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Hamilton Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Sterling Silver Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Shaped Watch is fitted with a Sterling Silver dial and the applied numerals are done in 18Kt. gold. Only
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Jaeger Le Coultre Alarm Watch. 10k Gold Filled Mens JLC Memovox Vintage Watch.
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
JAEGER LeCoultre
Wrist Alarm Watch
Winds up, wonderful alarm at set time. Works.
Genuine Mens
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Stand with Glass Bell
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Stand for watch in sterling silver formed by a smooth round base and a rod also in silver, where a
Category
1990s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare 1948 Chester Sterling Silver Baseball Medal Watch Fob Pendant Stunning
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
watch fob pendant
Fully hallmarked with the shield for Chester, Lion for sterling and date letter X
Category
1940s British Elizabethan Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Vendome Must Vendome Vermeil 590004 Women
s Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
marks Please view photos carefully
Band Size : Total Length Approx 20cm
Gender: Ladies Watch
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Omega Sterling Silver DeVille Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Omega DeVille Sterling Silver Wrist Watch, 2 piece case measuring 1 1/2 inch in length X
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940 Rolex Rare Enamel Silver Travel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Rolex Travel Watch, Sterling Silver case measuring 1 1/8 X 1 inch with fold open
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Vermeil Must 30mm gold plated 590003 Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Please view photos carefully
Band Size : Total Length Approx 22cm
Gender: Mens Watch
Condition: In
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Cartier Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 1902
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing a true gem of vintage elegance - the Cartier Ref. 1902 ladies watch! A symbol of
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil Tank
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes
Case: 23.4 X 30.6mm gold vermeil sterling silver
Category
20th Century Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Ladies Sterling Silver Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Ladies Wrist watch, 24 MM Sterling Silver 2 piece Case. 17 Jewel Cartier Inc
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Corum Buckingham Large Sterling Mechanical Wristwatch
By Corum
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Corum Buckingham Wrist Watch, 38 X 35 M.M. Sterling Silver 2 Piece Case, 17 Jewel
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank 366001 Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Vermeil Classic Mechanical Tank Watch with Burgundy Enamel Dial
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Must De Cartier Tank Wrist Watch, 19 x 20 M.M. 2 Piece Gold Plate on Sterling
Category
1980s French Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Ladies Sterling Silver Atlas Quartz Wristwatch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Tiffany & Company Atlas collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 MM Sterling Silver case with
Category
1990s American Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Must de Cartier Vendome Vermeil Large Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier, Must de Cartier Vendome Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. Vermeil ( Gold plate on .925
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
"Mathey Tissot" Liberty Coin Watch with Original Band and Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Mathey Tissot" Liberty Coin watch with original band and box in very good condition. 20 microns
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank Burgundy (Mahogany) Dial 23mm Manual Unisex Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
unisex watch is an elegant smart-looking timepiece
Rectangular 23mm x 30mm Case is perfectly
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Cartier Vandome Must De Cartier Vendome 1861 Gold Plated Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
: Women's watch
Condition: In Excellent Condition With little Signs Of Wear and sticker still on the back
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Must de Cartier Tank Manual Watch. Vermeil ARGENT 925 Windup Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1990’s Cartier Must de Cartier Vendôme Trinity Dial Watch – Quartz
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1990’s Cartier Must de Cartier Vendôme watch featuring a 24.5mm round .925 sterling silver
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Angela Cummings" Ballon-Style 925 Sterling Silver Women
s Wristwatch
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
"Angela Cummings" 925 Sterling Silver Ballon-Style Women's Watch in Black Leather Strap.
Details
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Le Must de Cartier Gold Vermeil Tank Watch with Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in McKinney, TX
Le Must de Cartier Gold Vermeil 925 Tank Watch
- 20mm Argent case
- Arabic numeral markers
- Black
Category
20th Century French Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Trinity Tank Watch. Vermeil ARGENT Tricolor Windup Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Comes
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Champagne Dial
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome
Rare Champagne dial.
