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Breitling Stainless Steel Crosswind Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Stamford, CT
Breitling Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch, Ref A13055, with heavy bracelet and
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fortis ‘Swiss International Airlines’ Square Chronograph 652.10.148
Located in London, GB
This Fortis ‘Swiss International Airlines’ Square Chronograph 652.10.148 is an unusual and rare
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph 175.0032.1 Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid 1990s Omega Speedmaster 175.0032.1 Chronograph, 39 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece snap back
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
Longines 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, circa 1950s.
Signed Longines, no. 5967 46 7
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
ROLEX Chronograph Gold Ref. 2811
Anti-Magnetic
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
. Very fine and rare, anti-magnetic, 18K pink gold wristwatch, olive-shaped button chronograph, register
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Speedmaster Reduced Steel Mens Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellent mens 1141 Omega speedmaster Hesalite chronograph. Warranty card. No box. Circa 1996-1997
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3484
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex, Ref. 3484, two-register chronograph in a 33 mm 18k yellow gold three-piece case. Manual-wind
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Chronograph 25859ST.O.0342.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Chronograph 25859ST.O.0342.01 - Automatic winding. Stainless Steel
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Patek Philippe Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Gents Wristwatch 3970J, opaline silver dial with
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Yellow Gold Chronograph Tangara Ref 14081
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Yellow Gold Chronograph Tangara Ref 14081 - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold ( 33 mm ). Champagne
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Breitling Stainless Steel Colt Chronograph Mens Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Stamford, CT
Stainless steel Colt A53035 chronograph wristwatch. Brush and shiny finish. 7 3/8 Inches
Length
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
BREGUET Vintage Type 20 Stainless Steel Chronograph
By Breguet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Made from 1954 to the early 1960's, this watch was authorized by the French technical services and
Category
1960s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eberhard
Co. Yellow Gold Chronograph Circa !940
By Eberhard
Co.
Located in Firenze, IT
A Large Unusual Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch With Telemeter and Tachometer Scale
CIRCA 1940
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Kienzle Montgolfier Yellow Gold Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
rectangular chronograph buttons. Enamel white dial
with black Arab numerals, subsidiary dials for 30 minutes
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Croton Stainless Steel Chronograph manual Wristwatch, 1970s
By Croton
Located in Firenze, IT
wind, Valjoux cal. 7733, signed Croton Watch Co Inc.
Case: Width approx. 37mm, screw back, signed
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Universal Stainless Steel Compur Multiscale Chronograph Wristwatch
By Universal
Located in Firenze, IT
stainless steel Universal “Enversteel” wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Stainless Steel Men
s 16520
By Rolex
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Width: At Case - 20mm/At Buckle - 15mm
Warranty
This second hand Rolex watch has been fully inspected
Category
1990s British Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chronoswiss stainless steel Lunar Chronograph automatic wristwatch
By Chronoswiss
Located in Firenze, IT
wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date, moon phases and a stainless steel Chronoswiss
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Automatic Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
chronograph, registers, perpetual calendar, moon phases and leap year indication.
Three-body, solid, polished
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Vintage Chronograph Stainless Steel 1940
s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
refinished this "Non Magnetic" Dial, Steel Blue Second's Hand. Ref # 3529. Typically watches this old would
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Zenith Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
automatic movement, therefore a finite number of these Zenith Daytonas exist. This watch has been guarded in
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger LeCoultre Titanium Amvox2 Chronograph DBS Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
Jaeger LeCoultre titanium automatic wristwatch on a perforated black calfskin strap. Watch
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Titanium
Hublot Rose Gold Big Bang Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Hublot
Located in Dallas, TX
Hublot Big Bang Chronograph 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch 341.PB.131.PB - Automatic winding
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Omega Speedmaster 3820.53.26 Day-Date Chronograph, Cal. 1151
By Omega
Located in Carmel, IN
This Omega Speedmaster Day-Date Chronograph was recently traded in to our store and is in good-very
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronograph Genève Ref. 1191 – Vintage Manual Wind
By Breitling
Located in London, GB
authenticity and originality.
Chronograph functions operate as intended, and the watch is keeping good time. A
Category
1960s European Vintage Chronograph Watches
Vacheron Constantin Rose Gold Traditionnelle Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Chronograph 18k Rose Gold Watch 47192 - Automatic winding. 18k
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vacheron
Constantin Ref. 49002 Yellow Gold Chronograph Automatic
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE
Yellow Gold Chronograph Vacheron Constantin, Genève
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster Chronograph Reference 176.007, Rare, Excellent Condition
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Omega Seamaster Chronograph reference 176.007 is presented in excellent
Category
1970s Vintage Chronograph Watches
Breitling Yellow Gold Premier Three Register Chronograph Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
Men's Breitling "waterproof" chronograph timer done in 18 kt. yellow gold.
