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Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Vintage Patinated Dial 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1960 Vintage Watch
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Custom Green Diamond Dial, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 / 1603
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Zodiac Sea Wolf Stainless Steel Automatic Diver Wrist Watch, circa 1960s
By Zodiac
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1960 Vintage Watch
Technos 1931 AlarmDate Manual Wind Blue Dial Steel Watch Serviced
Located in New York, NY
timeless watch.
Model: AlarmDate.
Reference Number: 1931
1960's.
Crystal: Original acrylic crystal in
Category
1960s Swiss Artist 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Steel
$804 Sale Price
40% Off
Bucherer Tank Watch with 18K Yellow Gold Case By Cartier
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
Step into sophistication with the Vintage 1960s Bucherer Watch with 18K yellow gold case by CARTIER
Category
1960s Swiss Retro 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulova (Swiss) 18K Gold-Plated Retro c1960
s Manual 24mm Ladies
Watch
By Bulova
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
comes in generic box
accompanied by watch report & 6 months warranty.
Circa 1960’s
An epitome of
Category
1960s Swiss 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Gold Plate
Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Women
s Dress Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1960 Geneve with rich fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bracelet the fine ladies dress watch has
Category
1960s Swiss 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breitling Genève Panda Dial Top Time Chronograph Men
s Watch Ref. 815
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
sunburst finish and contrasting black subdials. The watch displays three registers for seconds, minutes
Category
1960s 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Gold Plate
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch Circa 1960
Reference
Category
1960s Swiss Retro 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vetta 18ct gold watch 1960s men
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage watch from the 1960s circa signed Vetta in 18ct gold. Manual winding mechanical movement
Category
1960s Swiss 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Gold
Patek Philippe 1960s Yellow Gold Ref. 2595 Calatrava Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Patek Philippe Reference 2595 Calatrava Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece
Category
1960s Swiss 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, reference # 5500, with silvered dial, baton indexes
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, Circa 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Ebel White Gold Watch with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Ebel
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.40 carats and Round cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 3.00 carats...
Category
1960s 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18KY Audemars Piguet Diamond Ladies Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Stunning watch from designer Audemars Piguet!
Vertical oval face surrounded by 20 round prong set
Category
1960s Unknown 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1966 that has been revised.
Alarm clock
Brass case
mother-of-pearl dial
Mechanical movement with manual winding. Caliber K910
Dim: 44x44mm
dated on the back
O...
Category
1960s Swiss 1960 Vintage Watch
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Blue circa, 1960 / 70
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Secret 18k Gold Georges Lenfant Walnut Watch
By Georges L
Enfant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18kt gold textured and chiselet walnut revealing a secret pocket watch. The watch has a hinge
Category
1960s French 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Steel Mid Century Automatic with Original Dial circa 1960
s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1960 Vintage Watch
Altair New Old Stock Gold Filled Automatic Wristwatch from 1960
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Altair Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist Mid Century
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1960 Vintage Watch
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Orange Dial circa 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1600
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Sage Green Dial, circa 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Silvered Dial circa 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1003
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Dial and Charcoal Finish, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1600
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1960s Swiss 1960 Vintage Watch
Rolex Bart Simpson 5513 Submariner 40mm Steel Unpolished Circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex stainless steel 40mm reference 5513 men's wrist watch. Vintage, circa 1959-1964. Known in the
Category
1960s Swiss 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin oversize 18K Rose Gold Textured Dial Manual Watch W/Box
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
design's sophistication. Complemented by an aftermarket brown leather strap and a tan buckle, this watch
Category
1960s 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Small Vintage Women
s Watch Signed Kody
Located in Vannes, FR
This vintage ladies' watch in 18-carat yellow gold by Kody is a true collector's item dating back
Category
1960s Swiss Artisan 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
18k Gold
$1,279 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel circa, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oysterdate with Original Dial from 1960
S
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1960 Vintage Watch
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
circa 1960 Vietnam era. Issued by U.S. Army Ordinance Department 6645-679-821, this steel Hamilton
Category
1960s American 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Tudor Rolex Rose Logo Radial Arabic Numerals c1960
