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Tateossian London Watch Cufflinks
Located in Montreal, QC
face of the watch shows the 12, 3, 6, 9 with the Tateossian logo engraved on the outer case
Category
Late 20th Century British Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 9-Carat Gold Men
s Wrist Watch, 1964
By Garrard
Co. Ltd.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
presentation box and comes with original warranty and instruction booklet. The square faced watch is hallmarked
Category
1960s British Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold
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
Gold
Arman Style Clock and Watch Parts Lucite Faceted Paperweight Sculpture
By Arman
Located in North Miami, FL
Hundreds of tiny Lucite watch parts and face clocks are embedded in this amusing and artful
Category
1970s American Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Brass, Metal
Chanel 18K White Gold Watch w/Diamond Baguettes, Circa 1989
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an 18K white gold watch with diamond baguettes by Chanel, from 1989. The watch has a square
Category
1980s French Vintage Watch Face
Platinum Diamond, Opal, and Pearl Shake Bracelet Reimagined 1950s Watch
Located in Towson, MD
This stunning 1950s diamond bracelet is absolutely one of a kind! Once a woman's watch with a tiny
Category
1950s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum
MG-Posters Wulff-39.5" x 27.5"-Lithograph-1967-Minimalism-Black
White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keywords: apple, watch, smiley, face, geometry, happy
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Lithograph
Edward VII 9 Carat Gold Mounted Crystal Inkwell, 1907
Located in New York, NY
open-faced watch. The lid is hallmarked with the maker’s mark of J.G & S and 9 carat hallmarks for
Category
20th Century Edwardian Vintage Watch Face
Enamelled Bulova Globe Barometer and Desk Clock on Stand
Located in New York, NY
dial, clock marked Angelus on the face and Bulova Watch Company on the back along with a barometer. The
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Sweetheart Charm Bracelet, 14 Karat White Gold Hearts Skeleton Keys Rolo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Watch your sweetheart’s face light up with sheer delight when she unwraps this beautiful token of
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Original Mid Century Modern Bold Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Lutz, FL
.
His fanciful stone, bas-relief wall mural titled Students, still watches proudly from the north face
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Original Mid Century Modern Textured Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Lutz, FL
.
His fanciful stone, bas-relief wall mural titled Students, still watches proudly from the north face
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Le Cirque du Soleil.
Located in Cotignac, FR
their faces as they watch the show. The bright costumes of the acrobats, the edge of the safety net
Category
1970s Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Watercolor, Gouache, Felt Pen
Expressionist Dancers Painted on Wallpaper
By Purvis Young
Located in Houston, TX
as “magical realism“. His paintings are populated with angels who watch over turbulent cityscapes
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Found Objects, Oil
Omega Vintage Diamond
14k Gold 15mm Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Vintage Diamond & 14k Gold 15mm Watch
Features diamonds framing watch face
Made In
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Rolex Cellini Womens 18k Gold Spider Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. The watch face has a unique shape worth noting. Usually on watches the oval is parallel with the band
Category
1970s French Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
Concord Estate Unisex Wristwatch 6.5" Stainless Steel 18 mm
By Concord Watch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
has been newly polished and looks wonderful.
DETAILS
Gender: Unisex Watch
Watch Face Color: Silver
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 14k Tiffany
Co Watch Mesh Band Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Award Signed
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Greer, SC
battery was recently put in. Measures 6.25 inches from one end to the other, the watch face with bezel
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Yellow Gold
Gruen Curvex White Gold Watch with Steel Speidel Band
By Gruen
Located in Miami Beach, FL
. Three diamonds on the watch face. Mechanical - wind movement. The back of the case is marked: 14K WBO
Category
1940s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold, Steel
Watch in 14 Karat Gold Natural Pearl Lucien Piccard
Located in Berkeley, CA
watch face embedded with pearls. The clasp is beautifully designed with a safety chain. This is a great
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 2 Carat Diamond and Platinum Thin Watch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This watch has a slender, sleek design
Approximately 2 carats total diamond weight,
108 diamonds
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Movado Bracelet Watch, 14 Karat Textured Gold, Switzerland
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
textured gold watch band ending in a double locking clasp. Oval cream colored watch face signed Movado and
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
14k Longines Diamond Watch. Vintage 1950s LONGINES Mens Wristwatch 22L
By Longines
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Extremely Rare late 50s Longines 14k white and yellow gold Men's wrist watch. Face and lugs are
Category
1950s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Platinum Diamond Antique Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Platinum and Diamond Antique Ladies Wrist Watch with new steel stretch band. Watch face is framed
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Steel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Woven Link Bracelet Hidden Cover Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
diamond-shaped links, which conceals the watch face. The face dial and bracelet are all signed Webb. The
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Hamilton Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
sparkling diamonds. The watch face is elegantly framed by a series of round and baguette-cut diamonds
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Disney Mickey Mouse Gold Plated Rare Collectible Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
for collectors and Disney enthusiasts. The centerpiece is an adorable Mickey Mouse-shaped watch face
Category
1980s Vintage Watch Face
Vintage Tudor 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Women
s Hand Wind Watch, 17mm
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Tudor watch is crafted in 18k yellow gold. It features a delicate 17mm watch face with
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage/Retro Mauboussin Watch, Diamond
Emerald in 18-K White Gold, Automatic
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
white gold. Automatic watch movement and sapphire crystal.
