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CloseWhat year is my Breitling?
Pick the brand. Type the number. We’ll tell you when it was most likely made.
Newer Breitlings hide the date between the lugs. Four digits: week, then year.
How well the number tells the year
RoughlyClear from about 2003 with the lug code. Before that, rough at best.
Where to look
- Between the lower lugs: a four-digit code like 2307 means week 23 of 2007.
- The reference and serial are on the case back.
Ask the maker
Breitling doesn’t offer a public archive. The date on the warranty card is the best record.
Questions
Where is the serial number on Breitling watches?
Between the lower lugs: a four-digit code like 2307 means week 23 of 2007. The reference and serial are on the case back.
Can the serial number tell me when my Breitling was made?
Clear from about 2003 with the lug code. Before that, rough at best. Newer Breitlings hide the date between the lugs. Four digits: week, then year.
Does Breitling keep official records of its watches?
Breitling doesn’t offer a public archive. The date on the warranty card is the best record.
Does a matching serial number prove my Breitling 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.