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LOV Vintage Women Watch N.O.S Off White Dial Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
the LOV women's wristwatch.
Meticulously crafted, this vintage watch combines classic elegance with a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 1987 Premier Quartz Watch
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A timeless piece to say the least. This Chanel watch is gold plated stainless steel and features
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Quartz
Vintage Heuer 1614 Chronograph Valjoux 7735 1970s French-Made Rare Dial
By Heuer
Located in London, GB
🕰️ Vintage Heuer 1614 Chronograph Valjoux 7735 1970s French-Made Rare Dial Variant
This mid
Category
Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches
1970
s Peam Oval Watch w/Multi-Colored Psychedelic Face, Dial
Leather Band
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage 1970's French Peam psychedelic oval-shaped watch with rainbow face and dial. Comes with
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Mauboussin 18k Gold Hidden Pocket Watch in Double Eagle 20 Dollar Liberty Coin
By Mauboussin
Located in Montclair, NJ
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Condition: Vintage French made pocket watch coin in excellent condition. Some minor wear to the case. The
Category
Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Tank Angelaise
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage stainless steel and 18 karat rose gold Cartier Tank Angelaise quartz watch. The model
Category
2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Lip Ladies Nautic Sky Vintage New Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
LIP
Nautic Sky Lady.
Vintage watch of the time.
Electronic.
Steel.
Gray rubber bracelet.
Date at 3H
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Cartier Calandre Vintage Yellow Gold 6603
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 22.5mm vintage ladies Calandre crafted in yellow gold by Cartier. Featuring a guilloche white
Category
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ladies Wristwatch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels, thier Vintage Alhambra ladies Wrist Watch. Timeless in elegance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Lip Roger Taillon Chrono New Vintage Stock Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Watch Chronometer new vintage stock.
Black, 3 balls of colors.
Black rubber bracelet.
Date 6H
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Ladies Yellow Gold Vintage manual Wristwatch, 1950s
Located in Poitiers, FR
condition and overall appearance.
Luxury Brand.
Beige background.
Vintage women's watch from the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier pendulette gold-plated alarm clock
By Cartier
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
One of a kind and gorgeous table or travel alarm clock from the prestigious French brand Cartier
Category
Vintage 1980s French Classical Roman Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Lip yellow Gold Vintage manual Wristwatch, 1950s
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique man watch.
Round case in 18 carats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Brand Lip, Calendar
Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Vintage Ellipse Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Cartier Paris Ellipse Wrist Watch, 33 X 28 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 Piece stepped
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Santos Automatic Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This Cartier watch is from the Santos collection - it is automatic and is made in stainless steel
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Boucheron, Vintage 18 Karat Gold Ladies Manual Wristwatch, 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Braintree, GB
Boucheron - Vintage 18K Gold Ladies Manual Wristwatch
C.1970's
Gender: Ladies
Case size (Including
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Classic Tank Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1970s Cartier Paris Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 24 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Baume
Mercier Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Baume
Mercier
Located in Poitiers, FR
.
Yellow gold oval ring, 18 carats, with spring.
Vintage watch of the 50s.
Numbered: 20351.
Total length of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hermes Paris Jaeger LeCoultre "Etrier" Gold Driver Wristwatch
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegantly delicate and very collectible this one-of-a-kind vintage, circa 1967-70, Hermes Paris
Category
2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Faberge Tonneau Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s scarce Cartier Paris "Faberge Tonneau" Wrist watch, 32 X 21 MM 2 Piece 18K Yellow Gold
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Faberge Tonneau Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s scarce Cartier Paris "Faberge Tonneau" Wrist watch, 32 X 26 MM 2 Piece 18K Yellow Gold
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Tonneau Dual-Time 18k Yellow Gold Large Size
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
boutique, the watch features a 'PARIS' signature (French hallmark), adding historical charm to its unique
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Colisee Diamond Bezel Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier
MPN: 1980
Model: Colisee
Case Material: 18k yellow gold
Case Diameter: 23.5mm x 23.5mm
Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire
Bezel: Diamond bezel (factory)
Dial: White r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chanel 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Mademoiselle Wristwatch
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel has a square 22mm case a cream with with black roman numeral markers with gold
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Vintage Cartier Tank Obus 18K Yellow Gold Ref.16302
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
reliable quartz movement ensures precise timekeeping.
