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Vintage Stainless Steel Back Ladies Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage hand winding ladies watch is in good working condition and it is
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Mechanical Watch
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful mechanical watch with manual winding in white gold, with a case set with diamonds and a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Base Metal Erotic Hand Winding Automation Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Lanvin Vintage 1970 Silver Toned Metal Watch "Bracelet De Force" Cuff
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
silver metal with black hands.
Bracelet embossed LANVIN-Paris-Bté.
Made in France.
Watch case back
Category
20th Century French Modernist Wrist Watches
Lanvin Vintage 1970 Gold Toned Metal Watch "Bracelet De Force" Cuff
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
France.
Watch case back embossed LANVIN Paris France 727704
measurements : inner width approx. 6 cm
Category
20th Century French Modernist Wrist Watches
Vintage Elgin Chronograph Yellow Gold-Plated and Base Metal Watch, 1970s
By Elgin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a 1970's Vintage Elgin 2-Register Chronograph. Yellow Gold Plated & Stainless Steel case. 36mm wide
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome Small Watch manual wind. Choice of Black or Roman
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Vintage Cartier Vendome Watch.
This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch is the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
VCA Van Cleef
Arpels Vintage Retro Gold Diamond Pink Gold Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: ladies wrist watch
Condition: good condition
Do you wish for a 360
Category
Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Cartier Paris Vintage Tank LC GM Extra Thin, Large size made in 18K yellow 1st series
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Must vintage Cream in Vermeil
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
that the strap adorning the watch is new
In very good vintage condition despite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches
Cartier Tank Must vintage Wristwatch in sterling silver, white Dial
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
continued to bring to life the exceptional history of the French brand since its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches
BRM Vintage-Look Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Burgundy Leather Strap
By BRM
Located in Magny En Vexin, FR
The automatic V12-44-Vintage has streamlined hands, racing numbers on the dial, oversized push
Category
2010s French Wrist Watches
Chanel vintage logo belt in gold metal – size 90
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel belt in gold metal
Size : 90
Good condition, with some light signs of wear ( a discoloration stain on the main medallion )
Category
Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Domed Watch Face Novelty Ring
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Domed Watch Face Novelty Ring
Measurements:
Height: 1.34 inches (3.4 cm
Category
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Steampunk Watch Lucite Choker Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Steampunk Watch Lucite Choker Necklace
Measurements:
Height: 1.53
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Steampunk Watch Face Lucite Choker Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Steampunk Watch Face Lucite Choker Necklace
Measurements:
Height: 1.65
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Cartier Jewelry and Watch Box - Extra Large Size
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a large sized jewelry and watch box from Cartier. This beautiful vintage jewelry
Category
20th Century French Boxes
Van Cleef
Arpels Stainless Steel Vintage Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Van Cleef and Arpels Watch in stainless steel
Diameter 2.4 mm
Buckle and Bracelet are
Category
1990s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Vintage Black Onyx Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Cushion Shaped Manual Wind Electroplated Watch
Black Onyx Swiss Made Cartier Dial
Manual
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Onyx
Hermès Vintage Watch
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Vintage Watch. Working watch with Hermes box. Good condition. Can be adjusted. Watch and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
$1,295
Vintage Chanel Premier Chain Watch
By Chanel
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage Chanel watch stainless steel case with a stainless steel wrap bracelet. Fixed stainless
Category
2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
JAEGER LECOULTRE Vintage Mini-Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Paris, FR
: 1021613.
Watch in good condition. The bracelet is in use, the case is in good condition, micro scratches
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold “French Designed” Ladies Diamond Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz
Function: hours, minutes
Dial: pave diamond
1 Jewel
Measurement: watch will fit
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 1.25 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Watch by Boucheron, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 1.25 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Santos automatic vintage steel watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
automatic movement.
Vintage watch from the 1970s.
Signed cartier on dial, case and buckle.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rare Vintage Cartier Yellow Gold Watch / Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare (just few were made) vintage watch with a cover that turns the watch into a fashionable
Category
French Wrist Watches
Hermes Vintage World Time Mechanical Pocket Watch
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Hermes Paris Pocket Watch, 52 M.M. 3 piece Gold tone case with Coin Edge, 17 Jewel
Category
Vintage 1970s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Cartier Roberta Di Camerino Gold Buckle Watch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Attention watch collectors! This rare and unique, circa 1975, buckle watch was designed by the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Wood Cased Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Tank Watch. 33 X 25 MM Gold Plate Case with Mahogany Wood Sides. 17 Jewel
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Vintage Stepped Gold Case Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 X 24 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece Stepped Case. 17
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Gucci Vintage 1970s Yellow Gold ladies Bracelet Watch
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Gucci for the French Market ladies 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet wrist watch, 24 M.M. 2
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Rose Gold Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18K Rose gold Cartier Ballon Bleu watch. 36mm case. The watch has an automatic
movement
Category
2010s French Wrist Watches
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Coin Watch Yellow Gold 6510
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning vintage coin wristwatch crafted in 18k yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a
Category
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gucci Yellow Gold Wood Circle Link Bracelet Watch
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Switch watch is a great French jewelry accessory that you will enjoy wearing for any occasion.