The watch face (inner dial) is a green
Category
1990s French Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Ladies Bucherer Enamel Fleur Di Lis Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Bucherer
Located in Eagan, MN
steel. It has a hidden hinged watch face and the watch is currently working and keeping accurate time
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage Versace Tonneau Automatic Men
s Watch WLA99 1 3/8in Blue
Black Face
By Atelier Versace
Located in Eagan, MN
This watch is unique in that the face looks black or blue depending on the lighting which is a very
Category
1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Geneve Vintage Automatic 36mm Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Boston, MA
face.
Encased in durable stainless steel, the watch is paired with a classic black leather strap
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Square Bucherer Swiss Watch with White Face
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Arabic numerals on the watch face, which are clear and fully visible. The shape of the watch is classic
Category
1950s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bucherer 18K Gold Ladies Textured Square Link Bracelet Watch
By Bucherer
Located in Miami, FL
features textured gold loop links, complementing a gold-toned watch face with matching markers. Marked 750
Category
1990s Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gerald Genta for Disney Mickey Mouse Wrist Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gérald Genta
Located in Boston, MA
the dial, using its arms to indicate the time. The watch face is adorned with Roman numeral markers
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
Gruen Platinum Case 14K White Gold Band Diamond Sapphire Women
s Hand Wind Watch
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
a blend of platinum and white gold, featuring intricate filigree detailing. The watch face is
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Retro ROLEX Platinum + Diamond Cocktail Watch w/ Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in Narberth, PA
adorn the surface of the case in an Art Deco tiered design, encircling the crystal watch face. Gold
Category
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Platinum
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Retro Coral Faced Crystal Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Coral Faced watch is for collectors. It is a Piaget with a
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Yurman Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Diamond Wrist 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
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Hermes Kelly Gold Cadena Lock Watch with Black Chèvre Mysore Leather Strap 1990s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
watch face and Swiss movement.
Remove the Cadena watch from strap and attach to your favorite Hermes
Category
1990s French Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Vintage Cartier Must de Cartier Vendôm Vermeil Quartz Unisex Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
design. Featuring a vermeil case (18k gold over sterling silver), the round watch face showcases a cream
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil
Ebel Yellow Gold Diamond Modernist Wide Mesh Style Mechanical Wristwatch
By Ebel
Located in Birmingham, AL
and 2.5 inches wide with a watch face off set to the side. The watch is a 17 jewel mechanical movement
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
CHANEL 1987 Vintage PREMIERE Watch Black Leather and 24KT Yellow Gold Plated L S
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. Overall the watch is in excellent vintage condition for her age.
Featuring:
Black octagonal watch face
Category
1980s French Vintage Watch Face
Materials
24k Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Stainless Steel Panthere De Cartier Watch Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by steel rivet stations while centering a matte white watch face
Signed Cartier while featuring
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
CHANEL 1987 Vintage PREMIERE Watch M Black Leather and 24KT Yellow Gold Plated
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
.
Featuring:
Black octagonal watch face
Woven black leather and yellow gold plated chain double strap
Category
1980s French Vintage Watch Face
Materials
24k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Baguette Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
modernity to the bracelet watch. The diminutive watch face clearly displays the time on 12 Arabic numerals
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Bvlgari 18 Karat Gold 135 Grams Serpenti Tubogas Snake Watch, circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
technique for the band and a watch face where the head of the snake would be.
“Bulgari-Bulgari” Tubogas
Category
1990s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget Malachite
Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 9806A6
By Piaget
Located in MIAMI, FL
owner, this watch has spent most of its life in the safety deposit box. The watch face is oval in shape
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Victoria, BC
of 41.60grams and will fit an approx. 6 1/4” wrist. Circa 1971
Watch face measures approx. 27.50mm
Category
1970s Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Dress Bracelet Wristwatch
By Harry Winston
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
watch's face. This exquisite ultra feminine bracelet watch measures 6-5/8 inches and fits a wrist range of
Category
1950s American Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Art Deco 1.12 Carat Ruby and 1.01 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, iconic geometric Art Deco design has a rectangular gold watch face, displaying the maker's mark 'ANCRE
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lord Elgin 21 Jewels 14 Karat Gold Wristwatch Shockmaster
By Lord Elgin
Located in Wallkill, NY
unusual watch face. This is out of a massive collection of jewelry including Hopi, Zuni, Navajo
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Revival Watch Theme Blue Enamel and Gold Locket with Bow Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
on the watch face can be manually moved. The frame holds three photos.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Watch Face
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Vintage Hermès Etrier Stainless Steel Watch
By Hermès
Located in Venice, CA
exterior of the watch is stainless steel, which creates bold contrast against the dark watch face. This
Category
1980s French Modernist Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rotary pendant watch, floral, Garnet and Pearl brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
pendant watches which feature a 9ct gold cased watch face suspended from a brooch.
The watch has a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Carat Gold Longines Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Portland, England
gold-plated bracelet and accompanying gold watch face. With its elegant look, this Longines watch
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Gold
Vintage Ladies Diamond and Sapphire 18 Carat Gold Watch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The strap on this watch is 9ct gold and the face is modelled in 18 ct gold. The face is also set
Category
1950s British Modern Vintage Watch Face
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k 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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