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Movado 14Kt. Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Triple Register Chronograph
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Citizen Panda Bullhead Chronograph Ref. 67-9020 Automatic Mens Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
photos carefully
Band Size :Total Length Approx 22 cm
Gender: Men 's Watch / Unisex
Condition: In Very
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chopard St. Moritz Chronograph 8333 Automatic Stainless Steel Men Watch
By Chopard
Located in Toronto, CA
cm
Gender: men's Watch
Condition: In Pre Owned condition, With Little wear & marks Check the pics
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Movado Yellow Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Triple Register Chronograph
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Brand New In Box With all
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Breitling Genève Panda Dial Top Time Chronograph Men
s Watch Ref. 815
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
A classic Breitling Genève Top Time chronograph, featuring a striking panda-style dial with silver
Category
1960s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Zenith A271 Chronograph 37.5mm Steel Watch Bicompax White Dial Serviced Vintage
By Zenith
Located in London, GB
Zenith A271
Bi Compax Chronograph
Reference A2,71
37mm Case Diameter
Silver Baton Dial
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel
1960
s Heuer Bundeswehr 1550SG Vintage Flyback Chronograph Mens Watch - SS
By Heuer
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1960's HEUER BUNDESWEHR 1550SG Vintage Flyback Chronograph Mens Watch - Stainless Steel
Beautiful
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Quartz Black Dial Chronograph CA1211 Mens Watch
By TAG Heuer
Located in Toronto, CA
Please view photos carefully
Band Size : Full Size Will Fit Hand Wrist up to 20 cm
Gender: men's Watch
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Ronde Chronograph 7002 CC Men
s Watch in Stainless Steel
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Ronde Chronograph 7002 CC Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
SKU: 142271
PRIMARY
Category
20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Steel Omega Speedmaster Vintage 1970
s Chronograph Wrist Watch Ref. ST145.022
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Steel Omega Speedmaster Vintage 1970 's Chronograph Wrist Watch Ref. ST145.022
With Omega Extract
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
A Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Full Hunter Chronograph Calendar Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Pre Daytona Oyster Chronograph 6234 Watch 36mm Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
in fair condition. A vintage Rolex Oster bracelet was later added to the case. The chronograph
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
A Fun "Surfboard" Chronograph Dive Watch By Clebar Switzerland ca
1970
s
By Clebar
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An unusual chronograph from Clebar, ca' early 1970's — whose wares were distributed in the U.S. by
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Seiko Pogue Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Men
s Watch Ref. 6139-6002
By Seiko
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Seiko
Model: Pogue
Reference Number: 6139-6002
Case Size: 41mm
Movement: Automatic
Material: Stainless Steel
Size: 8"
Weight: 108.9 Grams
Condition: Good vintage condition, ke...
Category
20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
J.E.Caldwell Stainless Steel Oversized Chronograph Manual Wind Watch, 1940s
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell / by Valjoux
STYLE / REFERENCE: Full Size Three Register Chronograph
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Breitling Vintage Chronograph Pilot Wrist Watch from 1970, Ref 1806, Full Set
By Breitling
Located in Antwerp, BE
Breitling Vintage Chronograph Pilot Wrist Watch from 1970, Ref 1806
Comes with box and warranty
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
18 Kt Gold Angelus Chronodate Triple Date Jumbo 38mm Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Angelus
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold Extremely Rare Collectors Angelus Chronodate Triple Date Chronograph Wrist Watch with
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Girard-Perregaux Chronograph Cal 285 Hand Wind Men
s Watch Ref 22405
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
This striking chronograph from Girard-Perregaux, referenced 22405 and fitted in the rare
Category
20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
BREITLING "Harrison Ford" PLUTON Navitimer 2100 Multifunction Military Pilots
By Breitling
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
BREITLING PLUTON "Harrison Ford" Navitimer 2100 Chronograph Multifunction Military Pilots Watch - Stainless
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
DOXA Manual Multi Scale Chronograph Steel Wrist Watch NATO Strap Valjoux 22
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage DOXA chronograph wrist watch featuring a black multi scale dial
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 Japan Automatic 17 jewels c1969 Mens
Watch
By Seiko
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This elegant & rarely seen
Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 c1969 watch
is proud to have ALL
Category
1960s Japanese Retro Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Seiko Chronograph Mono-pusher Chronograph 5717-8990 Manual Winding Stainless-st
By Seiko
Located in Toronto, CA
Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Seiko Mono-pusher Chronograph 5717-8990 Manual Winding Stainless-steel
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel
Chronograph Suisse Steel Chronograph with Original Dial 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Chronograph Suisse
STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Chronographe Suisse Chronograph Incabloc
Located in London, GB
that the watch remained waterproof despite many of the time if a chronograph not being waterproof.
At
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel
Tissot Vintage Chronograph 808A
By Tissot
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 34mm stainless steel chronograph by Tissot. Features a silver dial with a tachymeter
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Girard Perregaux Steel Chronograph Valjoux 72
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Queens, NY
Girard Perregaux Steel Chronograph Valjoux 72, with black dial, with rose gold hands, marked, and
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel
LIP Vintage Chronograph Panda Dial
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
LIP vintage chronograph
Panda dial
black/ 2 silver counters
mechanical
valjoux 7730
38 mm
steel
Category
1970s French Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel
IWC Portugieser 3714 Chronograph Wristwatch Iob
Located in New York, NY
A vintage stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch by International Watch Company
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Chronograph Watches
Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph Moonwatch 105.012-66
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
manual-wind chronograph movement Calibre 321, housed in a 42mm stainless steel case made by Huguenin
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl F Bucherer 1340 Lemania Chronograph
Located in London, GB
F Bucherer 1340 Lemania Chronograph wristwatch which comes as watch only in addition to our 12-month
Category
1970s British Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel
Breguet Classique Chronograph 18k Yellow Gold 3237BA
By Breguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
by a sapphire crystal.
