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What is the most sought-after vintage watch?

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What is the most sought-after vintage watch?
There 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.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
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Cartier Montre Tank Must 23 mm Vermeil Quartz Trinity Dial Watch Bracelet New
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Must Tank model watch in vermeil (925/1000 gold-plated silver), white background with Roman numerals inlaid with a tricolor metal motif, dedicated to the Trinity series, quar...
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

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Vermeil

Tissot Montre Mecanique Acier 1990s Lady Manual Winding Steel Swiss Made Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Tissot women's watch, circa 1990, hand-wound, steel case, silver-colored dial with stick indexes, silver-plated, articulated link bracelet, folding clasp. Total length of the watch w...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage 18ct Gold and Diamond Longines Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite Swiss Longines Ladies wristwatch is crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold and offers a timeless silhouette ideal for both daily wear and formal occasions. The case measure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Waltham 14K Gold Double Cased Pocket Watch
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful 14k pocket watch is made by Waltham. It has a triple case, numbered 583785, that has intricate engravings and details. This watch was made around 1910. The dial has Ar...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Rare Vintage Rotary Gold Plated Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
A striking and rare 1970s Swiss-made Rotary wristwatch, featuring a 25-jewel automatic movement housed in a polished gold-plated case. This timepiece perfectly captures the refined m...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Gucci Signoria steel horsebit design bracelet watch, ladies
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish and iconic Gucci Signoria stainless steel watch. This is a bracelet strap watch with a nice sleek stainless steel strap with the signature horsebit design and Gucci brande...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wrist Watches

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Steel

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