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An authentic Cartier watch can be identified by the logo and printing, the inscription on the movement, the construction of the case, the feel of the winding stem, and the quality of the dial. The overall weight of the watch is also a clue to the authenticity of the watch, as true Cartier watches. Every watch has its own serial and model reference numbers, which identify specific information about the timepiece. The model reference number of a watch, which may be numeric or alphanumeric, indicates a particular model of watch (for example: Daytona 16520 Rolex, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712R, Cartier Roadster Chrono W62019X6).

In 1847, Louis-Francois Cartier took over the jewelry shop in Paris where he had been an apprentice to Adophe Picard. The Cartier brand slowly began to gain notice and in 1856, Princess Mathilde (a cousin to Napoleon) made her first purchase from the Cartier store. Cartier released the first jewelry watch in a bracelet style for women in 1888. Since that time, Cartier watches have remained a popular luxury item for both men and women. There are a few ways to identify the model of a Cartier watch.

Cartier Serial Number Lookup

Place the watch facedown on a soft surface, such as a clean towel.

Cartier Serial Number Check Watch

Look for two series of numbers on the back of the watch case.

Find the four-digit number on the back of the watch case. This is the model number. The eight-digit number with letters is the serial number. Both numbers are used to identify the Cartier model.

Cartier Watch Serial Number Search

Look up the model number in a reference book of Cartier watches, available at your local library, a bookstore or online. An example of such a book is 'Cartier–Watch Catalog.' You also can go to a website–such as Orbita or About Time–that lists Cartier model numbers or serial numbers to correctly identify the watch.