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Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
the world, this watch is the epitome of feminine refinement. The double snake chain band is flexible
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Foreseer - 41mm vintage brown quartz watch unisex
By ADEXE Watches
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【Foreseer 】The Timeless French Retro Watch Inspired by binoculars, the two iconic sub-dials serve
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2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Pearl Bracelet Vintage with 18 Carats Barrettes Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Pearl Bracelet Vintage with 18 Carat Barrettes Gold. French Pearl Bracelet Vintage with 26x3 which
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20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Foreseer - 41mm vintage orange brown quartz watch gents
By ADEXE Watches
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【Foreseer 】The Timeless French Retro Watch Inspired by binoculars, the two iconic sub-dials serve
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2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Foreseer - 41mm vintage grey & brown quartz watch gents
By ADEXE Watches
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【Foreseer 】The Timeless French Retro Watch Inspired by binoculars, the two iconic sub-dials serve
Category

2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Concord Cocktail Watch 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Concord watch with the reference number 59-62-262 is a vintage piece that beautifully showcases
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Watch Zenith Elite HW 18K Solid Yellow Gold Wrist Watch Men
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Geneva, CH
crafted in 18K gold, this vintage Zenith watch boasts enduring quality and unparalleled elegance. Vintage
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Woman Watch in 18K White Gold with Diamonds Circa 1960 Zodiac Brand
By Zodiac Watch Company
Located in Paris, FR
ZODIAC Zodiac brand mechanical ladies' watch in 18-carat white gold and diamonds and its original
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Upcycled 14k gold chain and vintage agate bracelet by Glitter and Gold Studio
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
purpose. A 14k gold vintage watch chain and clasp, which once might have trailed from a gentleman’s
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Retro Bracelets

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Georges Lenfant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Circles Bracelet
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New York, NY
France c.1960s-70s Georges Lenfant's name resonates deeply within the circles of vintage dealers and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Vintage 1950's Diamond Cocktail Dress Watch in Platinum, Swiss Movement
Located in London, GB
A retro, 1950's cocktail watch created with sophistication and elegance. A small off-white watch
Category

Vintage 1950s British Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Concord Stainless Steel WWII Era 24 Hour Dial Men's Wrist Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this retro time find, circa mid 1940s. This 29mm Concord Stainless Steel WWII Era Men's Wrist
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Lucien Piccard Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Three Row Bracelet
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's three row cultured pearl bracelet. 84, 5.25mm cultured pearls in a three strand
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Enamel Bracelet Dolphins in See Narrow Phw Size PM 65
By Hermès
Located in FR
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bracelet Print: Dolphins in See "Made in Austria + C" Vintage
Category

1990s Austrian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Enamel, Palladium

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Retro Cocktail Watch, circa 1940's
Located in London, GB
Complete your statement collection with this unique 1940's wristwatch that perfectly combines retro
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Movado Watch in 14k Rose Gold circa 1954 Newly Serviced
By Movado
Located in Austin, TX
Movado has been making watches since 1881 and this vintage watch is Circa 1954. The solid 14 karat
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18K Rose Gold French Retro bracelet watch
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Addison, TX
This ladies platinum wrist watch is a rare beauty! The casing is adorned with a black leather
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Retro Mid-Century, Modernist, Eames Era, "Madmen" style watch bracelet has classic design and the
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Women's Vintage Rolex Watch 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 1960's Rolex 18K yellow gold womens watch. The case of the watch measures 15mm
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Retro Period Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies Wrist Watch in 18k Pink Gold with Rubies
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very interesting Retro period wristwatch is crafted from 18k pink gold and natural square cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Omega 1950's Automatic Seamaster Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Omega 1950's Seamaster 14kt Gold 34mm Round Case Watch, a vintage timepiece that
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Zenith/Movado Vintage 1970's Automatic Watch
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the vintage 1970's automatic movement Movado watch, a true testament to timeless
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1996 Gents Swatch Watch - GG140 'CHEICK NADRO'
By Swatch
Located in New York, NY
Discover the charm of this vintage Swatch watch, GG140 'CHEICK NADRO' designed by Frederic Bruly
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1990s Retro Wrist Watches

Vintage 1996 Swatch GOOD MORNING Watch - Collector's Item
By Swatch
Located in New York, NY
Transport yourself to 1996 with this Swatch GOOD MORNING watch in very good condition. Perfect for
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1990s Retro Wrist Watches

Cyma Navystar Cymaflex Vintage c1956 Manual Gents’ Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Vintage Fine & Rare Cyma Navystar Cymaflex Gents’ Watch features: - Swiss Manual 17 jewels Signed
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Yellow Gold Watch Band, Circa 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Mesh Watch Band, Circa 1970s. Stamped on the inside clasp is 14K 50 AR
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1960s Vintage Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1960's Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner Automatic Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the LeCoultre Master Mariner vintage 1960's wristwatch. This exquisite timepiece
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1940's Longines Sei Tacche Military Style Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Longines 1940's Sei Tacche Military Style Watch – a vintage 33mm stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eska Vintage Women Watch Automatic Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this elegant women's watch from Eska, a little horological jewel that is sure to capture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Girard Perragaux Vintage 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Oval Bracelet Watch
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage 1980s Girard 6 solid gold bangle watch. This collectible Vintage piece is crafted
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Vintage Green Jade Dial Diamond Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Vintage Green jade Dial Diamond Gold Ladies WatchThis vintage 1970s Piaget natural jade and
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold

Vintage SWATCH Lens Heaven GK214 by Constant Boym - Swiss Made Watch
By Swatch
Located in New York, NY
iconic watch is not just a timekeeper; it's a work of art that combines Swiss precision with unique
Category

1990s Retro Wrist Watches

Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rolex Precision wristwatch, boxed watch
By Rolex
Located in NEWARK, GB
luxury. It has a Rolex Precision Swiss made movement with 17 ruby jewels. This fine vintage watch comes
Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18k Rose Gold Watch, Ref # 2461
By Patek Philippe
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe rectangular watch featuring a silver dial with diamond hour
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

MOVADO Vintage Woman Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Movado
Located in Paris, FR
MOVADO Mechanical lady's watch from the Movado brand in 18-carat yellow gold circa 1960 Original
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cosmos Paris 1970 French Retro Space Era Wrist Watch Cuff Bracelet .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A retro wrist watch cuff designed by Cosmos Paris. Beautiful vintage cuff bracelet wristwatch
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Audemars Piguet Vintage Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
, collectively weighing  7.20 carats, E-F color & VVS Clarity.  This Quartz movement watch features a diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

UT1 Vintage Women Watch off White Dial White Gold 18 Karat
By Uti
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a small vintage women's watch from UTI, a truly timeless jewel that embodies elegance and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Piaget Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ballerina Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Vintage Piaget LAdies wristwatch. A highly collectible piece, for a delicate and elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Unused Piaget 18 Karat Gold & 9mm Leather Wrist Watch Band
By Piaget
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage unused Piaget 18 karat gold and leather wrist watch band. With a dark brown
Category

20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Vintage Women Watch off White Dial Yellow Gold Case 18 Karats
By Omega
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a superb little vintage women's wristwatch from Omega. The round case in 18-carat yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Eterna Brand Wrist Watches
By Eterna
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 23.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs clarity. Total lenght is bracelet 18 cm. Box is not included. The ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mens Vulcain Ref 45325 Day Date 38mm Manual Wind Dress Watch 1970s Vintage JM24
By Vulcain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage classic, Men's gold-capped Vulcain day date manual wind dress watch, c.1970s. Verified
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Vintage Piaget Diamond Opal Dial 18K Gold Ref 9706 Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
High quality Piaget's rarest Opal Dial Luxury Boutique Vintage Watch,  Featuring sparkle diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

LeCoultre & Cie Vintage Watch Power Reserve White Dial Yellow Gold Plated Case
Located in Vannes, FR
LeCoultre & Cie Vintage Watch Power Reserve White Dial Yellow Gold Plated Case This Lecoultre
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our vintage watch collections. This stunning ladies vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 18K Gold Quartz 31mm Unisex 1980 Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 3838 Unisex 18K Yellow Gold Watch. Vintage, circa
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Ladies Watch with Blancpain Movement
By Blancpain
Located in Fairfield, CT
' watch from T&HM is an emblem of elegance and precision. Manufactured in the 1950s, it features an
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex for Tiffany & Co. Ladies Watch in 14K Gold Integral Bracelet
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
vintage brand watch that isn't the typical cookie cutter type Rolex or Tiffany & Co. watch. Details
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LIP Vintage Women Watch N.O.S off White Dial Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Looking for a vintage women's wristwatch that combines retro style with superior quality? Look no
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ultra Vintage Women Watch Off White Dial Yellow Gold Case 18 Karat
By Ultra
Located in Vannes, FR
round case in 18-carat yellow gold, this watch will captivate your eye from the very first moment. The
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LOV Vintage Women Watch N.O.S Off White Dial Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
the LOV women's wristwatch. Meticulously crafted, this vintage watch combines classic elegance with a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LIP Vintage Women Watch N.O.S Off White Dial Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Carefully crafted, this LIP watch combines classic elegance with timeless charm. This vintage
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies White Gold Omega 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manual Wind Cocktail Watch. It is set with 34 natural colorless diamonds weighing approximately 1.25
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Vintage Bulova White Gold .25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manual Wind Cocktail Watch. It is set with 18 natural colorless diamonds weighing approximately .25
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Piaget Twenty Dollar Coin Manual Wind Dress Watch Bracelet in 18k Gold
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
A highly unique vintage Piaget twenty dollar coin manual wind watch set in 18k yellow gold. The
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Piaget Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Lapis Lazuli Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Two luxury houses joined in the 1970s to create this exquisite piece. This 1960s watch is Crafted
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

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Vintage Retro Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage retro watches. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 157 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage retro watches made by Retro jewelers — as well as those associated with Edwardian — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Omega, Rolex and Jaeger-LeCoultre produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 16, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, baguette cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of vintage retro watches, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Vintage Retro Watches?

On average, vintage retro watches at 1stDibs sell for $3,900, while they’re typically $680 on the low end and $39,999 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage 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, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Retro Watches
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between vintage and retro relates to age and the specificity of the terms. Vintage refers to items produced 20 or more years ago. Retro describes things either produced in the past or that resemble things produced in the past. Anything that is vintage can correctly be called retro. However, some retro pieces are actually contemporary, meaning they were made within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage furniture, apparel, jewelry and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2023
    The 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Wind 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Seiko 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 ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    You 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Unless you have training in jewelry repair, you should not take the back off a vintage Omega watch on your own. Opening the timepieces requires a specially designed tool available only to jewelers authorized to service Omega watches. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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.