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Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, circa 1935
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this rather stylish and unusual gents manual wrist watch dating to 1935
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
CARTIER Gold Automatic American Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
In keeping with the classic 1930's Cartier style, this original American Tank wristwatch has a
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold
14k Gold-Filled Lord Elgin Watch with Navajo 14k Gold handmade Turquoise Band
By Lord Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #626
Case #4615-30319
14k Yellow Gold Filled Rectangular Case
21 mm Wide (22 mm w/ Crown)
29 mm Long
Lug-to-Lug Distance = 18 mm
Thickness = 10 mm
Champagne Dial w/ Gold N...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold-filled
1990
s CARTIER White Gold American Tank Chronograph
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
This 18K white gold Cartier American Tank Chronograph is one of the significant watches of the 20th
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Hamilton Diamond, Platinum Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
This pristine diamond enhanced wristwatch, has square white dial, applied dot and
baton hour markers, gold tone alpha hands, (Hamilton), manual wind 17 jewel
(Hamilton) movement, pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Waltham 9 Carat Gold Wristwatch with Leather Strap, 20th Century
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Waltham 9ct, 17 Jewel Wristwatch with a minimalist dial and navy blue leather strap.
The case is marked "9c 0.375". Outside case serial number "711003"
Category
20th Century American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold
VOLUME 4: Vintage American
European Wrist Watch Price Guide Published in 1989
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage American & European Wrist Watch Price Guide Published in 1989
Category
1990s American Vintage American Watches
American Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Faux Crocodile Leather Sports Belt Watch
By Stand
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautiful and compact spring-loaded American Mid-Century Modern Chrome and faux crocodile
Category
1950s American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Navajo Sterling Bracelet Watch Cuff Mid 20th c.
Located in Evanston, IL
This listing features a substantial vintage Navajo sterling silver watch bracelet, expertly crafted
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Turquoise
Watching Hot Shot East Bound at Laeger, West Virginia
By O. Winston Link
Located in New York, NY
transport. This was, after all, the beginning of the era of the great American car. Beginning in 1983
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage American Watches
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Watching the J Class. Staffers Crossing Yards, Roanoke, VA.
By O. Winston Link
Located in New York, NY
transport. This was, after all, the beginning of the era of the great American car. Beginning in 1983
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage American Watches
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pope watch the last steam powered passenger train
By O. Winston Link
Located in New York, NY
transport. This was, after all, the beginning of the era of the great American car. Beginning in 1983
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage American Watches
Materials
Silver Gelatin
American Watch Co. Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
American Watch Co. Yellow Gold Plated Waltham Pocket Watch. This watch is marked Warranted. This
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
14k Gold
American Watch Co. Yellow Gold Waltham Presentation Manual Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 17 jewels. 14K Yellow
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
American Watch Co. Waltham 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch M1874
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch M1874 - Manual winding; 16 jewels. 18K
Category
20th Century American Vintage American Watches
Ladies Diamond Evening Watch with Diamond Cover by Hamilton
Located in Miami Beach, FL
considered one of the finest American watch companies. It measures 6 1/2" in length. The band is a 1/4
Category
1950s American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Art Deco Automatic Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
Elgin Watch Company is one of the oldest American watch factories
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Hamilton Platinum "Top Hat" Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
of the finest produced by any American Watch Company.) Original Black Dial with Raised White Gold and
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Original Dial Self winding Wristwatch, 1960s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
iconic American watch company with manufacturing in U.S. and Switzerland. This high grade watch is fitted
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Waltham Vanguard 10K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham Vanguard 10K Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 23 Jewels . 10K Gold filled ( 50
Category
20th Century North American Vintage American Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
Waltham Co Platinum Ruby Diamonds Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New York, NY
An American Waltham Watch Co Ruby stones and Platinum pocket watch made in the Art Deco manner. A
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Enamel
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 19
Category
20th Century American Vintage American Watches
American Lady Diamond Watch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage American Lady Diamond Watch in 14Kt White Gold with 40 Round Cut Diamonds for a total
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Waltham Chromium Tonneau Shaped Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
the 1960's. By this time America was no longer manufacturing watches for domestic use. The Swiss had
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage American Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Style Manual Wind Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
wrist watch in new condition. Waltham was one of America's finest watch companies. This watch can be
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Illinois Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
pocket watch was produced by one of America's famous watch companies. Illinois Watch Company was renowned
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Men
s Gold Watch W2603156
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Men's Gold Watch W2603156 - Automatic winding with date. 18k
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Cartier Tank Americaine
or American
Chronograph Men
s Watch W2603356
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Chronograph Men's Watch W2603356 - Quartz chronograph with
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Men
s Gold Watch W2603156
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding with date. 18k yellow gold rectangular style case (28mm x 45mm). Silver dial with black Roman numerals. Strap band with 18k yellow gold Cartier buckle. Pre-owned wi...
