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CloseWhat year is my Jaeger-LeCoultre?
Pick the brand. Type the number. We’ll tell you when it was most likely made.
The watchmaker’s watchmaker. Its published charts disagree, so we give a wide window.
How well the number tells the year
RoughlyRough, from 1925 to about 1970. Newer watches are dated by their model.
Where to look
- The movement number is on the movement.
- Reversos often carry numbers on the case back as well.
Ask the maker
To the best of our knowledge, Jaeger-LeCoultre offers an Extract from the Archives.
Questions
Where is the serial number on Jaeger-LeCoultre watches?
The movement number is on the movement. Reversos often carry numbers on the case back as well.
Can the serial number tell me when my Jaeger-LeCoultre was made?
Rough, from 1925 to about 1970. Newer watches are dated by their model. The watchmaker’s watchmaker. Its published charts disagree, so we give a wide window.
Does Jaeger-LeCoultre keep official records of its watches?
To the best of our knowledge, Jaeger-LeCoultre offers an Extract from the Archives.
Does a matching serial number prove my Jaeger-LeCoultre 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.