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Rolex Cellini Cellissima 18k White Gold Diamond Quartz Movement Ladies6683 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini Cellissima Ladies watch finely crafted in 18 karat white gold with a deployant clasp
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Zenith Movement Steel White Dial Watch 16520 A-Series
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, chronograph
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Movement
Boucheron Yellow Gold Dollar Sterling Franc Gold Coin Bracelet Wristwatch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
" structure suspending a watch movement, attached and embellished by a cone shaped element presenting
Category
1940s French Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold
1970s Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Watch 4089 1600 Caliber Movement
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
Model: 4089
Serial: 4249383
This authentic Rolex Cellini Watch
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Yellow Gold
1970s Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Watch 4089 1600 Caliber Movement
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
Model: 4089
Serial: 4249383
This authentic Rolex Cellini Watch
Category
1970s Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold
1970s Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Watch 4089 1600 Caliber Movement
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
Model: 4089
Serial: 4249383
This authentic Rolex Cellini Watch
Category
1970s Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold
1966 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Full Size Watch with 565 Movement, Automatic
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1966 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Full Size Watch with 565 Movement, Automatic
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 552 Movement - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1969 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 552 Movement - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Gold Pave Diamond and Emerald Set Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Gents Wristwatch, pave
Category
1990s Unknown Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Rolex Zenith Movement Daytona Gold Mother-of-Pearl Dial 16518 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Gents Wristwatch, white dial
Category
1990s Unknown Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Pocket Watch Ref 141-65, Manual, 161 15 Jewel Movement. Year 1965
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our stunning vintage Omega pocket watch , reference 141-65, features a 48mm nickel/ chrome case
Category
1960s Vintage Watch Movement
Carrera Y Carrera 18K Watch Adam and Eve Figural Quartz Movement 18K Yellow Gold
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Fairfield, CT
Carrera Y Carrera 18K Watch Adam and Eve Figural Quartz Movement 18K Yellow Gold
The Carrera y
Category
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the iconic watchmaking firm of Patek Philippe, this Swiss chronograph pocket watch is a
Category
20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Hermès
Located in US
Hermes Rare Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Chain Link Anolog Wrist Watch
Hermes vintage analog watch
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Electronic Movement BB232T
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Movement
Made in Switzerland
Watch comes with one year mechanical warranty
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Calatrava 14K Yellow Gold Movado Factories Movement
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
timeless elegance. Powered by a manual wind movement, this watch combines classic style with mechanical
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Electronic Movement BB19IT
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Electronic Movement Model # BB19IT
Made in Switzerland
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER N.Y. "Concealed" Ladys Wristwatch Brick Pattern Movement
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
with a Movado movement. This watch would have been produced for and sold at Cartier in New York. The
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
14k Gold
Omega Seamaster Memomatic Ref 166.072, Cal 980 Auto Movement, Year 1970
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
steel case with date and alarm functions. Powered by a serviced cal 980 automatic movement this example
Category
1970s Vintage Watch Movement
Niton Geneve Vintage Wristwatch, G10 Gold Plated, ETA Movement, c1969.
Located in Canterbury, England
manually wound Eta movement, this usual Niton is presented in excellent condition with only light signs if
Category
1960s Vintage Watch Movement
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel and 18k Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Gents Wristwatch, slate grey dial
Category
1990s Unknown Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Zenith Movement Daytona Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Gents Wristwatch
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
10k Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day-Date 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men
s Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire
Category
20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watch Movement
Van Cleef
Arpels Yellow Gold Universal Movement Mechanical Travel Clock
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
. Features a mechanical movement by Universal. Charming clock is perfect for the bedside table or as an
Category
1960s French Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Breitling Chronomat ref 808 Wristwatch, 175 Manually Movement, Circa 1962.
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, England
by a venus 175 manually wound movement, and rotating bezel. The chronograph seconds and minute
Category
1960s Vintage Watch Movement
Van Cleef
Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet Omega Movement
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
clarity, total weight approximately 1.20 carats). The watch is made by Omega, has a mechanical movement
Category
1950s American Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Date Men
s Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Automatic Watch 1500
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Vintage Date Men's Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Automatic Watch 1500 - Automatic winding
Category
20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watch Movement
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 3944J with Quartz Movement
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Quartz movement with date. 18k yellow gold case with hobnail bezel, 33mm diameter. White dial with
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Calatrava Ref#3512 Movement, Mechanical Function
By Patek Philippe
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: Mechanical
Function: hours, minutes, date
Case: 34mm 18k yellow gold, sapphire protective
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Gold Pave Diamond
Emerald Set Dial Zenith Movement
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Gents Wristwatch, pave
Category
1990s Unknown Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Rolex Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona L Serial Rare Floating Porcelain Dial
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40 mm 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Gents Wristwatch, rare
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Rolex Rose Gold Cream Dial Automatic Movement Wristwatch 4643
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
pin buckle (both not by Rolex), plastic glass, automatic movement, in excellent condition, comes with
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Olma Incabloc Chronograph Wristwatch. 248 Movement, Swiss Made, Year 1960
s.
