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Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold Eloga Ladies Wristwatch with 17 Jewels
By Eloga
Located in Manhasset, NY
Company Swiss Made. The watch having closed cover face with a center diamond.
The company began in 1917
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold
Electric Blue Mathis Montabon Chronograph Mens Wristwatch
Located in GB
Manthis Montabon Chronograph wristwatch 42mm RRP £1200
A good looking and decorative men’s watch with
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
$713 Sale Price
20% Off
Geneva Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch
By Geneva
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. The watch is has a square-face dial framed in a gold bezel and gold dial with in a smooth shiny finish
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
OMEGA Automatic Self-Winding Cal.501 Off White, Leather Wristwatch, Circa 1960
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
OMEGA self-winding watch.
Medium face.
Circa 1960
There are small marks on the back cover, but
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
$1,002 Sale Price
32% Off
Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Wristwatch Swiss 17 Jewels
Located in Manhasset, NY
Jewels. 6.5 inch. This bracelet wrist watch has a hidden face under an etched cover. Art Deco in Style
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold
Woven Gold Mesh Bracelet with Mystery Watch by Concord
By Concord Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
jeweled movement with case number 637254. The face of the watch is white with gold Roman numerals and
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Attractive Lanvin Sterling and Wood Bangle Watch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
with attractive moderne design.
Watch is set into wood face which is set in sterling. Bangle is
Category
1970s French Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etoile Diamond Cuff Watch Made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, face of the watch, halo and leaf designs around the watch are pave set with round brilliant cut
Category
20th Century Swiss Artist Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
flat cabochons carved from natural Afghani blue lapis lazuli. The watch is an open face with a round
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$15,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Era 9 Karat Yellow Gold Men
s Omega Wristwatch with Boxes
Papers
By Omega
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
dimension posted refer to the outer box and please not the face of the watch measures one and a quarter
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Metal, Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Rope Onyx Cufflinks
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cufflinks would look sharp paired with your Rolex or Patek Philippee Watch
Weight: 11.65 grams
Face
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Trees
Located in San Francisco, CA
, California and watched as the entire face of America changed with Vietnam, rampant divorce, and then the
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Monotype
Popeye
Located in San Francisco, CA
, California and watched as the entire face of America changed with Vietnam, rampant divorce, and then the
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Monotype
Faculty Meeting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Southern California. He lived in La Mesa, California and watched as the entire face of America changed with
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Etching
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Floral Bracelet Hidden Wrist Watch w Diamond Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
. Underneath, you will find a miniature working Luva Swiss 17 jeweled watch with Mother of Pearl face measuring
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Slide Watch with 18k Yellow Gold-Hidden Watch Face
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Slide Watch w/ 18K Yellow Gold & Hidden Watch Face
The joy of wearing a piece of art on
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Steampunk Watch Face Lucite Choker Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Steampunk Watch Face Lucite Choker Necklace
Measurements:
Height: 1.65
Category
20th Century French Vintage Watch Face
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Domed Watch Face Novelty Ring
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Domed Watch Face Novelty Ring
Measurements:
Height: 1.34 inches (3.4 cm
Category
20th Century French Vintage Watch Face
Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a wave-shaped links set in the center with a concealed Longines Watch face, the cover
Category
1940s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Hamilton Bracelet Diamond White Gold Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Bedford, NY
1960's Hamilton bracelet watch in 14k white gold with lift cover over
watch face. Watch as set
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Arthur King Tiger-Eye and 18K Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
avant-garde watch face made of tiger-eye without numerals give this watch a clean, elegant and very
Category
1950s American Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Westfield, NJ
octagonal bezel, stainless steel band.
Watch face 25mm without crown, band 6 inches when clasped.
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Gold and Diamond Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
row of diamonds also surrounds the watch face. The watch mechanism is by SolVil, Geneve. The bracelet
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond
Ladies 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Baume
Mercier Watch
By Baume
Mercier
Located in Kent, CT
Pretty Baume & Mercier quartz ladies 14k gold watch with 4 small round diamonds on the face. This
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Wristwatch, circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 Karat Gold Watch by Cartier, France, circa 1950
•Watch face signed Cartier, watch case-back
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Gold-Plated / Stainless Steel Rado Automatic Watch
By RADO
Located in Carlisle, GB
. Please study the images carefully as form part of the description.
watch face measurement is 25mm wide
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tiger
s Eye Bracelet Watch, 1970s
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Including Watch Face
Includes Letter of Authenticity
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Tubogas Watch, Size Medium
By Bulgari
Located in QLD , AU
- 18k yellow gold & stainless steel
Size - watch face measures 1.176 inches / 29.89mm diameter
Category
20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Universal Geneve 18k Rose Gold Wristwatch 1950
By Universal Genève
Located in London, GB
number #1402058173323. Violet purple watch face, with Universal Geneve on face, 18K rose pink gold : time
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Yellow Courcheval Gold Plated Stainless Steel Medor Quartz Wristwatch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
wear.
