Tissot Serial Number Complete Guide
Tissot is a Swiss watch company with a long and rich history. It is not known for making the most luxurious watches, but the brand is respected, reputable, and known all around the world.
Tissot was founded in 1853 in Le Locle, Switzerland, making it one of the oldest Swiss watch manufacturers in the world. Most watch brands engrave their watches and give them unique serial numbers. Tissot is one such brand that uses serial numbers for its watches, but over the years, the company has changed its serial number formats.
The good news is that if you have an older, vintage Tissot watch, it will have a serial number, which makes it possible for you to date your Tissot watch.
By looking at the serial number, and taking help from this article, you will be able to estimate the time when your watch was originally manufactured. The good news is that dating your Tissot watch with the serial number is very easy.
Tissot serial numbers
In 1977, Tissot stopped with individual numbers. This meant leaving out the last three digits in the serial number. Further on, in 1984, Tissot stopped with this serial number format too.
As Tissot has made watches for so long, its serial formats and rules vary. The early Tissot watches have the serial number engraved on the edge of the plate, underneath the dial. Later on, Tissot started engraving the serial number on the plates or on a bridge.
For modern Tissot watches, some models have serial numbers and some don’t.
On other Tissot watches, you will see the serial number engraved on actual movement or on the inside or outside of the case back.
If you want to register your new Tissot watch online, you can sign up on their website via this link.
Below is a resource list of Tissot serial numbers that you can use to date your vintage Tissot watch. This list is for watches made from 1853 up until 1983
Date Tissot watches with serial number
- 1853-1856: 1 to 3056
- 1857-1879: 3057 to 19904
- 1871-1875: 19905 to 36187
- 1876-1880: 36188 to 51101
- 1881-1885: 51102 to 79299
- 1886-1890: 79300 to 96836
- 1891-1896: 96837 to 100200
- 1897-1906: 10960 to 51325
- 1907-1910: 51326 to 58206
- 1911-1912: 58207 to 83778
- 1913-1916: 83779 to 112866
- 1917-1918: 112867 to 139466
- 1919-1920: 139447 to 201644
- 1921-1922: 201645 to 250622
- 1923-1924: 250623 to 290984
- 1925-2926: 290985 to 365000
- 1927-1928: 365001 to 434500
- 1929-1930: 434501 to 465400
- 1931-1933: 465401 to 511700
- 1934-1936: 511701 to 727500
- 1937-1939: 727501 to 1052800
- 1940: 10552801 to 1128616
- 1941: 1128617 to 1188976
- 1942: 1188977 to 1324418
- 1943: 1324419 to 1450276
- 1944: 1450277 to 1549720
- 1945: 1549721 to 1675720
- 1946: 1675721 to 1746530
- 1947: 1746531 to 1940110
- 1948: 1940111 to 2140000
- 1949: 2140001 to 2293210
- 1950: 2293211 to 2432999
- 1951: 2433000 to 2621999
- 1952: 2622000 to 2810999
- 1953: 2811000 to 3118999
- 1954: 3119000 to 3289999
- 1955: 3290000 to 3476999
- 1956: 3477000 to 3713999
- 1957: 3714000 to 399999
- 1958: 4000000 to 4334999
- 1959: 4335000 to 4559999
- 1960: 4560000 to 4867999
- 1961: 4868000 to 5197999
- 1962: 5198000 to 5932999
- 1963: 5933999 to 649899
- 1964: 6499000 to 7039999
- 1965: 7040000 to 8280999
- 1966: 8281000 to 8864999
- 1967: 8865000 to 9910999
- 1968: 9911000 to 10492999
- 1969: 10493000 to 11594999
- 1970: 11595000 to 13046119
- 1971: 13046120 to 139996999
- 1972: 13997000 to 16173999
- 1973: 16174000 to 16811999
- 1974: 16812000 to 18902999
- 1975: 18903000 to 19397999
- 1976: 19398000 to 20030999
- 1977: 20031 to 21093
- 1978: 21094 to 21515
- 1979: 21516 to 22097
- 1980: 22098 to 22857
- 1981: 22858 to 23238
- 1982: 23239 to 23596
- 1983: 23697 to 23905
Note: By looking at the above serial numbers, and comparing them with your own watch’s serial number, it will allow you to identify within which span your watch falls. As such, it allows you to date your watch. With that said, just because your watch has the correct span for its serial number, doesn’t mean that it is authentic.
