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Gruen Curvex Tank Watch 10K Gold Filled Manual Wind
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
featured a revolutionary curved manual wind movement. Gruen was the first watch maison to produce a curved
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1940s Swiss Retro First Vintage Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Multicolored Sapphires Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies
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1990s Swiss Contemporary First Vintage Watch

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Delaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 3.10 Carat Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies
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1990s Swiss Contemporary First Vintage Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies
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1990s Swiss Contemporary First Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Multicolored Sapphires Heart Shaped Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary First Vintage Watch

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Automatic Constellation Watch
Located in London, GB
over the years and have played a pivotal part in history by being the first watch on the moon in 1969
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20th Century First Vintage Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Submariner 1680 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, the Rolex Submariner is one of the brand's best-known sports watches. Revealed at the Basel Watch Fair
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20th Century First Vintage Watch

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

J.W Benson White Gold-Filled Watch circa 1930's with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches, and Benson was one of the first companies to introduce Swiss watches to the British market
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1930s English Art Deco First Vintage Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Omega Manual Mens Watch
Located in London, GB
influential people over the years and have played a pivotal part in history by being the first watch on the
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20th Century First Vintage Watch

Materials

Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Manual Mens Watch
Vintage Omega Manual Mens Watch
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W 0.4 in
Eterna Matic Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco with Original Dial from 1950's
By Eterna Matic
Located in Long Beach, CA
the first watches in the world to recognize the opportunity for Ball Bearings in watches. This watch
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1960s Swiss Art Deco First Vintage Watch

Longines Gemini 11 Digital Wristwatch, Gold Plated, Very Rare, c 1976.
By Longines
Located in Canterbury, GB
heavy gold plated steel. The Gemini by Longines was the first watch to simultaneously provide a digital
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1970s First Vintage Watch

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Omega Gents Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
a pivotal part in history by being the first watch on the moon in 1969. Due to their durability and
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1950s First Vintage Watch

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Gents Wristwatch
Vintage Omega Gents Wristwatch
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Vintage Omega Automatic Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
in history by being the first watch on the moon in 1969. Due to their durability and reliability they
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20th Century First Vintage Watch

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Gents Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
played a pivotal part in history by being the first watch on the moon in 1969. Due to their durability
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20th Century First Vintage Watch

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Gents Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
played a pivotal part in history by being the first watch on the moon in 1969. Due to their durability
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20th Century First Vintage Watch

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Movado Limited Edition Museum Sapphire Watch Solid 18K Yellow Gold
By Movado
Located in Miami, FL
time, at so much so that its prototype will be the first watch to be included in the permanent
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1990s Swiss First Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 1940s Gent's Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
people over the years and have played a pivotal part in history by being the first watch on the moon in
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1940s First Vintage Watch

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The
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1930s Swiss First Vintage Watch

Vintage Omega Automatic Gents Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
years and have played a pivotal part in history by being the first watch on the moon in 1969. Due to
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1950s First Vintage Watch

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Chromium Tonneau Shaped Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
the functions work correctly as well. By the way, the tonneau shaped watch was first created by
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern First Vintage Watch

Zenith Watch Art Deco Platinum Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Zenith Watch from the Art Deco era, made of platinum and diamond. The case and the
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1930s Swiss First Vintage Watch

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Diamond, Platinum

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
First Moscow Watch Factory and continued the manufacture of pocket watches and stopwatches, as well as
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Mid-20th Century Modernist First Vintage Watch

Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, circa 1935
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this rather stylish and unusual gents manual wrist watch dating to 1935
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco First Vintage Watch

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Gold-filled, White Gold

Art Deco White Gold Filled Ladies Watch by Bulova, Serviced, circa 1935
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
We are delighted to be able to offer you this wonderful ladies Art Deco watch made by the American
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco First Vintage Watch

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Gold-filled, White Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Tortue Art Deco Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1950's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue (Tortoise) Shaped METAL
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1950s American Art Deco First Vintage Watch

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
context. In addition, I was just selected to supply watches for a remake of a movie that first came out is
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1930s American Art Deco First Vintage Watch

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Gold-filled

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Andy Warhol "First Edition" Banana Yellow Band "Marilyn Monroe" Watch
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol by Zitura "First Edition" "Marilyn Monroe" with Banana Yellow
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1990s Unknown First Vintage Watch

Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Meter First 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
: Excellent Condition Tritium Meter First Single Red Dial where the lumes have turned into slight creamy color
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1960s Swiss First Vintage Watch

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch L.U.C Leather Strap Estate Jewelry
By Chopard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
philosophy led the Maison to create the first watch with free-moving diamonds between crystal glass
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1990s Swiss First Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Watch Company had four basic "periods" of wrist watch production. The first period was from the 1910s to
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1930s American Art Deco First Vintage Watch

Illinois Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
shaped watch was first created by Louis Cartier in France around 1914. He saw barrels on the docks in
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1940s American First Vintage Watch

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Gold, Stainless Steel

1930s Illinois Guardian, 17J, Rotating Disc, Art Deco! restored
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to my Vintage Watch Neighborhood. Where old watches are carefully nurtured back to health
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1930s American Art Deco First Vintage Watch

1930s Illinois Guardian, 17J, Rotating Disc, Art Deco! restored
1930s Illinois Guardian, 17J, Rotating Disc, Art Deco! restored
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H 0.52 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were
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1930s American Art Deco First Vintage Watch

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using
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1930s American Art Deco First Vintage Watch

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Gold-filled

Art Deco Gruen "Batwing" AKA FRanternity
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
I have another treasure for your consideration. It is one of the first Gruen Curvex models
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1930s Swiss Art Deco First Vintage Watch