Sapphire Cabochon
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Sterling Silver Rare Manual Winding Wristwatch circa 1960-1970
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. Sterling silver case (31mm diameter). White dial with black Roman numerals. Strap
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier marble Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil MANUAL Argent Manual.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil
Category
20th Century Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Cable Quartz Ladies Watch
By David Yurman
Located in Dallas, TX
David Yurman Cable Quartz Ladies Watch - Quartz. Sterling silver and yellow gold ( 20 mm ) with
Category
20th Century American Vintage Sterling Watch
Cartier Sterling Silver Limited Edition Art Deco Tank Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier "Art Deco" Sterling Silver Tank Watch. Very Scarce, limited edition, this being
Category
1990s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Trinity Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Manual Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Comes
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Scarce Vintage Sterling Silver Case Manual Wind Classic Tank Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 M.M. Sterling Silver 2 Piece Case, 17 Jewel
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Ladies Sterling Silver Must de Cartier Tank Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
, sold on 1999
Quartz movement, sterling silver case surrounding a white dial, stainless steel
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Pillar 5057001 Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Pillar 1613 Dial Watch. Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Gray 5057001 Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Must de Cartier Vendome Argent 925 Rare Black Dial 30 mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
and marks
Band Size : Total length approx 24 cm
Gender: Mens Watch
Condition: Used In Very Good
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil Tricolor
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome
Trinity Tricolor Face
Condition: Comes with
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Gold Plate Sterling Silver Vermeil Tank Manual Wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Must De Cartier collection classic Wrist Watch, 30 X 24 MM Vermeil, Gold Plate
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil White Face
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome
Rare Cream dial.
Sapphire Cabochon Crown
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier BLACK Vendome Round Argent Vermeil 30mm Dial.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier 30mm Vendome
Black Dial with New Black Leather
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Champagne Dial Vendome Round Argent Vermeil 30mm.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier 30mm Vendome
Champagne Dial with Roman numbers
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Longines 1973 by Serge Manzon Geometric Cubist Wristwatch In Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
. The watch retains the original alligator leather strap and sterling silver tang buckle is also
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Colisee Round Argent Vermeil 59002 Black
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Colisee 59002
RARE Black Face
Condition: Comes
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Colisee Round Argent Vermeil 59002 White
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Colisee 59002
White Face.
Condition: Comes with
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier LARGE Vendome Round Argent Vermeil 30mm Dial.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier 30mm Vendome
Gold and White Roman Dial.
Sapphire
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil White Face
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome
Rare Cream dial.
Sapphire Cabochon Crown
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Colisee Round Argent Vermeil 59002 Gray
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Colisee 59002
RARE Gray and White Face.
Condition
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil White Face
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome
Cream White dial.
Sapphire Cabochon Crown
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT White Blue Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT 2416 Silver Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver
Comes with a new leather band
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier "Must de Cartier" Ronde Vermeil Quartz 30mm Gents
Watch, c90
s.
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
hands &
Arabic numerals – a rarely seen feature in Cartier watches
Powered by Swiss Quartz movement
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil Blue Night sky Dial.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome
Blue Night Sky Mystery Dial.
Sapphire
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Must De Cartier Tank 18k Gold Plated Mechanical Swiss Watch
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Must De Cartier Art Deco Style 18k Yellow Gold Plated Leather Watch.
Some signs of
Category
1990s Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Steel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Vermeil Large Vendome Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Never Worn Cartier Vermeil ( Gold Plated Sterling Silver ) Vendome Collection Wrist
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Vermeil
BRAND NEW IN THE ORIGiNAL BOX WITH PAPERWORK HERMES PARIS LTD EDITION H WATCH
By Hermès
Located in GB
original box papers and swing tag
This is a limited edition collectors version of the world famous H watch
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Audemars Piguet, 18kt Gold Men
s Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
some of the most complicated watches ever made. This unusual watch has a sterling silver dial and the
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Sterling Watch
Materials
18k Gold
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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 ExpertDecember 17, 2024There is no single most sought-after vintage watch. Trends in collecting do vary over time, but some watches have reached an iconic status and tend to remain popular among collectors year after year. Examples of such watches include the Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513, the Omega Speedmaster Professional Ref. 105.003, the TAG Heuer Monaco Ref. 1133B, Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96, Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 5402, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921, the Longines 13ZN Chronograph, the Zenith El Primero Ref. A384, the Tudor Submariner Ref. 7928, the Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806, the IWC Big Pilot Ref. 5002, the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, the Breguet Type XX, the Universal Genève Polerouter, the Seiko 6139 "Pogue," the Hamilton Ventura and the Omega Seamaster 300 Ref. 165.014. