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Tiffany
Co. Blue Sapphire And Diamond Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch is both dainty and dazzling, with its elegant, slim design
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
ROLEX Arabic
Pyramid Dial Platinum Ref#1804
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Extremely fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum
Category
1960s Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Audemars Piguet for Cartier Lady
s Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A diamond dress backwinder watch with a rectangular face and a double row line bracelet with
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
Ebel Platinum Voyager GMT Worldtime Automatic Wristwatch
By Ebel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare Platinum Voyager Automatic Worldtime Gents Wristwatch, black and silver dial
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
Omega Ladies Platinum Diamond Set Vintage Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Platinum Diamond Set Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, white dial with hour markers, a fixed platinum
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond, Sapphire and Blue Enamel Pendant Watch Pin
Located in Houston, TX
An Edwardian platinum pendant watch with a blue guilloché enamel back decorated with small rose-cut
Category
20th Century Edwardian Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
Raymond C. Yard platinum diamond Emerald wristwatch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
Raymond Yard platinum and diamond watch showcases two beautiful natural heart shape emeralds
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Hamilton Platinum "Top Hat" Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Hamilton "Top Hat" model Wrist watch, Platinum 2 Piece case measuring 1 5/8 x 1 Inch. 17
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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 Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
1970
s Rare Platinum
Diamond Day-Date by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
it is the bright frame of white Diamonds or cold and clean feel of an all Platinum vintage watch, the
Category
1970s Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Ladies Platinum Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, circa 1930s
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning 1930's Art Deco Platinum and diamond wrist watch.
Diamonds are inlayed throughout the
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Platinum 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 Platinum Watch
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hamilton 1940s Lady
s Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful bracelet style watch is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. This
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Platinum Collection Privee Tank Cintree Dual-Time Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Cartier Platinum Collection Privee Tank Cintree Dual-Time Wristwatch, rectangular curved case with
Category
1990s Swazi Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 118206
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President - Model 118206, Day-Date - Men's platinum wristwatch (36mm diameter) with sapphire
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18206
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Men's Watch 18206 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Vintage manual wind Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind
Function: hours, minutes
Case: 15mm platinum case accented with diamonds
Band
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton Lady
s Platinum Diamond Art Deco Cocktail Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine ladies Hamilton watch in platinum with 4.32 carat (total) diamonds; part of our vintage
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A modernist dress watch of bypass design comprised of a rectangular face juxtaposed between a
Category
1950s French Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 118206
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President - Model 118206, Day-Date - Men's platinum wristwatch (36mm diameter) with sapphire
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Longines Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby manual Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum And 14k yellow and white gold Diamond Ruby Longines watch from Estate of Jackie Collins
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Patek Philippe Platinum Perpetual Calendar Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3940P
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Platinum Perpetual Calendar Gents Wristwatch, silvered dial with applied hour markers, month
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
1967 Rolex Day Date Platinum Arabic Hindi Dial Ref. 1804
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
absolute dream for Day Date collectors and watches with Arabic provenance. The watch is in beautiful
Category
1960s Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
1991 Rolex Day Date Platinum Blue Vignette Dial Ref. 18346
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Platinum Vignette - Vignette dials were made with the same lacquer which the Stella dials are made
Category
1990s Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
Cartier Platinum Tank American Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
, platinum wristwatch with an 18kt white gold Cartier buckle and the Cartier strap. Accompanied by the
Category
1990s French Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Lucien Piccard Platinum Emerald Diamond manual Bracelet Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Miami, FL
This fine 1960's Lucien Piccard lady's platinum and diamond bracelet watch Accented with 61
Category
1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Special Edition Wristwatch Ref 18946
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding. Platinum case with Rolex diamond bezel (39mm diameter). Factory silvered dial
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Lady
s Platinum and Diamond Datejust Wristwatch Ref 79136
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference Number: 79136
Case Material: Platinum
Bezel: Factory
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Platinum President Glacier Diamond Dial Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch Glacier Diamond Dial 118206 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
Rolex Platinum Presidential Day-Date Ens Wristwatch Ref 18206
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company: Rolex
Model: Day-Date Presidential
MPN: 18206
Serial: 'S' Serial
Case Material: Platinum
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
Patek Philippe Very Rare Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Platinum 3970EP-027
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A very rare Grand Complications 36mm Perpetual Calendar Chronograph in platinum by Patek Philippe
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
David Webb Platinum Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
with its resplendent diamond-setting. The immaculate sheen of platinum is complemented by the precious
Category
20th Century American Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Oscar Heyman Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire Wristwatch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Princeton, NJ
