Cartier Watch Serial Number Database



Cartier Watch Serial Number Database. 3/5/2019 0 Comments. Many people mistake the longer number on the case back, which is the watch serial number, for the watch model number. The 4 digit number is very important in identifying the watch. The other model number typically starts with a “W” and is found on the paperwork only. Cartier Watch Serial Number Database. Your best option is to work with a watchmaker who can safely remove the bracelet/strap and allow you to read the model number. Cartier: watches will have 4 digits printed on the watch’s case back. These 4 numbers are part of the watch’s longer model number and indicate what the watch’s. Authentic Cartier watches will also almost always feature a 4-digit model number. Using the 4-digit number, one can do further research via Google and find the ever elusive “W” number, which is Cartier’s actual reference number. Counterfeiters usually miss this. Another detail to look out for are the screws used for the caseback and bracelet.

<>

Cartier remains one of the most valuable brands in the world; 170 years since it was founded. The French brand made its name by creating jewelry and timepieces for royalty and society’s elite.

Due to the iconic nature and global reach of Cartier’s creations, they are always targeted by counterfeiters – but you don’t have to be a victim of their schemes.

Here are a few elements you can look at so you can spot a fake Cartier timepiece.


THE DIAL

In most Cartier watches, you’ll find that the dial has a symmetrical guilloché pattern. The guilloché is a decorative technique that creates a repetitive and very precise, circular wave-like pattern.

A Cartier watch will also have high-quality finishing on the dial. Look for jagged lines on the hour markers, blobs of paint on the dial, and irregular fonts. SEE ALL CARTIER >


THE SECRET SIGNATURE

Cartier also puts a “secret signature” on most of its watch dials. Placed on either the 10 o’clock or 7 o’clock roman numeral markers (as seen above) is CARTIER spelled out in clear text.

Right below the 6 o’clock marker, you’ll also find the words SWISS MADE spelled out in clear text. It is hardly visibly and this is an incredibly small detail that is often left out by counterfeiters. SEE ALL CARTIER >

THE BLUE DETAILS

The Cartier Tank, Ballon Bleu, Panthere, Santos, and Ronde would usually have Cartier’s signature blue details: the blued steel hands and the circular grained crown set with the blue spinel cabochon.

Look very closely at how the cabochon is attached to the crown: it should be set into the crown and not glued on it. SEE ALL CARTIER >

THE SCREWS

The case of Cartier watches are always secured by uniform, flathead screws and this is generally the case for fine Swiss watches.

Knock offs will usually have inexpensive and thin snap-on cases or they can have screws but use rounded, Phillips head screws. SEE ALL CARTIER >

THE CASE BACK

On the case back, you should find the following information engraved in a crisp, clean manner.
– A four digit model number
– The words “water resistant” and “Swiss Made”. SEE ALL CARTIER >

Lastly, pay attention to the overall construction of the watch. Authentic Cartier watches are made of the finest materials, so its weight will be more substantial and any element on the watch will be of high quality.

As always, it’s best to only buy from reputable dealers. If you already own a Cartier, always bring your watch to any authorized Cartier dealer to have it checked for authenticity.

____

Look Up Watch Serial Numbers

SEE MORE OF THE WATCHES IN OUR VIDEO:

____

Instructions for using our serial number look-up tables

Cartier Watch Serial Number Database Query

DatabaseCartier serial numbers guide

This page contains INSTRUCTIONS for using the serial number look-up tables that are found on many of our watch company history pages. The example below uses information from the American Waltham Watch Company, but that is just an example. You should consult the serial number table for the specific brand of watch movement you are trying to date by selecting a company from the menu on the left.

Not all vintage watches can be dated using the serial number. Some American watch brands did not use a consistent series of serial numbers, but most of the big manufacturers did. Most vintage Swiss pocket watches did NOT have serial numbers and can't be dated by this method.

Cartier 750 Ring Serial Numbers

Can't find YOUR exact serial number in our lookup tables?

Many watch companies made hundreds of thousands of watches, and some companies made millions of watches! It would be impractical to list the individual serial numbers of EVERY watch made... that would make some really long pages! Our serial number tables list RANGES of serial numbers. So to determine when your watch was manufactured, you will need to find where your serial number fits within the range of numbers.

Serial number look-up example:

Cartier Watch Identification

Let's say you have a Waltham watch with serial number 21,607,210 as shown in the photo below. Note that we're using the serial number from the watch movement, not from the watch case. Looking at the table of Waltham serial numbers (see example below), you can see that number 20,900,000 was made in 1917 and 21,800,000 was made in 1918 (marked in red in the table below). Since your serial number falls between those two numbers, you know that your watch was made in 1917 or 1918.

Not sure which serial number to use?

You must use the serial number from the MOVEMENT of the watch... the working part with the wheels and gears... not the serial number from the watch case. Cases and watches were often made by different companies and each usually has its own serial number. You usually have to take the back off the watch case to see the movement serial number which may appear anywhere on the watch movement.

Serial

Use the movement serial number. Do NOT use the case serial number!
This is an example only. Your movement serial number may not be in exactly the same location as the one in the photo, but you are looking for the serial number that is on the watch mechanism itself... not the serial number on the external case.

YearS/N
185250
1853400
18541000
18552500
18564000
18576000
185810,000
185915,000
186020,000
186130,000
186245,000
186365,000
1864110,000
1865180,000
1866260,000
1867330,000
1868410,000
1869460,000
1870500,000
1871540,000
1872590,000
1873680,000
1874730,000
1875810,000
1876910,000
18771,000,000
18781,150,000
18791,350,000
18801,500,000
18811,670,000
18821,835,000
18832,000,000
18842,350,000
18852,650,000
18863,000,000
18873,400,000
YearS/N
18883,800,000
18894,200,000
18904,700,000
18915,200,000
18925,800,000
18936,300,000
18946,700,000
18957,100,000
18967,450,000
18978,100,000
18988,400,000
18999,000,000
19009,500,000
190110,200,000
190211,100,000
190312,100,000
190413,500,000
190514,300,000
190614,700,000
190715,500,000
190816,400,000
190917,600,000
191017,900,000
191118,100,000
191218,200,000
191318,900,000
191419,500,000
191520,000,000
191620,500,000
191720,900,000
191821,800,000
191922,500,000
192023,400,000
192123,900,000
192224,100,000
192324,300,000
YearS/N
192424,550,000
192524,800,000
192625,200,000
192726,100,000
192826,400,000
192926,900,000
193027,100,000
193127,300,000
193227,550,000
193327,750,000
193428,100,000
193528,600,000
193629,100,000
193729,400,000
193829,750,000
193930,050,000
194030,250,000
194130,750,000
194231,050,000
194331,400,000
194431,700,000
194532,100,000
194632,350,000
194732,750,000
194833,100,000
194933,500,000
195033,560,000
195133,600,000
195233,700,000
195333,800,000
195434,100,000
195534,450,000
195634,700,000
195735,000,000
--
--

This is an example using the Waltham serial number table. Be sure to use the table that is specific
to YOUR brand of watch when looking up your serial number.

Be sure to use the serial number on the watch movement (the mechanism).
Do not use the serial number from the watch case.