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Vintage Omega Seamaster Men
s Watch 14k Gold Filled Black Dial Automatic
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Omega Seamaster Watch
14K Gold Filled Omega Watch
Black Dial
35mm case
Black leather
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Omega Dynamic Automatic 41mm Stainless Steel Date Wrist Watch 166.039
By Omega
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Omega Watch Co.
Movement: Omega Dynamic - Mechanical Automatic Caliber 565 - Swiss Made
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Heuer Carrera Chronograph Steel Cream Dial Automatic Men
s Watch 1153
By TAG Heuer
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Heuer Carrera Stainless Steel Cream Dial Automatic Mențs Watch. Watch dial is
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Ulysse Nardin 14k Yellow Gold Saddle Leather Automatic Mens Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Vintage Ulysse Nardin 34 mm 14k Yellow Gold Saddle Leather Automatic Men's Watch
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster 300 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 165.024
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch. Aftermarket
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Rolex Date Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Men Watch 1500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Vintage Rolex Date 34mm Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Men Watch 1500. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Stainless Steel Date Automatic Men
s Watch Ref. 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
and precision. The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap, adding a touch of vintage charm while
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster 120 Steel Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch 166.027
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Omega Seamaster 120 37mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 135.027
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
1963 IWC Vintage Mens Square Watch, Cal. 854 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1963 IWC Vintage Mens Square Watch, Cal. 854 Automatic - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Restored Condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Vintage Rose Gold Automatic Movement with Linen Dial Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Automatic, Self winding movement. New Brown Lizard Grain Padded strap. Watch length 8 3/4 inches. Recently
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Men
s Cartier Galbee 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Diamond Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very chic and bold looking vintage Cartier "Santos Galbee" wrist watch crafted in
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 38mm Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 38mm Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch.
First edition with heavy link
Category
20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Steel Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Watch in fair condition. Moderate slack on the bracelet. The back case has Small
dings
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual LadyDate Steel Silver Dial Automatic Vintage Watch 6517
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Lady Date Vintage: Yes Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Dial Color
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Glycine Combat 6 Vintage Steel Black Dial Automatic Men
s Watch GL0122
By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
Watch Shape Round
Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland
Vintage No
Band Width 22 mm
Lug Width 22 mm
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
1971 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1971 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement and Royal Blue Dial
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1956 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1956 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Restored
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Black Dial Automatic Men
s Watch 1675
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, gmt, date indicator
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
1972 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Automatic Day Date Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1972 OMEGA GENEVE Vintage Mens Automatic Day Date Watch - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Original Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1972 Omega "C" Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1972 OMEGA "C" CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Classic Date Steel White Dial Automatic Men Watch 3301.20
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
/Formal Model: Omega Classic Vintage: Yes Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Dial Color: White Display
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
1979 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Glacier Blue Dial Bracelet Watch, Automatic
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1979 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Glacier Blue Dial Bracelet Watch, Automatic, Date - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1971 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1971 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement and Black Dial - Stainless
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1969 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement and Wine
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Cal. 565 Watch, Automatic, Date - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1969 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Cal. 565 Watch, Automatic, Date - Stainless
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1954 ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback, Ref. 6284 - Stainless
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Date Men
s Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Automatic Watch 1500
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Vintage Date Men's Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Automatic Watch 1500 - Automatic winding
Category
20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Gubelin Automatic Triple Calendar Moon Phase Wrist Watch
By Gubelin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage wrist watch by Gubelin features a 37mm round shape case that's crafted in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Men
s LeCoultre Vintage cal.12A Automatic Field Watch circa 1950s Swiss LV834BRN
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic vintage, men's LeCoultre cal.12A automatic bumper field watch, c.1950s. Verified authentic
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970
s, "Mint"
By Hamilton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's
Description / Condition: All
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Vintage Rolex Datejust 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 1601. Minor
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Steel Automatic Mens Watch 25805-11-822-BAEA
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Steel Automatic Men's Watch 25805-11-822-BAEA. Case Shows
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Piaget Automatic 18k Gold 32mm Cushion Texture Link Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Montclair, NJ
(Case, Bracelet, and Movement)
Condition: Vintage wrist watch bracelet in excellent ALL ORIGINAL
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Piaget Automatic 18k Gold 32mm Cushion Texture Link Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Montclair, NJ
(Case, Bracelet, and Movement)
Condition: Vintage wrist watch bracelet in excellent ALL ORIGINAL
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Longines Admiral 5 Star 18k Yellow Gold 35mm Automatic Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Longines
Movement: Mechanical - Automatic-Winding - Swiss Made
Case Material: Solid 18k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Automatic Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold Omega automatic wristwatch. The watch features all its original
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Piaget Polo 91321-K51 Automatic Watch with Original Pouch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Piaget Polo 18k yellow gold unisex wristwatch, reference 9131 K51, with automatic movement
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1967 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 854 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1967 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 854 Automatic - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Original
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Date Two-Tone White Roman Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Rolex Date 26mm Steel Gold White Roman Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 6917. Dial
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Omega Seamaster Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Automatic Midsize Watch Mint
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Omega Seamaster N/A is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by an automatic
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Date Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch 6517
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage watch. Patina on the dial and hands. This watch was manufactured in 1964.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Cal. 853 Isomura Watch - Platinum
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Cal. 853 Isomura Watch - Platinum
Beautiful Restored
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
1968 Omega Vintage De Ville Mens Cal. 711 Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1968 OMEGA Vintage De Ville Mens Cal. 711 Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Linen dial Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Omega Seamaster De Ville Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 2 Piece Water
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Steel and Gold Ref 6582 Zephyre Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oyster perpetual Reference 6582 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 piece stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
1971 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Automatic Mens Stainless Steel Watch - Box
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating.
1971 OMEGA SEAMASTER De Ville Vintage Automatic Mens Stainless Steel Watch
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1972 Omega Geneve Vintage Retro Automatic Day Date Mens Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1972 OMEGA GENEVE Vintage Retro Automatic Day Date Mens Watch - Stainless Steel
First Double Quick-Set
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1971 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1971 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Restored
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1968 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1968 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Original
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1963 Omega (Seamaster) Vintage Mens Rare Cal. 560 Watch, Automatic, Date - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1963 OMEGA (SEAMASTER) Vintage Mens Rare Cal. 560 Watch, Automatic, Date - Stainless Steel
Rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970
s Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1970's OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Restored
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 552 Movement - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1969 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 552 Movement - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1966 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Full Size Watch with 565 Movement, Automatic
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1966 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Full Size Watch with 565 Movement, Automatic
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1967 IWC Yacht Club Vintage Large Mens Watch, Cal. 8541 Automatic - SS
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1967 IWC YACHT CLUB Vintage Large Mens Watch with Forest Green Dial , Cal. 8541 - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970 Omega De Ville Vintage Large Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1970 OMEGA De Ville Vintage Large Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - Stainless
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Automatic Blue Dial Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1970 OMEGA De Ville Vintage Mens Automatic Blue Dial Watch - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Restored
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1969 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
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.
- 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. - 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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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