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Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Tissot Swiss Navigator Sonorous Alarm Watch
By Tissot
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Pre-own Mechanical Vintage Gentleman’s Alarm Watch is in good working condition and it is
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

1970s Vintage Jump Hour Digital Mechanical Swiss Watch with Date
Located in Carlisle, GB
This charming vintage mechanical Digital Watch is working and it is ticking well. A good time
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate, Base Metal

Vintage 1970s Silver Plated and Stainless Steel Back Swiss Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This vintage hand winding watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Gold-Plated and Stainless Steel Black Dial Mechanical Watch
By Buren
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage hand-winding watch is working and it is ticking well. and it keeps a good
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Gold-Plated/ Stainless Steel Back ROTARY 25 Jewels Automatic Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage mechanical watch is in good working condition and it is ticking
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

10K Rolled Gold/Stainless Steel Back Vintage 1970s Avia Ladies Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful hand winding Rolled Gold ladies watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

Vintage Heuer Chronomether, 1970s
By Heuer
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage Heuer Chronomether, dating from the 1970s. BRAND Heuer MEASUREMENTS 53 mm
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Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

1970s Vintage Omega Automatic Geneve Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Carlisle, GB
1970’s Vintage Omega Automatic Geneve Wristwatch. This watch is working and ticking well. The
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch Wristwatch, 1970s
By Chopard
Located in Sydney, NSW
weight 59.4grms - wearable length 171mm - diameter of case not including crown 25mm - c.1970 Switzerland
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970s Manual Winding 48 Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Lady Watch
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful square vintage Lady wrist watch (circa 1970) Case in 18K white gold ("18K" hallmark). The
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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko Automatic Wristwatch
By Seiko
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 38mm diameter vintage mechanical watch is in good working condition and it is
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Steel Omega Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Omega
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage steel Omega automatic wrist watch, dating from the 1970s. The strap and the crown watch
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Vintage Steel Omega Seamaster Cosmic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Omega
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage Steel Omega Seamaster Cosmic wrist watch, dating from the 1970s. The strap watch is Omega
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bulova Yellow Gold Accutron Vintage Day Date Wristwatch, 1970s
By Bulova
Located in Metairie, LA
than mechanical watches of the time. To a Vintage Bulova watch collector, this would be considered the
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Classical Chronograph with Date Tissot Seastar Navigator, 1970s
By Tissot
Located in Berlin, DE
A strong wristwatch TISSOT produced around 1970 with the chronograph SEASTAR NAVIGATOR. Also
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gucci 1970s Vintage Watch Pendant Necklace
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1970s Gucci watch pendant necklace. Rare and iconic piece from the Gucci archives
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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1970s Watch Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1970s watch vintage for your needs in our varied inventory. 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 1970s watch vintage 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 1970s watch vintage over the years, but those made by Rolex, Piaget and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 1970s watch vintage can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 14, 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 uncut and baguette cut versions for sale. Most of our 1970s watch vintage for sale are for men, but there are 221 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a 1970s Watch Vintage?

Prices for a 1970s watch vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $108 and can go as high as $75,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,186.

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 1970s Watch Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    The 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, 2023
    The 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    A 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    All 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Wind 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.