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Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
and accuracy. Vintage watches may not be as accurate as a new quartz watch. Even new watch warranties
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel No-Date Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5512
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
quartz watch. Even new watch warranties do not cover watch cases, bands or misuse.
We are not
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel
Incredible Floral Turquoise Diamond Covered Gold Watch Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inside bangle measures 6 1/4"
Marked MD 18k
Length of floral area 2" by 1 1/4"
Marked MD 18k
Length of floral area 2" by 1 1/4"
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ladies Diamond Evening Watch with Diamond Cover by Hamilton
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The perfect evening watch that looks like a bracelet, yet allows the wearer to tell the time. This
Category
1950s American Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Universal Gold Watch With Sliding Cover, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage, Universal, ladies' wristwatch, with a fluted sliding cover over the rectangular face
Category
1950s French Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Retro Covered Ladies White Gold Diamond Ruby Evening Dress Watch by Altair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning evening ladies dress watch from the Retro period, It looks like a bracelet, but when you
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Hamiliton Lady
s Platinum and Diamond Concealed Dial Watch Retailed by Tiffany
By Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
new quartz watch. Even new watch warranties do not cover watch cases, bands or misuse.
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Omega Ladies Platinum Diamond Sapphire Covered Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
This collectable Art Deco luxury Omega watch in solid platinum. The watch face cover is adorned
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
John Rubel Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Covered Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
A Retro covered gold bracelet watch on a brick-link strap with a shuttered face flanked by circular
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Bracelet manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex ladies Covered Bracelet Watch, 18K Yellow Gold Signed Rolex Case with a White
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Ladies Covered Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Vintage Retro Asymmetrical covered wristwatch in 14k rose gold with a double snake chain
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Jaeger Le Coultre Lady
s Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch Ref 702173
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage authentic Jaeger Lecoultre ladies watch with a sliding cover over the dial is crafted
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tilbury Ladies Yellow Gold Covered Braided Tassel mechanical Wristwatch, 1950s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Tilbury 17 jewel Incabloc Swiss ladies wrist watches hidden under a florentine finished 14k gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Moba Diamond Florentine Finish Gold Covered Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th century 14k yellow gold watch with a diagonal row of 9 x .01 c. each single cut diamonds
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Diamond Covered Woven Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant covered 14k yellow gold woven ladies watch with 9 prong set diamonds going in a line from
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Retro Gold and Diamond Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and diamond covered bracelet watch with an illuminated black face, in 18k. Jaeger
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Kurz Floral Flower Covered 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet
By A. Kurz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
section cover hinges at an angle to reveal the watch face. The closure is a hinged that snaps into place
Category
1960s Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-wind.
The bracelet fits up to 6.25-inch (16-centimeters) wrist. The watch cover part measures 1-3/8 x
Category
1950s French Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Sapphire
Yellow Gold Watch / Bracelet by Gubelin
By Gubelin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a cover of a watch that is hidden behind them. The watch has a round face, white dial and gold hands
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
1960s Vintage Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
a security chain.
This vintage watch is covered with round, baguette, and marquise-shaped diamonds
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mathey Tissot Cocktail Watch 14K Rose Gold Hidden Dial
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mathey Tissot 1960's 14kt Rose Gold Ribbed Covered Bracelet Watch, a vintage marvel
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Rose Gold
Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round
Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
decorated with baguette cut diamonds. Similarly, the head and watch case cover are neatly set with round and
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold Hamilton Ladies Diamond Hidden Watch 2.64cttw - 25.4g
By Hamilton
Located in Providence, RI
5.0mm, Weighs 25.4 grams
- Wrist approximately 5.5 inches
- Swiss made movement mechanical
- Watch cover
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre 14 Karat Solid Gold Midcentury Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
mesh with a classic covered dress style. This watch keeps excellent time and can be worn for all types
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Flex Band Wristwatch Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
crystal cover over a black watch face accented by gold hands and numerical markers
With a polished gold
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Anglaise Sapphire Crystal Silver Stainless Steel Men
s Unisex Watch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rectangular sapphire crystal cover over a brushed steel watch face and a recessed date
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Crystal, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
Paul Peugeot Twenty Dollar Manual Wind Coin Watch 18K Gold and 22K Gold
Located in New York, NY
a real 22K gold US 1900 $20 piece. The watch movement is behind a spring actuated cover. The watch
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
18k Gold, 22k Gold
Frank Muller Long Island 18K White Gold and Diamond Tank Style Quartz Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Birmingham, AL
This magnificent limited edition Frank Muller watch is completely covered with diamonds to make a
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Turler Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Princeton, NJ
Ladies Omega Turler manual wind watch with covered 15mm dial and mesh
bracelet. The watch serial
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Ladies Platinum Diamond Hidden Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
9.80cts F-G color and VS clarity. The watch flip cover contains 20 marquise and pear shape and round
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Multi Gem Cameo Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
seed pearls. Movement by Altair (Swiss). The center of the watch has a cover that has a painted
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
14k Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet Omega Movement
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Omega Watch company in the 1950's.