The watch comes without papers but includes the
Category
20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Vintage Alhambra lady's quartz wristwatch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels
Category
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef
Arpels Diamond Ludo Hexagone Buckle Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ludo Hexagone Buckle Wrist Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With Round
Category
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Vendome 18 Karat yellow Gold Model 67080 on Deployment Buckle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: Very Good - Vintage Condition
Weight: 32 Grams
Size: Fits Up to 6.5" Wrist
Made in Paris, France
Made
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Vintage Alhambra Wristwatch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Mother Of Pearl Dial Vintage Alhambra Watch by Van Cleef
Arpels.
With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Conquest Heritage Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Poitiers, FR
calf leather.
Authentic vintage watch - french work of 1950s.
Revised and controlled watch - Perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Brass Pocket Watch Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A French brass vintage pocket watch mirror from the Art Deco period with a circular central mirror.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hermès Chronograph Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A stylish and sophisticated looking chronograph stainless steel watch by Hermès Paris with second
Category
Vintage 1960s French Collectible Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Pasha Watch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stainless steel Cartier watch, original leather band with sapphire crystal. Early 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Brass Pocket Watch Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Brass vintage pocket watch mirror from the Art Deco period in France. We love the unique and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated
By Hermès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Hermes Kelly Watch.
1989 Hermes tan leather Kelly Watch gold plated.
Removable gold plated
Category
Vintage 1980s French Organic Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Van Cleef
Arpels 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bangle Watch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in London, GB
Beautiful solid gold Van Cleef & Arpels vintage bangle watch. This piece weighs an impressive 176.4
Category
Vintage 1980s French Bangles
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Oversized European Brass Pocket Watch Style Wall Mirror
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
This very large (largest of its kind) eye-catching brass pocket watch shaped wall mirror in the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Givenchy Vintage Trio Layers Olive Leaf Openwork Watch Link Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio Layers Olive Leaf Flower Openwork Watch Link Chunky Collar
Category
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Trio Layers Olive Leaf Openwork Watch Link Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Trio Layers Olive Leaf Flower Openwork Watch Link Chunky Collar Choker Necklace
Category
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Watch Link Onyx Black Crystals Chunky Collar Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Watch Link Onyx Black Oval Crystals Cabochon Interlocked Chunky
Category
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Watch Link Onyx Black Crystals Chunky Collar Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Watch Link Onyx Black Oval Crystals Cabochon Interlocked Chunky
Category
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Watch Link Interlock Collar Choker Chunky Gold Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Watch Link Interlock Collar Choker Chunky Necklace, Gold Tone
Very
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Chunky Watch Link Interlock Gold Collar Choker Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Monogram Logo Interlocked Openwork Crystals Figaro Chain Link Choker
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Chunky Watch Link Interlock Gold Collar Choker Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Monogram Logo Interlocked Openwork Crystals Figaro Chain Link Choker
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Chunky Watch Link Black Crystals Pendant Collar Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary.
I collected many vintage jewellery
Category
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Chunky Watch Link Interlock Gold Collar Choker Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
versatile, chasing different kind of jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Chunky Watch Link Trio Layer Leaf Collar Choker Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
versatile, chasing different kind of jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary
Category
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Hermès Etrier Stainless Steel Watch
By Hermès
Located in Venice, CA
An elegant vintage Parisian-made Hermès wrist watch with quartz battery movement, circa 1980. The
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Chanel Vintage Watch "Acier Etanche" Wristwatch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A vintage watch released circa 1989. The sophisticated and timeless “Acier Etanche” watch features
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 1902
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing a true gem of vintage elegance - the Cartier Ref. 1902 ladies watch! A symbol of
Category
Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Square Link Watch in 14k gold - 21mm - Laides Cartier Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier signed original ladies wristwatch. Vintage, circa 1960. This timepiece has a unique 14k
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1960s Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Incabloc Women
s Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Poitiers, FR
.
Vintage watch from the 60s.
Numbered: 103970.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Ruby and Diamond Covered Watch Bracelet 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 18 Karat gold chain mail vintage bracelet features a covered watch adorned with 24
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Vintage Classic Yellow Gold Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch. 18k Yellow Gold 30 X 24 M.M. 2 Piece case, 17 Jewel
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Lanvin Vintage 1970s Gold Toned Bracelet de Force Watch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN vintage 1970s gold toned "bracelet de force" watch.
Mechanical movement.
Tested
Category
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Vintage Cartier Cougar 187906 wrist watch with leather
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
, gracing the wrist with unmatched style and grace.
While the watch does not come with its original box and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Vintage Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
*Sold as is. Vintage. Slight scratches on the crystal and case.
Strap shows sign of wear.
-Metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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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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