What is a vintage watch?

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.

Is there gold in vintage watches?

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.

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.

How do I identify my vintage Omega watch?

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.

How do I wind a vintage Omega watch?

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.

How can I tell if my Seiko watch is vintage?

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.

How do you identify a vintage Omega watch?

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.

How can I tell if a vintage Cartier watch is real?

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.

How do I take the back off a vintage Omega watch?

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.

What is the best vintage Omega watch to buy?

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.

How can you tell if a vintage Gucci watch is real?

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.

How can I tell if my vintage Omega watch is real?

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.

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Imperial Classic Manual Wristwatch Reference W4001

Located in Surfside, FL

wind 7 jewel movement wit sub-seconds. Certified pre-owned. Circa 1940 Fine Pre-owned Imperial Watch

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Unused Chopard Imperial 8531

By Chopard

Located in Surfside, FL

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Rolex Red Submariner 1680 Mark III Black Face, 1972

By Rolex

Located in Bilbao, ES

ejemplar Mark III Red Submariner con la descripción en meters delante de la medida imperial feet. Tiene

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1970s European Imperial Watch Vintage

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Stainless Steel

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Photograph Frame Large Imperial Style White Enamel on Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

repeated geometric patterns. Guilloché engraving was invented in the mid-1800s in Switzerland by watch

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1960s Italian Empire Imperial Watch Vintage

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Photograph Frame Large Imperial Style White Enamel on Sterling Silver Salimbeni

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Rare Paul Flato Imperio Mexicano 1866 One Peso Solid 18k Gold Pendant Watch

By Paul Flato

Located in St. Louis, MO

Paul Flato. An 18-karat gold and gilt 1866 Mexican Peso pendant watch. Signed Paul Flato, Imperio

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Imperial Watch Vintage

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Rare Paul Flato Imperio Mexicano 1866 One Peso Solid 18k Gold Pendant Watch

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Original Vintage War Poster Zwarte Markt Black Market Theft WWII Pat Keely Rat

By Pat Keely

Located in London, GB

) depicting a rat eating grain from a hole in a sack being watched by eyes in the dark, a Nazi Germany

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1940s British Imperial Watch Vintage

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Original Vintage War Poster Zwarte Markt Black Market Theft WWII Pat Keely Rat

H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Located in Danville, CA

European and Chinese-made clocks and watches was limitless. He had thousands of European and Chinese clocks

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20th Century Imperial Watch Vintage

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Bronze

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in

Katherine Merry Nee Horstmann Director Horstmann Gear Company 1946 City of Bath

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

the Imperial War Museum in Canberra, and in notable private collections. © Big Sky Fine Art The

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Katherine Merry Nee Horstmann Director Horstmann Gear Company 1946 City of Bath

Howard Barron
Katherine Merry Nee Horstmann Director Horstmann Gear Company 1946 City of Bath, 1946

H 29.73 in W 25.79 in D 1.97 in

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse

By Mellerio

Located in New York, NY

jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and

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20th Century French Imperial Watch Vintage

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Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse

H 10.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse

By Mellerio

Located in New York, NY

1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris

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20th Century French Imperial Watch Vintage

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Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse

H 10 in W 9 in D 4 in

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player

By Mellerio dits Meller

Located in New York, NY

history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores

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20th Century French Art Deco Imperial Watch Vintage

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Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player

H 12 in W 8 in D 4 in

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse

By Mellerio dits Meller

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century French Imperial Watch Vintage

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A Maiakovski (For Mayakovsky) signed by Alechinsky & Christine Rochefort #10/50

By Pierre Alechinsky

Located in New York, NY

Cossack who worked for Imperial Ministry as a forest ranger. His mother, Alexandra Alekseevna, was

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Offset, Lithograph, Pencil

Pierre Alechinsky
A Maiakovski (For Mayakovsky) signed by Alechinsky & Christine Rochefort #10/50 , 1958

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Nudes

Located in Missouri, MO

eight (c. 1906). Her family was Jewish and reportedly quite wealthy. Why they would have left imperial

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20th Century Expressionist Imperial Watch Vintage

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Oil, Canvas

Salcia Bahnc
Nudes

H 14 in W 18 in

Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978

Located in Surfside, FL

various agricultural tools. From the late 18th century to the First World War, the Imperial Russian

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Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978 , 1978

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Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978

Located in Surfside, FL

various agricultural tools. From the late 18th century to the First World War, the Imperial Russian

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Late 20th Century Imperial Watch Vintage

Materials

Photographic Paper

Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978 , 1978

H 7 in W 5 in

Original Vintage War Poster Zwarte Markt Black Market Theft WWII Pat Keely Rat

By Pat Keely

Located in London, GB

) depicting a rat eating grain from a hole in a sack being watched by eyes in the dark, a Nazi Germany

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1940s Imperial Watch Vintage

Materials

Paper

Pat Keely
Original Vintage War Poster Zwarte Markt Black Market Theft WWII Pat Keely Rat, 1944

H 28.35 in W 19.69 in

Hermès Silk Scarf Vintage Roue Arriere du Carosse Imperial Vauzelles 1983 1B

By Hermès

Located in FR

Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Roue Arrière du Carosse Impérial de la Cour

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Hermès Silk Scarf Vintage Roue Arriere du Carosse Imperial Vauzelles 1983 1B

W 34.26 in L 34.65 in

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By Tiffany & Co.

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By Christofle

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By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Carlisle, GB

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By Paul Flato

Located in Miami, FL

Paul Flato 18k yellow gold pocket watch with openwork dial cut from an antique peso crested with

Category

1950s American Imperial Watch Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Flato Yellow Gold Mexican Peso Pocket Watch circa 1950s

H 2.38 in W 1.63 in

Sterling Silver Mexican Peso Lapel Watch

Located in New York, NY

The Mexican "1 Peso" coin split in two and mounted as a watch, the back engraved with an Aztec

Category

1970s Mexican Imperial Watch Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Mexican Peso Lapel Watch

H 2 in W 1 in

1950s Gulf Oil Vintage Metal Sign

Located in Weybridge, Surrey

edition of the watch with the Gulf logo and trademark colour scheme. In the same era Gulf Oil also

Category

1950s American Imperial Watch Vintage

Materials

Metal

1950s Gulf Oil Vintage Metal Sign

H 70.87 in Dm 70.87 in

Rare 18k Gold Rolex Observatory Prince Imperial Dress Pocket Watch, circa 1950s

By Rolex

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful rare and very fine quality 45mm diameter gold pocket watch is in good working

Category

1950s Swiss Imperial Watch Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Rare 18k Gold Rolex Observatory Prince Imperial Dress Pocket Watch, circa 1950s

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Imperial Watch Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate imperial watch vintage for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for an imperial watch vintage may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating an imperial watch vintage has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by H. Stern, Rolex and Chopard are consistently popular. An imperial watch vintage can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 57 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and emerald cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an imperial watch vintage, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Imperial Watch Vintage?

On average, an imperial watch vintage at 1stDibs sells for $5,828, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $78,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Questions About Imperial Watch Vintage

What is a vintage watch?
1 Answer
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.
Is there gold in vintage watches?
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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.
How can you tell if a watch is vintage?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify my vintage Omega watch?
1 Answer
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.
How do I wind a vintage Omega watch?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if my Seiko watch is vintage?
1 Answer
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.
How do you identify a vintage Omega watch?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if a vintage Cartier watch is real?
1 Answer
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.
How do I take the back off a vintage Omega watch?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best vintage Omega watch to buy?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a vintage Gucci watch is real?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if my vintage Omega watch is real?
1 Answer
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.