Omega is a classic Swiss brand of watch that carries a lot of history. They have been making watches since 1848, and carry a lot of prestige within the luxury watch industry.
Like many watch manufacturers, Omega uses a serial number system to keep track of when a timepiece was made and to mark its authenticity. If you own an Omega watch, it's possible to find its year of production based on the serial number etched into it.
The table below displays the serial numbers used in specific years up to 2008. It's important to remember that some of these number ranges ran over several years or for less than a year, so this data should be used as an approximation only.
A note on Omega watches produced after 2008: The table below has data for watches up to 2008. If you are looking to determine the date of a contemporary watch, it's best to contact Omega directly.
A note on Omega Speedmaster watches: This popular watch had its own serial number system for many years. You can find this information in the separate table beneath the first.
Omega serial number dates (excluding Speedmaster)
Serial number
First year made
1,000,000 – 1,999,999
1894
43,000,000 – 43,999,999
1979
2,000,000 – 2,999,999
1902
44,000,000 – 44,999,999
1980
3,000,000 – 3,999,999
1906
45,000,000 – 45,999,999
1982
4,000,000 – 4,999,999
1910
46,000,000 – 46,999,999
1984
5,000,000 – 5,999,999
1915
47,000,000 – 47,999,999
1984
6,000,000 – 6,999,999
1923
48,000,000 – 48,999,999
1985
7,000,000 – 7,999,999
1925
49,000,000 – 49,999,999
1986
8,000,000 – 8,999,999
1934
50,000,000 – 50,999,999
1986
9,000,000 – 9,999,999
1939
51,000,000 – 51,999,999
1989
10,000,000 — 10,999,999
1944
53,000,000 – 53,999,999
1991
11,000,000 – 11,999,999
1947
54,000,000 – 54,999,999
1993
12,000,000 – 12,999,999
1950
55,000,000 – 55,999,999
1995
13,000,000 – 13,999,999
1952
56,000,000 – 56,999,999
1998
14,000,000 – 14,999,999
1954
57,000,000 – 57,999,999
1998
15,000,000 – 15,999,999
1956
58,000,000 – 58,999,999
1998
16,000,000 – 16,999,999
1958
59,000,000 – 59,999,999
1998
17,000,000 – 17,999,999
1959
60,000,000 – 60,999,999
1999
18,000,000 – 18,999,999
1961
61,000,000 – 61,999,999
2000
19,000,000 – 19,999,999
1962
62,000,000 – 62,999,999
2000
20,000,000 – 20,999,999
1963
63,000,000 – 63,999,999
2000
21,000,000 – 21,999,999
1964
64,000,000 – 64,999,999
2000
22,000,000 – 22,999,999
1965
65,000,000 – 65,999,999
2001
23,000,000 – 23,999,999
1966
66,000,000 – 66,999,999
2002
24,000,000 – 24,999,999
1966
67,000,000 – 67,999,999
2002
25,000,000 – 25,999,999
1967
68,000,000 – 68,999,999
2003
26,000,000 – 26,999,999
1968
69,000,000 – 69,999,999
2003
27,000,000 – 27,999,999
1968
70,000,000 – 70,999,999
2004
28,000,000 – 28,999,999
1969
71,000,000 – 71,999,999
2004
29,000,000 – 29,999,999
1969
72,000,000 – 72,999,999
2005
30,000,000 – 30,999,999
1969
73,000,000 – 73,999,999
2005
31,000,000 – 31,999,999
1969
74,000,000 – 74,999,999
2005
32,000,000 – 32,999,999
1970
75,000,000 – 75,999,999
2005
33,000,000 – 33,999,999
1971
76,000,000 – 76,999,999
2005
34,000,000 – 34,999,999
1972
77,000,000 – 77,999,999
2005
35,000,000 – 35,999,999
1972
78,000,000 – 78,999,999
2006
36,000,000 – 36,999,999
1973
79,000,000 – 79,999,999
2006
37,000,000 – 37,999,999
1973
80,000,000 – 80,999,999
2006
38,000,000 – 38,999,999
1974
81,000,000 – 81,999,999
2007
39,000,000 – 39,999,999
1975
82,000,000 – 82,999,999
2007
40,000,000 – 40,999,999
1977
83,000,000 – 83,999,999
2007
41,000,000 – 41,999,999
1978
84,000,000+
2008
42,000,000 – 42,999,999
1979
Omega Speedmaster serial number dates
Serial number
Earliest year made
14,000,000 – 14,999,999
1957
32,000,000 – 32,999,999
1973
15,000,000 – 15,999,999
1958
33,000,000 – 33,999,999
1975
16,000,000 – 16,999,999
1958
34,000,000 – 34,999,999
1976
17,000,000 – 17,999,999
1960
35,000,000 – 35,999,999
1977
18,000,000 – 18,999,999
1961
36,000,000 – 36,999,999
1977
19,000,000 – 19,999,999
1962
37,000,000 – 37,999,999
1978
20,000,000 – 20,999,999
1963
38,000,000 – 38,999,999
1979
21,000,000 – 21,999,999
1963
39,000,000 – 39,999,999
1979
22,000,000 – 22,999,999
1964
40,000,000 – 40,999,999
1980
23,000,000 – 23,999,999
1966
41,000,000 – 41,999,999
1980
24,000,000 – 24,999,999
1967
42,000,000 – 42,999,999
1981
25,000,000 – 25,999,999
1967
43,000,000 – 43,999,999
1982
26,000,000 – 26,999,999
1968
44,000,000 – 44,999,999
1983
27,000,000 – 27,999,999
1969
45,000,000 – 45,999,999
1984
28,000,000 – 28,999,999
1970
46,000,000 – 46,999,999
1985
29,000,000 – 29,999,999
1970
47,000,000 – 47,999,999
1986
30,000,000 – 30,999,999
1970
48,000,000 – 48,999,999
1990
31,000,000 – 31,999,999
1972
Where to find an Omega watch's serial number
Each and every Omega watch has a unique seven- or eight-digit serial number, which is etched into its case during production. The location of the number depends on the age of your timepiece, as the company has used several locations over the years.
If you have an Omega watch that was manufactured recently, there is a very good chance that you will find the serial number on the back of the watch. The exact spot can vary from model to model, but they're often on the reverse of the lugs (the parts where the strap is attached), or the back casing. Omega uses precision lasers to etch its serial numbers, so you may have to use a magnifier to read it.
For vintage Omega watches, the serial number was often engraved inside the casing or on the movement itself. If you plan to check an older model, we advise that you get a jeweller to open the case for you to avoid any potential damage to the watch's inner workings.
Do fake Omega watches have serial numbers?
If you come across an Omega watch that is missing its serial number, it's more than likely a fake.
Omega assigns a serial number to each of its pieces as a mark of authenticity. Should your Omega have a serial number, it's usually worth searching it on the internet, as replicas tend to use the same numbers for multiple versions of the same watch. These copycat serials are often flagged up among the watch community as typical fakes.
If you're still not sure, you can also check the serial number with Omega themselves, who should be able to confirm whether it's authentic or not. Another option is to take your watch to a trusted jeweller to be appraised.
Looking to sell your Omega watch?
If you've located your Omega watch's serial number and you've used our table to find its production date, you may want to know how much it is worth.
At Est1897, we have in-house experts who can place a value on any Omega timepiece, and we'll also make you an offer through our Sell My Watch service. Should you be looking to expand your collection, we have a great range of pre-owned Omega watches to browse, all of which have been fully appraised by our team.
If you have any other questions about your Omega serial number or anything else to do with your watch, feel free to get in touch and we will be able to help.
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