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Vintage British Watches

CWC G10 Military Watch – British Army Issued – 36mm – Quartz – 1998
CWC G10 Military Watch – British Army Issued – 36mm – Quartz – 1998

CWC G10 Military Watch – British Army Issued – 36mm – Quartz – 1998

Located in London, GB

CWC G10 Military Watch – British Army Issued – 36mm – Quartz – 1998 A genuine British Army‑issued timepiece, this CWC G10 dated 1998 represents one of the last iterations of the cla...

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1980s European Vintage British Watches

International Watch Company Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
International Watch Company Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s

International Watch Company Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Movement: The excellent movement signed Stauffer & Co, Peerless, fully jewelled with screwed chatons throughout, with micrometer regulation, compensation balance and blued steel ...

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20th Century Swiss Vintage British Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Timor Army Trade Pattern (ATP) – British Military WW2 – Manual Wind – 31mm
Timor Army Trade Pattern (ATP) – British Military WW2 – Manual Wind – 31mm

Timor Army Trade Pattern (ATP) – British Military WW2 – Manual Wind – 31mm

Located in London, GB

Operating as expected for a wartime mechanical watch. Our View ATP watches are among the most important British military wristwatches of the Second World War, and Timor examples are...

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1940s Swiss Vintage British Watches

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Steel

British Military Chronograph Gen 2 7T27‑7A20 – 38mm – RAF Style – Quartz
British Military Chronograph Gen 2 7T27‑7A20 – 38mm – RAF Style – Quartz

British Military Chronograph Gen 2 7T27‑7A20 – 38mm – RAF Style – Quartz

By Seiko

Located in London, GB

A great value entry into British military‑style watches — practical, wearable, and backed by proven Seiko quartz reliability.

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1990s European Vintage British Watches

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Steel

Seiko British Military Chronograph Gen 2 7T27‑7A20 – 38mm – RAF Issued – 1995
Seiko British Military Chronograph Gen 2 7T27‑7A20 – 38mm – RAF Issued – 1995

Seiko British Military Chronograph Gen 2 7T27‑7A20 – 38mm – RAF Issued – 1995

By Seiko

Located in London, GB

Seiko British Military Chronograph Gen 2 7T27‑7A20 – 38mm – RAF Issued – 1995 This Seiko Generation 2 British Military‑issued chronograph is presented in original condition, complet...

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1990s European Vintage British Watches

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Steel

Seiko British Military Chronograph Gen 2 7T27‑7A20 – 38mm – RAF Issued – 1994
Seiko British Military Chronograph Gen 2 7T27‑7A20 – 38mm – RAF Issued – 1994

Seiko British Military Chronograph Gen 2 7T27‑7A20 – 38mm – RAF Issued – 1994

By Seiko

Located in London, GB

Seiko British Military Chronograph Gen 2 7T27‑7A20 – 38mm – RAF Issued – 1994 This Seiko Generation 2 British Military‑issued chronograph is presented in honest original condition, ...

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1990s European Vintage British Watches

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Steel

Lemania Stainless Steel Military Single Button Chronograph Manual Watch
Lemania Stainless Steel Military Single Button Chronograph Manual Watch

Lemania Stainless Steel Military Single Button Chronograph Manual Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare Lemania single button chronograph was produced sometime in the late 1940's for Britain's Royal Navy. The watches were worn by the Navy pilots a...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage British Watches

Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Watch With Original Shantung Dial 1971
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Watch With Original Shantung Dial 1971

Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Watch With Original Shantung Dial 1971

By Rolex

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

A Rolex service box shall be included. From a New Britain, CT estate. Dimensions: watch fits up to a approx. size 6 1/2" wrist.

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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage British Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1960's
Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1960's

Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1960's

By Tudor

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a great looking understated watch with a richly patinated dial. Tudor, following the Rolex tradition of naming watches linked to British Royalty ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage British Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Qaboos Dial Bark Finish 1807
Rare Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Qaboos Dial Bark Finish 1807

Rare Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Qaboos Dial Bark Finish 1807

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

He often had special pieces commissioned at his request. This particular watch belonged to British saloon car racing driver, Gerry Marshall, well known as Big Gerry.

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20th Century Vintage British Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Watchers, Pen and Ink Drawing, 20th Century British School, Signed 1990

The Watchers, Pen and Ink Drawing, 20th Century British School, Signed 1990

By Peter Gardner

Located in London, GB

Ink and ink on paper, signed and dated 19'90' bottom left Image size: 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (19 x 16.5 cm) Mounted and framed Peter Gardner Peter Gardner was born in London in 1921...

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1990s Modern Vintage British Watches

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

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Cortebert CWC Stainless Steel British Airforce Chronograph Wristwatch, 1978
Cortebert CWC Stainless Steel British Airforce Chronograph Wristwatch, 1978

Cortebert CWC Stainless Steel British Airforce Chronograph Wristwatch, 1978

Located in Berlin, DE

In good condition the CORTEBERT chronograph for the RAF presents itself. The watch was manufactured exclusively for the British Airforce on the requirement profile of the Ministry of...

