What is a vintage watch?

A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.

Is there gold in vintage watches?

The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a watch is vintage?

The easiest way to determine if a watch is vintage is to look for a date on the back. If the date is more than 20 years old, the timepiece would be considered vintage. If a watch lacks a date, a certified appraiser has the knowledge and experience needed to determine its age. Find a variety of watches on 1stDibs.

How do I identify my vintage Omega watch?

To identify your vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. Those made before 1944 have seven-digit numbers; from 1944 on, the numbers have eight digits. On vintage models, the serial number is engraved on the inside of the case back.You can cross-reference this number online to find out what model your watch is. Explore a wide variety of Omega watches on 1stDibs.

How do I wind a vintage Omega watch?

Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do you identify a vintage Omega watch?

To identify a vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. On most vintage timepieces, this number appears on the inside of the caseback. By cross-referencing the number with the information provided by trusted online resources, you can learn what model your watch is and discover other details like its ownership history. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Omega watches.

How can I tell if my Seiko watch is vintage?

Seiko watches include a few different identifying marks. Before 1970, serial numbers were seven digits, and limited-edition models had a piece number. Modern Seiko watches have a six-digit serial number, which includes the manufacturing date. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Seiko watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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

You can check if your vintage Omega watch is the real deal by cross-referencing the serial number stamped on the watch. The serial number is seven to eight digits long, and if it doesn’t match the company’s database, this is a serious red flag that can indicate that the piece is fake. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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

To tell if a vintage Gucci watch is real, look for a serial number on the back of the case and/or on the original box if you have it. Then, contact Gucci customer service by phone for assistance with authentication. If you are unable to find a serial number, the best approach is likely to take the timepiece to a knowledgeable appraiser who can authenticate the item. Find a range of Gucci watches on 1stDibs.

What is the best vintage Omega watch to buy?

The best vintage Omega timepiece to buy is largely a matter of personal preference. The Seamaster and Speedmaster are two timeless options available in a variety of finishes and styles. No matter which watch you choose, only buy from a reputable dealer or online platform to ensure you receive an authentic timepiece. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Omega watches on 1stDibs.

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

Unless you have training in jewelry repair, you should not take the back off a vintage Omega watch on your own. Opening the timepieces requires a specially designed tool available only to jewelers authorized to service Omega watches. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.

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

To authenticate a vintage Cartier watch, remove the case back and you’ll see the brand name inscribed. “CARTIER” is located at the seven o’clock or ten o’clock markers and “SWISS MADE” under the six o’clock marker on genuine watches. Counterfeiters often omit these details or even spell the brand name wrong. Cartier watches have a substantial weight due to the high quality materials used to craft the timepiece, and a lightweight watch could be an indication that your piece is a fake. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Cartier timepieces from some of the world’s top sellers.

Regatta Watch Vintage

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Rolex Yacht Master Ii

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Napoleon Bonaparte Painting

Heuer Vintage "Regatta" Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref 134.505

By Heuer

Located in Surfside, FL

seconds & Regatta countdown. 38 mm case size. Ref 134.505. Circa 1970s. Fine Pre-owned Heuer Watch

Category

1970s Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Heuer Vintage "Regatta" Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref 134.505

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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in

Verdura 18ct Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant Diamond 'Regatta' Necklace

By Verdura

Located in London, GB

A beautiful gold and diamond ‘Regatta’ necklace by Verdura, c.1970s, the bib-style necklace of

Category

Late 20th Century American Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Verdura 18ct Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant Diamond 'Regatta' Necklace

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W 1.07 in Dm 4.77 in L 14.97 in

'Port of Saint-Malo', French Modern School

Located in London, GB

watching a sailboat regatta starting just inside the port's breakwater. A rather rare sunny day in Brittany

Category

1980s Modern Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Vintage 'Port of Saint-Malo', French Modern School

'Port of Saint-Malo', French Modern School, 1984

H 19.69 in W 26.38 in

Roses. 2008, cardboard, oil, 87x67 cm

By Edgars Vinters

Located in Riga, LV

Roses. 2008, cardboard, oil, 87x67 cm

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Cardboard, Oil

Edgars Vinters
Roses. 2008, cardboard, oil, 87x67 cm, 2008

H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 0.08 in

Rolex 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1503 Serial: 6403*** Year: 1980 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Rolex Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagn...

