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Vintage Seiko Captain Willard 6105-8110 Men’s Divers Automatic Date Wristwatch
By Seiko
Located in New York, NY
Good condition, keeping accurate time
Case Size: 45 mm
Band Length: 8.25 Inches
Hallmark: Seiko
ITEM #:BR-1068-101023-12
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 1038 Oyster Perpetual 18k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RJC185
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, a fine addition to your collection.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
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1960
s Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Memovox Alarm Reveil, Automatic - 10K Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating.
1960's JAEGER-LECOULTRE Vintage Mens Memovox Alarm Reveil, Automatic - 10K
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
10k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Brown Dial Vintage Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master Vintage Gents Wristwatch, original brown nipple dial
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Ebel Voyager World Time 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic 8124913
By Ebel
Located in New York, NY
included. The watch will be polished upon customer request only.
* Free Domestic Shipping
* Two-year
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster 14704-SC61 cal 591 34mm Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA419
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Omega Constellation SC 61 35mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA405
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Constellation Ref. 14393/4 SC 61 automatic, c.1960s in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex "Golden Egg" Men
s Vintage Gold-Capped Ref.6634 Automatic, c.1957 LV896TAN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
,Cocktail,Dress/Formal,Luxury,Statement,Urban,Vintage
Watch Shape: Round
Year of Manufacture: 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
ROLEX Men
s Gold-Cap Oyster Perpetual 6634 Automatic, c.1957 Swiss Vintage LV896
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
strap, Rolex buckle. Luxurious vintage, men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 gold-capped automatic, a great
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Mens Omega Seamaster Ref 2975 35mm 18k Gold Automatic 1950s Swiss Vintage RA406
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, in pristine vintage condition. 20-jeweled Omega cal.501 automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Midsize Rolex Oyster Date 6627 18k Solid Gold 30mm Automatic 1950s Vintage RA507
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
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Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6305 36mm Red Date Automatic 1950s Vintage RA426
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage classic, Men's timeless Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6305 automatic, c.1953,in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1008 35mm 18k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA464B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1008 Oyster perpetual Zephyr automatic dress watch, c.1965, in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Automatic 1960s Vintage NA144
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet, measuring 18cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition. Timeless
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s Vintage RA483
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet, measures 19.5cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage RA476B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
34mm wide, in excellent vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1520 automatic movement, cleaned and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA486B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
addition to your collection.
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Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA517
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
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Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA389B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, a great addition to any collection.
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Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Automatic 1960s Vintage NA144B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collection.
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Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s Vintage RA483
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1980s Vintage RA491
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collection.
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6085 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1950s Vintage RA443
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
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Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold Mens President Automatic 1970s Vintage RA543
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Men
s Omega 18k Gold Bumper Automatic 17j cal.352, c.1962 Swiss Vintage LV655BLK
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Timeless luxury, men's 18k solid gold Omega chronometre bumper automatic, circa 1962. Verified
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Men
s Rolex Oyster Turn O Graph Ref 6309 18k SS Automatic 1950s Vintage RJC171B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
automatic, the "Thunderbird", c.1956. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous vintage Rolex
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Men
s Rolex Oyster Turn O Graph Ref 6309 18k SS 1950s Vintage Automatic RJC171
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, "Thunderbird", automatic, c.1956. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous vintage Rolex signed dial
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1968 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic with Beads of Rice Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1968 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Watch with Beads of Rice Bracelet - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Platinum Lapis Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Vintage Audemars Piguet Men's Automatic Platinum Watch circa 1980s. Solid Platinum case and
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Rolex Day-Date 1960
s Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1960s 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. The watch has a gold dial, gold hour hands, 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1961 OMEGA SEAMASTER Vintage Mens 14K Gold Shell Cal. 562 Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1961 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Automatic Cal. 562 Watch - 14K Gold Shell & Stainless Steel
Gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II
Orange Hand
Very Collectible "Steve McQueen" Vintage Watch 1
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer II (Orange Hand) Very Collectible "Steve McQueen" Vintage Watch 1655 - Automatic
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
IWC Automatic Date
Jumbo
Wristwatch. Yellow Gold. Circa 1970.
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, England
tang buckle. A superb vintage dress watch with modern dimensions.
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Mens Omega Speedmaster 125 Automatic Chronograph 1970s All Original JM3
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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TAG HEUER CARRERA AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH CV2111.FC6182. Box
Papers.
By TAG Heuer
Located in Canterbury, England
vintage watches were brought to an eager market. This particular Carrera automatic chronograph is a
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
1973 OMEGA De Ville Vintage Mens Ferrari Yellow Dial SS Steel Watch - Mint
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1973 OMEGA Vintage De Ville Mens Cal. 711 Automatic Watch with Ferrari Yellow Dial - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega Speedmaster Automatic Wristwatch Aka
Reduced. Stainless Steel, 2003.
