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Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Case and Gold-Plated Silver Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Silver
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style 1940
s with Medallion Series Movement.
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watches had Sterling Silver Dials with Gold Markers. This is a watch you can wear for the rest of your
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Platinum
Vintage 1980’s Mechanical Must de Cartier Black Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
features an 18k gold-plated sterling silver case.
The watch face is minimalist, with elegant gold hands
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Vermeil
Sterling Silver Custom Watch Part Cufflinks
By MAYORS
Located in North Miami, FL
These intricate and moveable watch parts fascinate the eye. These cufflinks are most unusual and
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and collectible Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch from the 1940's. A series of
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1970s Western Watch Sterling Silver Leather Band
By Seiko
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Western Watch Sterling Silver and Leather
Seiko quartz time piece stamped Japan
Sterling
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Watch Band
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Watch Band
Good condition!
It has some toning but looks great!
5
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Attractive Lanvin Sterling and Wood Bangle Watch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Great rare Lanvin bangle watch in wood and sterling silver from the 1970's. Hard bangle clamper
Category
1970s French Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orville Tsinnie Navajo TURQUOISE Watch Bracelet STERLING SILVER Native American
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017), Navajo, Turquoise and Sterling Silver Watchband
Category
20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Nettie Rosenstein Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver Flower Watch Fob Pin/Brooch 16080
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gold vermeil over sterling silver flower watch fob pin by designer Nettie Rosenstein.
Beautifully
Category
20th Century Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage Watch in 925 Sterling Silver and Zircons
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Watch in 925 Sterling Silver and Zircons .
The watch case has a special flower shape
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Sterling Watch
David Yurman 18K Gold
Sterling Diamond Cuff Watch MOP Dial
By David Yurman
Located in Flushing, NY
David Yurman 18K Gold & Sterling Diamond Cuff Watch
Mother of Pearl & Diamond Dial
In Working
Category
20th Century Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid Century Modern Long Silver Brutalist Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
tripled for a shorter look. Or suspend a watch, locket or pendant; measuring approx. 57.5” long; weighing
Category
1960s Modernist Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Watch Band Cuff Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous watch band cuff is sterling silver with petit point cut turquoise stones.
The face
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Collection of Four Sterling and Silver Repousse Decorated Boxes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
repoussé with Rembrandt's The Night Watch, with Hanau marks to the base. The second sterling box of a
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
AJD Sterling Silver Link Bracelet with Heart 7.25 Inches
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
paired with other bracelets or a watch, this sterling silver bracelet is a versatile addition to any
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
$281 Sale Price
20% Off
Native American Silver and Turquoise Watch Cuff
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Native American Sterling Silver and Turquoise Watch Cuff-
This lovely watch Native
Category
20th Century Unknown Native American Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Coin-Heart Pendant Watch (working)
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver pendant watch measures 1-3/4” x 1-1/8” and is in excellent working condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Watch Designed by Lene Munth
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
Rare Georg Jensen Sterling silver quartz Watch Designed by Line Munth Denmark c1980
Crisp black
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Paris Must Sterling Silver Ladies Tank Watch Quartz , Circa 1990
s
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Cartier Must Sterling Silver Tank Watch comes with White Dial Blue Roman
Category
1990s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Silver
Relo Lady
s Sterling Silver Bangle Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Relo, Switzerland: 1970s Modernist Women’s Silver Bangle Watch
Width 4.0 cm (approx. 1 9/16"
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
A. Lange
Söhne Silver Deck Chronometer with Up and Down Indicator
By A. Lange
Söhne
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A. Lange & Söhne
Deck-Chronometer
Case
Silver 0.900, 58mm
Movement
Cal. 48, completed by Andreas Huber München-Berlin, manual wind chronometer, power reserve
Dial
Origin...
Category
1930s German Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chopard Silver Spider Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Paris, IDF
Chopard silver Spider wristwatch.
Will fit on a small wrist.
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Sterling Bracelet Watch Cuff Mid 20th c.
Located in Evanston, IL
This listing features a substantial vintage Navajo sterling silver watch bracelet, expertly crafted
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Turquoise
30s Solow Crane Paste Stone Watch Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
and winds fine. The watch is sterling, but the chain was not tested and appears thinner. The condition
Category
1930s Vintage Sterling Watch
GUCCI Sterling Watch
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage Gucci Sterling and Enamel Wind up Watch with Lizard Strap
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Sterling Watch
Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch Key Wind Working Sterling Silver 1886 Year
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Illinois co. pocket watch in good working condition. Year 1886. The case is sterling silver
Category
1980s American Victorian Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gucci Sterling Silver Vintage Dress Watch
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz
Function: hours, minutes
Dial: silver arabic
Serial # XXX
No box or papers included
Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
Category
20th Century Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gucci Sterling Silver and Enamel Watch Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Blue and Yellow Enamel in Sterling Silver vintage watch bracelet. Made by Gucci
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Atlas Sterling Silver Watch M 0640 Quartz
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Sterling Silver Watch
Model: M 0640
Serial: 10-160
This Tiffany & Co. unisex
Category
1990s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bucherer Sterling Silver Manual Winding Chain Watch, circa 1950s
By Bucherer
Located in Braintree, GB
Bucherer sterling silver manual winding chain watch with rock
crystal.
