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How can you tell if a watch is vintage?

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How can you tell if a watch is vintage?
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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Shop for Antique Ladies Watches on 1stDibs
Ladies watch platinum with enamel an diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ladies watch decorated with enamel and set with old single cut diamonds. 1.00ct - F/G - VS
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Print of Ladies' Watches by Streeter, 1898
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ladies' Watches'. Original chromolithographic plate of ladies' watches. This
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Platinum Vintage "Benson London" Ladies Watch with 8 Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Vintage "Benson London" Ladies Watch With Rose Cut Diamonds Movement: mechanical with
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe 1928-1929 Early Cushion Ladies Watch, 18K, Breguet Dial Sold 1933
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 1928-1929 Early Cushion Ladies Watch; Made in 18K yellow gold measuring 21 x 21mm
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Ballon Blue 28mm Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch WJBB0015
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the captivating Cartier Ballon Bleu Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJBB0015, a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier Platinum Ladies Watch 1920's Art Deco by European Watch & Clock Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
exceptional true Art Deco Ladies watch from the 1920's by the legendary house of Cartier. We seldom ever, see
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

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