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Art Deco Jaquet Girard Genève Swiss Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch, 1935
Art Deco Jaquet Girard Genève Swiss Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch, 1935

Art Deco Jaquet Girard Genève Swiss Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch, 1935

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

1935. The watch is entirely set with fine old mine-cut diamonds, lending a soft, antique brilliance

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 5.44 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch Circa 1935
Antique Art Deco 5.44 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch Circa 1935

Antique Art Deco 5.44 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch Circa 1935

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930s 5.44 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail watch

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 12.50 Carat Diamond Watch with Rubies
Antique Art Deco 1930s 12.50 Carat Diamond Watch with Rubies

Antique Art Deco 1930s 12.50 Carat Diamond Watch with Rubies

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Marquise and Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Beautiful Platinum Diamond Bracelet Dress Watch with Big Diamonds
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Bracelet Dress Watch with Big Diamonds

Beautiful Platinum Diamond Bracelet Dress Watch with Big Diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful Platinum Diamond Bracelet Dress Watch With Big Diamonds Movement: Mechanical Manual

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique White Gold Diamond Ring Watch Circa 1890's
Antique White Gold Diamond Ring Watch Circa 1890's

Antique White Gold Diamond Ring Watch Circa 1890's

Located in Mayfair, London, London

, making it an exceptional collector's item. At its heart, the ring showcases a manual wind watch

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.2ctw Diamond & Sapphire Watch Bracelet
Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.2ctw Diamond & Sapphire Watch Bracelet

Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.2ctw Diamond & Sapphire Watch Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (75) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Single Cut - Pave & Bezel Set

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Ladies Elongated Diamond Platinum and Gold Wrist Watch
Antique Ladies Elongated Diamond Platinum and Gold Wrist Watch

Antique Ladies Elongated Diamond Platinum and Gold Wrist Watch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

diamonds in this piece are old mine cuts. This is a mechanical watch. It must be wound whenever you wear

Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Omer 9ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ladies Pendant Watch
Vintage Omer 9ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ladies Pendant Watch

Vintage Omer 9ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ladies Pendant Watch

Located in London, GB

A charming vintage ladies' pendant watch crafted in 9ct yellow gold, adorned with sparkling

Category

2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch
Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch

Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch Swiss Made Jaeger

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch

Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 1910-1919 Provenance: France Circumference: 18 cm Weight: 126 gr Il bracciale in oro 18 carati è stato realizzato tra il 1910 e il 1919, in perfetto stile Art Nouveau, un mo...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Maison Aucoc Paris Diamond Guilloché Enamel 18K Lapel Bow Brooch Watch
Antique Maison Aucoc Paris Diamond Guilloché Enamel 18K Lapel Bow Brooch Watch

Antique Maison Aucoc Paris Diamond Guilloché Enamel 18K Lapel Bow Brooch Watch

Located in Miami, FL

suspending watch from brooch Brooch: Rose-cut diamond-set bow with old mine cut center diamond — pin back

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Magnificent Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Opera Watch with 18k White Gold Serpent
Magnificent Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Opera Watch with 18k White Gold Serpent

Magnificent Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Opera Watch with 18k White Gold Serpent

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

the height of the Art Deco movement, the watch head and geometric lugs are meticulously sculpted in

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Navajo Turquoise and Gold Watch Band, Ring, Bolo and Buckle Set
Navajo Turquoise and Gold Watch Band, Ring, Bolo and Buckle Set

Navajo Turquoise and Gold Watch Band, Ring, Bolo and Buckle Set

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

. Navajo four-piece set: watch band, ring, bolo, and buckle. 14K gold overlay and turquoise nuggets. Signed

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American More Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Wittnauer Art Deco Watch Tank Style  Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Wittnauer Art Deco Watch Tank Style  Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's

Wittnauer Art Deco Watch Tank Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's

By Wittnauer

Located in Long Beach, CA

classic Deco Tank Watch was produced by the legendary house of Wittnauer, one of Switzerland's old family

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds

Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds

Located in Vienna, AT

Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Pocket Watch with three lids. Made of 14 ct slight red gold

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic
Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic

By Porsche Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic New Old Stock Collectors Watch

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Vintage Japanese Brass Pocket Watch Wall Barometer, 1970s
Vintage Japanese Brass Pocket Watch Wall Barometer, 1970s

Vintage Japanese Brass Pocket Watch Wall Barometer, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

An unusual Japanese suspended wall weather station - barometer in the shape of an old school pocket

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900
Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

considering how old the watch is. This pocket watch represents the true craftsmanship of Swiss watchmaking and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Gold Peach Tourmaline & Diamond Bracelet Converted from Vintage Ladies Watch
14K Gold Peach Tourmaline & Diamond Bracelet Converted from Vintage Ladies Watch

