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Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Huge 18k
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Gondolo Open Face Manual Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Huge 18k
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Relojoeiros Gondolo Open Face Manual Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Relojoeiros Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Huge
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Rare Yellow Gold Chronometro Gondolo Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold Chonometro Gondolo open face pocket watch, serial number 168824
Category
20th Century Swiss Edwardian Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Ornately Engraved Open Face Pendant/Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 18k yellow gold ornately engraved open face pendant/pocket watch (30mm diameter
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
This elegant Patek Philippe pocket is watch
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe
Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual movement. 18K Yellow Gold
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
IWC Schaffhausen Rare Fishtail Keyless Lever Open Face Silver Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
IWC a very rare fishtail keyless lever open face silver pocket watch, C1915 with it's original box
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Silver
Omega Very Rare Gold Open Face Schutzenfest Bern Pocket Watch, C1910
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Omega very rare 18ct gold 50mm open face pocket watch celebrating the Schutzenfest in Bern, C1910
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Charm Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cartier" panther and even a diminutive "Cartier Tank" watch face. Like the bracelet itself, the charms
Category
20th Century French Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Yellow Gold Open Face Five-Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
18k yellow gold case, five-minute repeater. Inscription inside case back dated December 25, 1901 (52mm diameter). White enamel dial with black and red Arabic numerals. Circa 1915.
Category
20th Century Swiss Edwardian Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo
Labouiau 18 Karat Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo & Labouiau 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Tiffany
Co by IWC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co by IWC 18K Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch 44mm
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight
Category
Mid-20th Century Swazi Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Factory Archival
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face Pocket Watch / Ref. 600
METAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Patek Philippe
Co. 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. 18K Gold Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual movement. 18K Yellow Gold
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Cuff Watch with Diamond Face and Bezel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Diamond Face and Bezel The circular dial pavé-set with single
Category
1990s Italian Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Jaeger-LeCoultre Open Face Pendant Pocket Watch Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40 mm 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pendant Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, champagne textured dial with
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Open Face Dress Pocket Watch Retailed by Asprey Yellow Gold
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage open face dress 41mm pocket watch in yellow gold by Audemars Piguet, retailed by Asprey
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Gondola Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch 1904
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Patek Philippe 18ct rose gold, keyless lever Gondolo open face pocket watch, 1904.
Dial: A
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Golay Fils
Stahl Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Golay Fils & Stahl Genève 18ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1900
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch Retailed By Walser Wald
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. Unusual 18k yellow gold open-face case, 43mm. Silvered and gilt dial. Pre
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Mimo Ladies Platinum White Gold Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
' watch face displays black Arabic numerals in addition to the maker's name 'Mimo' within a minute marked
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Open Face 18j Swiss Pocket Watch Ref. 866
By Patek Philippe
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super chic and classy Patek Philippe & Co. pocket watch features a solid 18k yellow gold open
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Open Face 18j Swiss Pocket Watch Ref. 866
By Patek Philippe
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super chic and classy Patek Philippe & Co. pocket watch features a solid 18k yellow gold open
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Open Face Pocket Watch Vintage Gents 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 46 mm 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, silver dial with applied arabic
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Extremely Rare "Eagle" Patek Philippe
Co. 18 Karat Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare " Eagle " Patek Philippe & Co. 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual movement
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Rolex Cellini 18karat White Gold and Diamond Open-Face Keyless Wind Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Cellini 18karat white gold and diamond open-face keyless wind pocket watch. Ref. 3790
Made in
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Hamilton 5 Navigation Master Open Face Pocket Watch -800 Silver Mech US Military
By Hamilton
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Hamilton
Model: 5 Navigation Master Watch
Movement: Mechanical
Number of Jewels: 22
Year
Category
1940s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Silver
Patek Philippe Open Face Pocket Watch Bassine Style Vintage Men
s 18k White Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Open Faced 43 mm Bassine Style Double Name Grottendieck men's pocket watch, by Patek Philippe
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Rare Open Face Pocket Watch Vintage White Lacquered Dial 652/22
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Open Face 44mm Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white lacquered dial with roman
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Gold Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold in Excellent Condition, Round Face Case
By Omega
Located in Austin, TX
it. The watch does not have any damage on the face but the photo just looks a little dark but it is
Category
1990s Swiss Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat, Yellow Gold Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1941
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Watch Open Faced
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Piaget Very Rare Open Face Pocket Watch Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Jade Dial
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare 43 mm 18k White Gold Open Face Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, jade dial, a fixed 18k white
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe. A Rare 14CT Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1911
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare 14ct Rose Gold keyless lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1911.
