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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
Heuer Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial circa 1990
s
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 3 Reg. Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Movado Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940
s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / 19038
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company / By Valjoux
STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph
Category
1940s Swiss Post-War Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe, Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Chronograph Ref. 3970E Wristwatch, 1997
By Patek Philippe
Located in Paris, FR
Patek Philippe – Reference 3970E, Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
18K Rose Gold – Circa 1997
Among
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Stainless Steel Racing Wristwatch, Circa 1950
By Wittnauer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Stunning and rare circa 1960 Wittnauer 3 register chronograph gentleman's wristwatch in very good
Category
1950s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Seiko Stainless Steel Day Date Chronograph from 1990
s
By Seiko
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Seiko Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Day Date Chrono / Reference 6002
METAL
Category
1990s Japanese Modernist Vintage Chronograph Watches
Tegrov World Time Chronograph with Date, 17 Jewel Manually Wound, c1970
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Tegrov world Time chronograph with date features a stainless steel 46mm (exc
Category
1970s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Heuer Calculator Chronograph ref 110.633. 45mm Case, Stainless Steel, c 1975
By Heuer
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Heuer Calculator Chronograph reference 110.633 features a 45mm stainless steel
Category
1970s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Seiko Chronograph AKA
UFO
. Ref 6138 0040, Year circa 1976.
By Seiko
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Seiko Chronograph reference 6138 0040 aka "UFO" is presented in very good condition
Category
1970s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Vintage Baume
Mercier Manual Wind Chronograph Moonphase White Dial 1990s 34mm.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Baume
Mercier moon phase Chronograph manual wind in steel in quartz from the
Category
1980s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Maserati Neptune Chronograph Automatic Gold Plated Stainless-steel Black Dial B
By Maserati
Located in Toronto, CA
Gender: Men's / Unisex Watch
Condition: In Excellent condition With Little Wear , Scratches And Marks
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
Chopard Diamond and Mother of Pearl
Happy Sport
Chronograph Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Mother- of-Pearl 'Happy Sport' Chronograph Wristwatch, Chopard The circular dial
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Jacques Monnat Stainless Steel Diver
s Chronograph manual Wristwatch, 1970s
By Jacques Monnat
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Movement: 17J, manual wind, Valjou...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Tudor Monarch 15900 36mm Reverse Panda Black White Dial Chronograph Steel
By Tudor
Located in San Diego, CA
'Reverse Panda'
Crystal: Sapphire
Case Size: 36mm
Includes:
-Elegant Watch Box
-Certified
Category
1990s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Charles Nicolet Rose Gold Filled New Old Stock Chronograph, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Charles Nicolet
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Rose
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe, Elegant
Rare 18k YGold Chronograph "Ref. 130" Wristwatch, 1947
By Patek Philippe
Located in Paris, FR
Patek Philippe’s reference 130 is one of the firm’s best-known vintage chronograph models and
Category
1940s Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Seamaster Polaris Chronograph Quartz, 40mm Steel/18K Yellow Gold Inlay...
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Neo vintage Omega Seamaster Polaris chronograph quartz , reference 259.05.00 features a 40mm
Category
1990s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Owned by Siegfried
Roy with Photo - Philippe Charriol Mens Red Chronograph SS
By Piaget
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
OWNED BY SIEGFRIED & ROY with PHOTO - Philippe Charriol Mens Red Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex Chronograph 1830 28mm x 36mm 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Chronograph
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Band: 18k Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold
Dial
Category
1990s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940
s
By Minerva
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Wittnauer Stainless Steel High Grade Chronograph with Original Dial, 1950
s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph
METAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Eberhard Oversized Chronograph with Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1930
s
By Eberhard
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eberhard & Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph Timer
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Breitling Chronograph with date, Ref 7101 , aka the Bullhead , the Pupitre. 1971
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Breitling chronograph with date, reference 7101 , aka the Bullhead , the Pupitre and the Pult
Category
1970s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Heuer Bundeswehr Steel and Gun Metal Chronograph with Original Dial and Bezel
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bundeswehr / Chronograph
METAL
Category
1970s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Vintage Alsta Inca Bloc Chronograph 1960
s Ref. # 732, Valjoux Caliver #7730
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Alsta Incabloc Valjoux Chronograph 1960's Ref. 732
Description / Condition: All watches
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970
s, Ref. # 770R, 2 Register Cal # 7733
By Gruen
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970's Ref. #770R, Cal. Valjoux #7733
Description / Condition
Category
1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Valjoux Cal. #72 Ref. 800 Vintage 1940
s
By Wittnauer
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage 1940's Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Valjoux 72 Ref. 800
Description / Condition: All
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Calendar/ Chronograph in Steel with Rare Bezel Set Calendar Feature, 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This is a truly unique watch, produced by the Chronograph Suisse House in Switzerland. The watch
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Marius Lecoultre Very Fine Gold Minute Repeater with Split Second Chronograph
Located in Dallas, TX
Marius Lecoultre Very Fine Gold Minute Repeater With Split Second Chronograph - Manual winding
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Breitling Crosswind Chronograph K13355 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper 42mm
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: K13355
Year: 1999
Model: Breitling Crosswind Chronograph
Case Material
Category
1990s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Baume
Mercier 18 Karat Gold Vintage Chronograph, 30 Pulsation, WEMPE Service
By Baume
Mercier
Located in Berlin, DE
Collector's watch in perfect condition. Major Wempe service 2017 for almost €3,000!
