How to check and verify Tudor Serial Numbers ?

Discover the Production Year of Your Tudor Watch
Curious about the history of your Tudor watch? While Tudor serial numbers can be more challenging to date accurately compared to Rolex, we've compiled a detailed database to help you estimate the production year of your Tudor timepiece. Use the chart below as a guide to match your watch to its approximate production year.

What is the Tudor Serial Number?
Tudor watches, like Rolex, feature serial numbers engraved between the lugs at the 6 o’clock position on the case, hidden behind the bracelet. These serial numbers are an important tool for determining the production year of the watch and verifying its authenticity.

While the information isn’t always 100% accurate, the database should provide you with a reliable estimate, typically within a year. This can also be helpful when purchasing a Tudor watch to ensure it’s represented correctly by the seller.

How to Use the Tudor Serial Number Chart
Our Tudor serial number chart includes production ranges from the 1940s to the 2000s, helping you identify the approximate year your watch was made. Simply locate the serial number on your watch and reference it against the chart below.

Where to Find the Serial Number on Your Tudor Watch
There are several ways to locate the serial number on your Tudor watch:

Between the Lugs: Remove the bracelet and check the 6 o’clock position on the case. The serial number is engraved into the metal.
On the Certificate (if available): The original warranty or certificate, if present, will also list the serial number of your watch.
Note: The production year based on the serial number may not always match the year on the warranty or sales documents. Watches are often produced and held in inventory before being sold.

Tudor Serial Number Chart:
Serial Number Year
40,000 – 140,000 1940 – 1956
170,000 1957
200,000 1958
280,000 1959
310,000 1960
340,000 1961
360,000 1962
390,000 1963
430,000 1964
460,000 1965
500,000 1966
570,000 1967
620,000 1968
680,000 1969
740,000 1970
750,000 1971
770,000 1972
790,000 1973
810,000 1974
830,000 1975
840,000 1976
860,000 1977
880,000 1978
900,000 1979
930,000 1980
950,000 1981
970,000 1982
980,000 1983
990,000 1984

 

Around 1984 Tudor serial numbers began again:-

Serial Number Year
10,000 1984
140,000 1985
170,000 1986
190,000 1987
210,000 1988
260,000 1989
B330,000 1990
B360,000 1991
B390,000 1992
B500,000 1993
B560,000 1994
B580,000 1995
B790,000 1996
B850,000 1997
B990,000 1998
H100,000 1999
H170,000 2000

In Summary:
While dating Tudor watches can be less precise than other brands, our serial number database provides a strong starting point to uncover the history of your watch. Use it to estimate the production year and learn more about your timepiece's story.