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1970s Swiss Vintage British Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton SS British G.S. Stainless Steel, circa 1970s
Hamilton SS British G.S. Stainless Steel, circa 1970s

Hamilton SS British G.S. Stainless Steel, circa 1970s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Dial with G.S. designation for issue by British government General Supply for government personnel.

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1970s Swiss Vintage British Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1994 Rolex Day Date British Racing Green Stella Diamond Dial Ref. 18248
1994 Rolex Day Date British Racing Green Stella Diamond Dial Ref. 18248

1994 Rolex Day Date British Racing Green Stella Diamond Dial Ref. 18248

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

The watch offered here is a 1994 Rolex Day Date reference 18248 bearing the so-called Bark finish on the bezel and bracelet center links.

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1990s Vintage British Watches

Materials

18k Gold

9 Karat Gold Vintage 1950s Manual winding Bernex Swiss Watch
9 Karat Gold Vintage 1950s Manual winding Bernex Swiss Watch

9 Karat Gold Vintage 1950s Manual winding Bernex Swiss Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This is a beautiful example of a classic 1950’s cushion Gold Watch with British Made gold case and a manual winding Swiss watch movement.

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1950s Swiss Vintage British Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

1972 Rolex Day Date Oxblood Stella 'Qaboos' Ref. 1803
1972 Rolex Day Date Oxblood Stella 'Qaboos' Ref. 1803

1972 Rolex Day Date Oxblood Stella 'Qaboos' Ref. 1803

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

Inside case back engraving with repeated serial number indicating the special order watch. Further British import marks and RWC stamp in the case back confirming the watch to be issu...

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1970s Vintage British Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Hamilton Stainless Steel Tropical Military Wristwatch
Hamilton Stainless Steel Tropical Military Wristwatch

Hamilton Stainless Steel Tropical Military Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

It is fitted with KIF shock protection. This watch is the last remaining mechanical wristwatch issued to troops around the World before servicemen were fitted with cheaper quartz ...

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1970s Swiss Vintage British Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Spy Who Loved Me" the Film Poster, 1977

"Spy Who Loved Me" the Film Poster, 1977

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H 40 in W 30 in D 0.1 in

"Spy Who Loved Me" the Film Poster, 1977

Located in London, GB

This is the rarer Seiko Watch style British Quad for one of the finest of the Roger Moore-era James Bond films.

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1970s American Vintage British Watches

"The Spy Who Loved Me" Film Poster, 1977
"The Spy Who Loved Me" Film Poster, 1977

"The Spy Who Loved Me" Film Poster, 1977

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H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in

"The Spy Who Loved Me" Film Poster, 1977

Located in London, GB

This is the rarer Seiko Watch style British Quad for one of the finest of the Roger Moore-era James Bond films.

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1970s British Vintage British Watches

Smith's Astral
Smith's Astral

Smith's Astral

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Dm 1.38 in

Smith's Astral

Located in London, GB

We wouldn’t consider this to be waterproof due to the age. Our View – Smiths watches are incredibly well made British Watches.

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1960s British Vintage British Watches

Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch
Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

By Record Watch Co

Located in London, GB

One of the so called 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British Military watches but then if you're reading this you most likely already know that.

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1940s European Vintage British Watches

Materials

Steel

Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch
Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

By Record Watch Co

Located in London, GB

One of the so called 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British Military watches but then if you're reading this you most likely already know that.

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1940s European Vintage British Watches

Materials

Steel

A Vintage and very rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter
A Vintage and very rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter

A Vintage and very rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Roy King, (1913-2000), was a leading British watch, jewellery and accessories designer.

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1980s Swiss Baroque Vintage British Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage and Very Rare Roy King 18k and Enamel Cigarette Lighter
Vintage and Very Rare Roy King 18k and Enamel Cigarette Lighter

Vintage and Very Rare Roy King 18k and Enamel Cigarette Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Roy King, (1913-2000), was a leading British watch, jewellery and accessories designer.

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1980s Swiss Baroque Vintage British Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

British Swan Platinum Diamond Enamel Pocket Watch
British Swan Platinum Diamond Enamel Pocket Watch

British Swan Platinum Diamond Enamel Pocket Watch

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H 1.625 in W 1.625 in Dm 1.625 in

British Swan Platinum Diamond Enamel Pocket Watch

Located in New York, NY

A British Swan Watch Co Platinum pocket watch made in the Art Deco manner.

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20th Century European Art Deco Vintage British Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Buren WWW British Military 'Dirty Dozen' Watch c1945
Buren WWW British Military 'Dirty Dozen' Watch c1945

Buren WWW British Military 'Dirty Dozen' Watch c1945

By Buren

Located in London, GB

A really good honest, original version of one of the so called ‘Dirty Dozen’ watches of British World War 2 Military watches. It shows it marks, scratches, wear and tear but then aga...

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1940s European Vintage British Watches

Materials

Steel

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch
Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch

By Seiko

Located in London, GB

Watch: Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch Stock Number: CHW5421 Price: £695.00 This Seiko 2nd Generation British Military Issued Chronograph arrives with u...

