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Retro Seiko DX Mens Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Automatic 6106-7539 Stainless
Retro Seiko DX Mens Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Automatic 6106-7539 Stainless

Retro Seiko DX Mens Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Automatic 6106-7539 Stainless

By Seiko

Located in Dearborn, MI

Retro Seiko DX Mens Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Automatic 6106-7539 Stainless Genuine Vintage Retro

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Vintage 1970s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Seiko Chronograph AKA 'UFO'. Ref 6138 0040, Year circa 1976.
Seiko Chronograph AKA 'UFO'. Ref 6138 0040, Year circa 1976.

Seiko Chronograph AKA 'UFO'. Ref 6138 0040, Year circa 1976.

By Seiko

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Seiko Chronograph reference 6138 0040 aka "UFO" is presented in very good condition

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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Vintage Seiko Motorist Drivers Watch, 1960s
Vintage Seiko Motorist Drivers Watch, 1960s

Vintage Seiko Motorist Drivers Watch, 1960s

By Seiko

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960's Vintage Seiko Motorist Diashock Driver's Unique Wedge Shape Design Yellow Gold Plated with

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Wrist Watches

Vintage Seiko 5 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1982
Vintage Seiko 5 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1982

Vintage Seiko 5 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1982

By Seiko

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1982 Vintage Seiko 5 Automatic Ref. 6309-8906 Stainless Steel watch with Original Three Shades of

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Wrist Watches

Vintage 1980s Gold-Plated Seiko Automatic Gents Watch
Vintage 1980s Gold-Plated Seiko Automatic Gents Watch

Vintage 1980s Gold-Plated Seiko Automatic Gents Watch

By Seiko

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage 36mm diameter automatic watch is in good working condition and it is running

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Seiko Reference 6106-8237 Stainless Steel Watch, 1969
Vintage Seiko Reference 6106-8237 Stainless Steel Watch, 1969

Vintage Seiko Reference 6106-8237 Stainless Steel Watch, 1969

By Seiko

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1969 Vintage Seiko Water 70m Resist Ref. 6106-8237 Stainless Steel watch with Original Blue Dial

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 5 Automatic Gents Watch
Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 5 Automatic Gents Watch

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 5 Automatic Gents Watch

By Seiko

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 39mm diameter vintage mechanical watch is in good working condition and it is

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Blue Dial Ladies Seiko Automatic Watch
Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Blue Dial Ladies Seiko Automatic Watch

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Blue Dial Ladies Seiko Automatic Watch

By Seiko

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage mechanical/ automatic watch is in good working condition and it is running

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1980s Seiko 5 Sports 21 Jewels Date Automatic Watch
Vintage 1980s Seiko 5 Sports 21 Jewels Date Automatic Watch

Vintage 1980s Seiko 5 Sports 21 Jewels Date Automatic Watch

By Seiko

Located in Carlisle, GB

This pre-owned 45mm case diameter automatic watch is partly working but it keep stopping. it

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Seiko Chronograph Reference 6139-6002 Pepsi Bezel, 1976
Vintage Seiko Chronograph Reference 6139-6002 Pepsi Bezel, 1976

Vintage Seiko Chronograph Reference 6139-6002 Pepsi Bezel, 1976

By Seiko

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1976 Vintage Seiko Automatic Day - Date Chronograph Ref. 6139-6002 Stainless Steel watch with

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Vintage Seiko DV Reference 6106-5559 with a Unique Case Shape, 1974
Vintage Seiko DV Reference 6106-5559 with a Unique Case Shape, 1974

Vintage Seiko DV Reference 6106-5559 with a Unique Case Shape, 1974

By Seiko

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1974 Vintage Seiko DX Ref. 6106-5559 Automatic Day-Date Stainless Steel watch with Original RARE

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Vintage 1980s Seiko Mechanical Ladies Watch
Vintage 1980s Seiko Mechanical Ladies Watch

Vintage 1980s Seiko Mechanical Ladies Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 6.5 inches bracelet pre-owned Ladies Watch is working and it is running well

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Seiko Chronograph Flyback Chronograph 7016-7000 Watch
Vintage Seiko Chronograph Flyback Chronograph 7016-7000 Watch

Vintage Seiko Chronograph Flyback Chronograph 7016-7000 Watch

By Seiko

Located in Toronto, CA

Brand : Seiko Model: Flyback Chronograph Reference number: 7016-7000 Country Of Manufacture

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Seiko Lord-Matic Automatic Wristwatch, 36mm Case, Stainless Steel, Year 1972.
Seiko Lord-Matic Automatic Wristwatch, 36mm Case, Stainless Steel, Year 1972.

