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Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Mother of Pearl 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1007 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA438
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1960s Swiss 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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Jaeger LeCoultre Triple Date Calendar Stainless Steel 1960s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A remarkable vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Date Calendar men’s wristwatch, crafted from stainless steel and powered by a manual wind movement.
The elegant silver dial is set with ...
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1960s Swiss 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Dial, Bezel and Hand Made Vuitton Strap 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Pink 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust with steel bracelet. From the 1960s.
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
watch is in working order.
Watch case diameter 33mm.
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1960
s Patent Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
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 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Perpetual with Original Charcoal Dial, Service Papers, Early 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
Category
1960s Swiss 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with A Custom Finished Mint Green Dial 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500's
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 from Late 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Red Diamond Dial from 1960s / 70s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Green Dial 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
Tudor Steel with Original Black Dial Automatic Oysterdate from 1960
s Mid-Size
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate Automatic / Reference: 74300
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
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 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex 18Kt Solid White Gold President with a Flawless Original Dial from 1963
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Day-Date "Presidential" / Reference 1803
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
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 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel White Gold Bezel Datejust with Custom Pink 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Tudor by Rolex Two Tone Prince Oysterdate Rare Charcoal Original Dial 1960
s
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company by Rolex
STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Oysterdate Automatic
METAL
Category
1960s European Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel, 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Stainless Air King with Machined Bezel Custom Finished Green 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 Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Steel with Machined Bezel and Original Dial and Dauphine Hands from 1961
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
Clebar Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph with Original Dial from 1960
s
By Clebar
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Clebar Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
Eterna Matic Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco with Original Dial from 1950
s
By Eterna Matic
Located in Long Beach, CA
the first watches in the world to recognize the opportunity for Ball Bearings in watches. This watch
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1960s Swiss Art Deco 1969 Vintage Watch
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 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King With Rare Factory Original Charcoal Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph Ref. #6239, Circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph 6239 Circa 1966
Description / Condition: All watches have
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1960s Swiss 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Original Charcoal Dial, 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Green Dial from 1960
s and 70
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Remarkable Original Patinated 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial circa Late 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 5500
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
Omega Seamaster 300 165024-64
By Omega
Located in London, GB
purposely done very little work to this watch but what we have done we will point out.
It has an original
Category
1960s British 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel with T. Blue Dial Rare Machined Bezel from Mid 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 3109
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
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 Datejust / Reference 1603
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vulcain Cricket vintage with steel case and leather bracelet
By Vulcain
Located in MADRID, ES
A nice clasical piece from Vulcain
Category
1960s Swiss Contemporary 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Steel
Ruser 18 Karat Yellow Gold Midcentury Design Owned by Jerry Lewis, circa 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
three other watches owned by him as well). The watch has a beautiful solid gold catch with it. You can
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1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Yellow Gold
Omega Classic vintage Rose Gold case
By Omega
Located in MADRID, ES
Omega Classic vintage with rose gold case and leather bracelet, a collector piece from the 1960s.
Category
1960s Swiss 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Rose Gold
Ulysse Nardin Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Ulysse Nardin 1960's Watch – a classic timepiece with a 34mm round 18KT
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1960s Swiss Retro 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust from 1967 with Original Dial and Dauphine Hands
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original White Dial and Hand Made Strap Late 1960
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FFACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist 1969 Vintage Watch
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 Datejust / Reference 1603
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst"...
Category
1960s Swiss 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air-King / Reference 5500
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Tone Zephyr with Original Bracelet from 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr / Reference 1038 / 1008
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Datejust Original Blue Dial Gilt Marker
Hands 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 1969 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 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Orange Dial Late 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 Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Rolex Two Tone Steel and Gold Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1964 all Original
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust "Thunderbird" / Reference 1675
Category
1960s Swiss Modern 1969 Vintage Watch
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
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1969 Vintage Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact 1969 vintage watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a 1969 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1969 vintage watch over the years, but those made by Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a 1969 vintage watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1969 vintage watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.
How Much is a 1969 Vintage Watch?
The price for a 1969 vintage watch starts at $103 and tops out at $390,247 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,350.
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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.
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Questions About 1969 Vintage Watch
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Unless you have training in jewelry repair, you should not take the back off a vintage Omega watch on your own. Opening the timepieces requires a specially designed tool available only to jewelers authorized to service Omega watches. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
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