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- How old is my vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024To determine how old your vintage watch is, first do some research using trusted online resources. Start by looking at the back of your watch to see if there are any numbers, such as serial or model numbers. Cross-referencing these numbers with online reference guides can often give you a rough idea of when a watch was produced. If you can't find any type of identifying number, you can learn more about the maker to find out when it crafted similar watches or have a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert assist you with the dating process. Shop a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The easiest way to determine if a watch is vintage is to look for a date on the back. If the date is more than 20 years old, the timepiece would be considered vintage. If a watch lacks a date, a certified appraiser has the knowledge and experience needed to determine its age. Find a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage-style watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024A vintage-style watch is a contemporary timepiece with a design that draws inspiration from watches produced in previous eras. To be considered a vintage watch rather than a vintage-style watch, a timepiece must be at least 20 years old. Antique watches are at least 100 years old. Explore a wide variety of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024All Elgin watches are at least vintage, if not antiques. In the 1960s, the Elgin National Watch Company discontinued its watch production, and by the 1980s, the Elgin brand was phased out completely by the company it had previously merged with. Since any timepiece between 20 and 99 years old is vintage, many Elgin watches fall under that category. Any Elgin watch that is 100 years old or older is antique. You can identify an antique Elgin watch using the serial number, which you'll find inside the movement. By cross-referencing the serial number found on your timepiece to information published on trusted online resources, you can identify its year of production. If your watch doesn't have a serial number, it was likely produced in the 18th century, making it an antique. If you'd like assistance with dating your watch, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Elgin watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To identify your vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. Those made before 1944 have seven-digit numbers; from 1944 on, the numbers have eight digits. On vintage models, the serial number is engraved on the inside of the case back.You can cross-reference this number online to find out what model your watch is. Explore a wide variety of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify a vintage Hamilton watch, grab a magnifying glass and look for its model number, serial number and case number. Most timepieces produced by Hamilton will display one, two or all three of these numbers. The model and case numbers generally appear on the back of the case, and you can usually find the serial number on the lugs. You can enter these numbers into the search tool on the National Association of Watch Clock Collectors's official website to learn about your watch's age, style name and other characteristics. If you have any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can help you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of vintage Hamilton watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024To identify a vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. On most vintage timepieces, this number appears on the inside of the caseback. By cross-referencing the number with the information provided by trusted online resources, you can learn what model your watch is and discover other details like its ownership history. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Omega watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Seiko watches include a few different identifying marks. Before 1970, serial numbers were seven digits, and limited-edition models had a piece number. Modern Seiko watches have a six-digit serial number, which includes the manufacturing date. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Seiko watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To date a vintage LeCoultre watch, the best approach is to use the serial number. You can cross-reference the number on your timepiece to information published on trusted online resources to determine its year of production. The serial number appears on the watch's movement, so it's necessary to remove the case back to examine it. If you're unfamiliar with how to do this safely, you may wish to have an authorized repair person open your watch. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can check if your vintage Omega watch is the real deal by cross-referencing the serial number stamped on the watch. The serial number is seven to eight digits long, and if it doesn’t match the company’s database, this is a serious red flag that can indicate that the piece is fake. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some old vintage watches are worth something. There is often a market for vintage pieces from well-known watchmakers, such as Patek Philippe, Omega, Rolex, TAG Heuer, Audemars Piguet, Longines and Breitling. Generally, the maker, type, materials, age and condition will largely determine the potential value of a vintage timepiece. If you'd like to find out how much your watch may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Explore a variety of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many watch lovers believe that vintage Cartier watches are a good investment. French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the best-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world. One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, many people only used pocket watches.) Louis Cartier designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to check the time more easily while flying. Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, inspired by the linear forms of World War I military tanks, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Cartier watches is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Cartier watches and other watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The best vintage Omega timepiece to buy is largely a matter of personal preference. The Seamaster and Speedmaster are two timeless options available in a variety of finishes and styles. No matter which watch you choose, only buy from a reputable dealer or online platform to ensure you receive an authentic timepiece. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate a vintage Cartier watch, remove the case back and you’ll see the brand name inscribed. “CARTIER” is located at the seven o’clock or ten o’clock markers and “SWISS MADE” under the six o’clock marker on genuine watches. Counterfeiters often omit these details or even spell the brand name wrong. Cartier watches have a substantial weight due to the high quality materials used to craft the timepiece, and a lightweight watch could be an indication that your piece is a fake. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Cartier timepieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a vintage Gucci watch is real, look for a serial number on the back of the case and/or on the original box if you have it. Then, contact Gucci customer service by phone for assistance with authentication. If you are unable to find a serial number, the best approach is likely to take the timepiece to a knowledgeable appraiser who can authenticate the item. Find a range of Gucci watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Unless you have training in jewelry repair, you should not take the back off a vintage Omega watch on your own. Opening the timepieces requires a specially designed tool available only to jewelers authorized to service Omega watches. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
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