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Art Deco Ladies Platinum Diamond Sapphire Manual Wristwatch circa 1930s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail watch in platinum; part of our antique watch, diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Omega Ladies Platinum Diamond Vintage Manual Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.78 carat diamond and platinum cocktail watch by Omega; part of our diverse
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Platinum Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Wristwatch, 1930s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail watch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This fine and
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 18K Yellow Gold Cortebert Swiss Watch with Black Leather Strap
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
leather strap with yellow metal fittings.
This elegant vintage cocktail watch is lozenge shaped and
Category
1950s Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A Vacheron Constantin Art Deco emerald and diamond cocktail watch. The rectangular dial is painted
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.25 Carat Emerald 2.02 Carats Diamond Watch in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum watch with a 9 k white gold strap; part of our diverse ladies cocktail watch and emerald jewelry
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1.11Ct Diamond
0.55Ct Ruby, 9k Yellow Gold Watch - Art Deco Style - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold ladies cocktail watch in the Art Deco style; part of our range of antique and vintage wrist
Category
1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget 18kt. Yellow and white Gold Lapis Lazuli ladies wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Braintree, GB
Piaget 18kt. Yellow and white Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Diamond Emerald Vintage Cocktail Watch 926B23
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, White Gold
Glycine Cocktail Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
The vintage Glycine bracelet watch timepiece from the 1930s, crafted in 14Kt white gold, epitomizes
Category
1930s Swiss Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Cocktail Fob Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 1.50 carat diamond and platinum cocktail fob watch by 'Helvetia
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Audemars Piguet Cocktail Dress Watch White Gold Diamond
Sapphire Set
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 19 mm white gold cocktail dress watch by Audemars Piguet, featuring a pave diamond dial. The
Category
20th Century Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face. 18K gold case and gold
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Cape May, NJ
A 5 Carat Art Deco Platinum Hamilton 1940's Cocktail Watch. The watch is in excellent estate
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Vintage Art Deco Cocktail Dress Watch Platinum and Diamond Set Very Rare
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 14 mm rare women's vintage cocktail Art Deco dress watch by Cartier, in platinum, featuring a
Category
20th Century Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Piaget Cocktail Dress Watch Vintage Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Dial 9801 V2 6
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This 38 mm vintage dress watch by Piaget in yellow gold features a beautiful tigers eye dial
Category
20th Century Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Cocktail Dress Watch Women
s 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial 9801 A6
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
jewellery style clasp; both of which have a matching texture to the bezel.
This watch is in excellent
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dior 18K Yellow Gold Nougat Watch Cocktail Fashion Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Dior 18K Yellow Gold Nougat Watch Cocktail Fashion Ring.
An impressive watch ring signed by Maison
Category
20th Century French Modern Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Platinum Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes warranty
This watch has been fully inspected in house. Our experts check all watches with the
Category
1990s American Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Longines Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1950
By Longines
Located in London, GB
A vintage, Art Deco style cocktail wristwatch, featuring a rectangular off-white dial with cut
Category
1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Gold Coin Nugget Ladies
Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An unusual and curious vintage gold nugget style ladies' cocktail dress watch. A Liberty head coin
Category
1980s Swiss Artisan Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Girard-Perregaux 18K/Platinum Sapphire Diamond Hidden-Dial Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional 1960s platinum and yellow gold cocktail jewel watch that seamlessly unites haute
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Lusserna Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond cocktail wristwatch, by Lusserna, with the original, silvered dial, with black
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Vintage Cocktail Ladies Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous wrist watch by Chopard. From 1980's this watch is in good working condition.
Quartz
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Diamond Bezel Vintage Cocktail 5132
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Wristwatch, champagne dial, an 18k yellow gold
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
LeCoultre Vintage Ladies Platinum Gold and Diamond Mechanical Cocktail Bracelet
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s LeCoultre Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch, 13.5 M.M> Platinum 2 Piece Case with Diamond
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mathey-Tissot Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby and diamond cocktail wristwatch, with a square, silvered dial, with dot and baton
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Rolex 19MM R8286 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Manual Winding Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Hand Tag.
