This page will enable you to track down the production year of your vintage watch.
If you want to know which year your vintage watch was produced?– Then take a closer look at ” Serial numbers by year”.
A real Movado watch will always have a logo imprinted on the inside. It should be written in all caps: MOVADO. Check to make sure that the serial number of the watch is correct. Call the customer service number located on the Movado website and cross-check the serial number with a company representative. Zenith Watches Serial Numbers Complete Guide. Zenith is an old and well-respected legendary Swiss watchmaker. Founded in 1865 in Le Locle, Switzerland, the company has a long and rich history. Zenith is perhaps most known for its legendary chronograph El Primero movement, which in itself is an important caliber for the whole watch industry.
Movado Watches
While Omega keeps the serial number on the inside of the backcase Certina leaves the serial number visible on the out site of the watch back case accompanied with a reference. The two numbers serves the same pourposes as explained in the Omega chapter above-written. Though in the periode dating from 1958 to 1974 the reference number on Certina watch carried an encrypted message giving away, which calibre the watch was equipped with, which material the case was made from and which watch model you are dealing with.
Hi, It's my understanding that, prior to 1963, Movado wristwatches had six-digit serial numbers, that started with the movement caliber number and then counted up sequentially from there; i.e., the first Cal.150-powered watch would be 150001, the one thousand and first 151001, etc. Movado was founded in 1881 in La Chaux-de-Fonds by Achille Ditesheim, a 19 year old entrepreneur. Movado has progressed over the span of three centuries to become one of the largest manufacturers of Swiss watches, having earned over 200 international awards for artistry and innovation, as well as holding over 100 patents.
Together with a reference number, the brand Omega placed their serial numbers on the inside of the backcase. One serial number indicates in which year or periode the watch was produced while the other number (the reference number) indicates which model or serie the specific watch belongs to.
In some cases, such as the watches produced by the brand Eterna, serial numbers were not used as markers to know the year of origin. Instead Eterna made sure we can date watches since their calibers were only used in short periods of time.
To put a date of production on your vintag Longines watch you have to locate the serial number which most often is found on the in- & out-site of the back case. When you have got the serial number then look it up in our Longines serial number matrix. While seaching for the serial number please remember to enjoy the sight of your Longines watch movement.
Movado Watch Serial Numbers
The very early Tissot watches had the serial number engraved on the back site of the dial. Later on the serial numbers were made easier to locate. On most vintag Tissot watches you will be able to find the serial number engraved into the watch movement. While your are at it remember to note the calibre number of your watch it may come in handy some day.
Movado Pocket Watch Serial Numbers
Introduction on how to find & use serial numbers