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 Post subject: How to date your watch?
PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 1:55 pm 
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Someone asked me how old my Transocean is and I have no idea.

Is there a serial number somewhere that I can use to get an approximate date?

Thanks guys!!

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I'd ask the same question in the Vintage section to get the best answer.

If it's not on the outside, it's on the inside of the case back.

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Not sure that it's a vintage Transocean though.

Up until 1978 the serial number can be used to date the watch. After around 2001 - 2003 (model dependent) you can date your watch using a date code between the 6 o'clock lugs - the left hand set of numbers there is week and year of manufacture - i.e. 1507 is week 15 of 2007 or mid April.

After 1978 and before 2001 there is no way of dating accurately.
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Thank you guys for the input...

This model, A53340, was produced between 1997--2001 according to BS. There should not be a date code between the lugs then right?

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markcruz3 wrote:
Thank you guys for the input...

This model, A53340, was produced between 1997--2001 according to BS. There should not be a date code between the lugs then right?


Maybe.

It's a later one as it's COSC certified, so may have a date code. It's 2000 or 2001 for sure.
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Thank you very much Roff!!

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