Cocktail Vintage
Watch Properties
Family: Vintage
Model: Cocktail Vintage
Ref. No.: R8286
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Cocktail Ladies Gold Diamond Set 4277/1 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ladies Wristwatch, velvet-finished champagne gilded dial with applied
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Cocktail Ladies Gold Diamond Set 4277/1 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ladies Wristwatch, velvet-finished champagne gilded dial with applied
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Cocktail Vintage Ladies 18 Karat White Gold Silver Dial 3266/18
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Cocktail Vintage 15mm Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers, a
Category
20th Century Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Patek Philippe Cocktail Vintage Ladies 18 Karat White Gold Silver Dial 3266/18
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Cocktail Vintage 15mm Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers, a
Category
20th Century Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Vintage Square Omega Watch Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Vintage Omega watch ring. It features a square face with a gold dial, black
Category
20th Century Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Diamond 18k White Gold Watch Ring
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
A very fine and rare triple signed watch ring by Rolex, circa Mid-Century. The dial, case, and
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$65,000 / set
Very Rare and Collectible Rolex Ring Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare and Collectible Rolex Ring Watch - Automatic. 18k Yellow Gold ( 15 mm ). Champagne dial
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Cocktail Watches
French 1930
s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Watch Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Watch ring is emerald cut in shape with an oval face with black antique numbering
Covered by glass
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Jaeger-Lecoultre Lady
s Yellow Gold Tourmaline Diamond Ring Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Tourmaline Ring Watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
With 96 round brilliant cut
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring Watch 14 Karat Gold Friedebergs Mechanical Wind Up Jewelry Round
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed ring watch (circa 1930s to 1940s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Watch Form Coffee Table
Located in New York, US
Our fanciful cocktail or coffee table in the form of a wristwatch is masterfully sculpted and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mens Omega Ref 6597 14k Gold Manual Wind 1960s All Original Swiss Vintage JM19
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega 14k solid gold US Collection hand-wind cocktail dress watch, c.1960s
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Retro French Made Diamond Flower Ring Circa 1940s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
bracelets, cocktail rings, ostentatious watches and gaudy charms are classic examples of this era. The
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Mixed Metal
Retro Celestial Gold Bracelet Circa 1960
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
, cocktail rings, ostentatious watches and gaudy charms are classic examples of this era. The bigger, the
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Gold
Retro Silver Marcasite Floral Brooch Hallmarked London 1964
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
it sparkle? Then it’s quite likely that it is a retro piece. Bangles, thick chain bracelets, cocktail
Category
1960s English Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Marcasite, Silver
Retro Style Yellow Gold Woven Bracelet Circa 1960s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
bracelets, cocktail rings, ostentatious watches and gaudy charms are classic examples of this era. The
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cocktail Watch, 18 Carat
By Rolex
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rolex
cocktail watch.
18 CARAT GOLD CASE
Hand-wound mechanical movement
Size: 13 x 15 mm
Gross
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Cocktail Watches
Diamond Omega Cocktail Watch, circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold diamond Omega women's backwind cocktail watch, circa 1960, has a 15mm case with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
White Gold and Diamond bracelet with swiss cocktail watch
Approx. overall length: 165mm
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
5.32 Carat Diamond Hamilton Platinum Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Hamilton 5.32 carat diamond cocktail watch of the highest
Category
1940s American Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Diamond Platinum and White Gold Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.84 carat diamond and platinum, 9 carat white gold cocktail watch; part of
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Hamilton Cocktail Watch Platinum and 7.25CT-TDW Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite 1950's Hamilton Platinum and Diamond cocktail watch. The watch is a piece of
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Vintage 3.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and stunning vintage diamond cocktail watch in platinum, with 3.35 carat (total) diamonds
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1950's Lucien Piccard 14K white gold cocktail watch. The case is decorated with Akoya
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1960s Ernest Borel Kaleidoscope Cocktail Watch with Original Black Leather Strap
Located in McKinney, TX
This beautiful designer "Cocktail Watch" by Ernest Borel is known for its iconic, mesmerizing
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Ladies White Gold Elgin 1 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manual Wind Cocktail Watch.
It is set with 46 natural colorless diamonds weighing approximately 1 carat
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ladies Vintage Bulova White Gold .25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manual Wind Cocktail Watch.
It is set with 18 natural colorless diamonds weighing approximately .25
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
The rectangular dial with Arabic numerals with a single cut diamond bezel, between similarly-cut diamond lugs of geometric design, mounted in platinum, to a cord bracelet.
Lengths: 1...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art-Deco c1930
s 18K Gold Black Enamel Tonneau Swiss Ladies’ Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' cocktail watch is Swiss made,
from Art-Deco period,
yet it's in beautiful vintage
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
L.U. Chopard Genève Lady Cocktail Watch with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, BE
that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted in the 1960s, this exquisite cocktail watch is a true
Category
1960s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Cocktail Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Cocktail Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage cocktail watches. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 14k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 36 vintage examples as well as 4 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage cocktail watches to choose from, but retro and Art Deco vintage cocktail watches are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe, Estate Jewelry and Hamilton are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 21, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage cocktail watches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and old mine cut alternatives. Most of our vintage cocktail watches for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Vintage Cocktail Watches?
On average, vintage cocktail watches at 1stDibs sell for $6,400, while they’re typically $807 on the low end and $48,741 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Cocktail Watches
- What is a vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024All Elgin watches are at least vintage, if not antiques. In the 1960s, the Elgin National Watch Company discontinued its watch production, and by the 1980s, the Elgin brand was phased out completely by the company it had previously merged with. Since any timepiece between 20 and 99 years old is vintage, many Elgin watches fall under that category. Any Elgin watch that is 100 years old or older is antique. You can identify an antique Elgin watch using the serial number, which you'll find inside the movement. By cross-referencing the serial number found on your timepiece to information published on trusted online resources, you can identify its year of production. If your watch doesn't have a serial number, it was likely produced in the 18th century, making it an antique. If you'd like assistance with dating your watch, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Elgin watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To identify your vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. Those made before 1944 have seven-digit numbers; from 1944 on, the numbers have eight digits. On vintage models, the serial number is engraved on the inside of the case back.You can cross-reference this number online to find out what model your watch is. Explore a wide variety of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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, 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 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 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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