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Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable
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1930s Swiss Vintage Car Watch

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's success
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Breitling Stainless Steel Tonneau Shape Chronograph Watch
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape / Chronograph METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Car Watch

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Revival pocket watch made in platinum and accentuated with
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1950s French Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Waltham Gold Filled Tortue Shaped Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch has a flawless original dial, which we never see on watches this old. Also still has its original
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham Platinum Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa, 1934 with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Platinum

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Red Dial circa, 1950's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
“industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built instruments for cars, planes, ships and trains
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Car Watch

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Watch with Flawless Original Dial From 1934
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14k Solid Gold Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Gold Dial 1935
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

14k Gold

Bugatti By Mido 1930 Art Deco Radiator Shape Enamel Wrist Watch 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Radiator wrist watch designed by Bugatti. An extremely rare and unusual deco wristwatch, created
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Unique Original Dial From 1950's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Croton Stainless Steel Aviator Sea Diver Chronomaster, Circa 1960's
By Croton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Croton Watch co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph Aviator Sea Diver METAL
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Wristwatch from 1935
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Rare Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Qaboos Dial Bark Finish 1807
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
of Oman for 50 years. He often had special pieces commissioned at his request. This particular watch
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20th Century Vintage Car Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MARIAGE À LA CAMPAGNE Signed Lithograph, French Maison, Romantic Country Wedding
By Michel Delacroix
Located in Union City, NJ
horse drawn carriages and vintage cars watch from nearby. A lovely cloudless pale blue sky and manicured
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1990s Folk Art Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Lithograph

San Francisco Trolley Toy Friction Car. Japan, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
San Francisco trolley toy Friction cable car; made of all tin; important to note because this was
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Tin

1974 original poster by Hervé Morvan for the 61st Car and Motorcycle Show
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful poster of exhibition of 1974 par Hervé Morvan for the 61st Car and Motorcycle Show in
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1970s Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original Vintage Poster Wie Gut Ist Ein Porsche 911 Sports Car Rally Argentina
Located in London, GB
watching a Porsche racing car numbered 405 driving towards the viewer with the bright bold red pink and
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1960s German Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Paper

Original Cartier Joailliers Couple (Watches) vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
anonymous artist. The couple in the car driving and showing off his new Cartier watch. Abstract art deco
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Lithograph

Fiat Watch Co. 1950 Swiss Travel Pendant Clock Nickel Silver and Green Leather
By Fiat
Located in Miami, FL
Travel and pendant clock designed by the Fiat Watch Company. Beautiful foldable travel clock
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Nickel

Winged Bull Watched by Four Children, from: The Suite Vollard - Mythology Greek
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
.). Tragically, Ambroise Vollard died in a car crash on 22 July 1939 leaving the project temporarily suspended
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1930s Other Art Style Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Etching

Vintage Marx Fire Chief Friction Action Toy Sedan American, Circa 1930
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
wheels with your thumb with car in hand and place on the floor; watch it move across the floor
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Tin, Steel

Ferdinand Porsche Lounge Chair, Stamped, Limited series
By Ferdinand A. Porsche
Located in Stratford, CT
pioneer Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the Porsche car manufacturer. F.A. Porsche's notable contribution to
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Chrome

Heuer Racing Clock in New Old Stock Condition
By TAG Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: TAG Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Car Rally Clock METAL / MATERIAL
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Chrome

Heuer Racing Clock in New Old Stock Condition
By TAG Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: TAG Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Car Rally Clock METAL / MATERIAL
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1960s Swiss Vintage Car Watch

50th Anniversary NASCAR The Thunder of America 1988
Located in North Hollywood, CA
familyhas built NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) from a small, family-run racing
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Late 20th Century French Expressionist Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Wonderful Copenhagen Denmark Ducklings Vagnby Art
By V. Vagnby
Located in London, GB
traffic policeman and watched by pedestrians and people in their car and on the trams with the buildings
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1960s Danish Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Paper