The watch is made of 18 karat (tested) yellow gold. The watch cover
Category
1950s American Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex DateJust Pearlmaster Diamond Sat 69298
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, our own presentation box and service papers dated July 2022, ensuring the watch is covered under the
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Flex Band Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
crystal cover over a black watch face accented by gold hands and numerical markers
With a polished gold
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation Khanjar Dial BA 368
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
August 2023, ensuring the watch is covered under Omega's service warranty until August 2025.
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Dial 116528
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
February 2022, ensuring the watch is covered under the Rolex service warranty until February 2024.
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Oysterquartz Day-Date Octopus 19168
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
box and service papers dated June 2022, ensuring the watch is covered under the Rolex service
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Modern Ruby and Diamond Covered Bracelet Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Bethesda, MD
A classic example of retro-modern style. This ruby and diamonds 14 karat pink and yellow gold Lucien Piccard bracelt is 6½ long and 1⅛ wide
at it widesy point. 82.5gr
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Retro Trabert and Hoeffer Mauboussin Gold and Sapphire Covered Bracelet Watch
By Trabert
Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and channel-set sapphire bracelet watch of overlapping scrolled design with diamond
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany
Co. 18k Yellow Gold Basket Weave Bangle Bracelet Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Tiffany & Co. The bracelet is made in 18K yellow gold, with a flip open cover over the watch. The bottom
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes 1.25 Carats Diamond Stainless Steel Cape Cod Watch Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
watch face - covered by sapphire crystal
With stylized numerals then signed Hermēs and Swiss Made
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
Signed "Ruser" 14KT YG
Plat Dia
Sapphire Cuff Bracelet Watch
By William Ruser
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Jewell Seffield Movement Watch covered and surrounded by 60 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds, weighing 1.75
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro Ladies 14K Gold Bracelet / Wristwatch
Located in Bronx, NY
with sparkling small diamonds. A ruby cluster watch lid cover conceals the pink watch face created by
Category
1940s American Other Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Retro Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Buckle Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Narberth, PA
buckle. A push button at the end of the buckle releases the cover to reveal a square watch face. The even
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Navajo Sterling Cuff Bracelet Johnathan Nez
Located in Litchfield, CT
goes from the cover of Vogue to watching the sunset in the saddle at red rock canyon. Excellent
Category
1990s American Native American Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Midcentury Ladies Hamilton White Gold and Diamond Cover Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Absolutely iconic Hamilton diamond cover watch. These lovely
creations graced the arms of a great
Category
1950s American Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Cover Watch in 18 Karat, circa 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Wailea, HI
Jaeger-Le Coultre Cover Watch in 18k Circa 1950's
A Feminine Design. Back Winding To Hide The
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Vintage French Ruby and Diamond Covered Watch Bracelet 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 18 Karat gold chain mail vintage bracelet features a covered watch adorned with 24
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s Classic Diamond Ebel Ladies Gold Cover Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 1970s Eel ladies cover watch with diamonds is immaculately crafted in solid 18K yellow
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Omega Platinum Ladies Diamond Covered Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite Rare Diamond coverd Omega watch was inspired with a Floral motif and crafted in
Category
1960s Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Diamond, Ruby
Gold Cover Watch Bracelet –
40s
Located in Milano, IT
A stunning example of 1940s retro glamour, this convertible jewelry watch features a concealed dial
Category
1940s Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Woven Link Bracelet Hidden Cover Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Incredible David Webb woven bracelet with a hidden watch.
This stunning piece is comprised of 18kt
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Domed Bombé Design Hidden Wristwatch Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Domed Bombé mesh bracelet with a covered watch hidden inside. Textured and shiny. Circa 1960-1970
Category
1960s Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Concord Yellow Gold Moonphase ultra thin Quartz Wristwatch
By Concord Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
warranty for timing and accuracy. Vintage watches may not be as accurate as a new quartz watch. Even new
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle Bracelet Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami Beach, FL
began. This Hamilton covered watch buckle bracelet is one of the finest examples I have seen from this
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Longines Platinum Diamond Covered Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Diamond covered watch is exploding with Diamonds a total of over 7 carats, G-H color
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Lady
s Diamond Buckle Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Watch Co
All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year warranty for
Category
1950s Vintage Covered Watch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Covered Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage covered watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage covered watch over the years, but those made by Omega, Geneva and Patek Philippe are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage covered watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also marquise cut and pear cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage covered watch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Vintage Covered Watch?
Prices for a vintage covered watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $17,999, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,250.
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 Covered Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It’s highly recommended that if you need to open the back of your Rolex watch, you take it to a Rolex dealer. A trained professional will use special tools to access the back. Attempting to open your watch by yourself — rather than visiting a professional — may cause damage to your luxury timepiece. If you want to open it anyway, it is said that you can open the watch with the use of a rubber ball that measures about three inches across. Press the ball hard into the back of the case, and twist it in a counter-clockwise direction. Find a collection of vintage and modern Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs 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.
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