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Gold-filled

Art Deco Gruen "Batwing" AKA FRanternity
Art Deco Gruen "Batwing" AKA FRanternity
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H 1.86 in W 0.81 in
Tudor Submariner Snowflake Meter First 7016 Oyster Prince 1971 Marine Nationale
By Tudor
Located in PARIS, FR
issued military dive watches, having been worn by troops in the French, United States, South African
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1970s Swiss First Vintage Watch

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Square Omega Watch Ring
Located in London, GB
people over the years and have played a pivotal part in history by being the first watch on the moon in
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20th Century First Vintage Watch

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner Rare Red Writing Meters First Mark I Dial 1680
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 40 mm rare vintage Submariner Date in stainless steel by Rolex. The 1680 was the third Submariner produced by Rolex. Featuring a matte black Mark I dial distinguished by the 200m c...
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20th Century First Vintage Watch

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Stainless Steel

Vintage 1990s Carl Bucherer link bracelet two color 18 karat gold
By Bucherer
Located in Malmö, SE
a pioneering decision. He became the first watch retailer to start manufacturing watches under his
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1990s Swiss Modern First Vintage Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
United States. In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over
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1940s American Art Deco First Vintage Watch

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Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 1589R Calatrava Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1589R Calatrava watch is jumbo size, 36 mm in diameter, with a
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern First Vintage Watch

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18k Gold

Cartier Gold Acte Mistere Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in an 18K gold case, the square
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20th Century French Retro First Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in bold design, this elegant pendant watch by Cartier is in a class of its own. Crafted of
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20th Century French Art Deco First Vintage Watch

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Diamond, Platinum

Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022 69 Watch
By Omega
Located in San Fernando, CA
around 1971. 145.022-69 is the first steel Speedmaster to get the new dial with the painted Ω and the
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1970s First Vintage Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

5.32 Ct Diamond Hamilton Platinum Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Hamilton 5.32 carat diamond cocktail watch of the highest
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1940s American First Vintage Watch

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Diamond, Platinum

5.32 Ct Diamond Hamilton Platinum Cocktail Watch
5.32 Ct Diamond Hamilton Platinum Cocktail Watch
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W 0.63 in L 7.09 in
Favre-Leuba Bivouac Reference 53213 Altimeter Barometer Watch
By Favre Leuba
Located in New York, NY
silver dial, black bezel and a manual wind movement. These watches were used by the alpinists first
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1960s Swiss Retro First Vintage Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch was first introduced to military personnel during the
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1980s American First Vintage Watch

Materials

Steel

Gruen 420SS Veri Thin Pan American Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
company first introduced the Veri Thin movement in a pocket watch which was an innovation that rearranged
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1940s American First Vintage Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

18k Vulcain Alarm Watch, Circa 1950's
By Vulcain
Located in Wailea, HI
18k Vulcain Alarm Watch Circa 1950's From The Inventors of The Alarm Complication for Wristwatches
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Mid-20th Century First Vintage Watch

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18k Gold

Perrelet Antartica James Cook Limited Edition Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Perrelet Antartica James Cook Limited Edition Wrist Watch PERRELET ANTARTICA BRAND NEW IN BOX
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20th Century Swiss Artisan First Vintage Watch

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Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Chronometer Automatic Vintage Stainless Steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
range of premium watches that was first introduced by Omega back in 1952. These watches were designed to
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1960s Swiss First Vintage Watch

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Specialties Divers Steel Watch 2200
By Blancpain
Located in San Fernando, CA
claimed to be “The World´s First Modern Diving Watch” (by Blancpain) Ref. 2200 – Fifty Fathoms Movement
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Late 20th Century Swiss First Vintage Watch

Materials

Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using
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1930s Swiss Art Deco First Vintage Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Turler Stainless Steel Chronograph Manual Presentation Watch, 1953
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Turler Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Two Register Chronograph METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Post-War First Vintage Watch

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
first chronograph watch in the early teens. They focused on sports and professional watches and
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1950s Swiss Modern First Vintage Watch

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Stainless Steel

18 kt Gold Svend Andersen Worldtimer Limited Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
creation by SVEND ANDERSEN This watch of 18kt solid yellow gold is water resistant. Thickness 6.5mm and
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20th Century Swiss Artisan First Vintage Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Geneva Swiss Made Watch
By Geneva
Located in Stamford, CT
their greatest accomplishment in our industry was to manufacture the first ever chronographic watch in
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1960s Italian First Vintage Watch

14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Among the first of the automatic Omega movements, this circa 1947 fourteen karat 14K yellow gold
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1940s Swiss First Vintage Watch

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Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex 18Kt Yellow Gold Early Datejust Watch, circa 1950
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
. yellow gold it is a very rare watch as well as being one of the first Datejust models. This impressive
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary First Vintage Watch

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Watches Lapponia Björn Weckström Name Golda
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold Watches Lapponia Björn Weckström Golda The watch works, just changed the battery
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Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist First Vintage Watch

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Gold

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First Vintage Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact first vintage watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and Yellow Gold. If you’re looking for a first vintage 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a first vintage watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Omega and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A first vintage watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our first vintage watch for sale are for men, but there are 25 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a First Vintage Watch?

Prices for a first vintage watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $120 and can go as high as $52,207, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,336.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The first Omega watch to be produced in a series was the Labrador. It debuted in 1885 and featured an advanced movement. Its technology went on to provide the basis for the Swiss watchmaker's 19-ligne Omega Caliber, which came out 10 years later. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Omega watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is no official first Rolex watch, as Hans Wilsdorf, the original watchmaker behind Rolex was making watches before ever branding them as Rolex. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula. But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex. Shop a range of vetted authentic Rolex watches from top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The first Gucci watch was the Model 2000. In 1974, the timepiece set a Guinness World Record for being the top-selling watch, with more than 1 million units sold within two years. Shop a range of Gucci watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.