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1990s Japanese Vintage British Watches

Materials

Steel

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch
Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch

By Seiko

Located in London, GB

Case Marking as follows: 7T27-7A20 - Model Number 4N2158 - Seiko Serial Number 6645-99 (Nato codes and country code for UK) 8149181 - MOD Code 1670/97- Year of Production 1997 Gre...

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1990s Vintage British Watches

Materials

Steel

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch
Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch

By Seiko

Located in London, GB

Case Marking as follows: 7T27-7A20 - Model Number 530893 - Seiko Serial Number 6645-99 (Nato codes and country code for UK) 8149181 - MOD Code 3081/95 - Year of Production 1995 G...

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1990s Japanese Vintage British Watches

Materials

Steel

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch
Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch

By Seiko

Located in London, GB

Case Marking as follows: 7T27-7A20 - Model Number 777103 - Seiko Serial Number 6645-99 (Nato codes and country code for UK) 8149181 - MOD Code 2030/99 - Year of Production 1999 Gr...

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1990s Japanese Vintage British Watches

Materials

Steel

Cyma Dirty Dozen British Military Watch WWII Calibre 234
Cyma Dirty Dozen British Military Watch WWII Calibre 234

Cyma Dirty Dozen British Military Watch WWII Calibre 234

By Cyma

Located in London, GB

Cyma “Dirty Dozen” British Military Watch WWII Issue Cal. 234 Serviced Box & Spare Dial Part of the collectable and highly sought-after “Dirty Dozen” series — the twelve British...

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1940s European Vintage British Watches

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 1996 British Military Issued Watch
Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 1996 British Military Issued Watch

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 1996 British Military Issued Watch

By Seiko

Located in London, GB

Case Marking as follows: 7T27-7A20 – Model Number 530893 – Seiko Serial Number 6645-99 (Nato codes and country code for UK) 8149181 – MOD Code 0684/96- Year of Production 1996 Our...

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1990s British Vintage British Watches

Materials

Steel

Timor WWW – Dirty Dozen British Military Watch – WW2 Era – Relumed  – 36mm
Timor WWW – Dirty Dozen British Military Watch – WW2 Era – Relumed  – 36mm

Timor WWW – Dirty Dozen British Military Watch – WW2 Era – Relumed  – 36mm

Located in London, GB

Timor WWW – Dirty Dozen British Military Watch – WW2 Era – Relumed  – 36mm Overview: A fine and authentic example of the highly collectible Timor WWW, one of the iconic "Dirty Dozen...

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1940s European Vintage British Watches

Ulysse Nardin British Military Issue Deck Watch Vintage Silver White Enamel Dial
Ulysse Nardin British Military Issue Deck Watch Vintage Silver White Enamel Dial

Ulysse Nardin British Military Issue Deck Watch Vintage Silver White Enamel Dial

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 50 mm Silver British Military Issue Vintage Gents Deck Pocket Watch, white enamel dial with roman numerals, blued steel hands, a fixed silver bezel, mineral glass, manual wind move...

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20th Century Vintage British Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

CWC British Military 1987
CWC British Military 1987

CWC British Military 1987

Located in London, GB

This CWC British Military Watch is presented in excellent condition as well as working order and provided as watch only in addition to our 12-month warranty.

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1980s European Vintage British Watches

Cyma British Army G.S.T.P Pocket Watch MOD Broad Arrow. 775 Manual Mmt, Mid 1940
Cyma British Army G.S.T.P Pocket Watch MOD Broad Arrow. 775 Manual Mmt, Mid 1940

Cyma British Army G.S.T.P Pocket Watch MOD Broad Arrow. 775 Manual Mmt, Mid 1940

By Cyma

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage military pocket watch, by Cyma (Swiss), features a 15 jewel cal. 775 manually wound movement, 52mm stainless steel case with snap on caseback. Unusually this example has ...

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1940s Vintage British Watches

CWC G10 British Military 1987
CWC G10 British Military 1987

CWC G10 British Military 1987

Located in London, GB

This CWC G10 British Military Watch is presented in excellent condition as well as working order and provided as watch only in addition to our 12-month warranty.

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1980s European Vintage British Watches

CWC W10 British Military Issued 1977
CWC W10 British Military Issued 1977

CWC W10 British Military Issued 1977

Located in London, GB

An original British Military watch for ridiculously small amount of money, this CWC W10 from 1977 would have been issued to the British Military having been launched in the early 70'...

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1970s Swiss Vintage British Watches

Materials

Steel

Timor WWW British MOD Dirty Dozen
Timor WWW British MOD Dirty Dozen

Timor WWW British MOD Dirty Dozen

Located in London, GB

Timor WWW British MOD Dirty Dozen - Part of the collectable and sought after so called ' Dirty Dozen' British Military watches from the second World War.

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1940s British Vintage British Watches

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Vintage British Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage british watches for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage british watches to choose from, but Contemporary vintage british watches are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Longines, Rolex and Cyma are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many rose cut vintage british watches for sale. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of vintage british watches, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Vintage British Watches?

Prices for vintage british watches start at $295 and top out at $12,044 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,088.