Stamp decoder

Antarès saddle stamps, decoded

Under the sweat flap on the left. Antarès stamps seat size, flap code and year, plus a serial; newer saddles also carry the model line.

17.5 3A 2020

Reads as: A 17.5-inch seat with a 3A flap (length 3, standard-forward cut), made in 2020.

Field by field

Stamp	Field	What it means
CLASSIQUE / CONTACT / CONNEXION / EVOLUTION	Model line	Classique is the original close-contact; Contact adds a softer, closer panel; Connexion the newer-generation tree; Evolution the flagship. Older stamps may omit the model — the serial identifies it.
16 – 18.5	Seat size (inches)	The first number on most Antarès stamps.
digit + letter (e.g. 2A, 3B)	Flap code	Digit = flap length; letter = cut (A standard, B more forward, L long).
Year + serial	Year / serial	Antarès support can decode a serial to the exact original build sheet — including twist and panel options that aren't stamped.

Or just photograph the stamp

TackTack's AI stamp reader identifies your Antarès's model, seat and flap from one photo — and pre-fills a listing if you're selling.

Read my stamp Antarès prices

What the stamp means for value

Antarès buffalo leather is prized but scratches; condition drives price spread more than for most brands.
Semi-custom options (contrast stitching, monogram) don't add resale value — spec and condition do.

Authenticity checks

Ask Antarès to decode the serial on any high-value purchase.
The stamp area should match the leather wear around it — a fresh-looking stamp on a worn flap deserves questions.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the stamp on a Antarès saddle?

Under the sweat flap on the left. Antarès stamps seat size, flap code and year, plus a serial; newer saddles also carry the model line.

What does a Antarès stamp like "17.5 3A 2020" mean?

A 17.5-inch seat with a 3A flap (length 3, standard-forward cut), made in 2020.

How do I check if a Antarès saddle is authentic?

Ask Antarès to decode the serial on any high-value purchase. The stamp area should match the leather wear around it — a fresh-looking stamp on a worn flap deserves questions.

Stamp formats vary by production year and special orders — treat this guide as the common convention, and verify serials with Antarès for high-value saddles. Next: what Antarès saddles sell for · shop used Antarès saddles

Field by field

Stamp	Field	What it means
CLASSIQUE / CONTACT / CONNEXION / EVOLUTION	Model line	Classique is the original close-contact; Contact adds a softer, closer panel; Connexion the newer-generation tree; Evolution the flagship. Older stamps may omit the model — the serial identifies it.
16 – 18.5	Seat size (inches)	The first number on most Antarès stamps.
digit + letter (e.g. 2A, 3B)	Flap code	Digit = flap length; letter = cut (A standard, B more forward, L long).
Year + serial	Year / serial	Antarès support can decode a serial to the exact original build sheet — including twist and panel options that aren't stamped.

Or just photograph the stamp

TackTack's AI stamp reader identifies your Antarès's model, seat and flap from one photo — and pre-fills a listing if you're selling.

Read my stamp Antarès prices

What the stamp means for value

Antarès buffalo leather is prized but scratches; condition drives price spread more than for most brands.
Semi-custom options (contrast stitching, monogram) don't add resale value — spec and condition do.

Authenticity checks

Ask Antarès to decode the serial on any high-value purchase.
The stamp area should match the leather wear around it — a fresh-looking stamp on a worn flap deserves questions.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the stamp on a Antarès saddle?

Under the sweat flap on the left. Antarès stamps seat size, flap code and year, plus a serial; newer saddles also carry the model line.

What does a Antarès stamp like "17.5 3A 2020" mean?

A 17.5-inch seat with a 3A flap (length 3, standard-forward cut), made in 2020.

How do I check if a Antarès saddle is authentic?

Ask Antarès to decode the serial on any high-value purchase. The stamp area should match the leather wear around it — a fresh-looking stamp on a worn flap deserves questions.