14K Gold Peach Tourmaline & Diamond Bracelet Converted from Vintage Ladies Watch

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

is unfortunate since a movement would have made it somewhat easier to figure out how old this watch

Category

2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Baron" Model Curvex New Old Stock
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Baron" Model Curvex New Old Stock

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Baron" Model Curvex New Old Stock

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

, but every now and then I purchased a "New, Old Stock" watch. In this case I purchased this watch about

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Filigrees Necklace
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Filigrees Necklace

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Filigrees Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

. Our opinion : This antique gold chain is actually an old pocket watch chain. It makes a lovely antique

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Pin
Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Pin

Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Pin

By Geneva

Located in Westport, CT

further accented with three natural old cut diamonds. The watch features a signed “Golay-Leresche Geneve

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze French Travel Watch Travel Alarm Clock
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze French Travel Watch Travel Alarm Clock

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze French Travel Watch Travel Alarm Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Old French travel watch with onyx applications. Squared roof. On the watch, a curved handle handle

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch  (c.1930's)
Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch  (c.1930's)

Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch (c.1930's)

By IWC

Located in Wailea, HI

dress watch from one of the "Old Florentine" greats of the watch world. Specifications: Brand

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
Omega Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Watch

Omega Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Watch

By Omega

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

, very high color graded old cut diamonds. The watch is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's
Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's

Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's

By Wittnauer

Located in Long Beach, CA

Switzerland's old family houses. The watch is in wonderful condition and is a great example of 1940's design. It

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Baume Mercier 14Kt. Solid White Gold Bracelet Dress Watch with Diamond Accents
Baume Mercier 14Kt. Solid White Gold Bracelet Dress Watch with Diamond Accents

Baume Mercier 14Kt. Solid White Gold Bracelet Dress Watch with Diamond Accents

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Long Beach, CA

& Mercier. With a history going back generations they were one of Switzerland's old houses. The watch has

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926
Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926

Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT What a great watch this is. We never see watches this old and

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

1930's Movado Elliptica Mens Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Large Rectangular
1930's Movado Elliptica Mens Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Large Rectangular

1930's Movado Elliptica Mens Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Large Rectangular

By Movado

Located in Suwanee, GA

-old-stock one. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic English made Dennison Stainless case
Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic English made Dennison Stainless case

Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic English made Dennison Stainless case

Located in Peshawar, PK

This **old vintage Omega watch** is a timeless symbol of Swiss precision, heritage, and enduring

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1984 Rolex Day-Date 18K YG 18238 Auto Champagne Diamond 36mm
Vintage 1984 Rolex Day-Date 18K YG 18238 Auto Champagne Diamond 36mm

Vintage 1984 Rolex Day-Date 18K YG 18238 Auto Champagne Diamond 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Old money energy in watch form This 1984 Day-Date comes from a time when these were purchased for

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Morice. A Rare Heavy Gold Pocket Chronometer C1805
David Morice. A Rare Heavy Gold Pocket Chronometer C1805

David Morice. A Rare Heavy Gold Pocket Chronometer C1805

Located in Mayfair, London, London

hallmarked and in mint condition considering how old the watch is. The movement comes out from the front of

Category

Antique Early 1800s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Bucherer Swiss Wristwatch in Yellow, Rose, and White Gold
Bucherer Swiss Wristwatch in Yellow, Rose, and White Gold

Bucherer Swiss Wristwatch in Yellow, Rose, and White Gold

By Bucherer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

high color graded, very well colour matched old cut diamonds. The watch is an exceptional gauge of

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Two Tone Steel and Gold Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1964 all Original
Rolex Two Tone Steel and Gold Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1964 all Original

Rolex Two Tone Steel and Gold Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1964 all Original

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

very little wear. For a watch, this old, it is in remarkable condition. Since it was in a vault for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

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Old Watchs For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of old watchs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, platinum and 18k gold. Our selection of items includes 513 vintage examples as well as 57 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and Art Nouveau are consistently popular styles when it comes to old watchs. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Rolex, Patek Philippe and Longines produced popular versions that are worth a look. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 149, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut old watchs and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of old watchs, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Old Watchs?

