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Tiffany & Co 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Automatic Watch Leather Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
A vintage 14K yellow gold Tiffany & Co. automatic watch. Featuring a round 14K yellow gold case
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Zenith Defy Surf 18 Karat Gold Deluxe Automatic Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pre Owned collectable Vintage mid 1970's Mens Zenith Defy Surf Watch in heavy18k solid gold
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Omega Automatic Watch
Located in London, GB
a replacement brown leather strap, this automatic timepiece possesses the unique quality of an oval
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
This 14k yellow gold-filled Omega Seamaster automatic watch is a fascinating piece of history
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Omega Automatic Constellation Watch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful automatic officially certified constellation Omega wristwatch. The gold
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Roadster Automatic 2510 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Vintage Cartier rectangular stainless steel case with silver dial, stainless steel bezel, and date
Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Mechanical Automatic Watch 18kt
Located in New York, NY
Geneve Ladies Watch Circa 1970's
High grade Swiss Mechanical Movement.
Working Order.
7
Category
20th Century American Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Memovox Alarm Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished 1960s Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Alarm watch, featuring a 37mm stainless steel case
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
[WTS] Vintage Rado Brienzer Rare Dial Automatic Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
: Automatic
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Measurements :35mm diameter (excluding crown )
Band Type
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Rolex Air King Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Rolex Air King Reference 5500 Wrist watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Tissot Navigator World Time Automatic Wrist Watch
By Tissot
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid 1950s Tissot Navigator, World Time Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3 piece case with Gold Filled top
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Omega Vintage 25 mm Constellation Automatic Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in San Fernando, CA
Omega
Constellation
Circa 1960s
Movement: Automatic (Self-winding) Chronometer
Gold-Plated
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch Ref 2846-7SC
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
: Automatic
Material: Yellow Gold Cap & Stainless Steel
Size: 7.5
Weight: 31.3 Grams
Condition: Good
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens Stainless Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Boston, MA
stainless steel, featuring an automatic movement.
The watch showcases a silver sunburst dial adorned with
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating.
1970 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
OMEGA Automatic Watch. Omega Constellation Chronometer Mens Watch.
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Constellation Automatic Watch
1001 Omega Movement
ref 168.047
Condition: Works and
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Retro Era Rare Cartier Automatic Dress Watch – Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare vintage Cartier automatic dress watch from the Retro era, featuring a sleek 33mm stainless
Category
20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eska Vintage Women Watch Automatic Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
watch's automatic movement makes it easy to use every day. The dial of this watch proudly bears the words
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Mens Watch. Vintage Bulgari BVLGARI Solotempo ST37S Automatic
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s
Band material: Stainless steel
Materials: Stainless steel
Power: Mechanical
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Vintage Seiko World Time Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 6117-6409
By Seiko
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Seiko World Time men's watch, reference 6117-6409, is a classic from the golden age of
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1955 Longines Conquest Ref. 9000 Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
automatic sports watches and fans of Longines heritage pieces.
Details:
Brand: Longines
Model: Conquest
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zodiac Automatic Men's Blue Dial Date 722-913 Vintage Watch
By Zodiac
Located in Toronto, CA
Description
Brand: Zodiac
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 14k Yellow & White Gold LeCoultre Automatic Chronograph Watch 30mm
Located in Providence, RI
This vintage LeCoultre automatic chronograph showcases timeless elegance in a compact 30mm case
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Vintage Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold 26mm Rectangular Mechanical Automatic Watch
By Bucherer
Located in Montclair, NJ
Tang
Strap Length: Will comfortably fit up to a 7.5 inch wrist.
Condition: Vintage Swiss wrist watch in
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
$1,493 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.46 in W 1.03 in
1979 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch, Automatic, Date - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1979 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Watch, Automatic, Date - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1957 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 852 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
1957 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 852 Automatic - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Restored Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960's Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1960's ULYSSE NARDIN Vintage Mens Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Date - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating.
1969 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Date
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,119
H 1.54 in W 1.32 in
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513 Feet First
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513 Feet First - Automatic winding
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Rado NCC 303 Day Date Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 11949
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
integrated case and bracelet design lend the watch a seamless, sculptural appearance, while the automatic
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rado Berard 700 Automatic Date Steel Men Wrist Watch Vintage 70s
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
the pics watch running and keeping good time
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1973 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Byzantine Blue Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1973 OMEGA GENEVE Vintage Mens Byzantine Blue Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,931
H 1.62 in W 1.38 in
1971 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1971 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement and Royal
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Mens Vintage Day Date Automatic Wrist Watch in Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Boston, MA
automatic movement, ensuring reliable timekeeping. The screwback case maintains the watch's robust and
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Dm 1.38 in
1964 Omega Vintage Mens Cal. 560 Stainless Steel Watch, Automatic, Date
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1964 Omega Vintage Mens Cal. 560 Stainless Steel Watch, Automatic, Date - Rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960's Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Automatic "TV" Watch - Stainless Steel
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1960's ULYSSE NARDIN Vintage Mens Automatic "TV" Watch - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1967 Omega Seamaster Cosmic Mens Vintage Cal. 565 Automatic Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1967 OMEGA SEAMASTER COSMIC Mens Vintage Cal. 565 Automatic Watch - Stainless
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1954 ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1967 Omega Seamaster Cosmic Mens Vintage Cal. 552 Automatic Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating.