Dial: The superb
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage David Yurman Ladies 18K Gold Sterling Silver Diamond Wrist Cable Watch
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
featuring a 21mm diamond bezel watch face with a cabochon sapphire crown, sapphire crystal, mother of pearl
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Chopard Black Opal Face Ladies Wristwatch, 1970
By Chopard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Chopard Opal Diamond Watch is done in 18K white gold, Black Opal Face, manual wind Ladies
Category
1970s Swiss Artisan Vintage Watch Face
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Delaneau Ladies Yellow Gold Malachite Face Wristwatch
By Delaneau
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold Delaneau Watch featuring a Malachite face.
It is stamped and tested as 18k gold
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Tissot Sapphire
Diamond Hidden Face Wristwatch
By Tissot
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1960 ladies Tissot hidden face watch featuring 8 carats of vibrant blue sapphires and .60cts
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Buckle Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Narberth, PA
buckle. A push button at the end of the buckle releases the cover to reveal a square watch face. The even
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Cartier Gold Panthere Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold "Panthere" wristwatch, signed Cartier. The square faced watch has a white
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Gold Panthere Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold "Panthere" wristwatch, signed Cartier. The square faced watch has a white
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Tiffany
Co. Yellow Gold Square Face Freccero Manual Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Birmingham, AL
This stunning Patek Philippe Frecerro is made in 18k yellow gold with a square face measuring 26mm
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Adolfo clocks and watches print pleated shirtwaist dress 1970s
By Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
print dress with clock and watch faces, the dress has clock crystal face buttons...Shirtwaist style
Category
1970s American Vintage Watch Face
Patek Philippe Gold Diamond Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Patek Philippe watch is finely crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamonds on the face of the
Category
1950s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond
DeLaneau Coral Onyx Geometric Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold, coral, lapis, and diamond octagonal face watch by DeLaneau, Switzerland.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
marvel of horological design. Housed in an 18K yellow gold open face case, the watch has both an elegant
Category
20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Black Face/Diamond Bezel Rolex in 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watch Co. 18k gold wristwatch, rhodium-plated cal. 1400 movement with
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Gold and Diamond Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe watch is finely crafted in 18K gold.
Diamonds on the face of the watch weigh 1.00ct
Category
1960s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Gold and Diamond Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Audemars Piguet watch is finely crafted in 18K white gold.
The face of the watch is set
Category
1960s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bucherer Gold with Lapis Textured Watch
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold with a lapis face watch by Bucherer.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Hermes 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Hermès
Located in US
and 1 inch across the face of the watch. Total weight is 60 grams. Band has a stirrup design
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond Watch
Located in Montgomery, AL
nice large face like this.
We had the watch converted to run off battery instead of the original
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rotherhams 18kt Gold Open Face PocketWatch with an Enamel Portrait of a Maharaja
Located in Mayfair, London, London
ROTHERAMS, LONDON. AN 18K GOLD KEYLESS WIND POCKET WATCH WITH ENAMEL PORTRAIT OF A MAHARAJA the
Category
20th Century British Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Retro Gold and Diamond Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and diamond covered bracelet watch with an illuminated black face, in 18k. Jaeger
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Reverso Watch, circa 1940
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
to reveal a back that fully protects the face of the watch.
This vintage Reverso timepiece from c
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
Retro Sapphire
Yellow Gold Watch / Bracelet by Gubelin
By Gubelin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a cover of a watch that is hidden behind them. The watch has a round face, white dial and gold hands
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
18 Karat White Gold Patek Philippe Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Banbury, GB
unbeatable sunbursts of colour flashing across the face of the watch. Bringing light to areas that are
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, White 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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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