Seiko Lord-Matic Automatic Wristwatch, 36mm Case, Stainless Steel, Year 1972.

By Seiko

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Seiko Lord-Matic automatic with day and date function features a 36mm stainless steel

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Vintage 1970s Antarctican Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Seiko World Time Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 6117-6409
Vintage Seiko World Time Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 6117-6409

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

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Seiko Stainless Steel World Time 1964 Tokyo Olympics (38mm)
Vintage Seiko Stainless Steel World Time 1964 Tokyo Olympics (38mm)

Vintage Seiko Stainless Steel World Time 1964 Tokyo Olympics (38mm)

By Seiko

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Stainless Steel Seiko automatic World Time watch. 1964 Tokyo Olympics Edition. 17 jewel diamond

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Lorus/Seiko Disney Mickey Mouse Watch Gold Case New Battery
Vintage Lorus/Seiko Disney Mickey Mouse Watch Gold Case New Battery

Vintage Lorus/Seiko Disney Mickey Mouse Watch Gold Case New Battery

Located in Eagan, MN

This vintage Lorus/Seiko wristwatch features a charming Disney Mickey Mouse design on a gold dial

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Seiko Rainbow White Gold-Plated Vintage 1970's Japan Automatic Ladies Watch
Seiko Rainbow White Gold-Plated Vintage 1970's Japan Automatic Ladies Watch

Seiko Rainbow White Gold-Plated Vintage 1970's Japan Automatic Ladies Watch

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This elegant Seiko ladies' cocktail / dress watch is vintage 1970’s, yet it's in beautiful

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Seiko Vintage 6309-7049 Auto Watch Stainless Steel
Seiko Vintage 6309-7049 Auto Watch Stainless Steel

Seiko Vintage 6309-7049 Auto Watch Stainless Steel

By Seiko

Located in Surfside, FL

. Fine Pre-owned Seiko Watch. Certified preowned Sport Seiko Vintage 6309-7049 watch is made out of

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Seiko Vintage 6138-0049 Auto Watch Stainless Steel
Seiko Vintage 6138-0049 Auto Watch Stainless Steel

Seiko Vintage 6138-0049 Auto Watch Stainless Steel

By Seiko

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage Seiko 6138-0049 Bullhead chronograph steel Japan auto watch. Auto w/ subseconds, date and

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Seiko Pogue 6139-6005 Vintage Automatic Chronograph Men’s Watch
Seiko Pogue 6139-6005 Vintage Automatic Chronograph Men’s Watch

Seiko Pogue 6139-6005 Vintage Automatic Chronograph Men’s Watch

By Seiko

Located in Miami, FL

Seiko Pogue Reference #:6139-6005. Seiko Pogue 6139-6005 Vintage Automatic Chronograph Mens Watch

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vintage Seiko Panda Chronograph Reference 6138-8020 Watch, 1977
Vintage Seiko Panda Chronograph Reference 6138-8020 Watch, 1977

Vintage Seiko Panda Chronograph Reference 6138-8020 Watch, 1977

By Seiko

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1977 Vintage Seiko Panda Ref. 6138-8020 2 Register Day - Date Automatic Stainless Steel watch with

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 5 Automatic Gents Watch
Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 5 Automatic Gents Watch

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 5 Automatic Gents Watch

By Seiko

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 39mm diameter vintage mechanical watch is in good working condition and it is

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Seiko Reference 6138-0011 UFO Chronograph, 1980
Vintage Seiko Reference 6138-0011 UFO Chronograph, 1980

Vintage Seiko Reference 6138-0011 UFO Chronograph, 1980

By Seiko

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1980 Vintage Seiko UFO Ref. 6138-0011 Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with White