1967 OMEGA SEAMASTER COSMIC Mens Vintage Cal. 552 Automatic Watch - Stainless
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1969 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement and Wine
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Calendar Vintage Stainless 34mm Case 2849 Automatic Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with Omega logo, see pictures
Omega Seamaster Calendar Vintage Stainless 34mm Case 2849 Automatic Wrist
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage automatic swiss watch, Tissot VisoDate SeaStar PR 516, ca. 1965.
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Vintage automatic swiss watch, Tissot VisoDate SeaStar PR 516, ca. 1965.
Gray face
Black lather
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Cal 501 Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 2864-4
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
design. The watch is paired with a black leather strap that complements its vintage charm.
Brand: Omega
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Vintage Rose Gold Automatic Movement with Linen Dial Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Automatic, Self winding movement. New Brown Lizard Grain Padded strap. Watch length 8 3/4 inches. Recently
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage LeCoultre Memovox 10k Yellow Gold Shell 34mm Roman Dial Automatic Watch
Located in Providence, RI
This vintage LeCoultre Memovox automatic watch is a timeless example of mid-century horological
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 38mm Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 38mm Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch.
First edition with heavy link
Category
20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$33,920 Sale Price
20% Off
1968 Omega Vintage De Ville Mens Cal. 711 Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1968 OMEGA Vintage De Ville Mens Cal. 711 Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1974 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1974 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,119
H 1.62 in W 1.38 in
1969 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 552 Movement - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1969 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 552 Movement
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,306
H 1.74 in W 1.38 in
1961 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Automatic Cal. 562 Blue Vignette Dial Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1961 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Automatic Cal. 562 Blue Vignette Dial Watch
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,119
H 1.66 in W 1.34 in
1970's Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1970's OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Linen dial Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Omega Seamaster De Ville Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 2 Piece Water
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1967 IWC Yacht Club Vintage Large Mens Watch, Cal. 8541 Automatic - SS
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1967 IWC YACHT CLUB Vintage Large Mens Watch with Forest Green Dial , Cal. 8541
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1968 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1968 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,056
H 1.46 in W 1.34 in
1970 Omega De Ville Vintage Large Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1970 OMEGA De Ville Vintage Large Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - Stainless
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Cal. 853 Isomura Watch - Platinum
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating.
1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Cal. 853 Isomura Watch - Platinum
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
1961 Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens Cal. 560 14K Gold Filled Watch, Automatic
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1961 OMEGA SEAMASTER Vintage Mens Cal. 560 14K Gold Filled Watch, Automatic, Date
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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Vintage Automatic Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage automatic watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 375 vintage or 29 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a vintage automatic watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage automatic watch from Rolex, Omega and Seiko — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage automatic watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our vintage automatic watch for sale are for men, but there are 112 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much is a Vintage Automatic Watch?
On average, a vintage automatic watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,734, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $185,803 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Automatic Watch
- Are Omega watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends. Some Omega watch models feature automatic movement, which charges itself from the motion of your wrist as you wear it. Omega also offers quartz watches as well, which must be wound. Browse a wide range of Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Omega has automatic watches. Most of the Omega Constellation watches, including the Omega Constellation Globemaster, are automatic watches. An automatic watch uses the motion of the wearer to power the winding mechanism. Find vintage and contemporary Omega watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Are Cartier watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.
While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.
It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904.
Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911.
Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs. - Are all Omega watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, as of December 2021, all of the timepieces made by Omega are automatic watches. In the past, Omega did offer mechanical watches. Some of the watchmaker's most well-known collections are the Constellation, the Seamaster and the Speedmaster. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Rolex watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Rolex watches are automatic. They run on a perpetual rotor that uses the movement of the wearer’s wrist to transfer energy to the mainspring of the watch. In fact, a ticking Rolex could indicate a fake! Shop professionally vetted Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An automatic watch means a watch that is self-winding. It is a mechanical watch which is powered by the natural motion of the wearer.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
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