult to fake convincingly, so the rehaut became a useful authentication checkpoint.

Where to look

You read it by angling the watch under light; the engraving sits just inside the crystal. A genuine rehaut engraving is crisp and perfectly aligned with the dial. Soft, misaligned, or uneven engraving is a warning sign on a watch from this era.

Rehaut FAQ

Rehaut, answered.

What is the rehaut on a Rolex?

The rehaut is the inner ring between the dial and crystal. On post-2005 Rolexes it is engraved with a repeating 'ROLEX' and the serial number at six o'clock.

Why does the rehaut have the serial number?

Engraving the serial on the rehaut adds a finishing touch and a hard-to-replicate authentication point, helping distinguish genuine modern Rolexes from fakes.