Category
20th Century Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine
or American
Large Men
s Gold Watch 1735
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Large Men's Gold Watch 1735 - Manual winding. 18k yellow
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Cartier Tank Americaine
or American
Large Men
s Gold Watch 1735
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Large Men's Gold Watch 1735 - Manual winding. 18k yellow
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Cartier Tank Americaine
or American
Large Men
s Gold Watch 1735
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Large Men's Gold Watch 1735 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Cartier Tank Americaine
or American
Large Men
s Gold Watch 1735
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Large Men's Gold Watch 1735 - Manual winding. 18k yellow
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Cartier Tank Americaine ‘or American’ Ladies WG Diamond Watch WB7018L1
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Ladies WG Diamond Watch WB7018L1 - Quartz movement. 18k white
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Cartier Tank Americaine
American
18k Gold Midsize Men
s/Ladies Watch 811905
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (American) 18k Gold Midsize Men's/Ladies Watch 811905 - Quartz. 18k yellow
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Cartier Tank Americaine
or American
Men
s 18 Karat Gold Chronograph Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Men's 18k Yellow Gold Chronograph Watch - Quartz chronograph
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Cartier Tank Americaine
American
18K Gold Midsize Men
s/Ladies Watch W2600351
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (American) 18k Gold Midsize Men's/Ladies Watch W2600351 - Quartz. 18k
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Tiffany Co Swiss Platinum Diamonds Pocket Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
An American Tiffany and Co Platinum pocket watch. Swiss made. An enameled dial with Roman numerals
Category
20th Century North American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Corum 1899 5-Dollar USA Gold Coin Watch Face with Crocodile Strap
By Corum
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Corum Watch Circa 1970 With a 22K Year 1899 5 Dollar Gold Coin. 24mm dial with textured 18k
Category
1970s North American Contemporary Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 1920
s 18K Yellow Gold Tank American
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
CARTIER 1920's 18K Yellow Gold Tank American with hinged case.
-EWC (European Watch & Clock
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Platinum Tank American Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES
DUTIES
Case No. GC 11732 , Ref. 1734. sold July 15, 1998.
Very fine and rare, rectangular curved...
Category
1990s French Vintage American Watches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Paul Breguette 14 Karat Solid Gold Unique Skeleton Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
manufactured by the legendary house of Ebel for their American line of watches under the name of Paul Breguette
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Vintage Bucherer Ruby, Diamond And Gold Watch, Circa 1955
By Bucherer
Located in London, GB
in London and acquired The Watch Gallery in 2017. In January 2018, Bucherer took over the American
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Presented to the 1964 America
s Cup Winner
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
of the America's Cup and is among the best Rolex presentation watches to come to market and it could
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Steel Military Timer Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s
Category
1940s American Modernist Vintage American Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Tonneau Shape Original Dial Manual Watch, 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
's first watch factories. Their watches are rugged and dependable and designed to last lifetimes. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage American Watches
1960
s Gruen Vintage Ladies Cocktail Watch - 14K White Gold
Diamonds
By Gruen
Located in Suwanee, GA
. The unique dual Swiss/American nature of the Gruen Watch Co. specially positioned the company to
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
White Gold
Corum yellow gold Heritage Coin American Double Eagle quartz Wristwatch Ref C293
By Corum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pin buckle
Dial: American Double Eagle 22k yellow gold dial with black hands
Reference: C293
Serial
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Atmos Gruen Cosmos Clock Jaeger-LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Newark, England
this rare Atmos clock made exclusively for the American watch company Gruen and designed in partnership
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Omega US Military 2179
By Omega
Located in London, GB
This Vintage Omega watch has been a fascinating challenge and a joy to research. This Omega from
Category
1940s Central American Vintage American Watches
$1,848
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
this watch has been well looked after over the years as we can see that from the servicing marks to the
Category
1950s Central American Vintage American Watches
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69174 Box and Papers 1987
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
sapphire crystal glass.