s 30mm Manual Mens
Watch
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Tudor Rolex Vintage Gents’ Watch is dating from 1960’s,
it is in good working order & in
Category
1960s Swiss Retro 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lady
s 18K Yellow Solid Gold Juvenia Coin Watch Factory Marked 59.2 Gram 7.25 in
By Juvenia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lady’s 18K Yellow Gold Juvenia Coin Watch – Factory Marked – Swiss Made
Features & Details:
Coin
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Gold
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel Rare Charcoal Dial 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1003
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Cowell
Hubbard Stainless Steel Mid Century Dress Watch All Original
Located in Long Beach, CA
level and carried the finest watches from the worlds most renowned watch companies. This item, in nearly
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1960 Vintage Watch
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Altair Oxidized Yellow Gold Filled New Old Stock Swiss Made, circa 1960
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Altair Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Modern / Round
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1960 Vintage Watch
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet, late 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Red Dial Late 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Black Dial 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Finished Red Dial 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chopard Kutchinsky Women
s Bracelet Watch in 18 Karat Gold Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Paris, FR
CHOPARD Woman's bracelet watch in 18 Kt yellow Gold and diamonds from the house of KUTCHINSKY
Category
1960s French 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel
Custom Purple Dial 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel
Custom Purple Dial 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Rolex Steel Perpetual Datejust with Original Excellent Silver Dial 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial circa, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Calendar Vintage Stainless 34mm Case 2849 Automatic Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Watch
Reference 2849
Automatic movement
Working, not checked for time
no damage, no evidence of repairs
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carven Golden Metal Watch Paved with Glass Paste Cabochons, 1960s
By Carven
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Carven - Golden metal watch paved with glass paste cabochons. Functional watch dating from the
Category
1960s French 1960 Vintage Watch
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1960 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
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1960 Vintage Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1960 vintage watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 43434 vintage or 3 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 1960 vintage watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1960 vintage watch over the years, but those made by Rolex, Tiffany
Co. and Van Cleef
Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 1960 vintage watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 7452, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1960 vintage watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a 1960 Vintage Watch?
The price for a 1960 vintage watch starts at $1 and tops out at $1,900,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,796.
Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1960 Vintage Watch
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024There is no single most sought-after vintage watch. Trends in collecting do vary over time, but some watches have reached an iconic status and tend to remain popular among collectors year after year. Examples of such watches include the Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513, the Omega Speedmaster Professional Ref. 105.003, the TAG Heuer Monaco Ref. 1133B, Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96, Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 5402, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921, the Longines 13ZN Chronograph, the Zenith El Primero Ref. A384, the Tudor Submariner Ref. 7928, the Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806, the IWC Big Pilot Ref. 5002, the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, the Breguet Type XX, the Universal Genève Polerouter, the Seiko 6139 "Pogue," the Hamilton Ventura and the Omega Seamaster 300 Ref. 165.014. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- How old is my vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024To determine how old your vintage watch is, first do some research using trusted online resources. Start by looking at the back of your watch to see if there are any numbers, such as serial or model numbers. Cross-referencing these numbers with online reference guides can often give you a rough idea of when a watch was produced. If you can't find any type of identifying number, you can learn more about the maker to find out when it crafted similar watches or have a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert assist you with the dating process. Shop a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The easiest way to determine if a watch is vintage is to look for a date on the back. If the date is more than 20 years old, the timepiece would be considered vintage. If a watch lacks a date, a certified appraiser has the knowledge and experience needed to determine its age. Find a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage-style watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024A vintage-style watch is a contemporary timepiece with a design that draws inspiration from watches produced in previous eras. To be considered a vintage watch rather than a vintage-style watch, a timepiece must be at least 20 years old. Antique watches are at least 100 years old. Explore a wide variety of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024All Elgin watches are at least