Danielle Quarante ‘Albatros’ Chair for Airborne, 1969, Paris, France
By Danielle Quarante
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
& Mercedes Silver Arrow race cars. With the current trend of restoring classic cars to drive-ability but
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1960s Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint

Original Vintage Travel Poster London Fly BEA BOAC Wellington Arch Horse Guards
By Clive Uptton
Located in London, GB
illustrator Clive Uptton (1911-2006) depicting a policeman and people watching royal guards ride their horses
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1950s British Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Road Safety Propaganda Poster Obey The Traffic Art Deco Spain
Located in London, GB
Original vintage road safety propaganda poster - Obey the traffic officer He watches over your life
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1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Paper

Untitled
By Frank Stella
Located in Fairlawn, OH
with his young children and watching the captive whales cut through the water. Musing again, Stella
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1990s Abstract Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Lithograph

Katherine Merry Nee Horstmann Director Horstmann Gear Company 1946 City of Bath
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
moved to Bath where he set himself up as a Watch and Clockmaker. In 1856 he won a prize ‘to devise the
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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Muhammad Ali ( Situps on Bench ) by Al Satterwhite, 1971, Archival Pigment Print
By Al Satterwhite
Located in Dallas, TX
arms and legs lifted. He is seated on a bench in a gym, with a man in sunglasses watching him in the
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20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Archival Pigment

"El Torero- The Bullfighter" Circa 1950's Pierre Ambrogiani (France, 1905-1985)
By Pierre Ambrogiani
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Marseille, he travelled the countryside with his car which doubled as his studio, painting en plein air. He
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Expressionism "The Lumberjacks" Pierre Ambrogiani, Circa 1950s
By Pierre Ambrogiani
Located in SANTA FE, NM
from Marseille, he travelled the countryside with his car which doubled as his studio, painting en
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pop Art Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print Audrey Flack Rolls Royce Lady Photo
By Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
, a pocket watch, jewelry, perfume and a red rose. Audrey L. Flack (born May 30, 1931 in New York
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1980s Photorealist Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Queen" Audrey Flack Photo
By Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
watch and a red lucite dice piece . Audrey L. Flack (born May 30, 1931 in New York City, New York) is an
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1980s Photorealist Vintage Car Watch

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "In My Life" Audrey Flack
By Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
watch and a small porcelain box. Audrey L. Flack (born May 30, 1931 in New York City, New York) is an
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1980s Photorealist Vintage Car Watch

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Leonardo's Lady" Audrey Flack
By Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
1980's. A portrait by Leonardo da Vinci, nail polish, a pink rose, pocket watch, green pear
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1980s Photorealist Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph "Course in Miracles" Print Audrey Flack Photo
By Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
pocket watch and a red lucite dice piece. Audrey L. Flack (born May 30, 1931 in New York City, New York
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1980s Photorealist Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Can this be real From the my journey collection - 1999
By Alexandra Nechita
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
to open up a chest full of race cars and trucks or kicking a ball the way boys do, was something
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1990s Abstract Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Lithograph

Surf Skimmers by Al Satterwhite, 1964, Archival Pigment Print, Photography
By Al Satterwhite
Located in Dallas, TX
beach, One boy jumps over another, almost diving headfirst into the sand, while a group watches in the
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1960s Contemporary Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Archival Pigment

Art Deco Style Copper Veglia Table Clock from Fratelli Borletti Milan
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Roma, IT
, under the Veglia brand, included not only watches but also car and measuring instruments. The company
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Car Watch

Materials

Copper

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Vintage Car Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage car watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect vintage car 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 20th Century. A vintage car watch from Baume & Mercier and Henry Dankner & Sons — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a vintage car watch featuring Ruby from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage car watch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Car Watch?

On average, a vintage car watch at 1stDibs sells for $598, while they’re typically $132 on the low end and $5,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Vintage Car Watch
  • 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 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 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 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.