On average, old watchs at 1stDibs sell for $2,885, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $1,200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Old Watchs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To tell how old your watch is, locate its reference or serial number. You can usually find it on the movement, the back of the case or in another inconspicuous area, such as by the lugs. Once you have this number, you can search for it and the maker's name and consult trusted online resources to date your watch. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist you with the dating process. Shop a diverse assortment of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Pulsar watches are more than 50 years old. The Hamilton Watch Company introduced the Pulsar brand in 1972. At the time, Pulsar had the distinction of being the world's first digital watch. Shop a variety of Pulsar watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Wittnauer is more than 135 years old. After immigrating from Switzerland, Albert Wittnauer created his watch company in New York City in 1885. Today, his company is headquartered in New Rochelle, New York. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wittnauer watches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Helbros watches are more than 110 years old. The Helbein brothers, two Swiss-German immigrants to America, founded the company in 1913. Its name comes from the first three letters of their surname and the abbreviation Bros. for the word brothers. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Helbros watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    The American Waltham Watch Company is more than 150 years old. Aaron Lufkin Dennison established it in Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1854. Today, people remember Dennison and his company for introducing the concept of interchangeable parts in watches. This innovation was a landmark in the history of watches, allowing timepieces to be manufactured more quickly. Explore a variety of American Waltham Watch Company watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex made its mark on the world in 1910, and in the 100-plus years since, the Bienne, Switzerland-based brand has focused on making some of the highest quality watches in the world, with trademark chronometric precision. Find authentic vintage and new Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Here's how old watches worked. First, the wearer would wind the watch, typically using a special key that fit into a slot on the case. As they turned the key, a mechanism placed tension on a spring called the mainspring. After winding, the spring would gradually release its tension, moving the timekeeping balance wheel and the watch hands. Shop a large collection of antique watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    To 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, many old watches are worth something. However, values vary greatly based on the maker, the style of the timepiece, how many watches like it were produced and the current level of demand for similar timepieces. Even among watches that generally do have value, the condition of the timepiece will impact the price. A certified appraiser can take a look at your watch and assign an estimated value to it. Shop a collection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify an old Timex watch, look for its reference number. You will usually find it on the front of the dial or on the back of the case. Once you locate this number, research it using trusted online resources to determine approximately when it was made. Should you run into difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of antique and vintage watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Waltham pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The American watchmaker introduced its first pocket watch in 1857, and it called this groundbreaking watch the Model 1857 in honor of its launch date. Waltham went on to become one of the leading makers of pocket watches for personal use and the railroad industry in the U.S. Shop a diverse assortment of Waltham watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Elgin pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The first Elgin pocket watch debuted in 1867, and the Elgin National Watch Co. watchmaker continued to produce them until 1968. At the height of their popularity, Elgin pocket watches accounted for half of all pocket watches sold in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elgin watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    The Rado Watch Company is more than 100 years old. Brothers Ernst, Fritz and Werner Schlup founded the company as Schlup & Co. in Lengnau, Switzerland, in 1917. During the 1950s, the brothers introduced the Rado watch brand and subsequently changed the name of their company to correspond with their successful collection. Find a range of Rado watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    The Favre-Leuba watch is more than 250 years old. Abraham Favre founded the company in Locle, Switzerland, in 1737. During the quartz crisis, the luxury watchmaker suffered financial setbacks and ultimately closed in the 1990s. However, Titan Company Ltd. revived it during the 2000s. Some of the watchmaker's most notable timepieces include the Bivouac, the Bathy, the Deep Blue and the Sandow. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Favre-Leuba watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old your pocket watch is, learn about its maker by conducting online research using trustworthy sources. For each maker, there is a set of characteristics used to date its timepieces. You may need to examine the maker's mark, serial number, model number, movement number, dial features or other aspects. If you run into any difficulty, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old your Bulova watch is, look on the back of the case for the date symbol or code. Beginning in 1950, Bulova began adding an alphanumeric code to its timepieces. By cross-referencing the code on your watch to information published on trusted online resources, you can quickly determine the production year of timepieces produced from 1950 onwards. For older watches, you'll need to look for a date symbol. These markings provide clues about the year of production, but Bulova repeated some shapes. For example, squares were the symbol for both 1927 and 1936. As a result of the overlap, you may also need to look at images in catalogues to determine the exact year of production for an older timepiece. Should you have any difficulty dating your watch, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Bulova watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell how old your Gruen watch is, turn it over and examine the back of its case. Most timepieces feature two numbers positioned side by side or one above the other. The first, or top, number represents the caliber number, while the second, or bottom, number is the style number. Once you have the style number, you can cross-reference it with trusted online resources to determine its age, and learn more about your timepiece. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Gruen watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The value of an old watch depends on a number of factors, including who made it and which style it is. Condition also has a major impact on how much a timepiece is worth. As a result, it's generally best to seek the opinion of an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old your Swatch watch is, look for its reference number. You will usually find it on the back of the watch case as well as on the original box and the Swatch guarantee paperwork that accompanies every timepiece. By cross-referencing the reference number with information published on trusted online resources, you can determine the rough age of your watch. Shop a selection of Swatch watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, old Rolex watches can be repaired. The Swiss luxury watchmaker will often restore timepieces for customers, and there are many authorized repair shops that specialize in Rolex restoration. Contact Rolex’s customer service to explore your options. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.