Part of the information is from Tissot’s own vintage serial number resource. Whilst we strive to make this as correct as possible, some typos or misinformation may exist. This article is written for informational purposes. We are not affiliated with Tissot watch company.
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I have always loved Tissot since I first played eyes on the old “Natural” wooden face and case look of the 80’s / 90’s.
I have recently bought 4 (pre-owned) Tissot watches in the past month to add to my collection.
I am however having trouble identifying one in particular (a small rectangular ladies watch (lines not numbers )
On the backplate (outside) are the usual ‘Tissot 1853, Water resistant 30m, Sapphire Crystal, Stainless Steel’
Beneath this are the numbers and letterset out as they are here.
L614
QKR – BC
23292
It came with the usual Tissot paraphernalia.
I have not looked inside the case as I would not want to damage the case or movement inside (looks as if it has been worn as an everyday watch – scatches on the plate, case and glass))
Any advice….. Please….
Hi,
It sounds like the model number of this watch is L614
If you search on google for this number, you’ll be able to find similar ones and can find more information that way.
Hope this helps!
Kind regards,
Millenary Watches
Did Tissot ever make watches for the British Government during and after WW2, and to show that put the Broad arrow mark on the dial face and the back of the watch?
Hi,
The broad arrow mark is a symbol that was used for military-issued watches. Tissot did make watches for several militaries including the British.
Kind regards,
Millenary Watches
Serial number?? MT301WHT. Quartz mvmt, approximate value?
Hi,
Only Tissot has access to its serial number database and will be able to provide details using this. You can request an extract from the archives for your watch here:
https://www.tissotwatches.com/contact
Kind regards,
Millenary Watches
Hi, I have a Tissot everytime Large, T1096101603700, and I can’t find the serial number
Hello my Tissot Antimagnetique had two numbers – one on the mechanism I see 2234737 and on back of its cover I see 6711-1 can you help? Best regards Rafal from Poland
Hello I have Tissot Antimagnetique with No on its mechanism 2234737 and inside on its mechanism cover 6711-1. As far as I understand your www tutorial it is from 1949. But why two numbers are on it? What does it mean? What this No 6711-1 means? Thanks for your info in advance
Hi,
It’s difficult to say with further details but 2234737 sounds like the movement number/serial number and 6711-1 is either the case number or the part number. It sounds like the reference number (model number).
Kind regards,
Millenary Watches
Hi.
My father recently bought a PRX Powermatic 80. On the back in between the ’10bar’ and ‘stainless steel’ writings is the code: N9Y 9NM 6MK. Is this a serial number? The code is different from the one shown in one of the pictures of the caseback in the Tissot website, so I assumed it was a serial number but I’m not completely sure.
Thank you.
Hi,
It’s difficult to say without any further details. It could be the serial number but you should also check the movement and see if you can find a movement number, which is often the serial number for older watches.
Kind regards,
Millenary Watches
I found a watch face from Tissot with the serial number 15392. I found it in a box that belonged to my grandfather. Is there any value to this watch being that it seems to be from the turn of last century?
Hi,
It’s difficult to estimate the watch’s value without further details of the watch. Please refer to this page for appraisals:
https://millenarywatches.com/watches/watch-consulting/
Kind regards,
Millenary Watches
I have a Tissot Automatic from the late 40’s to mid 50’s. It has a case back that indicates “10K gold filled L&K” on back plate. Wondering where I can find more information on this watch.
Hi,
For the most in-depth information about your watch, you should order an extract from the archives from Tissot. You can request an extract via the customer service here:
https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-en/contact
Kind regards,
Millenary Watches
Hello, I have a Tissot wristwatch serial number on the screw back is 1027840 the back is marked non magnetic waterproof shock absorber Tissot Swiss it has a white dial with small second hand the case is stainless steel the movement is marked 1085531 and one of the strap lugs is marked 840 the watch is in working order