The absolute best way to confirm your Cartier watch’s authenticity is to have a skilled watchmaker, Cartier boutique, or contact Cartier and they may be able to help you.
I have seen (1984) black blade Gerber MK I's with serial numbers from P52xxS to S49xxS. Editors note: after a little research, here are my findings on getting rough dates from serial numbers. 1989 was the First year of the Cutlery Shoppe knives.
It’s common to see fake watches have no serial number or only a case back sticker. There is an 'S' in the serial numbers of the stainless models.
This is an excellent specimen of the Gerber Mk 1. It is in near mint condition with light carry wear, although the original factory edge is sharp. The blade is 4 3/4 long and overall is 8 3/4. The serial number of a Cartier watch is usually engraved/etched on the case back. Serial number is 040131, and I am guessing a production year around 1981. Therefore, even if the serial number is in fact used, it’s no guarantee that your watch is real. It featured a double edged dagger blade and a tough. It was called the Mark II combat knife and was fist produced in 1966. By the 1960’s, Gerber decided to manufacture a knife that could be used in combat during the war in Vietnam. Original price was around 40 so if you are looking to sell it youll probably be able to make a profit Bob. Yours is in pretty good shape with just run of the mill dings. Counterfeiters have started to look for the serial numbers of authentic watches online, only to identify which serial number they use, so they can use it for their own watches. In the 1940’s, Gerber began making steak knives and eventually prized hunting knives in Portland, Oregon. They changed the steel and came up with the different serial numbers around 1984 with the S prefix so yours is at least that old. Note that the serial number may not guarantee that the watch is authentic. You can consult with Cartier in a Cartier shop, or by email or telephone. There is no Cartier serial number database online that you can use to search if your Cartier watch is fake. If serial numbers can be used to identify counterfeit goods, but it can also give Cartier more information such as production time, as well as to which retailer it was originally sold. Cartier keeps track of each timepiece that leaves their factory and keep track of the serial numbers that they carry. The serial number is like an identification number for the watch. I believe if you Google Gerber Mk1 they will have a list of the years they were made by serial. Cartier uses serial numbers for its watches. Ray:That is a Gerber Custom Mk1 with the wood handle.They normally came with a cast aluminum handle.
All manufacturers use different serial number systems, but a serial number usually consists of a series of digits, sometimes also letters.Ĭartier is one of the most well-known jewelry and luxury brands in the world.
The serial number is unique to the watch and can serve a number of purposes. The vast majority of luxury watches are equipped with a serial number.