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Vintage Vacheron Constantin 44MM 18K White
Yellow Gold Manual Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Houston, TX
Gold Pocket Watch
Gender: Unisex
Caliber Properties
Caliber No: 410554
Movement Type: Manual
Display
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 67197 Watch - 18K Gold, MOP
Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Perpetual with sapphire crystal and Rolex caliber 2130 movement.
Lady Rolex watches can be found around
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Calibre De Cartier 42mm Automatic Mens Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
watch. The caliber of this watch is automatic and the reserve may last up to 48 hours total.
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
1972 Omega Seamaster Mens Watch, Automatic, Quick-Set Day
Date - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
original vintage Omega Seamaster day date with caliber 1022 movement.
As a Seamaster, it's a watch that
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
PIAGET DANCER Mens Watch 18K White Gold
Factory Piaget Diamonds - Mint
By Piaget
Located in Suwanee, GA
fire as you would expect from a watch of this caliber.
To power the watch Piaget used its exceptional
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe Watch Golden Elipse Champagne Dial with Original Case 1970
s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
1970
Ultra-thin self-winding mechanical movement. Caliber 240.
The Watch has won the AutoBello 2022
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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 Caliber Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone with Rare Vertical Grained Gold Dial from 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
grained. Fitted with a series 1500 Caliber movement this watch still has a factory original rating on it
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Caliber Watches
Bulova Stainless Steel Art Deco Automatic Winding Wristwatch, 1950s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
high grade 23 jewels caliber movement. The watch keeps excellent time and can be worn for a occasions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Longines Rare Art Deco Tank with Unique Original Crystal and Circa 1940
s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
classic 9L Caliber movement this watch is in exceptional condition. It has been in a vault for 40 or 50
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Caliber Watches
Longines 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Art Deco Articulated Lug Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
dependable calibers this watch will last lifetimes. It is dependable and as a two toned watch it goes well
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Caliber Watches
LeCoultre 14Kt. Solid Gold Mid Century Modernist Hand Constructed Case from 1950
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
. The watch is entirely hand made and the movement is of the highest caliber. This watch was just
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Early and Rare Datejust "Big Bubble" from 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
, the caliber 745. The watch has a unique black dial and unusual pink gold markers. It has an original
Category
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies Yellow Gold Art Deco Backwind Manual Wristwatch, 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm X 16mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Back
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Caliber Watches
IWC Calatrava 18K Rose Gold Jumbo 36mm
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
movements of the 20th century, the IWC caliber 89. This watch has been serviced and is running well.
It is
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Vintage Patek Phillippe 32mm 18kt White Gold Swiss Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
production: 1970
Condition: Excellent
No original box, no original papers
Gender: Men's watch/Unisex
Caliber
Category
1970s Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Tiffany
Co. 18-14 Karat Gold 1970
s Model 3338 1 Calatrava
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany
Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
, Caliber 13.5-320. This watch is in good working condition.
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tissot Navigator Automatic Chronograph Steel Tachymeter Blue Dial, Cal. Lemania
By Tissot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Watch
Movement: Automatic, Caliber Lemania 1341
Case: Steel case, Diameter 39.7mm x 36.7mm Thickness
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Tank Jumbo Date 2413 Large MM LM Must de Cartier L.C Classic Railway
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Quartz Caliber movement, this watch is not just a work of art but also a reliable timepiece. The pin
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Longines Fab Suisse, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case, Handwinding Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Antwerp, BE
Longines Fab Suisse, 35mm, 18 kt yellow gold Case, Handwinding Wrist Watch
Movement: Handwinding
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 1513
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
dot indexes, subsidiary seconds, rose gold baton hands, and minute track. The watch has a caliber 12
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Barometer
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
thousand calibers, including the world's smallest watch movement, the world's smallest wristwatch with the
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Bronze
Record Stainless Steel Split-Second Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Record Watch Co
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Swiss manufacture and used a movement caliber 179 to run this watch.
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Benrus Watch Co. Stainless Steel Sky Chief Wristwatch
By Benrus
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Watch Co. caliber 276. Circa 1950s.
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin Stainless Steel 222 Automatic Wristwatch circa 1977
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
automatic movement is powered by Vacheron's caliber 1120. This particular watch is in excellent condition
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Model 222 designed by Gerald Genta circa 1970s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
automatic movement is powered by Vacheron caliber 1120. This particular watch is in excellent condition with
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Longines Ladies Rose Gold Conquest Calendar Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1967
By Longines
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The is an elegant Longines Conquest calendar watch with a caliber 291 manual wind movement, an
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Angelus Caliber 215 Chronograph 1950
s Wristwatch
By Angelus
Located in New York, NY
Model: Angelus Caliber 215 Chronograph
Circa: 1950
Movement: Angelus Caliber 215
Case
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster 145.016-68 Speedmaster Dial 861 Caliber
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Speedmaster dial with Luminous hands and markers. Triple registers. 861 caliber mechanical movement.
This
Category
1960s Vintage Caliber Watches
Breitling SS Chronomatic Ref 2110 Caliber 12, circa 1970
By Breitling
Located in West Hollywood, CA
caliber 12 movement with left hand wind and date at 6. Recently fully serviced and left unpolished as
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Yellow Gold Dress Model Caliber 89 Wristwatch, circa 1958
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
jewel manual wind IWC caliber 89 movement with sweep seconds. Movement serial # of 1.43 million dates
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold
IWC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dress Model Caliber 89, circa 1956
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
wind IWC caliber 89 movement with sweep seconds.