Category

1980s Regatta Watch Vintage

Rolex 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap

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Harry Winston Diamond Brooch

By Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

Harry Winston Diamond Flower brooch. This brooch has about 230 diamonds, including the center stone, weighting approximately 20carats , all set in platinum The center diamond is abou...

Category

Late 20th Century American Artist Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Harry Winston Diamond Brooch

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Dm 2.25 in

David Rosenberg 4.27ct Heart Shape Fancy Vivid Green Yellow GIA Diamond Ring

By David Rosenberg

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. 4.27 carat Heart Shape Fancy Vivid Green Yellow Diamond is accompanied by a GIA certificate. This mesmerizing and rare heart shape is set in a handmade 18k r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

David Rosenberg 4.27ct Heart Shape Fancy Vivid Green Yellow GIA Diamond Ring

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Steven Battelle 60.0 Carats Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A fabulous 18 x 25 mm pear shaped cabochon Brazilian indicolite tourmaline is set within a one of kind Steven Battelle design. Indicolite blue tourmaline is the rarest and most soug...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 60.0 Carats Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring

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The Bridge at Argenteuil French Impressionist Oil Painting after CLAUDE MONET

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: after Claude Monet Title: The Bridge at Argenteuil Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed and inscribed verso. framed: 26.25 x 30.25 inches canvas: 20 x 24 inches...

Category

20th Century Impressionist Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Oil

H 2.25 in

Cartier Double C Diamond Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Milano, IT

Cartier Double C "Penelope" Three-Row Diamonds Choker almost unworn 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds Weight 152 grams With original box from Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Double C Diamond Necklace

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L 18.51 in

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Heuer Vintage 18k yellow gold & staineless steel 38mm auto watch

By Heuer

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage Heuer Regatta in 18k & stainless steel. Auto. 38 mm case size. Ref 134.505. Fine Pre-owned

Category

1970s Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Heuer Vintage 18k yellow gold & staineless steel 38mm auto watch

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W 1.5 in L 1.5 in

Rolex Yacht-Master II in 18k Yellow Gold Ref. 116688

By TAG Heuer

Located in Surfside, FL

Rolex Yacht-Master II in 18k yellow gold. Auto w/ subseconds and regatta countdown. 44 mm case size

Category

20th Century Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master II in 18k Yellow Gold Ref. 116688

W 1.54 in L 1.54 in

Omega Seamaster "ETNZ" 212.92.44.50.99.001

By Omega

Located in Surfside, FL

edition for Emirates Team New Zealand. Co-Axial Automatic movement w/ date, sub-seconds and regatta

Category

20th Century Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Titanium

Omega Seamaster "ETNZ" 212.92.44.50.99.001

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W 1.74 in

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Presented to the 1964 America's Cup Winner

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Daniel Putnam Brown, Jr. "Even the most rare examples of Rolex watches are seldom one-of-a-kind, but

Category

1960s Swiss Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Presented to the 1964 America's Cup Winner

Girard Perregaux Titanium Limited Edition BMW Oracle Laureato USA 98 Wristwatch

By Girard Perregaux

Located in London, GB

, printed minute chapter on outer part of the dial, blue/red 10 minute scale for Regatta countdown, an

Category

1990s Swiss Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Titanium

Girard Perregaux Titanium Limited Edition BMW Oracle Laureato USA 98 Wristwatch

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W 1.82 in

Henley Royal Regatta, Oil Painting on Board by John Alford

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Oil on board painting of Henley Royal Regatta By John Alford. A large colorful rowing picture of

Category

1960s British Sporting Art Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Paint

Henley Royal Regatta, