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1969 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Blue Vignette Dial Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1969 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Blue Vignette Dial Watch - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Central
Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1680
Year: 1970
Serial number: 29xxxxx
Reference: C03865
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
1969 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 8541B Pellaton Automatic with Date
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1969 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 8541B Pellaton Automatic with Date - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1966 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Automatic Mens "Union Oil" Watch 14K Gold
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1966 OMEGA SEAMASTER De Ville Vintage Automatic Mens "Union Oil" Watch - 14K Gold with Rare Silver Box
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1973 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic SS Steel Watch - Mint
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1973 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Watch with Beads of Rice Bracelet - Stainless
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Cartier Santos Automatic 25mm Watch Santos de Cartier Octo SM 18k and SS
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Santos Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow gold.
25mm Ladies
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Automatic Watch in 18K White Gold, 1980s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a vintage Audemars Piguet reference 5388 automatic in 18k white gold with a stunning
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Seiko DX De Luxe 25j Automatic Day/Date Stainless Steel Watch 6106-6030
By Seiko
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Seiko
Movement: Mechanical - 25 jewels - Cal. 6106
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Gross Weight: 49.5 Grams (including case, movement, and strap)
Case Width: 36mm
Case Hei...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bell
Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP Automatic
By Bell
Ross
Located in London, GB
Bell & Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP Automatic 43mm Black Sunburst Dial
The Bell & Ross Vintage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Bulova Automatic Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Bulova wristwatch with 14k yellow gold case.
The back of the case is stamped
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Rotary Gold Plated Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
A striking and rare 1970s Swiss-made Rotary wristwatch, featuring a 25-jewel automatic movement
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Jaeger LeCoultre 18k Gold Memovox Automatic 37mm Mechanical Alarm Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage Memovox Automatic wrist watch crafted in Switzerland by Jaeger
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
18K Gold Vintage Omega Automatic Chronometre 36mm Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
-worthy Omega with presence, pedigree, and quiet luxury appeal. Ideal for the advanced vintage watch
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Omega Genève Jumbo 40MM Elliptical Automatic
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A bold 1970s design, this vintage Omega Genève features an oversized 40mm oval-shaped gold-plated
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Rolex Ref 15200 Vintage 1990s Automatic Silver Dial 34mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 15200 automatic with a silver dial from the 1990s
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central
Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 5513
Year: 1964
Serial number: 11xxxxx
Reference: C03610
Many have
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega Vintage Constellation Automatic 18k Yellow Gold 35mm
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 35mm yellow gold Constellation by Omega. Features a silver dial, adorned with applied
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic English made Dennison Stainless case
Located in Peshawar, PK
Original Omega Geneve Watch.
Case Height 43mm
Case diameter 38mm
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Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic English made Dennison Stainless case
Located in Peshawar, PK
Original Omega Geneve Watch.
Case Height 41mm
Case diameter 37mm
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Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Matte Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch and Paper Tag, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Central
Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 5513
Year: 1970
Serial number: 26xxxxx
Reference: OT1709
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2577-8 – Champagne Dial – Bumper Automatic – Vintage
By Omega
Located in London, GB
golden era, this Omega Seamaster Ref. 2577-8 Bumper Automatic Vintage Watch is an early and elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner Tropical Brown Glossy Gilt Dial 5512 Steel Automatic Watch 1960
By Rolex
Located in Central
Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 5512
Year: 1960
Serial number: 55xxxx
Reference: C03729; C03603
Case
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Small Crown Gilt Black Dial 6205 Steel Automatic Watch 1954
By Rolex
Located in Central
Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6205
Year: 1954
Serial number: 21xxx
Reference: OT1504
Model 6204 as
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Dial 16618 Automatic Watch, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Central
Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 16618
Year: 1990
Serial number: E8xxxxx
Reference: OT1673
Over its
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic Winding English made Dennison Stainless case
Located in Peshawar, PK
Original Omega Geneve Watch.
Case Height 40mm
Case diameter 37mm
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Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster 50s Automatic White Dial Steel 34mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Omega seamaster automatic with a white/ cream dial from the late 50s, early 60s
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
IWC Schaffhausen 1960s Mens 35mm Vintage Swiss Automatic Unrestored RA643
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
$3,920 Sale Price
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Vintage Omega Seamaster 1960s Automatic Silver Sunburst Dial 35mm case
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Omega Seamaster automatic with its original beads of rice bracelet from the late
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster 1960s Automatic Silver Sunburst Dial 34mm case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Omega Seamaster automatic with its original beads of rice bracelet from the late
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Bucherer Automatic Vintage Chronometer (Cert) Dresswatch. Plexiglass, c1970
s.
