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Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1947 Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Midsize Watch, Beautiful Case - 14K Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
show-up in certain models of their later American market watches like this knot lug watch, one of our
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Drivers Side Manual Watch, 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
This rare American Art Deco watch was produced by the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Hamilton Steel Open Faced Railroad Grade Pocket Watch from 1942 or 1943
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This classic American pocket watch was
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape Manual Watch, circa 1940s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
Massachusetts is one of America's oldest watch companies. This piece in excellent original conditions shows no
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Manual Watch, circa 1920s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a classic style by one of America's most famous watch factories. Done
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Rock Crystal Inkwell with Silver Plated American Waltham Watch Company Clock
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
"A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass", standing for the American Waltham Watch Company which produced watches, clocks
Category
20th Century American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 with Original Buckle
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Styled Tonneau Shape American Made circa 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
Made in America, this classically styled tonneau shaped watch was inspired by an original design
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Bucherer 14 Karat Solid White Gold Art Deco Evening Watch with Covered Lid
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
Switzerland. Bucherer is the Cartier of France and the Tiffany of America. There watches are of the finest
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch from 1940
s with Original Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Calatrava Style
METAL
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch 1940
s
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 Swiss Vintage American Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1950
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This is a great looking, all original watch in the Modernist Style by the iconic American House
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Hamilton 10K Gold Filled Two-Tone Quad Dial Hand-Wind Men
s Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
—perfect for collectors of American vintage watches and mid-century timepieces.
Brand: Hamilton
Case Size
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage American Watches
Materials
10k Gold
Elgin 14Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from the 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
was produced by the legendary American house of Elgin. They were one of America's finest Watch
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Lord Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Wrist Watch with Unique Tiffany Blue Dial, 1950
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
American Art Deco Watch is fitted with one of the most dependable caliber movements every made. Elgin Watch
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Welbros Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Custom Blue Dial from 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Welbros was an America house specializing high quality watches for the local
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton WWII Military Timer circa 1940s with Original Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
Hamilton was one of America's great watch and clock factories. Their navigational chronometers allowed the
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Wristwatch, Circa 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This classic American Art Deco watch was produced by the legendary American house of Elgin, from
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape, circa 1940
s
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
famous model by the famous American house of Benrus. The watch is in great condition and can be worn all
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with a Mid Century Design 1950
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
looking and dependable watch by this legendary American House from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch is
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape circa 1940
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Hamilton was one of America's finest watch factories helping to build the American Railroad system at the
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style 1940
s with Medallion Series Movement.
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Platinum
Native American Eugene Seely Sterling Silver Turquoise Watch Cuff
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Native American Eugene Seely sterling silver turquoise watch cuff.
Marked: 925 under a sunrise
Category
20th Century Native American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Southwest American Indian Navajo Sterling, Turquoise and Claw Watch
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Southwestern American Indian Navajo sterling silver cuff watch band offers bear claw and
Category
20th Century American Native American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
PEOPLE WATCHERS
Located in Portland, ME
Robi (Elvin Robichaud), Al (American, 1922-2007). PEOPLE WATCHERS. Linocut in colors, 1960s. 5 x 9
Category
1960s Vintage American Watches
Materials
Linocut
Watch Hill Light. Sept. 19, 1940.
By Reynolds Beal
Located in New York, NY
Reynolds Beal created the 1940 drawing entitled “WATCH HILL LIGHT” on a sheet of heathered blue
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Vintage American Watches
Materials
Pencil
Cats Watching a Witch on a Broomstick - Vintage Halloween Illustration in Ink
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Cats Watching a Witch on a Broomstick - Vintage Halloween Illustration in Ink
Halloween scene with
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage American Watches
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pen, India Ink
Vintage David Yurman Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Diamond Wrist Watch
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Vintage David Yurman ladies wrist watch finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and sterling silver
Category
20th Century North American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2 Miniature Mother of Pearl Toy Pin Fire Cap Gun Pistol Keychain Japan Watch Fob
Located in Dayton, OH
small ring on top of the barrel for use as a key chain or watch fob. Includes set of 2mm blank
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Vintage American Watches
Materials
Metal
Abstract Mixed Media Painting African American Woman Artist Cheryl Warrick
Located in Surfside, FL
Cheryl Warrick (American, b. 1956),
"To Watch the Rain"
Acrylic mixed media on panel, 1999,
Hand
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage American Watches
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel
Tiffany
Co Mid Century Zodiac Watch Swiss Gilt Metal 15 Jewel Desk Clock 7"
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Limited. 15 Jewel Swiss works. Reference Number 950766.
