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CloseWhat year is my Audemars Piguet?
Pick the brand. Type the number. We’ll tell you when it was most likely made.
A letter on the case back, roughly in order since 1975.
How well the number tells the year
RoughlyRough up to 2017. Newer case numbers are random.
Where to look
- The case number is on the case back, often a letter and digits like F12345.
- The movement number is on the movement.
Ask the maker
To the best of our knowledge, Audemars Piguet issues an Extract from the Archives when the watch is serviced with them.
Questions
Where is the serial number on Audemars Piguet watches?
The case number is on the case back, often a letter and digits like F12345. The movement number is on the movement.
Can the serial number tell me when my Audemars Piguet was made?
Rough up to 2017. Newer case numbers are random. A letter on the case back, roughly in order since 1975.
Does Audemars Piguet keep official records of its watches?
To the best of our knowledge, Audemars Piguet issues an Extract from the Archives when the watch is serviced with them.
Does a matching serial number prove my Audemars Piguet is genuine?
No. Real serial numbers are copied onto fakes, so a number that looks right proves nothing on its own. This lookup only estimates when a watch was made. For a proper opinion on authenticity, have the watch inspected with the case back open.
Every answer here is approximate and given to the best of our knowledge, from charts published by dealers and collectors. Watchmakers rarely publish their own.
A correct number doesn’t prove a watch is genuine. For a proper opinion on your watch, bring it in for an inspection, or read how to tell if a watch is genuine.
What you type stays on your device. Nothing is sent to us or anyone else. Please don’t post your full serial number online.
Last checked against the published charts on 5 November 2026.