What’s a birthyear watch and should I consider one?

There are many stories to tell when it comes to birthyear watches, some like it, some don’t. What is a birthyear watch and how should you interpret this? Well, that’s the funny story, since basically every watch made is a birthyear watch. For someone, right? But what’s the added value here and the story behind this ‘trend’ we see? We will tell you all about it.

Timo Klinge

Chief Entertainment Officer

Updated at: 14/12/2023

What’s a birthyear watch?

Basically it’s a watch produced in the same year as you were born. That’s the whole point of a birthyear watch, a watch that adds a bit of value for yourself or your loved ones, with a special production year. We’re getting a lot of requests for special watches, with some details and a specific production year, to make sure it’s the right watch for their selves or their kids when it comes to a birthyear watch. If you’re born in 1990, just check the watches produced in 1990 and get your hands on one. That should be simple, right?

The truth is: it isn’t. And that’s the charm of getting your hands on a birthyear watch before 2000, since not all reference numbers and serials can be read with a specific production year. If you’re buying a new watch (or modern watch) for your kids for example, it’s way easier since you can refer to a specific year, such as 2023. That’s another thing that’s requested a lot in the luxury watch market: get me a watch that suits my needs and comes from year xxxx, since that was the year our child was born, graduated or some sort of other specific reason to hold on to that year.

How can I find the perfect fit?

When you’re in the market for a birthyear watch, for yourself, your partner or someone else, make sure you get the papers with the desired watch, with the date stamped on it. That way you can make sure to get the right watch with the right serials, so always be on the lookout for that.

We think it’s a good think that people are looking for their birthyear watch, or for a specific event, to refer back to something special. It really tells a story instead of telling the time, so please, hold on to this thought and go get your hands on your desired birthyear watch.