Tudor serial Number Lookup by Year
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- Tudor Brief History
- Serial Number Overview
- Tudor Serial Number by Year (1940–2002)
- Modern Tudor Serial Numbers (Post-2002)
- FAQ
Tudor Brief History
Tudor Watches was founded in 1926 when the house of Veuve de Philippe Huther registered the name in Geneva, Switzerland, on behalf of Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex. Wilsdorf reacquired the brand in 1936 and formed Montres Tudor S.A. a decade later, in 1946. Tudor was founded as an entry-level brand to complement Rolex, with the goal of creating a more affordable watch while preserving the Rolex reputation for quality. Today, Tudor is a sister company to Rolex, and both are owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation.
Tudor Serial Number Overview
Tudor did not publish an official serial number registry (similar to most luxury watch brands of the era). The dates below are close estimates compiled from collector guilds and reference guides.
Tudor used Rolex cases in its early years, so the serial number location is the same: engraved between the lugs at the 6 o'clock position. You will need to remove the bracelet to read it. For example, serial number B5153XX dates to circa 1993.
Where to find your Tudor serial number:
- On the case back (earlier models)
- Between the lugs at 6 o'clock (most common)
- Inside the watch on the movement or case back
Note: For modern Tudor models, the H serial runs in parallel with O and J serials. For example, 2007 corresponds to both H7 and J1 serials.
Tudor Serial Number by Year (1940–1984)
| Serial Number | Approximate Year |
|---|---|
| 40,000 – 140,000 | 1940 – 1956 |
| 240,000 | 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 |
Tudor Serial Numbers (1985–2002)
Tudor restarted their serial numbering in 1984/1985:
| Serial Number | Approximate Year |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| B590,000 | 1995 |
| B790,000 | 1996 |
| B850,000 | 1997 |
| B990,000 | 1998 |
| H130,000 | 1999 |
| H170,000 | 2000 |
| H240,000 | 2001 |
| H300,000 | 2002 |
Modern Tudor Serial Numbers (Post-2002)
After 2002, Montres Tudor S.A. switched to random serial numbers that are no longer published. The best way to date your modern Tudor is to reference your original warranty certificate, contact the authorized retailer where it was purchased, or research the production years of your specific reference.
Experts Watches is not affiliated with Montres Tudor S.A. or Rolex SA. The Tudor name and watch model names are trademarks of Rolex SA. Information is provided for educational purposes only.
FAQ — Tudor Serial Numbers
Where is the serial number on a Tudor watch?
On most Tudor watches, the serial number is engraved between the lugs at the 6 o'clock position. You will need to remove the bracelet to read it. On earlier models it may also appear on the case back or inside the movement.
How do I date a Tudor watch made after 2002?
Post-2002 Tudor watches use random serial numbers. The most reliable method is your original warranty certificate. Alternatively, contact the authorized retailer where the watch was purchased, or research the production years of your specific reference model.
Did Tudor use Rolex serial numbers?
In Tudor's early years, the brand used Rolex cases, and serial numbers followed a similar format and location. They are not interchangeable with Rolex serial number tables, but the physical location on the case is the same.
What is the H serial on a Tudor watch?
The H serial prefix was used from approximately 1999 onward. For modern models, H serials run in parallel with O and J serials — for example, 2007 corresponds to both H7 and J1 serials.
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