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Vintage Swiss Diamond 18k White Gold Dress Watch Ring by Bucherer, Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
black watch face displaying four hour markers, in addition to simple applied bead hour chapter ring
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Gianni Versace Medusa Watch
By Gianni Versace
Located in US
jeweler replace the battery and the watch is running great.
Unisex, face measures 1.3 inches in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Watch Face
Patek Philippe Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and large stainless steel open-faced Patek Philippe watch was retailed by Serpico Y Laino
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
$19,500
Vacheron
Constantin Geneve Heavy Silver Keyless Lever Open Face Deck C1940S
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron & Constantin Genève heavy silver keyless lever open face deck watch with its original
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Silver
Baume
Mercier Gold Watch Tubogas
By Baume
Mercier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious timepiece by Baume et Mercier. The watch is made of 18k gold, features a malachite face
Category
1980s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Unusual Sterling Modernist Clamper Watch
Located in New York, NY
floating oval watch inserted into design. Small size.
Watch works when wound. Face 1". "Ruffaelo" maker
Category
1970s American Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Black Face Bulova Stainless Steel Gold Tone In Original Fifth Ave Case
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Black Face Bulova Stainless Steel Gold Tone In Original Fifth Ave Case
Circa 1970
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Red Bandana "Trash" Wristwatch With Heart Face and Leather Band By Swatch, 1990s
By Swatch
Located in McKinney, TX
genuine leather strap
- Face depicts a red spiked heart with thorn vine and chrome studs
- Quartz
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Watch Face
Gold Angelus Watch, Rare 14 K Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1970 Ex. Condition
By Angelus
Located in Austin, TX
for its outstanding mechanical craftsmanship and innovative watches. This interesting watch has a
Category
20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Trinity Tri Color Watch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
An authentic Cartier Round Faced Trinity watch in a classic Cartier design with Sapphire stem and
Category
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Vermeil
Wittnauer WWII Style Men
s Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
quarter hour indexes with steel sword hands and sub dial on a mat silver tone face. Powering the watch is
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
as it is designed as a bracelet and hidden face watch. Crafted out of 14K solid yellow gold, with 17
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Heart Bangle Watch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Heart Bangle watch! Heart shaped face with YVES SAINT LAURENT spelled out in a Roman font in place of
Category
20th Century French Vintage Watch Face
Chanel Vintage Watch "Acier Etanche" Wristwatch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A vintage watch released circa 1989. The sophisticated and timeless “Acier Etanche” watch features
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Steel
Christian Dior Diamond Studded Gold Toned Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Christian Dior watch features gold and silver-tone hardware, a diamond-studded face, a
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
1970
s Gucci Multi-colored Ring Watch
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
and red striep. The watch has a white face with gold hands and a rigid gold tone bracelet style strap
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold Plate
Geneve Diamond 14k Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Geneva
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
watch has the original face, a beautiful gold-colored dial with gold baton markers and hands. Framing
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Opal and Diamond Piaget Watch, circa 1970s
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
approximately 6.50 carats total, F color, VS clarity. The face of the watch (including the two rows of diamonds
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Audemars Freres Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1900
Located in Birmingham, AL
engravable polished portion on the front face of the watch. The face has a yellow gold dial with enamel
Category
20th Century Swiss Edwardian Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold, Berlin Iron
Mod 1960
s Vendome Lucite Acrylic Pendant Watch
By Vendome
Located in Atlanta, GA
scratching to lucite case.