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo vintage Omega Speedmaster Automatic, reference 3510.50.00 is also known as the 'Speedmaster
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mens Midsize Omega Seamaster 31mm Diver Automatic 1960s Unrestored JM14
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collectable vintage classic, Men's midsize Omega 14k rose gold military style dress watch, c.1930s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Mens Midsize Omega Seamaster 31mm Diver Automatic 1960s Unrestored JM14
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collectable vintage classic, Men's midsize Omega 14k rose gold military style dress watch, c.1930s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Breguet Heritage Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 5920. 18K Yellow Gold.
By Breguet
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo-vintage Breguet Heritage automatic Chronograph, reference 5920 features a 36mm (inc crown
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rochat Kron Automatic Chronograph Swiss Wristwatch Ref 21 462 012.
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare vintage Lucien Rochat Kron automatic chronograph reference 21 462 012 with date features a
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Omega Ladies Constellation 568.011 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA408
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
leather strap with Omega buckle. A charming vintage classic, Ladies Omega Constellation date automatic, a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Mens Midsize Omega Seamaster 120 31mm Diver Automatic 1960s Unrestored JM14B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
any collection.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Santos Octagane 0906, Automatic, 24mm Case, Roman Numerial Dial, c1990
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Cartier Santos Octagane with automatic movement , reference 0906 , features a 24mm
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Omega Seamaster 300 Automatic Wristwatch,
Big Triangle Sword Hands" Yr 1968.
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Omega Seamaster 300 automatic with 41mm stainless steel case, is a reference
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Mens Rolex Ref 16220 Oyster Datejust Automatic 1990s All Original RA278
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, perfect for every occasions.
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Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Date 69160 Stainless Steel Automatic 1990s Swiss Luxury RA384
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Mens Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary LE Automatic c2000s Swiss BU103
By Franck Muller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Muller, a great addition to any collection.
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Omega Speedmaster Day-Date Automatic,
Holy Grail
. Extremely Rare, Year 1987.
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and extremely rare Omega Speedmaster Day-Date with Automatic cal. 1045 movement
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Omega Geneve Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1660190. "Jumbo", Light Patina, Year 1979.
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Omega Geneve Date automatic features a TV style stainless steel case aka 'the big block
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Men
s Omega Seamaster Ref.2398-5 Automatic Bumper, circa 1940s Swiss LV737
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Vintage classic, men's Omega Seamaster cal.332 automatic bumper watch, c.1947. Verified authentic
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Seiko Lord-Matic Automatic Wristwatch, 36mm Case, Stainless Steel, Year 1972.
By Seiko
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Seiko Lord-Matic automatic with day and date function features a 36mm stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Antarctican Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mens Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1970s RA437
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious vintage classic, Men's Omega 14k solid gold Seamaster DeVille date automatic, c.1971, in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1024 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s Swiss RA374B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster perpetual 1024 automatic dress watch, c.1960s. Verified
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6551 18k Solid Gold 30mm Automatic 1950s RA470
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6551 automatic dress watch, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6551 18k Gold 30mm Automatic 1950s RA470B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6551 automatic dress watch, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 Golden Egg 34mm Automatic 1950s Swiss RA434B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg", Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 gold-capped automatic dress
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
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Vintage Automatic Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage automatic watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 375 vintage or 29 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a vintage automatic watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage automatic watch from Rolex, Omega and Seiko — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage automatic watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our vintage automatic watch for sale are for men, but there are 112 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much is a Vintage Automatic Watch?
On average, a vintage automatic watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,734, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $185,803 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Automatic Watch
- Are Omega watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends. Some Omega watch models feature automatic movement, which charges itself from the motion of your wrist as you wear it. Omega also offers quartz watches as well, which must be wound. Browse a wide range of Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Omega has automatic watches. Most of the Omega Constellation watches, including the Omega Constellation Globemaster, are automatic watches. An automatic watch uses the motion of the wearer to power the winding mechanism. Find vintage and contemporary Omega watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Are Cartier watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.
While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.
It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904.
Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911.
Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs. - Are all Omega watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, as of December 2021, all of the timepieces made by Omega are automatic watches. In the past, Omega did offer mechanical watches. Some of the watchmaker's most well-known collections are the Constellation, the Seamaster and the Speedmaster. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Rolex watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Rolex watches are automatic. They run on a perpetual rotor that uses the movement of the wearer’s wrist to transfer energy to the mainspring of the watch. In fact, a ticking Rolex could indicate a fake! Shop professionally vetted Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An automatic watch means a watch that is self-winding. It is a mechanical watch which is powered by the natural motion of the wearer.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
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