Recently fully serviced by one of our veteran
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 3419A Stainless Steel Calatrava Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Patek Philippe 3419A vintage Calatrava watch has a Amagnetic 27 AM 400 caliber
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 2591J Center Lug Calatrava Watch, circa 1962
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
markers. The watch is fitted with a 23-300 18-jewel caliber movement # 789151 / 428375. The watch still
Category
1960s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tortue Tortue Women
s Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
. Generic Strap & Tang Buckle. Photos of actual watch. Cartier Caliber 78-1, 17 Jeweled Movement.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Caliber Watches
Vacheron Constantin 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch Ref 7416
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin , Model 7416 certified pre-owned men's automatic wrist watch. Vacheron
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Turler 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch Ref 4906
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin Turler, Model 4906 certified pre-owned men's automatic wrist watch. Vacheron
Category
1960s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget, 18k Ladies
Bracelet Watch with Jade Dial
Diamond Bezel, Ref. 9706 A
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
PIAGET
REF 9706 A 6
A WHITE GOLD, DIAMOND AND EMERALD SET BRACELET WATCH
Dial: nephrite
Caliber
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Universal Geneve 18 kt Bumper Automatic 1950
By Universal Genève
Located in Heerlen, NL
Lecoultre and Universal Geneve.
The caliber number is 138SS. The watch has been serviced recently and is in
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex King Midas Cellini Reference 4126 with Rare Case, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
caliber 1601 movement. Genuine Leather Watch Strap. Triple Signed.
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Longines stainless steel two toned dial Circa 1943
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
was either gilt-finished or nickel-finished, like the present watch. Watches with the caliber 12.68z
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Calendar 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Omega
Located in Dublin, IE
Offering a vintage Omega Seamaster Calendar 18 kt rose gold watch. The watch has a caliber 503
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Wristwatch on Shark Mesh Bracelet circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
bi-directional rotating bezel, which is in excellent condition. The watch has the caliber 1001 copper
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3468
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Model 3468 Mens Wrist Watch. Patek Philippe Caliber 23-300 Manual Winding Eighteen
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe White Gold Gondolo Trapeze Manual Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18k White Gold Gondolo Trapeze Ref 5489G--001 Mens manual wind Wrist Watch. Patek
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Ultra Thin Manual Wristwatch Ref 3611
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava Model 3611/1 Mens Wrist Watch. Patek Philippe Caliber 215 Manual Winding
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chopard Onyx Dial 1970 Large 18k Yellow Gold Rare Flying Saucer Disco Volante Ju
By Chopard
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
watchmaking and jewellery company. Wear Chopard watch it's integrate the club of famous actresses : Sophia
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 565 From the Graves Collection
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greenwich, CT
.
The watch features the Caliber 27 SC manual-wind nickel lever movement (stamped twice with the Geneva
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Wristwatch with Hobnail Bezel Ref 3796
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
watch for sale.
Patek Philippe watches are more than just instruments for telling time. Among
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1940s Movado, Stunning Condition
By Movado
Located in Raleigh, NC
artificial, international language of Esperanto.
The 17 jewel movement is a higher caliber than many watches
Category
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Omega Speedmaster "Grey Ghost"
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
would be used until 1968, when it was replaced by the caliber 861.
The present watch is a mint
Category
1960s Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Porcelain Dial Ref 2526
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel Function: Stationary
Movement: Mechanical Automatic - Caliber 12-600AT
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Blancpain Stainless Steel Fifty Fathoms Aqua Lung Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Blancpain
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Here at Crown & Caliber we strive to have an inventory that will meet the needs of anyone that shops
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega, De Ville Gentelman Watch 1972, Complete Original, BD166.033, Caliber 565
By Omega
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 14K. Yellow Gold Watch, Automatic Mouvement with Date
Brand: Omega, Line: De Ville watch
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Geneve Watch w/ Leather Band Caliber 620
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Geneve Watch w/ Leather Band Caliber 620
Movement #620
Movement
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega caliber 321 chronograph 1950
s Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Reference: 2451-7
Circa: 1950s
Movement: Manual-wind Caliber 321 with column wheel
Case
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Schaffhausen R 1210 Caliber 401 Steel 1960 Breguet Hairspring Pre Portofino
By IWC
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
IWC Schaffhausen
International Watch Co.
Founded in 1868
for the discerning Gentlemen
In 1868
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Caliber Watches
Materials
Steel
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Vintage Caliber Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of vintage caliber watches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Modern and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage caliber watches. Omega, Rolex and IWC each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. When shopping our range of vintage caliber watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.
How Much are Vintage Caliber Watches?
On average, vintage caliber watches at 1stDibs sell for $3,276, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $6,820 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 Caliber Watches
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Unless you have training in jewelry repair, you should not take the back off a vintage Omega watch on your own. Opening the timepieces requires a specially designed tool available only to jewelers authorized to service Omega watches. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some old vintage watches are worth something. There is often a market for vintage pieces from well-known watchmakers, such as Patek Philippe, Omega, Rolex, TAG Heuer, Audemars Piguet, Longines and Breitling. Generally, the maker, type, materials, age and condition will largely determine the potential value of a vintage timepiece. If you'd like to find out how much your watch may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Explore a variety of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can check if your vintage Omega watch is the real deal by cross-referencing the serial number stamped on the watch. The serial number is seven to eight digits long, and if it doesn’t match the company’s database, this is a serious red flag that can indicate that the piece is fake. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many watch lovers believe that vintage Cartier watches are a good investment. French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the best-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world. One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, many people only used pocket watches.) Louis Cartier designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to check the time more easily while flying. Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, inspired by the linear forms of World War I military tanks, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Cartier watches is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Cartier watches and other watches on 1stDibs.
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