"Zodiac Watches, or simply Zodiac, is an American
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Watches
Materials
Metal
Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII
By Wittnauer
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass, chromed brass, in the shape of a pocket watch, used by American aviators during the
Category
1940s American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Black Panther Television Figurine Lamp
Located in New York, NY
. These figurine T.V. lamps were manufactured in the 1950s when American households were buying and
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Watches
Materials
Ceramic
Elgin Gilt Railroad-Style Pocket Watch circa 1927
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Great looking high quality vintage American watch.
Stk# 42631
Category
20th Century American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Art Deco 14k White Gold Ladies Watch by Bulova, Serviced, circa 1929
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
We are delighted to be able to offer you this wonderful ladies Art Deco watch made by the American
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Art Deco White Gold Filled Ladies Watch by Bulova, Serviced, c1930
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
We are delighted to be able to offer you this wonderful ladies Art Deco watch made by the American
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Art Deco Gents 14k Rose Gold Watch, Manual, Newly Serviced by Bulova, c1948
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this fabulously stylish Art Deco Gents manual wrist watch by the American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Art Deco 1939 Elgin in Rose Gold Fill Gents Watch, Fully Serviced
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this beautifully restored gents wrist watch by the American watch company
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Benrus Stainless Steel Sky Chief Pilots Chronograph Manual Wristwatch
By Benrus
Located in New York, NY
introduced by the American watch maker, Benrus, in the 1940's as more and more daring young men and women
Category
1940s American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wittnauer Stainless Steel Chronograph Military Wristwatch Circa 1950
s
By Wittnauer
Located in New York, NY
purchased the Wittnauer Watch Company, and continued to sell watches in the US under both brand names
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco White Gold Filled Ladies Manual Watch, Serviced, c1929
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this truly beautiful ladies original Art Deco manual wrist watch with
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Cartier platinum Tank American ref #1734 c.1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier platinum Tank American ref #1734 oversized rectangular curved back case circa 1990's
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Gruen Rose Gold Pan American Veri-Thin Precision Wristwatch
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen 14K Rose Gold "Pan American" Wristwatch circa 1940s. 34mm diameter case with contoured lugs
Category
1940s American Vintage American Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gruen Stainless Steel Veri-Thin Pan American Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen Stainless Steel Veri-Thin Pan American Wristwatch, circa 1950s. 32mm case with screw back
Category
1950s American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gruen Gilt Pan American Wristwatch with 24-Hour Dial circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen gilt Pan American wristwatch with 24-hour dial, circa 1940s. Medium size 31mm case with
Category
1940s American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank American Quartz Wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic Cartier lady’s 18K white gold Tank American ref 1713 circa 1990’s. Featuring classic curvex
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank American quartz Wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic Cartier lady’s 18K white gold Tank American ref W26019L01 circa 1990’s. Featuring classic
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank American XL Automatic Wristwatch, circa 2000s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large man's Cartier 18K YG Tank American, XL case, circa 2000's. Featuring classic curvex style
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gevril Yellow Gold Avenue of Americas Day Date Moonphase Automatic Wristwatch
By Gevril
Located in Dallas, TX
Gevril Avenue Of Americas Model 5035, Pre Owned Men's Automatic wrist watch. Day-Date-Month with
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Art Deco Bakelite Watch in Corn yellow hinged clamper bracelet
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
American Bakelite Watch in Corn Yellow. All perfect condition, with gilt Crown no wear and very
Category
1940s American Vintage American Watches
Gruen Stainless Steel Pan American Veri-Thin Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Gruen “Pan American” Ver-Thin in stainless steel circa 1940s. Medium size vintage
Category
1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage American Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier White Gold Tank American Extra Large Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large man’s Cartier 18K WG Tank American, XL case, circa 2000’s. Featuring classic curvex style
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier yellow gold Tank American Extra Large manual wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Man’s large size Cartier Tank American (Americaine) 18K YG circa 1990’s. Featuring oversize 28 x
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Bakelite Watch by Biltmore in Mississippi Mud hinged clamper
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
American Bakelite Watch in Rare colour called Mississippi Mud. All perfect condition, with gilt
Category
1940s American Vintage American Watches
Gruen GIlt Metal and Steel Airman American Airlines Jumping Hours Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American Airlines, circa 1960s. Very unusual and interesting model displaying normal hours 1-12 or military
Category
1960s American Vintage American Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
deployment clasp. With service papers South America.
Like all our watches, this classic model has been
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage American Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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