Stamped
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Universal Gold Watch With Sliding Cover, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage, Universal, ladies' wristwatch, with a fluted sliding cover over the rectangular face
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Centure Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Wrist Watch, 27 X 27 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece stepped case
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ceinture Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Watch
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
.
We have many other fantastic pieces of antique and vintage jewellery watches listed on our 1stdibs
Category
Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Richards Zeger Vintage Ladies
Watch in Gold and Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Richards Zeger ladies' wristwatch in 2-tone 18k (750°/°°) gold and 8x8-cut diamonds.
Hand-wound mechanical movement, oval-shaped gray dial, muted dial, sapphire crystal, 18k (750°/°°...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Small Vintage Women
s Watch Signed Omega In 18 Carat Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
This vintage Omega watch in 18-carat gold is an exquisite timepiece, combining luxury and timeless
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold
Bone Manual Watch Bracelet Vintage Rare
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
great price!
This listing is for a vintage 1960s watch bracelet by the French house. The weight is
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Black Enamel Vintage Art Deco Manual Shutter Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Art Deco Cartier 14K Gold & Black Enamel Shutter Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow Gold
Category
Vintage 1930s French Pocket Watches
Vintage Louis Leuba Watch with Roman Numerals and Brown Leather Strap
Located in Vannes, FR
Vintage Louis Leuba Watch with Roman Numerals and Brown Leather Strap
Discover this timeless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
CHANEL 1987 Vintage PREMIERE Watch L Black Leather and 24KT Yellow Gold Plated
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. Overall the watch is in very good vintage condition for her age.
Featuring:
Black octagonal watch face
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
24k Gold
Cartier Vintage Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 38mm Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 38mm Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch.
First edition with heavy link
Category
20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Black Dial Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Vintage Alhambra Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Details:
Model
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Onyx Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels is an exquisite
Category
20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Centure Vintage Mid Size Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Centure Wrist Watch, 24 X 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece stepped case
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Ladies Vintage Cartier Gondole Watch with Diamond Bezel in Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
sleek vintage timepiece for the seasoned watch enthusiast and collector.
Specifics:
✔ Brand: Cartier
Category
1990s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
UT1 Vintage Women Watch off White Dial White Gold 18 Karat
By Uti
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a small vintage women's watch from UTI, a truly timeless jewel that embodies elegance and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Classic Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 X 19 M.M. 2 piece 18K Yellow Gold case, Mechanical
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Chopard Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Vintage Rounds and Baguettes Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Yellow Gold Diamond Watch.
On A leather strap. Strap shows wear but not too much.
Case and
Category
20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Faberge Tonneau Yellow Gold Vintage Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Tank Faberge Tonneau Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage HERMES Kelly Gold Padlock Wrist Watch Red Animal Skin Strap Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in France
The watch is Swiss made
Category
Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Gold Trinity Diamond Vintage Round Watch on a Leather Strap 2357
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Ladies Cartier Trinity 2357 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds Quartz Watch that represents our
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Wrist Watches
LIP Vintage Women Watch N.O.S off White Dial Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
further than the Lip women's wristwatch. Carefully crafted, this vintage watch embodies timeless elegance
Category
Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Classic Tank Vintage 1970 Yellow Gold Manual Wind Gents Size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 22 X 23 M.M. ( standard Size ) 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Diamond-set 18ct Yellow and White Gold Van Cleef
Arpels Vintage Watch Bracelet
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in London, GB
We have fallen well and truly in love with this sublime vintage Van Cleef & Arpels watch.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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French Vintage Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of french vintage watches available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 270 vintage examples as well as 29 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of french vintage watches bearing modern or retro hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier, Hermès and Van Cleef
Arpels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 40 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, cabochon and brilliant cut french vintage watches for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of french vintage watches, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are French Vintage Watches?
Prices for french vintage watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $360 and can go as high as $95,000, while french vintage watches, on average, fetch $5,005.
Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
Questions About French Vintage Watches
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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