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CloseWhat year is my Cartier?
Pick the brand. Type the number. We’ll tell you when it was most likely made.
Beautiful watches. Unhelpful numbers.
How well the number tells the year
Not from the numberCartier’s serials don’t carry a year. The model tells us the era.
Where to look
- The serial and a four-digit case number are on the outside of the case back.
- The full reference is on the warranty card.
Ask the maker
Cartier doesn’t offer a public archive. A Cartier boutique can help with service records.
Questions
Where is the serial number on Cartier watches?
The serial and a four-digit case number are on the outside of the case back. The full reference is on the warranty card.
Can the serial number tell me when my Cartier was made?
Cartier’s serials don’t carry a year. The model tells us the era. Beautiful watches. Unhelpful numbers.
Does Cartier keep official records of its watches?
Cartier doesn’t offer a public archive. A Cartier boutique can help with service records.
Does a matching serial number prove my Cartier 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.