Accompanied By: Box
Size: PM
Measurements: Watch face: 24mm x 24mm; Strap: 8.25" x 0.6"
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Hermes Medor Watch PM Rouge Calfskin Leather Band
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
except on inspection.
Accompanied By: Box
Size: PM
Measurements: Watch face: 23mm x 23mm, Strap
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Mathey Tissot Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Bradford, Ontario
the 14 KT case is in immaculate condition for a beautiful vintage piece
The watch face has a small
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold
Omega Mechanical Watch with Custom Made Solid Gold Peruvian Moche Case and Brace
By Omega
Located in DALLAS, TX
attention.
The watch face is equally impressive, with Omega's distinctive logo embossed in gold and a sub
Category
Mid-20th Century Artisan Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold
1966 Rolex Tudor Oyster Princess Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
watch face is crisp, the crystal virtually scratch free and the bezel and case in almost new condition
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold
14 Karat Gold LeCoultre Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bradford, Ontario
certainly very expensive.
I like Reversos, but I like this 14k ladies’ automatic much better.
The watch face
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold
Ritmo Mundo Puzzle Automatic 25 Jewel Limited Black Women
s Watch 511 w/ Box
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
clearing the center tile
The unique puzzle cover also slides out to reveal the full watch face
Scratch
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zenith "Chronomaster XXT Open Grande Date" Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Bradford, Ontario
with a watch containing a visible Tourbillon.
The face has two open windows surfaced in smoked grey
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Perpetual Datejust 36 Custom Red Vignette
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
.
This watch appeals to my appreciation of colour in design. It is a red vignette so the watch face
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Steampunk Watch Lucite Choker Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
plaque.
- Thick dome lucite resin with "watch" face.
- Adjustable spring closure.
- Silver tone
Category
20th Century French Vintage Watch Face
Boucheron Retro 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Boucheron
Located in Mayfair, GB
can also be worn simply as a bracelet.
The watch face and reverse are both signed Boucheron and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chaumet Wristwatch in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Mayfair, GB
Chaumet in 18 carat yellow gold. The watch face and reverse are both signed Chaumet together with serial
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Yellow Gold
Retro 14 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Pocket Watch Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Retro 14k rose and yellow gold ruby and diamond Geneva pocket watch square link brooch. The watch
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Black Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Illinois Watch Co Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Illinois pocket watch with off-white dial including black hands and a dedicated
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 14S
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial.
Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Navajo Sterling Bracelet Watch Cuff Mid 20th c.
Located in Evanston, IL
two striking turquoise stones set on either side of the watch face. The turquoise stones display a
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Turquoise
9ct Gold J.W. Benson Open Faced Pocket Watch with Chain
Gold Full Sovereign
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This remarkable 1938 Georgian open-faced pocket watch, crafted by the esteemed J.W. Benson, is a
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Piaget 18 Karat Dancer with Opal Face and Diamond Bezel
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A ladies 18k Piaget Dancer watch with an 18K link bracelet and Opal face. The bezel measures 23mm
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Date with White Face on Black Strap, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
. This watch is crafted from Rolex Oyster steel and is displayed on a genuine crocodile strap.
This
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gruen Yellow Gold-Filled 12-S Open Face Pocketwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking Gruen yellow gold filled 12 size open face pocket watch circa 1940’s. Featuring a
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold-filled
Tiffany
Co. Lady
s Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
feels great to the touch. There's a very subtle discoloration on the face. Like all watches we sell, we
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 2591J Center Lug Calatrava Watch, circa 1962
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
metal and only the face of the watch is viewed. The watch is accompanied with an extract from the
Category
1960s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Cape Cod Automatic Black Dial Ladies Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A classic automatic Hermes Cape Cod steel black dial face ladies wrist watch with adjustable black
Category
1990s French Vintage Watch Face
Lady Bracelet Diamond Concealed Watch by Blancpain, 18k Gold and Platinum, 1970
By Blancpain
Located in PARIS, FR
conceals a watch face under a cover studded with diamonds. The bracelet is in gold with articulated and
Category
1970s French Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Wittnauer
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
company founded by Albert Wittnauer in 1885. The watch in good working order and ready to wear.
Face of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Longines Stainless Steel Dress Manual Wind Pocket Watch, circa 1960s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Longines man’s pocket watch circa 1960’s. Featuring a 40.5mm diameter open face “modernist
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Ladies Manual Marcasite Cocktail Watch by Premex, C1940
s
Located in Westward ho, GB
This is a stunning Art Deco marcasite cocktail watch by Premex. The rectangular face has gold
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Marcasite, Mixed Metal
Cartier Pink White Yellow Diamonds and Gold Trinity Collection Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
resistant and Swiss made. This watch has a beautiful guilloche face.
This watch measures 27mm or 1 1/16
Category
1990s French Vintage Watch Face
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k 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.
- 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.
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