Powered by a renowned manual-winding Lemania chronograph movement, the watch
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Omega Chronograph Calibre 33.3 – Stainless Steel, Circa 1944
By Omega
Located in Lisboa, PT
Omega Chronograph Calibre 33.3 – Stainless Steel, Circa 1944
An exceptional example of early Omega
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Electric Blue Mathis Montabon Chronograph Mens Wristwatch
Located in GB
Manthis Montabon Chronograph wristwatch 42mm RRP £1200
A good looking and decorative men’s watch with
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$719 Sale Price
20% Off
Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950
s
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 22209
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Alfred Dunhill “Millennium” Moon‑Phase Triple Calendar Chronograph
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Lisboa, PT
automatic El Primero movement, the watch offers a sophisticated array of complications, including a triple
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950
s
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 22209
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Breitling Cadette Vintage Chronograph Venus 175 Gold Plated 1950s
By Breitling
Located in London, GB
Breitling Cadette Vintage Chronograph Venus 175 Gold Plated 1950s
If vintage chronographs are
Category
1950s European Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Breitling Navitimer Vintage Twin Jet Chronograph Black Dial 806
By Breitling
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Breitling Navitimer Twin Jet Chronograph reference 806
A standout example of Breitling’s iconic
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2303
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Embrace timeless elegance with the Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Breitling Cushion Shaped Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1960s
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Sport Chronograph / Ref. 810
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s. Ref 2750/67
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Uni Compax Chronograph circa 1940s
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Uni Compax 2 Register
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Omega
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold 37mm leather strap with box.
Mechanical manual wind
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Automatic Chronograph, Ref. 16520, Full Set, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
, with original certificate.
Model: 16520
Movement: Automatic Chronograph Zenith
Case Material
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Heuer Stainless Steel Original Dial Triple Date Chronograph Wristwatch
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Bucherer Incabloc Chronograph Wristwatch,
Siegfried Rauch
, Valjoux 7733 mvmt
By Bucherer
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and very rare Bucherer Incabloc Chronograph features a 40mm case stainless steel case
Category
1970s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Telda Steel Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Telda Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime AB0510U4/BB62 World Time Box
Papers
By Breitling
Located in London, GB
Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime AB0510U4/BB62 World Time Box & Papers 9.5/10 Condition
Category
Late 20th Century European Vintage Chronograph Watches
Seiko 6M25 6050
1992 Olympics Barcelona
. 1/10 Chronograph Retrograde...
By Seiko
Located in Canterbury, England
, 1/10 chronograph retrograde, month and timer all operated via the crown. The condition of this
Category
1990s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Croneo (Chronograph) ref 67839. ML67 Auto c1995
By Maurice Lacroix
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Croneo (Chronograph) reference 67839 features a 40mm stainless
Category
1990s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Platinum IWC Perpetual Calendar Split Second Chronograph Limited Wrist Watch3751
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
Watch Da Vinci, FULL SET, Reference 3751-001
Movement : Split Second Chronograph Perpetual Calendar
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Platinum
Yema Motorsports Chronograph Wristwatch. Meangraf Super (reference 721122). 1970
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Yema motorsports chronograph with date, a Meangraf Super (reference 721122) features a
Category
1970s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Forsythe Steel Chronograph with Original Unrestored Dial circa 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Forsythe Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel
Tissot Stainless Steel Seastar Chronograph Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1970s
By Tissot
Located in Firenze, IT
wristwatch with chronograph.
Made in 1970's
Caliber Valjoux 7733
Dimensions 42m
Signed Dial, case and
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Breitling Steel Round Button Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1950s
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / "Waterproof" Style
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tissot Steel Seastar Full Size Chronograph with Original Black Dial
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Seastar / Cushion Chronograph
METAL
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Vintage Chronograph Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of vintage chronograph watches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 2093 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. 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 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage chronograph watches made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Omega, Breitling and Heuer produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 14 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage chronograph watches for sale are for men, but there are 405 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much are Vintage Chronograph Watches?
Prices for vintage chronograph watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $342 and can go as high as $375,000, while vintage chronograph watches, on average, fetch $4,814.
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 Chronograph Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether chronograph watches are worth buying is a matter of personal opinion. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose timepieces that appeal to you and suit your needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of chronograph watches from some of the world's top jewelers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The addition of extra dials called sub-dials is what is special about a chronograph watch. These extra dials allow you to measure time on different scales. For example, a chronograph timepiece may have 30-second, one-hour and 12-hour timers for its sub-dials. Shop a collection of chronograph watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The three dials on a chronograph watch vary. Generally, the dials are 30-second, 60-minute and 12-hour timers used to precisely track time, but some timepieces may have different dials. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of chronograph watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a chronograph watch, look on the dial and the case back for marks or stamps that indicate a maker or a style or serial number. You can use trusted resources to search for these markings or consult a certified appraiser for an expert evaluation. Shop a selection of watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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, 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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