By Olma
Located in Canterbury, England
manually wound Landeron 248 movement , this two dial chronograph is typical of the 1960s motorsport era and
Category
1960s Vintage Watch Movement
Longines 9K Yellow Gold Case, Manual cal 280 Movement, Speidel Bracelet, 1966
By Longines
Located in Canterbury, England
. powered by a manually wound cal 280 movement. We date manufacture to 1966 given the 134**** serial number
Category
1960s Vintage Watch Movement
Cartier Santos Watch
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Watch.
Automatic Movement, Case 35MM, Serial Number - 296130547
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold & Stainless
Category
1990s Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,998
Cartier Santos Watch
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Watch.
Automatic Movement, Case 35MM, Serial Number - 296130547
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold & Stainless
Category
1990s Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$8,595
Patek Philippe La Flamme 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 4815/3
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe La Flamme 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 4815/3. Quartz movement. 18k yellow
Category
1980s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Daytona Ref 16520, Zenith Movement and White Dial with
Inverted Six
By Rolex for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Daytona reference 16520 features a Zenith movement and white dial with 'inverted six
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega DeVille Chronograph, Cal 321 Movement, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Omega DeVille Chronograph with manual wound calibre 321 movement features a
Category
1960s Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Yellow Gold
Omega Speedmaster Wristwatch Ref 105.003, Aka
Ed White
, Cal 321 Movement, 1965
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
, chronograph with 30 minute and 12 hour recorder, powered by a cal 321 manually wound movement. This reference
Category
1960s Vintage Watch Movement
Cartier Gold Panthere Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. The watch has a sapphire stem to adjust the date and time. Quartz movement. The watch is finished
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
International Watch Company Full Hunter Keyless Manual Wind Lever Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
International Watch Company 14Kt Rose 50mm Gold Full Hunter Keyless Manual Wind Lever Movement
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster Day-Date Ref 166.032 with cal 752 Movement, Vintage and Rare
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare vintage Omega Seamaster Day-Date reference 166.032 with cal 752 movement features an
Category
1960s Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Pearl
Gold Rope Bracelet watch w/ hidden Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geneve 17 jewel manual movement with a safety clasp. The Watch has a serviced movement. The width is
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
PAUL FLATO Skeleton Pocket Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in Chicago, IL
and back, manual wind 15 jewel Marvin watch company Movement.
Category
1940s American Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Stainless Steel
David Webb Gold Watch Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Kingston, NY
and 20mm wide at widest (watch) point. watch is manual wind movement, working order. Dial signed Webb
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold
CARTIER Diablo Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Ladies, Cartier 18K yellow Gold Diablo Wrist watch, Quartz Movement,Cabachon Sapphire set Lug Ends
Category
1990s French Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16234 White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
. Automatic self-winding movement.
This watch is backed by our two year warranty.
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Movement
Hermes Salmon Coral Kelly Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold-plated stainless steel 20mm x 20mm Hermès Kelly watch featuring a quartz movement
Category
20th Century French Modern Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Coral, Stainless Steel
Hamilton Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Cape May, NJ
back of the case is marked 10% IRID. PLAT. The watch dial reads Hamilton. The watch movement reads
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men
s Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
case back. Automatic self-winding chronometer movement.
This watch is backed by our two year warranty
Category
1990s Vintage Watch Movement
Cartier Paris Gold Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Cartier Paris watch, with automatic movement. Case measures 30mm x 30mm, with
Category
20th Century French Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Gold
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men
s Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
steel case back. Automatic self-winding chronometer movement.
This watch is backed by our two year
Category
1990s Vintage Watch Movement
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men
s Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
. Automatic self-winding chronometer movement.Â
This watch is backed by our two year warranty
Category
20th Century Vintage Watch Movement
Rare Bvlgari Tubogas Watch, 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
actress MARISA BERENSON wearing the very same Tubogas! Perfect conditions of the watch and the movement
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL Yellow Vermeil Premiere Watch
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Tmeless vintage Chanel Premiere watch.
Ref: X.N. 50216
Movement: Quartz
Bracelet: Interwoven
Category
1980s Vintage Watch Movement
Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
By Longines
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Longines Ladies Watch, vintage but never worn and with its original label. Featuring a
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Watch Movement
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Watch Movement For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage watch movement you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and Sterling Silver. Our collection of these items for sale includes 32 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage watch movement from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage watch movement has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Omega, Alex Jona and Cartier are consistently popular. Take a look at a vintage watch movement featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and single cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our vintage watch movement for sale are for men, but there are 20 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much is a Vintage Watch Movement?
The price for a vintage watch movement starts at $175 and tops out at $12,508 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,637.
Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Watch Movement
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, there is an American watch movement. In fact, there are multiple movements made in the USA. One is the Ameriquartz movement, a battery-driven quartz movement manufactured by Arizona-based maker Fine Timepiece Solutions for VAER watches. Another is the Caliber 1003 mechanical wind movement, created by Weis and produced in Nashville, Tennessee. Find a diverse assortment of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What specific type of movement is on a Gucci watch varies. Generally, Gucci uses only high-quality Swiss quartz movements in all of their timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Gucci watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Michele watches use a wide range of movements. For some of its high-end watches, the brand produces the movements at its Swiss atelier, while others feature movements crafted by other Swiss makers. Michele has incorporated specific movements into its timepieces, including the ETA 2824-2, the Sellita SW200 and the Ronda 515. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Michele watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bremont recently unveiled its new movement, the ENG300. The movement is a 65-hour automatic with a silicon escapement manufactured at Bremont’s watchmaking factory ‘The Wing’. You can shop a collection of authentic Bremont watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, Tiffany makes their own watch movements. In 1874, Tiffany Co. established a watchmaking factory in Geneva, Switzerland, to hand-assemble their own highly precise, advanced movements and hand settings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Tiffany Co. watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most Rolex watches do not have quartz movement, instead they use a Perpetual rotor to power the watch. There were a couple of Rolex watch models that used quartz movement, the most popular being the Rolex Oysterquartz. The Oysterquartz is no longer in production, but it can be found in the second-hand market.. Find Rolex watches, including the rare Oysterquartz, on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Who makes Tiffany watch movements varies. Many of the movements in Tiffany Co. timepieces come from the luxury maker's own atelier, which is located in Geneva, Switzerland. However, Tiffany Co. has also sourced select movements from well-known manufacturers. For example, Dubois Dépraz crafted the movement in the CT60 Calendar Limited Edition, and Artime developed the Caliber AFT24T01 movement found in some Tiffany tourbillon watches. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Tiffany Co. watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Who makes Cartier watch movements varies. The luxury maker does produce some of its movements in-house, such as the 1904 MC, the 1847 MC and the 1917 MC. In addition, it has also utilized movements manufactured by other makers, including ETA, Piaget, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet, Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier, Rolex and Girard-Perregaux. Find a diverse assortment of Cartier watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, most Zodiac watch movements are made in-house. Its timepieces typically feature STP mechanical movements, which it produces at its own manufacture in Switzerland. One standout movement is the STP 3-1, which carries certification from the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC) for reliability and has a swan neck for easy setting. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Zodiac Watch Company watches.
- What is a vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024There is no single most sought-after vintage watch. Trends in collecting do vary over time, but some watches have reached an iconic status and tend to remain popular among collectors year after year. Examples of such watches include the Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513, the Omega Speedmaster Professional Ref. 105.003, the TAG Heuer Monaco Ref. 1133B, Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96, Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 5402, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921, the Longines 13ZN Chronograph, the Zenith El Primero Ref. A384, the Tudor Submariner Ref. 7928, the Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806, the IWC Big Pilot Ref. 5002, the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, the Breguet Type XX, the Universal Genève Polerouter, the Seiko 6139 "Pogue," the Hamilton Ventura and the Omega Seamaster 300 Ref. 165.014. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- How old is my vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024To determine how old your vintage watch is, first do some research using trusted online resources. Start by looking at the back of your watch to see if there are any numbers, such as serial or model numbers. Cross-referencing these numbers with online reference guides can often give you a rough idea of when a watch was produced. If you can't find any type of identifying number, you can learn more about the maker to find out when it crafted similar watches or have a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert assist you with the dating process. Shop a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage-style watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024A vintage-style watch is a contemporary timepiece with a design that draws inspiration from watches produced in previous eras. To be considered a vintage watch rather than a vintage-style watch, a timepiece must be at least 20 years old. Antique watches are at least 100 years old. Explore a wide variety of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The easiest way to determine if a watch is vintage is to look for a date on the back. If the date is more than 20 years old, the timepiece would be considered vintage. If a watch lacks a date, a certified appraiser has the knowledge and experience needed to determine its age. Find a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To identify your vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. Those made before 1944 have seven-digit numbers; from 1944 on, the numbers have eight digits. On vintage models, the serial number is engraved on the inside of the case back.You can cross-reference this number online to find out what model your watch is. Explore a wide variety of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024All Elgin watches are at least vintage, if not antiques. In the 1960s, the Elgin National Watch Company discontinued its watch production, and by the 1980s, the Elgin brand was phased out completely by the company it had previously merged with. Since any timepiece between 20 and 99 years old is vintage, many Elgin watches fall under that category. Any Elgin watch that is 100 years old or older is antique. You can identify an antique Elgin watch using the serial number, which you'll find inside the movement. By cross-referencing the serial number found on your timepiece to information published on trusted online resources, you can identify its year of production. If your watch doesn't have a serial number, it was likely produced in the 18th century, making it an antique. If you'd like assistance with dating your watch, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Elgin watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify a vintage Hamilton watch, grab a magnifying glass and look for its model number, serial number and case number. Most timepieces produced by Hamilton will display one, two or all three of these numbers. The model and case numbers generally appear on the back of the case, and you can usually find the serial number on the lugs. You can enter these numbers into the search tool on the National Association of Watch Clock Collectors's official website to learn about your watch's age, style name and other characteristics. If you have any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can help you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of vintage Hamilton watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Seiko watches include a few different identifying marks. Before 1970, serial numbers were seven digits, and limited-edition models had a piece number. Modern Seiko watches have a six-digit serial number, which includes the manufacturing date. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Seiko watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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