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Rolex Two Tone Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Dress Watch, circa 1930
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
on to get you there on time as well. The watch dates from the mid to late 1930's and at about 90
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
1972 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch, Date - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1953 Rolex Datejust Big Bubbleback Vintage Mens "Red Letter " Ref. 6305 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
is running very strong and true, keeing time very close to on par with a new Rolex.
Your watch is
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Longines 18Kt. Yellow Gold Men
s Wrist Watch, French Hallmarked 1930
s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
which is almost unheard of for a watch of this age.
We no longer see nice vintage watches from this
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
1940
s Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 50mm Pocket Watch Nickel
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
keeping very accurate time.
Like certain other very rare and early Rolex watches, we think these Broad
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Other
1966 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950
s with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Zenith 18Kt Heavy Solid Gold Mid Century Watch circa 1960
s
By Zenith
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
The legendary house of Zenith produced this high grade watch some time in the
Category
1970s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
18k Gold
TAG Heuer Professional SEL Sport Elegance Mens Full Size Diver Watch - SS
By TAG Heuer
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, timeless treasure, 14k gold Rolex Precision manual wind dress watch, time tested ready to be enjoyed, a
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
14k Gold
$7,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Elgin B.W. Raymond Wind Indicator 23 Jewel Railroad Grade Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
. The inside caseback is stamped “Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co.”, along with the Keystone
Category
20th Century Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
10k Gold
1962 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies 2-Tone Vintage Watch - SS
18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1969 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Blue Vignette Dial Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980 Baume
Mercier Vintage Steel Watch - Owned
Worn By Great Lefty Gomez
By Baume
Mercier
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage IWC 18k Gold Diamond
Onyx Cushion Case Automatic Watch 36mm - 3278
By IWC
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage IWC 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Onyx Inlay & Diamond Bezel – 36mm
A striking and uncommon
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fremes Steel Aquamatic Art Deco Watch circa 1940
s Bumper Model Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
private label Swiss house of Fremes has a unique original dial. The watch keeps dependable time however
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Watch circa, 1970
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
keeps excellent time and impressively, still has a factory original rating on it. The watch comes with a
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wyler Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wyler Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Clinton Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
dependable watches to the local neighborhood jeweler. The watch is in excellent nearly new condition and can
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Tudor 9k Solid Gold 30mm Mens 1950s Vintage Manual Wind Cocktail Watch RA655
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cocktail watch, time tested luxury, a charming addition to your collection, make it yours today.
THE
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1950s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940
s Articulated Lugs
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
time they closed shop Elgin had produced over 60 million watches and left a legacy of excellence and
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1969 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens First Generation Cal. 565 Watch Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970
s Enicar Ladies Vintage Watch - Owned
Worn By Olivia Newton-John
By Enicar
Located in Suwanee, GA
running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new high-grade Swiss watch.
Our
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1970s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe 3814/1 Manual 18k Yellow Gold and Factory Diamonds Men Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
and a reliable manual mechanical Caliber 177 movement that keeps accurate time. The watch includes a
Category
1990s Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1983 Rolex GMT Master Steel Vintage 16750 Transitional Watch with Matte Dial
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
special watch for just that purpose - the GMT Master. Named after Greenwich Mean Time, the watch featured
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Steel
1968 OMEGA DYNAMIC First Generation Vintage Mens Cal. 565 SS Steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
Through Time, 2007, pg. 483.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Steel
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940
s with Original Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
with the tool we supply with the watch. The watch keeps dependable time and can be worn for all sorts
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
1973 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Girard Perregaux Pocket Watch Elliptical Manual Wind Steel Cased Limited 1/550
By Girard Perragaux
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace:
A Fine & Rare Elliptical Steel Cased
Category
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Waffle Dial 1940
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
to get you there on time, every time.
ELGIN HISTORY
The Elgin National Watch Company was founded
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Ulysse Nardin Rose Gold Art Deco Original Crystal and Crown Manual Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
done is solid gold.
The watch keeps perfect time and looks fantastic as well. The style is called "the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Breitling Very Rare Asymmetrical 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch 1950
s / 1960
s
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
, especially when Breitling was not marketed as a women's watch. This watch keeps dependable time and can be
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1960
s Omega Seamaster Cosmic Vintage Mens Day Date Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950
s Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
elapsed time, making it the most functional and expensive watch in the Datejust line. In fact, prior to
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Agassiz 14Kt. Solid Gold Pocket Watch with Period Gold Chain 1930
s Hand Made
By Agassiz
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Red Orange Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
all the parts in this watch are factory original. The watch keeps excellent time and still has a
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Timor Watches
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape Watch from, 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
's. You can count on this watch to get you there on time all the time and in style as well. It is
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
1969 OMEGA DYNAMIC First Generation Vintage Mens Cal. 565 SS Steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piaget Yellow Gold Asymmetrical Hobnail Bezel Dress Watch circa 1970
s
By Piaget
Located in Long Beach, CA
workshop in the Swiss village of La Côte-aux-Fées to produce high-quality watch movements. Piaget's watches
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Timor Watches
1967 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Ref. 2593 Dress Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Made Green Dial circa
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
this watch a factory quality service on it and it keeps dependable time.
GRUEN HISTORY
This great
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Doxa Platinum and Diamond Ladies Bracelet Dress Watch, circa 1930
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
dependable and can be worn all the time, especially for evenings out. This is the perfect watch to hand down
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
1966 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Automatic Mens "Union Oil" Watch 14K Gold
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1971 OMEGA DYNAMIC First Generation Vintage Mens Cal. 565 SS Steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
Through Time, 2007, pg. 483.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Steel
Zodiac Sea Wolf Stainless Steel Automatic Diver Wrist Watch, circa 1960s
By Zodiac
Located in Long Beach, CA
Bracelet
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
The Zodiac Wrist Watch is an iconic vintage Diver's watch
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Timor Watches
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial 1950
s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
get you there on time, every time.
BULOVA HISTORY
Bulova, an iconic American watch brand, was
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Eterna Eternamatic Centenaire Vintage 1950
s 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch
By Eterna
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful and rare, time capsule Eterna 18k gold watch with matching 18k gold bracelet. Original
Category
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1940
s Rolex for Bucherer Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch, 45mm - Nickel Chrom
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
and pleasing Rolex pocket watch specially made for Bucherer circa World War II.
By this time, Rolex
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1940s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
1969 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 8541B Pellaton Automatic with Date
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1969 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 8541 Automatic, Black Dial with Date - SS
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
this watch in 1969, at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line which also had watches
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Timor Watches
Robinhood Rare Original Watch from the 1930
s with Original Strap
Located in Long Beach, CA
this Robin Hood Watch. It is American made likely in the early 1930's. It came out around the same time
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Timor Watches
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Vintage Timor Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vintage timor watches for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 22 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of vintage timor watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Patek Philippe, Breitling and Bulova Watch Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful. When shopping our range of vintage timor watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.
How Much are Vintage Timor Watches?
On average, vintage timor watches at 1stDibs sell for $5,280, while they’re typically $278 on the low end and $135,000 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 Timor Watches
- What is a vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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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