vintage, if not antiques. In the 1960s, the Elgin National Watch Company discontinued its watch production, and by the 1980s, the Elgin brand was phased out completely by the company it had previously merged with. Since any timepiece between 20 and 99 years old is vintage, many Elgin watches fall under that category. Any Elgin watch that is 100 years old or older is antique. You can identify an antique Elgin watch using the serial number, which you'll find inside the movement. By cross-referencing the serial number found on your timepiece to information published on trusted online resources, you can identify its year of production. If your watch doesn't have a serial number, it was likely produced in the 18th century, making it an antique. If you'd like assistance with dating your watch, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Elgin watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To identify your vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. Those made before 1944 have seven-digit numbers; from 1944 on, the numbers have eight digits. On vintage models, the serial number is engraved on the inside of the case back.You can cross-reference this number online to find out what model your watch is. Explore a wide variety of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024To identify a vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. On most vintage timepieces, this number appears on the inside of the caseback. By cross-referencing the number with the information provided by trusted online resources, you can learn what model your watch is and discover other details like its ownership history. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Omega watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Seiko watches include a few different identifying marks. Before 1970, serial numbers were seven digits, and limited-edition models had a piece number. Modern Seiko watches have a six-digit serial number, which includes the manufacturing date. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Seiko watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify a vintage Hamilton watch, grab a magnifying glass and look for its model number, serial number and case number. Most timepieces produced by Hamilton will display one, two or all three of these numbers. The model and case numbers generally appear on the back of the case, and you can usually find the serial number on the lugs. You can enter these numbers into the search tool on the National Association of Watch Clock Collectors's official website to learn about your watch's age, style name and other characteristics. If you have any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can help you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of vintage Hamilton watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To date a vintage LeCoultre watch, the best approach is to use the serial number. You can cross-reference the number on your timepiece to information published on trusted online resources to determine its year of production. The serial number appears on the watch's movement, so it's necessary to remove the case back to examine it. If you're unfamiliar with how to do this safely, you may wish to have an authorized repair person open your watch. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can check if your vintage Omega watch is the real deal by cross-referencing the serial number stamped on the watch. The serial number is seven to eight digits long, and if it doesn’t match the company’s database, this is a serious red flag that can indicate that the piece is fake. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some old vintage watches are worth something. There is often a market for vintage pieces from well-known watchmakers, such as Patek Philippe, Omega, Rolex, TAG Heuer, Audemars Piguet, Longines and Breitling. Generally, the maker, type, materials, age and condition will largely determine the potential value of a vintage timepiece. If you'd like to find out how much your watch may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Explore a variety of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many watch lovers believe that vintage Cartier watches are a good investment. French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the best-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world. One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, many people only used pocket watches.) Louis Cartier designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to check the time more easily while flying. Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, inspired by the linear forms of World War I military tanks, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Cartier watches is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Cartier watches and other watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The best vintage Omega timepiece to buy is largely a matter of personal preference. The Seamaster and Speedmaster are two timeless options available in a variety of finishes and styles. No matter which watch you choose, only buy from a reputable dealer or online platform to ensure you receive an authentic timepiece. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate a vintage Cartier watch, remove the case back and you’ll see the brand name inscribed. “CARTIER” is located at the seven o’clock or ten o’clock markers and “SWISS MADE” under the six o’clock marker on genuine watches. Counterfeiters often omit these details or even spell the brand name wrong. Cartier watches have a substantial weight due to the high quality materials used to craft the timepiece, and a lightweight watch could be an indication that your piece is a fake. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Cartier timepieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a vintage Gucci watch is real, look for a serial number on the back of the case and/or on the original box if you have it. Then, contact Gucci customer service by phone for assistance with authentication. If you are unable to find a serial number, the best approach is likely to take the timepiece to a knowledgeable appraiser who can authenticate the item. Find a range of Gucci watches on 1stDibs.
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