By Bucherer
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Bucherer automatic features a gold capped stainless steel case of 25mm inc crown
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 1601 60s Vintage Automatic Two Tone Champagne Dial 36
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference two tone 1601 automatic with a champagne sunburst dial
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 1941 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Ref. 3869 – Automatic
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, combining early automatic technology with the brand’s hallmark Oyster waterproof case.
Specifications
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Sea-Dweller Matte Dial 1665 MK I Steel Automatic Watch 1979
By Rolex
Located in Central
Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1665
Year: 1979
Serial number: 61xxxxx
Reference: C03493
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Single Red MK II 1680 Tropical Brown Steel Automatic Watch 1969
By Rolex
Located in Central
Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1680
Year: 1969
Serial number: 21xxxxx
Reference: C03413
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold case measuring 33mm, case in pristine vintage condition. 17-Jeweled Omega cal.28.10 automatic
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Omega Constellation Chronometer 60s Automatic Turler Dial 34mm Steel
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Omega Constellation Chronometer with a silver Turler stamped dial from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 18k Rose Gold 35mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA705
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS
All of our vintage pre - owned watches
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,320 Sale Price
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5052 34m Bubbleback Mens 1940s Vintage Automatic RA660
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.5052 bubbleback automatic, c.1948, in excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$6,232 Sale Price
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Omega Ref 2862 32mm Mens 1950s Gold Capped Vintage Automatic RA656
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-Jeweled Omega cal.501 automatic movement, cleaned, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
$3,520 Sale Price
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Rare Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Vintage 14470sq Diamond Dial Automatic
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Audemar Piguet Royal Oak ref 14470 ST in steel with unusual original Diamond dial.
The watch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA685B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1603 automatic, c.1968, in excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$6,312 Sale Price
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Vintage Automatic 1960s RA675B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$5,272 Sale Price
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Vintage Audemars Piguet Model 25730BA 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
from this warranty. We do not recommend that vintage / pre-owned watches be submerged in water as we do
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Ref 1501 70s Automatic Grey Sigma Dial 34mm Case.
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 1501 automatic with a grey sigma dial from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst" dial with raised stick
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1970s Girard-Perregaux Gyromatic High Frequency – Automatic Cal. 440-279
Located in New York, NY
during the golden era of automatic watchmaking. The 37mm curved stainless steel case and matching
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Geneve 70s Automatic Silver Dial Day Date 37mm Case
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Omega Geneve automatic with silver dial and day/date function from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust 80s Ref 16233 Automatic Gold Two Tone Champagne
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16233 automatic two tone with a champagne roman numeral
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster 1972 Automatic Silver Honywell Stamped Dial Gold Capped
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Omega seamster De Ville automatic date with a silver “Honeywell” stamped dial from
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Vintage Omega Constellation Pie-Pan Dial 18K Brick-Link Bracelet Automatic
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
iconic mid-century chronometer line.
This distinguished vintage Constellation showcases the celebrated
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Seamaster DeVille 1960s Mens 32mm 14k Solid Gold Vintage Automatic RA644
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, 14k solid gold men's Omega Seamaster DeVille automatic, vintage luxury that will always be in style
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Omega 14k Solid Gold 36mm Jumbo Bumper Automatic Mens Vintage 1950s RA695
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.332 automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
$9,520 Sale Price
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Vintage 1950s Zenith x Tiffany
Co. 34.5MM 14KT Yellow Gold – Bumper Automatic
Located in New York, NY
A rare and collectible collaboration, this vintage 1950s Zenith is double signed by Tiffany &
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage women
s Rado CAPTAIN COOK automatic Ref 727/1 wristwatch case
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Steel
Measurements 25mm diameter (excluding crown )
Band Type
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA685
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a part of your rotation today!
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$6,336 Sale Price
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Vintage Ladies Datejust 70s Reference 6918 Automatic Silver Dial 26mm Case Paper
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage ladies Rolex Datejust reference 6918 automatic with a silver dial on a steel rivet
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Collection GX6525 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RA579
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and aftermarket buckle. Vintage luxury
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,720 Sale Price
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
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