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Wrist Watches

Vintage Seiko Day-Dayte Chronograph Ref. 6139-6015, 1975
Vintage Seiko Day-Dayte Chronograph Ref. 6139-6015, 1975

Vintage Seiko Day-Dayte Chronograph Ref. 6139-6015, 1975

By Seiko

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1975 Vintage Seiko Day-Date Automatic Chronograph Ref. 6139-6015 Stainless Steel watch with

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Seiko Rectangular Mechanical Ladies Watch 11-8349
Vintage Seiko Rectangular Mechanical Ladies Watch 11-8349

Vintage Seiko Rectangular Mechanical Ladies Watch 11-8349

By Seiko

Located in Montreal, QC

Vintage Seiko rectangular shaped hand winding ladies watch ref 11-8349. Gold tone on a metal base

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 17 Jewels Mechanical Watch
Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 17 Jewels Mechanical Watch

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 17 Jewels Mechanical Watch

By Seiko

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned vintage manual winding mechanical watch is working and it is ticking well

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Green Dial Seiko Automatic Watch
Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Green Dial Seiko Automatic Watch

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Green Dial Seiko Automatic Watch

By Seiko

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned vintage automatic watch is in good working condition and it is running

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko Automatic Wristwatch
Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko Automatic Wristwatch

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko Automatic Wristwatch

By Seiko

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 38mm diameter vintage mechanical watch is in good working condition and it is

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.

By Omega

Located in bronshoj, DK

Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approximately 1970. The watch is running. With date display. In excellent condition. The steel bracelet is not original and needs cleanin...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Tiffany Co & Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, MV045063, Quartz, Serviced, Rare

Tiffany Co & Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, MV045063, Quartz, Serviced, Rare

By Baume & Mercier

Located in San Diego, CA

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Oversize Omega Wrist Watch ca' 1947
Oversize Omega Wrist Watch ca' 1947

Oversize Omega Wrist Watch ca' 1947

By Omega

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

An Omega wrist watch ca' 1947. Oversize steel case measuring approx. 37.5 mm. Reference 2609. Robust construction, movement #265. Original dial with patina.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). RARE Blue Mystery Dial. Manual Windup Movement New Gucci Leather Band. Condition: Ha...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch

Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Add this great post-war, Swiss-made Eska Military Style Wrist Watch to your vintage collection. In brushed steel, this 31mm watch has its original mat silver-toned face with Roman nu...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

International Watch Company Manual Mens Watch, 1781763
International Watch Company Manual Mens Watch, 1781763

International Watch Company Manual Mens Watch, 1781763

Located in London, GB

International Watch Company Manual Gents 18ct yellow gold on a leather brown strap 33mm vintage mechanical watch in full working condition. Total Weight of Watch: 32.9g Serial Numbe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Custom Sage Green Dial circa, 1980's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Custom Sage Green Dial circa, 1980's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Custom Sage Green Dial circa, 1980's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diam...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
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By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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1990s Modern Wrist Watches

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Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633
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Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633

By Breitling

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Vintage IWC 18k Gold Diamond & Onyx Cushion Case Automatic Watch 36mm - 3278
Vintage IWC 18k Gold Diamond & Onyx Cushion Case Automatic Watch 36mm - 3278

Vintage IWC 18k Gold Diamond & Onyx Cushion Case Automatic Watch 36mm - 3278

By IWC

Located in Orlando, FL

Vintage IWC 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Onyx Inlay & Diamond Bezel – 36mm A striking and uncommon design from International Watch Co. (IWC), this vintage men’s dress watch features a...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's "Rare Tone on Tone Dial" Fabulous
Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's "Rare Tone on Tone Dial" Fabulous

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By Omega

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946

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By Rolex

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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By Concord Watch

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 592 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 26mm MOVEME...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Vintage 1950s Movado Watch. 18610 Movado Mechanical Windup Movement

Vintage 1950s Movado Watch. 18610 Movado Mechanical Windup Movement

By Movado

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Seiko Vintage Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact seiko vintage watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Stainless Steel, Gold Plate and Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 20 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect seiko vintage watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a seiko vintage watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Seiko Vintage Watch?

On average, a seiko vintage watch at 1stDibs sells for $348, while they’re typically $106 on the low end and $2,750 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.