MEASUREMENTS
The lucite case measures 2" diameter x .88" deep. The watch face
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mid Century Gold Diamond-Encrusted Women
s Wristwatch by Omega
By Omega
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1960 14k gold Omega women's wristwatch with a diamond-encrusted watch face containing over
Category
1960s American Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold
1980s Christian Dior Blue Stone Dial Quartz Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage Christian Dior quartz watch, blue stone round face, Roman numbers, gold tone, water
Category
1980s French Vintage Watch Face
Vintage Omega Watch 15 Jewels in 9ct Gold
By Omega
Located in London, GB
This is a classic vintage ladies watch. Its round face is Gold-plated & leather strap, and the case
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold
1998 Hermes Tan Harnais Watch With Deployant Band
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
watch features a white face with cream index hour markers and gold arms. There's a small date window at
Category
1990s French Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega 14k White Gold Diamond Women
s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
white gold. The watch features a delicate oval face surrounded by a halo of sparkling diamonds. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Moschino "Don
t Be Late" Multi Watches Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
watches of five together forming this bracelet. Each "watch" measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/8"
Category
1990s Italian Vintage Watch Face
Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Men
s Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
comfortable to wear. The gold-filled round case has a linen face and the watch dial has gold-toned matchstick
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent Heart Shaped Gold Watch, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Heart Bangle watch! Heart shaped face with YVES SAINT LAURENT spelled out in a Roman font in place of
Category
1980s French Vintage Watch Face
Rolex Cellini Watch in 20 Dollar Gold Piece
By Rolex
Located in Litchfield, CT
twenty dollar gold piece, opens to reveal an ultra-thin Rolex Cellini watch. Its elegant ivory face is
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
1940s Diamond Platinum and White Gold Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail watch has a rectangular face with bold black Arabic hour numerals within a rectangular track style
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Chanel Vintage
89 Stainless Steel
Diamond 18mm Mademoiselle Watch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '89 Stainless Steel & Diamond 18mm Mademoiselle Watch
Features square face with
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1970s Seiko Stainless Steel Blue Dial Jewel Mesh Watch
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Elegant and iconic, this 1970s Seiko Stainless Steel Jewel Watch with a blue face features a manual
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rolex Precision wristwatch, boxed watch
By Rolex
Located in NEWARK, GB
measurements:
Watch case / face 0.75" x 0.80"
Bracelet length 7" does have some stretch
Strap link width 0.30
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucien Piccard Bracelet Watch Platinum and 12.00CT-TDW of Diamonds
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
watch is crafted out of platinum and 12.00CT-TDW of high quality diamonds. The face of the watch is
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18kt Vacheron Constantin Geneve Bracelet Watch with Smallest Baguette Movement
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
gold
Case: 18kt yellow and white gold, diameter face of watch 7 mm, Measurements face + diamonds 21.8
Category
20th Century Artisan Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Harper Watch Vintage 1960s Waterproof 17 Jewel Incabloc Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
, incabloc, with a 8 mm thick case. It's a rare find. The face of the watch says "unbreakable mainspring
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Gucci Bezel Color Interchangeable Chain Link Wrist Watch
Set 1990s
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
in gold plating & stainless steal, this Swiss-made watch features a unique interchangeable face
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
18 Karat White Gold Patek Philippe 3588/2 Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Banbury, GB
white gold, against the rich blue face of the watch, when the light hits it this creates a striking
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Platinum Pocket Watch from 1940
s Hand Made
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Platinum
Baum
Mercier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Baume
Mercier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
further frames the rectangular watch case adding dimension and shine. Presenting a champagne face, the
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co "France" Stainless Steel Lizard Band Watch with White Dial
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
watch measures 26.5 mm : TIFFANY & CO STAINLESS STEEL SWISS MADE WATER RESISTANT. The face of the watch
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Mens Vintage Day Date Automatic Wrist Watch in Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Boston, MA
feature is prominently displayed, adding functionality to the elegant face.
The watch is powered by an
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Seiko Special Forces Issued MACV-SOG Vietnam Period Wrist Watch
By Seiko
Located in Boston, MA
.
This round watch features a 35mm face, showcasing a bold gray dial with luminous numerals and hands
Category
1970s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Base Metal
Jules Jurgensen Diamond Bezel
Dial 14 Karat White Gold Wrist Watch
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Boston, MA
Switzerland. This timepiece showcases Jules Jurgensen's dedication to elegance and precision.
The watch
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid 20th Century Ladies Diamond Platinum and White Gold Dress Wrist Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made platinum and diamond ladies square faced watch with Geneva on the dial. There are
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Bulova Ladies Watch, 23 Jewel, Diamonds, Working
By Bulova
Located in San Diego, CA
tear drop shape and the face of the watch is white with silver numeral markers. This watch is very
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Piaget Rectangular Tank Hand Wound 929 18K Roman Numbers Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
18K Gold Piaget Wrist Watch, sapphire crystal face, 18K gold case, Roman numbers, crocodile leather
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Top Hat 18K Gold Mens Ref. 1450 Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
circa 1955. This rectangular watch features it's original silver face, showcasing a minimalist design
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16234 Custom Bezel and Dial 1988 Diamond Automatic Men
s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
closes with a fold over clasp. The band of this watch has moderate slack, the face has aftermarket dial
Category
1980s Vintage Watch Face
Rolex Datejust 16234 Custom Bezel and Dial 1988 Diamond Automatic Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
with a fold over clasp. The band of this watch has moderate slack, the face has aftermarket dial, and
Category
1980s Vintage Watch Face
Art Deco 1940s 18K Gold
Platinum 3.09tgw Ruby
Diamond Tank Cocktail Watch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
gemstones, reminiscent of tank tracks. The face of the watch has an ivory background, with Arabic numerals
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mens Sweep Seconds Dress Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Boston, MA
. This timepiece exemplifies Omega's commitment to precision and elegance.
