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What makes a watch antique?

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What makes a watch antique?
What makes a watch antique is its age. A watch must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique. Watches that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage, while newer ones are contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique watches.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
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Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Malachite 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Baume & Mercier watch circa 1970 in 18k yellow gold (750/1000), oval case, signed malachite dial, mechanical movement (manual winding), signed green leather strap, signed gold-tone m...
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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain & Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest
Located in New York, NY
The antique Waltham pocket watch, paired with its chain and fob, is a remarkable example of late 19th-century American craftsmanship. Constructed in 14K rose gold, this timepiece com...
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Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

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Rose Gold

Cartier Vintage Ladies Gold Vermeil Tank, 18K Gold over Silver
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate, Vermeil

Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Gucci Twirl ladies wristwatch, boxed
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish and iconic ladies Gucci Twirl wristwatch in cool silver tone stainless steel watch. This is a bangle strap watch with a cut out design and a central twirling face. The ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gucci Twirl ladies wristwatch, boxed
$528 Sale Price
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1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch - 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

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