Dating omega watches

How do I find out the date on my Omega watch?

If you are looking to determine the date of a contemporary watch, it’s best to contact Omega directly. This popular watch had its own serial number system for many years. You can find this information in the separate table below.

How to identify an Omega watch movement?

There are other ways to identify a movement, such as the shape of the plates and bridges, position of the click and screws, and shapes of the setting lever parts, but this is for more advanced research. So with the reference number inside the caseback, you can consult the Omega Vintage Database (OVDB) to identify the model of the watch.

What is the Omega serial number?

The Omega serial number is a seven or eight-digit serial number which is etched into the watch during its production. Note: It is NOT possible to tell whether an Omega watch is real by only looking at the serial number.

How do I find the year of production on my Omega?

Shop Now ! Like many watch manufacturers, Omega uses a serial number system to keep track of when a timepiece is produced. If you own an Omega watch, it’s possible to find its year of production based on the serial number engraved into it. The table below displays the serial numbers used in specific years up to 2008.

Where is the serial number on an Omega watch?

The serial number is normally located somewhere on the case back on the watch – often laser-etched. Sometimes, the serial number is so small that you will have to look carefully to find it. If you have an older Omega, it may have the serial number on the inside of the watch.

How can I tell what year my Omega is?

Omega also has an extensive database of their vintage watches on their website, so if you need further information about your Omega timepiece, you can go to Omega Vintage watches information and identify your timepiece. Note that all serial numbers may not be exact by the very year, but more so help you find the approximate year of your Omega.

How do I Date my Omega movement?

In this example, the serial number in the 20 million range puts the movement production date at approximately 1963 which agrees with the date in the caseback and the OVDB entry. There are a number of Omega Serial Number charts on the internet that can be used to date your movement.

How to identify an Omega watch movement?

There are other ways to identify a movement, such as the shape of the plates and bridges, position of the click and screws, and shapes of the setting lever parts, but this is for more advanced research. So with the reference number inside the caseback, you can consult the Omega Vintage Database (OVDB) to identify the model of the watch.

How do I find the year of my Omega watch?

Note that all serial numbers may not be exact by the very year, but more so help you find the approximate year of your Omega. Also, you’ll find Omega serial numbers up to the year 2008 in this list. If you want information on modern Omega watches, it’s best to go to an authorized Omega dealer or contact Omega directly.

What is the Omega serial number?

The Omega serial number is a seven or eight-digit serial number which is etched into the watch during its production. Note: It is NOT possible to tell whether an Omega watch is real by only looking at the serial number.

Whats the manufacturing date on my Omega?

The question always arises - whats the manufacturing date on my Omega? Without paperwork theres no way to be sure, but there are tables that you can use (accuracy at BEST is +/- 2 years) that can make a good guess.

What is the reference number structure for Omega watches?

Today, all Omega watches follow this reference number structure: AAA.BB.CC.DD.EE.FF. 1. Product Identification Code (PIC) Each model from Omega has a unique number called a reference number. This is not to be confused with a serial number that is unique for each and every single timepiece that comes out of the Omega factory.