The watch features a round
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold
Movado for Tiffany
Co. 14Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style Open Face
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233 Steel 18K Gold Custom Bezel and Dial Automatic Men
s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
and closes with a fold over clasp. The face of this watch has aftermarket dial, and the bezel has
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Vintage Solid 18-Carat Gold
Diamond Ladies Rolex Precision Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bracelet as the watch face has a cover, open the cover to reveal the sweetest little Rolex 17 Jewell manual
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold
Longines Lady
s Yellow Gold Diamond Opal Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold Longines watch featuring an opal face and a diamond bezel.
Metal weight: 23.79
Category
20th Century American Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ladies Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Banbury, GB
allure. The smooth oval border of the face of the watch against the textured centre contrast really
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Watch Face For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage watch face you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect vintage watch face may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage watch face has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe, American Waltham Watch Co. and Bulova are consistently popular. A vintage watch face of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Finding a vintage watch face for sale for men should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.
How Much is a Vintage Watch Face?
On average, a vintage watch face at 1stDibs sells for $8,000, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $26,275 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Watch Face
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between the dial and the face of a watch comes down largely to preferred terminology. Both terms refer to the part of a watch where you look to see the time. Dial is generally a more technical term than face. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024There is no single most sought-after vintage watch. Trends in collecting do vary over time, but some watches have reached an iconic status and tend to remain popular among collectors year after year. Examples of such watches include the Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513, the Omega Speedmaster Professional Ref. 105.003, the TAG Heuer Monaco Ref. 1133B, Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96, Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 5402, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921, the Longines 13ZN Chronograph, the Zenith El Primero Ref. A384, the Tudor Submariner Ref. 7928, the Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806, the IWC Big Pilot Ref. 5002, the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, the Breguet Type XX, the Universal Genève Polerouter, the Seiko 6139 "Pogue," the Hamilton Ventura and the Omega Seamaster 300 Ref. 165.014. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- How old is my vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024To determine how old your vintage watch is, first do some research using trusted online resources. Start by looking at the back of your watch to see if there are any numbers, such as serial or model numbers. Cross-referencing these numbers with online reference guides can often give you a rough idea of when a watch was produced. If you can't find any type of identifying number, you can learn more about the maker to find out when it crafted similar watches or have a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert assist you with the dating process. Shop a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024To date a vintage LeCoultre watch, the best approach is to use the serial number. You can cross-reference the number on your timepiece to information published on trusted online resources to determine its year of production. The serial number appears on the watch's movement, so it's necessary to remove the case back to examine it. If you're unfamiliar with how to do this safely, you may wish to have an authorized repair person open your watch. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can check if your vintage Omega watch is the real deal by cross-referencing the serial number stamped on the watch. The serial number is seven to eight digits long, and if it doesn’t match the company’s database, this is a serious red flag that can indicate that the piece is fake. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some old vintage watches are worth something. There is often a market for vintage pieces from well-known watchmakers, such as Patek Philippe, Omega, Rolex, TAG Heuer, Audemars Piguet, Longines and Breitling. Generally, the maker, type, materials, age and condition will largely determine the potential value of a vintage timepiece. If you'd like to find out how much your watch may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Explore a variety of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many watch lovers believe that vintage Cartier watches are a good investment. French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the best-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world. One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, many people only used pocket watches.) Louis Cartier designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to check the time more easily while flying. Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, inspired by the linear forms of World War I military tanks, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Cartier watches is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Cartier watches and other watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The best vintage Omega timepiece to buy is largely a matter of personal preference. The Seamaster and Speedmaster are two timeless options available in a variety of finishes and styles. No matter which watch you choose, only buy from a reputable dealer or online platform to ensure you receive an authentic timepiece. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate a vintage Cartier watch, remove the case back and you’ll see the brand name inscribed. “CARTIER” is located at the seven o’clock or ten o’clock markers and “SWISS MADE” under the six o’clock marker on genuine watches. Counterfeiters often omit these details or even spell the brand name wrong. Cartier watches have a substantial weight due to the high quality materials used to craft the timepiece, and a lightweight watch could be an indication that your piece is a fake. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Cartier timepieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a vintage Gucci watch is real, look for a serial number on the back of the case and/or on the original box if you have it. Then, contact Gucci customer service by phone for assistance with authentication. If you are unable to find a serial number, the best approach is likely to take the timepiece to a knowledgeable appraiser who can authenticate the item. Find a range of Gucci watches on 1stDibs.
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