Made in Switzerland circa
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Must de Cartier Sterling Silver Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A classic vintage piece from the 1980s, this Must de Cartier Tank features a 22 x 29.5mm sterling
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Omega Andrew Grima Sterling Silver Large Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Andrew Grima for Omega, Sterling Silver Wrist Watch, a collaboration from the Father of
Category
1970s English Modernist Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Vermeil Sterling Silver Quartz Round Watch For Parts
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Vermeil on Sterling Silver Watch
For parts - not presently running and has not been
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Atlas Sterling Silver Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Gray Dial Quartz Men's Watch. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Sterling Silver Case with a Black
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Cable Ladies Watch #20310
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Cable Ladies Watch
Model: T-6715
This beautiful
Category
20th Century Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Omega De Ville Mid Century Sterling Silver Bracelet Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega De Ville Wrist Watch, 37 X 21 M.M. 2 piece Sterling Silver Case, 17 Jewel
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Santos Watch. Santos de Cartier Octo 187902 Sterling and 18k
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Santos Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow gold.
Ref 187902
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Gucci Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Watch with Silver Gucci Charm
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
interchangable combination. Wear as a watch or bracelet with a silver sterling Gucci charm. The watch face is
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tudor Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Ball watch, 1930s
By Tudor
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Charming "Ball" watch, compliments of Rolex relative Tudor. This was produced in the
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Gucci 1970 Sterling Silver and Wood Buckle form Bracelet with Hidden Wrist Watch
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Gucci Sterling Silver and Wood Bracelet Watch, the Buckle form top measuring 1 5/8 X 1
Category
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gubelin 1972 Swiss Geometric Space Era Wrist Watch Cuff Bracelet In 925 Sterling
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
A retro wrist watch cuff designed by Gubelin.
Beautiful vintage geometric cuff bracelet wristwatch
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
GUBELIN 1970 Lady G Aerodynamic Retro Cuff Watch Bracelet In 925 Sterling Silver
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
A retro cuff wrist-watch cuff designed by Gubelin.
This is a beautiful vintage cuff bracelet wrist
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Sterling Silver Manual wind Purse Watch, Circa 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Sterling Silver Purse Watch - Manual winding ; 17 jeweled. Silver ( 30 mm x 36 mm ). White
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Gubelin 1973 Swiss Retro Space Era Wrist Watch Cuff Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
A retro wrist watch cuff designed by Gubelin.
Beautiful vintage cuff bracelet wristwatch, created
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Dial Art Deco Manual Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ HANDS: Original with Sterling Silver and Kiln Fired Printing / Solid Gold Applied Numbers / Gold Baton
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Edwardian-Style Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell/Pocket Watch Holder
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian-style, sterling silver-mounted, crystal inkwell/pocket watch holder, London, 1988
Category
1980s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
J. E. Caldwell Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Doctors Hand Constructed Watch
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
unusual drs. pulsation watch sold by a premier house. The case constructed in silver with gold details is
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Sterling Silver Dial, circa 1940
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
that only the finest Swiss watches subscribed to. You can count on this classic watch to still get you
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Cartier Tank Must de Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, adding a touch of refined detail. The watch's sterling silver body with 18k vermeil accents exudes
Category
1990s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Tank Must de Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, adding a touch of refined detail. The watch's sterling silver body with 18k vermeil accents exudes
Category
1990s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
1930s Hermès Belt Buckle Golfer
s Watch
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hermes belt buckle watch from the 1930s. Silver case with Arabic numerals and smaller inset
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Must de Vendome Leather Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The watch is adorned with an accent cabochon sapphire, set in sterling silver with 18k vermeil
Category
1990s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Quinn Scheurle Sterling Silver Automatic wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Over the top - black Faced Watch with Heavy silver Bracelet Link. Sterling Silver Wind up
Category
1960s German Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Longines Manual Pocket Watch Personal Watch of Pancho Villa
By Longines
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines Manual Pocket Watch Personal Watch of Pancho Villa - Manual winding. Silver original
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
, featuring a gold-plated sterling silver case with classic Tank proportions measuring 20 x 28mm. The watch
Category
20th Century Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Tank Model Bracelet Wristwatch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Tiffany & Company Bracelet Wrist Watch. 27 X 20 MM Sterling Silver 2 piece Case
Category
1980s French Modernist Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Vintage Sterling Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage sterling watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. You can easily find a 21458 antique edition and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect vintage sterling watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage sterling watch over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, Tiffany
Co. and David Yurman are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a vintage sterling watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a vintage sterling watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7053 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Vintage Sterling Watch?
The price for a vintage sterling watch starts at $1 and tops out at $1,600,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $695.
Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
Questions About Vintage Sterling Watch
- 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some old vintage watches are worth something. There is often a market for vintage pieces from well-known watchmakers, such as Patek Philippe, Omega, Rolex, TAG Heuer, Audemars Piguet, Longines and Breitling. Generally, the maker, type, materials, age and condition will largely determine the potential value of a vintage timepiece. If you'd like to find out how much your watch may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Explore a variety of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can check if your vintage Omega watch is the real deal by cross-referencing the serial number stamped on the watch. The serial number is seven to eight digits long, and if it doesn’t match the company’s database, this is a serious red flag that can indicate that the piece is fake. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many watch lovers believe that vintage Cartier watches are a good investment. French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the best-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world. One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, many people only used pocket watches.) Louis Cartier designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to check the time more easily while flying. Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, inspired by the linear forms of World War I military tanks, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Cartier watches is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Cartier watches and other watches on 1stDibs.
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