Includes
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Omega 145000 Speedmaster Teutonic 14k SS Manual Wind Chronograph 1980s JM9
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, applied indice hour markers, white minute and hour hands, central chronograph hand, subdials at 3, 6 and 9
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
$3,592 Sale Price
20% Off
Patek Philippe Fine Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with Moon Phases
By Patek Philippe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A PATEK PHILIPPE FINE YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Clebar Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph with Original Dial from 1960
s
By Clebar
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Clebar Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Chronograph Watches
Clebar 18Kt Rose Gold Art Deco Chronograph circa 1940
s with Original Dial
By Clebar
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Clebar Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Round Chronograph
METAL
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Gold
Seiko 6130 0040 AKA the "Pogue".. Chronograph, unusual dial and bezel, 1974.
By Seiko
Located in Canterbury, England
in good condition with signs of use overall. A very attractive one register chronograph, with
Category
1970s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Harmon Steel Art Deco Single Button Chronograph with Original Dial from 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Harmon Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: One button chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1940s Swiss Modernist Vintage Chronograph Watches
Aerotel 18Kt. Rose Gold Set of Four New Old Stock Art Deco Chronographs
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Aerotel Watch Company / by Breitling
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Movado Stainless Steel Art Deco High Grade Chronograph with Original Dial 1940
s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph
METAL
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
LIP Stainless Steel Chrome-Plated Top Time Chronograph manual Wristwatch, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
WITH "PANDA" DIAL
Movement: 17J, ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Tissot Stainless Steel High Grade Chronograph from The Late 40
s / 50
s
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Wittnauer Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Register Chronograph, Circa 1940
s-50
s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Two Register
METAL
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Tudor Oyster Date Chronograph "Big Block" Ref 79160, "Albino
Dial, B&P
s, 1995.
By Tudor
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and very rare Tudor Oyster Date Chronograph automatic with date, reference 79160 with
Category
1990s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Omega Speedmaster Reduced Watch, Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
meaningful entry point into the world of vintage chronographs, this watch delivers both heritage and
Category
1990s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
18 Kt Pink/Rose Gold Audemars Piguet Off Shore Chronograph, Extract/Box/Revision
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pink Gold Royal Oak Off Shore with Box & Extract from the Archives. Reference 26170OR.00
Like New !
Just back from full service at AP
Case : Rose / Pink Gold 42 mm
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Zodiac Vintage Large Steel Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Zodiac
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Zodiac Chronograph Wrist Watch, 48 X 42 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece water Resistant
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1969 Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022 Men
s Watch DON Bezel
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
, emphasizing durability and elegance. Known for its manual-wind chronograph movement, this watch is highly
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare French Mid-Century Solid Bronze
Leather Console, Signed by Cartier, Paris
By Cartier, Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
, Cartier Santos Chronograph Watch, Cartier Love Wedding Band, Cartier Tank Americaine Watch, Solitaire
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Girard Perregaux 14 Karat Yellow Gold Boys Size Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Girard Perregaux 14K Yellow Gold Boys Size Watch - Manual; Chronograph. 14K Yellow Gold (30
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Flowless Original Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Made Green Dial circa
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold Filled Rare Ristside Art Deco Watch 1950 with Original Strap
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
chronographs. Gruen watches were
known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were
popular with
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940
s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were
known for their high quality and stylish
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Very Rare, Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940
s with Original Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023To identify your vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. Those made before 1944 have seven-digit numbers; from 1944 on, the numbers have eight digits. On vintage models, the serial number is engraved on the inside of the case back.You can cross-reference this number online to find out what model your watch is. Explore a wide variety of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024All Elgin watches are at least vintage, if not antiques. In the 1960s, the Elgin National Watch Company discontinued its watch production, and by the 1980s, the Elgin brand was phased out completely by the company it had previously merged with. Since any timepiece between 20 and 99 years old is vintage, many Elgin watches fall under that category. Any Elgin watch that is 100 years old or older is antique. You can identify an antique Elgin watch using the serial number, which you'll find inside the movement. By cross-referencing the serial number found on your timepiece to information published on trusted online resources, you can identify its year of production. If your watch doesn't have a serial number, it was likely produced in the 18th century, making it an antique. If you'd like assistance with dating your watch, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Elgin watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify a vintage Hamilton watch, grab a magnifying glass and look for its model number, serial number and case number. Most timepieces produced by Hamilton will display one, two or all three of these numbers. The model and case numbers generally appear on the back of the case, and you can usually find the serial number on the lugs. You can enter these numbers into the search tool on the National Association of Watch Clock Collectors's official website to learn about your watch's age, style name and other characteristics. If you have any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can help you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of vintage Hamilton watches.
- 1stDibs 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 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.
- 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.
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