This automatic watch is water resistant to 100m and operates from a 2135 calibre
Category
1980s Central American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Steel
orologio da sera in platino ed oro con diamanti
Located in Bologna, IT
Orologio da sera a carica manuale in Platino ed oro 14k (585/1000) marcato "PLATIN 585", con cassa in platino, quadrante ariete' con numeri arabi, ghiera ed anse decorate con diamant...
Category
1950s North American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
Hamilton Platinum Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Made in America by America's premier watch company. Hamilton was based in Lancaster Pennsylvania.
They
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Cartier Montre Tank Américaine
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
CARTIER watch American Tank in yellow gold, beige leather strap.
Folding clasp, Chrono flex quartz
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier yellow gold Tank Americaine Large Manual Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Large Men's Gold Watch - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Cartier Ladies White Gold Diamond Tank Americaine Quartz Wristwatch Ref WB7018L1
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Ladies WG Diamond Watch WB7018L1 - Quartz movement. 18k
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
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Vintage American Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vintage american watches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Our selection of items includes 165 vintage examples as well as 4 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of vintage american watches bearing Native American or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but American Waltham Watch Co., Michael and Frances Higgins and Balenciaga 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 76 Turquoise versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of oval cut, round cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage american watches for sale are for women, but there are 104 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Vintage American Watches?
Prices for vintage american watches start at $28 and top out at $16,109 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $595.
Questions About Vintage American Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, there is an American watch movement. In fact, there are multiple movements made in the USA. One is the Ameriquartz movement, a battery-driven quartz movement manufactured by Arizona-based maker Fine Timepiece Solutions for VAER watches. Another is the Caliber 1003 mechanical wind movement, created by Weis and produced in Nashville, Tennessee. Find a diverse assortment of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The oldest American watch brand that is still in operation is Waltham. When he founded the company in 1850, Aaron Lufkin Dennison revolutionized the industry by introducing the concept of replaceable watch components. This innovation allowed wristwatches and pocket watches to be produced in a fraction of the time it traditionally took to handcraft a watch with unique components. Find a selection of Waltham watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Whether Hamilton watches are American or Swiss depends on the timepiece in question. Prior to 2003, Hamilton manufactured its timepieces in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After the company's sale to the Swatch Group, its headquarters and manufacturing facility relocated to Biel, Switzerland. Explore a variety of Hamilton watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024The history of the American Waltham Watch Company started in 1854, when Aaron Lufkin Dennison founded the company in Waltham, Massachusetts. There, it began to manufacture watches with interchangeable parts, a new approach to production that allowed the company to prepare watches much more quickly than its competitors. Still, the company experienced economic hardships during its early years, and Dennison was forced to sell his company to Royal E. Robbins in 1857. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Robbins and his business partners, Henry Asher Robbins and Daniel F. Appleton, capitalized on the military's need for reliable watches by introducing an inexpensive $13 timepiece called the William Ellery. Following the war, the company became a supplier to major railways. After a period of sluggish sales as a result of the Panic of 1907, the American Waltham Watch Company revived the business by expanding its manufacturing into fuses and other essential materials for World War I. By the 1920s, the company was producing wristwatches and continued to do so despite changes in ownership during the 1950s and ’60s. By the 1970s, the company was no longer manufacturing watches but had licensed its name to other watchmakers, a practice that continues to this day. On 1stDibs, find a range of American Waltham Watch Company watches.
- 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.
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