Restored
Category
1940s Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Chronograph Cal 861 Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
watches may not be as accurate as a new quartz watch. Even new watch warranties do not cover watch cases
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Steel
1940
s Vintage Heuer Oversized Chronograph Ref.2924
By Heuer
Located in New York, NY
A rare and desirable vintage chronograph, this 1943 Heuer Ref. 2924 stands out with its oversized
Category
20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3496
Model: 2598.80.00
Serial: 600*****
Condition: 9 - Excellent condition
Age: 17th April 1997
Case Diameter: 42 mm
Case Size: 42mm
Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee
...
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
LONGINES. A gentleman
s pink gold chronograph wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
Signed Longines, Ref.5967 46, Movement NO.12229737, Manufactured In 1960ca
Cal. 30CH mechanical movement,the nickel plated movement jewelled to the centre with gold alloy balance, t...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Hublot Stainless Steel Big Bang Chronograph Wristwatch
By Hublot
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement. Stainless steel case with black ceramic bezel and exposition back, 44mm diameter. Black dial with baton indexes, date between 4 and 5 o'clock; 30-minute and 12-ho...
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tag Heuer Yellow Gold Monaco Chronograph Wristwatch
By TAG Heuer
Located in Dallas, TX
Ref. CW5140.FC8147. Automatic movement. 18k yellow gold case, 37mm x 47mm. Silvered dial with gold baton indexes, hour and minute registers, subsidiary seconds, date. Strap with18k y...
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph CH-35 G Automatic Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Mens’ Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph wristwatch with automatic movement. This watch has a 35 mm black
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster Polaris Chronograph 1992 Olympics Limited Edition
By Omega
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Omega Seamaster Polaris Chronograph 1992 Olympics Limited Edition
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
LeCoultre Yellow Gold Chronograph Screw Back Case Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding; chronograph. 18k yellow gold case with screw back (35mm diameter). Silvered dial
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Jules Audemars Chronograph Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
Displays hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph on a white dial. Lastly, the black alligator leather
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eberhard
Co. Extra-Fort Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
By Eberhard
Co.
Located in Napoli, NA
chronograph, register, telemeter, tachymeter, with double tachymeter and medical scale
Circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Zenith Rose Gold Vintage Chronograph Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Zenith
Located in Firenze, IT
Zenith Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
Case n. 915188. Made in the 1950’s.
Fine, 18Kt rose gold
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 130, circa 1948, with square buttons
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Breitling Stainless Steel Bentley Motors Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding chronograph. Stainless steel case; Bentley wheel shape on case back (48mm
Category
20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Platinum Millenary Perpetual Calendar Moonphase Chronograph
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Platinum Millenary Perpetual Calendar Moonphase Chronograph Wristwatch, silvered dial with applied
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Platinum
Longines Yellow Gold Oversized Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold Longines Two-Register Chronograph in a Three-Piece 36mm Case, Circa 1940s. Signed
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Breguet Titanium Transatlantique Type XXI Flyback Chronograph Wristwatch
By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
; flyback chronograph; hour, minute and seconds recorders; date. Breguet titanium bracelet deployant clasp
Category
20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Titanium
Breitling Yellow Gold Crosswind Chronograph Wristwatch Ref K13055
By Breitling
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding chronograph. 18k yellow gold case with rotating bezel (44mm diameter). Black dial
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 16528
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
, chronograph, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel (40mm diameter). Black dial with gold
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1967 Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel "Pre-Moon" Chronograph
By Omega
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Omega Speedmaster stainless steel, 40mm Chronograph Calibre #321. This model is from 1967
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tudor Ceramic Blackshield Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref 42000CN
By Tudor
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; chronograph. Black ceramic case and tachymeter bezel (42mm diameter). Black dial
Category
20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Gold Chronograph with Register
Tachometer, Eberhard, 1950 ca
By Eberhard
Co.
Located in Firenze, IT
A LARGE GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTER AND TACHOMETER, EBERHARD & CO., CIRCA 1950
18k
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Chopard Stainless Steel Mille Miglia Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; chronograph; date. Stainless steel case with exposition back to view movement
Category
20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Overseas Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; chronograph with date. 18k brushed yellow gold case with polished gold bezel
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breitling Stainless Steel Chronograph Reveil Wristwatch circa 1998
By Breitling
Located in Stamford, CT
accuracy. Vintage watches may not be as accurate as a new quartz watch. Even new watch warranties do not
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Monochomatic Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 6238 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
In-keeping with clean, mid-century design, this watch boasts a clean silvered dial with "oranged
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Chronograph Titanium Rose Gold 2296.80
By Omega
Located in Tustin, CA
Automatic Watch Reference 2296.80. This watch features a 41.5mm titanium case, automatic chronograph
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium
Breguet Marine Tourbillon Rose Gold Skeleton Back Chronograph Wristwatch
By Breguet
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome and rare 18K Rose gold chronograph wrist watch from the "Marine" collection by Breguet. It
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Chronograph Watches
Materials
18k 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 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 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, 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.
- 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 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 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 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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