Here is a very rare and possibly even unique Oscar Heyman platinum, diamond, and sapphire
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Diamonds Platinum White Gold Lady Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This wristwatch comes from the Sixties. The case is fully made in platinum and adorned with round
Category
1960s French Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Rolex Datejust Ladies Platinum Silver Dial Diamond Set 69136
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26 mm Platinum Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial set with 10 applied round
Category
20th Century Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Silver
Rolex Platinum Rhodium Dial President Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 118206
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Platinum Men's Watch 118206 - Automatic winding. Platinum case with
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton Ladies Platinum White Gold Diamond John Donald Wristwatch
By John Donald
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum and 18k white gold John Donald, Hamilton watch, featuring 26 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category
20th Century American Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Calatrava Power Reserve Moonphase Men
s Platinum White Porcelaine
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Platinum 35mm Calatrava Power Reserve Moon phase Men's Wristwatch, white porcelain dial with
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
Ladies Platinum Diamond Sapphire Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1935
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco platinum, diamond and sapphire bracelet watch was made circa 1935. It has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
60s-70s Modernist 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Mido Watch
By Mido
Located in Birmingham, AL
grade as "G-H" in color and "SI1" in clarity and are backed with platinum. The watch bracelet measures 7
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rolex Day-Date Platinum Silver Dial Diamond Set 18046
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 36mm Day-Date in platinum by Rolex with a single-quick movement. Only a few of these were in
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Platinum Calatrava Black Diamond Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Platinum Calatrava Gents Wristwatch, rare black dial with 8 applied round brilliant cut diamond
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Platinum Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Wristwatch, 1930s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive sapphire and diamond cocktail watch has been crafted in platinum with a 10k white gold bracelet
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Omega Ladies Platinum Full Diamond Pave Quartz Bangle Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Southampton, PA
from precious platinum, the case and bracelet are embellished with an estimated total of 10.50 carats
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Piaget Ladies Platinum Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Long Beach, CA
. The case, hand constructed in Platinum has the classic look of a mid century women's dress watch. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Platinum Watch
Rolex Yellow Gold Linen Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Oyster Perpetual
METAL
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
14k Gold, Platinum
Rolex Retro Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square watch face and case featuring a domed glass window, blue hands, and dot motif
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum Silver Dial Premier Chronograph Gent Automatic Wristwatch
By Harry Winston
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Platinum Premier Chronograph Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with arabic numbers, 30 minute
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
Rolex Day-Date Gents Platinum Silver Dial Diamond Set 18046 Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Platinum Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, silver dial set with 8 applied round
Category
20th Century Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Pear Bracelet Platinum Art Deco Style
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
. Approximately 5ct of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, G/H color and VS clarity. Platinum.
The piece
Category
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Rolex Rare Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Day-Date Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
allow the time to be easily read. The watch is finished with a round diamond bezel and original platinum
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Ladies Hamilton Wristwatch 7.79ctw Fine Diamond Platinum Case Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely magnificent ladies watch was crafted from solid .900 platinum during the early 1950
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany
Co. Retro Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a domed cushion watch face and case featuring a glass window, gold hands, and dot motif
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rolex Lady
s Platinum President Glacier Blue Diamond Dial Wristwatch Ref 179136
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. Platinum case with factory Rolex diamond bezel
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Glacier Blue Dial Wristwatch Ref 118206
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President, Model 118206, Day-Date - Men's platinum wristwatch with smooth bezel (36mm
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Platinum
DREICER
CO Lady
s Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Wristwatch circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Lady's platinum, rose-cut diamond and onyx wristwatch retailed by Dreicer & Co. 17-jewel manual
Category
20th Century Edwardian Vintage Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
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 Platinum Watch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
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Vintage Platinum Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage platinum watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 88 antique edition and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage platinum watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing vintage platinum watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hamilton, Cartier and Patek Philippe each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A vintage platinum watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 60 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a vintage platinum watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Vintage Platinum Watch?
On average, a vintage platinum watch at 1stDibs sells for $6,900, while they’re typically $690 on the low end and $131,250 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 Platinum Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because platinum is denser than other metals, it is often more expensive to purchase platinum watches than gold. One of the most expensive watches sold was a Platinum Rolex worth $277,000.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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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