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Rolex Lady
s Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6916
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
: 2030 28 jewels adj 5 pos + temp
All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
14k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Square Bubble Back Wristwatch Ref 4643
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
VIS Rolex Perpetual A78710
All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Two-Tone in 18K and Stainless Steel with Datejust, C. 1985
By Rolex
Located in Aspen, CO
feet. Chocolate dial with fluted 18K yellow gold bezel. 26mm Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch. The watch
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Date with Original Dial from Early 1980
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
have just service this elegant watch and you can certainly wear it all the time for all types of
Category
1980s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watch Services
Vintage Patek Philippe Model 3993/17 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bezel
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
crystal with aftermarket crystals. The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gondolo Manual Wind
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1974 Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Model 3807
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Piaget Protocole 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hobnail Model 91543
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Piaget Polo 18 Karat White Gold and Pavé Diamond Dial Model 9131
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Rare Wood Dial Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Vintage Rolex AirKing Model 14000 Stainless Steel Automatic 1990
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Patek Philippe 18 Karat Grand Ellipse Model 3848/1 Manual Wind
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mini 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Tahitian Pearl
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rare Piaget Dancer Model 94024 K81 18 Karat White Gold Lapis Dial
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Longines Tiffany
Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
LXW 7519960
All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year warranty
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Date with Original Riveted Bracelet from 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This watch has the most beautiful and rich charcoal dial I have
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Wristwatch Ref 16760 circa 1986
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
watch sold by us. Peter Suchy Jewelers is the sole warrantor for the Rolex watches being sold.
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Wristwatch Ref 16013
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
fully serviced and come with a one year warranty for timing and accuracy. Vintage watches may not be as
Category
1970s Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel GMT Wristwatch Ref 16753
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
aesthetically interesting. This watch was serviced at Rolex and comes with the original punch papers. Mint
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Cartier Lady
s Yellow Gold Panthere Cougar Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specification
Age: 1990's
Box & Papers: Pouch and Service Papers
This watch has been fully inspected in
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1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Santos Octagon Model 0907 Stainless Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Tank Américaine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Model W26035K2 Automatic
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Model 66800BA 18 Karat on Deployment Buckle
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Tank Louis Model WA20331 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Vendome 18 Karat yellow Gold Model 67080 on Deployment Buckle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1983 Rolex Model 16013 DateJust Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Les Grecques Model 4732J
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket crystals. The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Piaget Protocole Mini Model 41547 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Audemars Piguet 18k Yellow Gold Cobra Model 624 Diamond Markers
Hands
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket crystals. The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Model 3266/152 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Model 4825/020 Gondolo 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket crystals. The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Santos-Dumont 18 Karat White Gold and 2.48 Carats Diamonds Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the purchase date. Our watches are
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Must De Cartier Large Size 23.5 x 30mm Champagne Dial – Quartz
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
.
Powered by a reliable quartz movement, this watch has been recently serviced and is running perfectly
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Blue Refinished Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
serviced and come with a one year warranty for timing and accuracy. Vintage watches may not be as accurate
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Omega Seamaster Calendar Gold Top Reference CK2757
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
enthusiasts of vintage Omega watches.
This watch has been serviced and is running well. It comes with a one
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
CWC W10 British Military Issued 1977
Located in London, GB
good all round condition considering this watch would have seen service. Their is of course marks and
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Salmon Dial Pasha Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Hicksville, NY
steel 35mm case. There are 8 screws in case back and watch has been recently serviced and tested to be
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Hand-Wound Yellow Gold, Ref. 606
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
14k yellow gold case on a 14k yellow gold textured Rolex link bracelet. Accompanied by Rolex watch box
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 1578, circa 1955
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stamford, CT
-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year warranty for timing and accuracy.
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Classic Limited Edition Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
This watch has been completely serviced and refinish, no scratches or marks. The leather strap is not
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Breitling Navitimer, Ref 806, with Twin Plane Dial, Excellent Condition
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, England
example comes fully serviced. This watch will fit a wrist of up to 200mm.
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1960s Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date President 18048 Box
Papers 2-Year Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
the insert. This watch has been fully serviced & overhauled by our master watchmaker who was with
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Factory Patinated Dial 1970
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This watch has a unique patina that is sure
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watch Services
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner, ref. 5513 Underline Gold Graphics 1963
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
Israeli Rolex warranty and the Service receipts.
The Rolex watch was serviced in 1989.
Details:
Ref
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1960s French Modern Vintage Watch Services
Rolex Datejust Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16018
By Rolex
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
. The watch has been serviced and has a replacement sapphire crystal. The dial is an ultra-rare lapis
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Bamboo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Model BA4647/903 Box/Papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Piaget Polo Model 7131 C 701 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Box Papers
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Piaget Polo Model 7131c701 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Box Papers
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ulysse Nardin 18K Yellow Gold High Beat Chronometer with Date
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
sweep second hand, adding to its functional appeal. Identified by reference number 109361, this watch
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Perpetual Date 18k Yellow Gold Model 1503 c. 1980
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breitling Stainless Steel Colt Ocean Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Stamford, CT
Chronometer Calibre B64
All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Date Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year warranty for timing and accuracy.
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume
Mercier Tank 18K White Gold Manual Wind
By Baume
Mercier
Located in New York, NY
: Leather Strap
This watch has been serviced and will come with a one year warranty.
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watch Services
Materials
White Gold
1963 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Full Size Cal. 565 with Beads of Rice Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Stainless Steel
1959 Breitling Navitimer Vintage Aviator
s AOPA Chronograph - Stainless Steel
By Breitling
Located in Suwanee, GA
Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster
By Omega
Located in London, GB
watch independently serviced by a renowned Vintage Omega expert and this is documented.
39mm stainless
Category
1990s European Vintage Watch Services
$4,779
Breitling Stainless Steel Crosswind Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Stamford, CT
case: Breitling Swiss made 13055
Movement: Breitling Swiss 25 jewels
All of our pre-owned watches
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Watch Services
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Vintage Watch Services For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage watch services. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of vintage watch services includes designs that are universally popular, but modern and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Rolex, Patek Philippe and Omega produced popular versions that are worth a look. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 27, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage watch services and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our vintage watch services for sale are for men, but there are 303 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much are Vintage Watch Services?
Prices for vintage watch services can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $192,500, while vintage watch services, on average, fetch $5,881.
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 Services
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cartier watches do need servicing roughly every five years. Servicing should include disassembly of the watch, cleaning of the case and metal bracelet and movement refurbishment. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of expertly vetted Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Omega officially recommends that you have your Omega watch serviced completely after five to eight years. If you use the water resistance feature, it should be checked annually. Omega features a list of official service partners on their website to ensure that your watch is serviced to proper standards. Shop a range of Omega watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can get an Omega watch serviced by any jeweler who is authorized to repair the brand's timepieces. To find an authorized service center in your area, contact Omega customer service through their website or by phone at 1-800-766-6342. Shop a range of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024How often a Raymond Weil watch should be serviced depends on a number of factors, including its model, type and how frequently you wear it. Generally, the luxury watchmaker advises that its timepieces require servicing once every three to five years. However, you should follow the specific maintenance instructions included with your watch. If you no longer have the information that originally accompanied your watch, you can contact Raymond Weil through the maker's official website for assistance. Shop a variety of Raymond Weil 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.
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The Rolex Hulk
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
The Rolex Sprite
This model was designed for lefties.
The Rolex Pepsi
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Patek Philippe’s Calatrava Watch Is an Icon of Understated Elegance
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
Bulgari’s Serpenti Wristwatch Is the Power Piece of the Moment, Again
From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.