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.