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CloseWhat year is my Vacheron Constantin?
Pick the brand. Type the number. We’ll tell you when it was most likely made.
Making watches without a break since 1755. The old numbers show it.
How well the number tells the year
RoughlyRough, and only up to about 1960. Movements were often cased a few years later.
Where to look
- The movement number is on the movement.
- The case number is inside the case back.
Ask the maker
To the best of our knowledge, Vacheron Constantin offers an Extract from the Archives and a certificate of authenticity.
Questions
Where is the serial number on Vacheron Constantin watches?
The movement number is on the movement. The case number is inside the case back.
Can the serial number tell me when my Vacheron Constantin was made?
Rough, and only up to about 1960. Movements were often cased a few years later. Making watches without a break since 1755. The old numbers show it.
Does Vacheron Constantin keep official records of its watches?
To the best of our knowledge, Vacheron Constantin offers an Extract from the Archives and a certificate of authenticity.
Does a matching serial number prove my Vacheron Constantin 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.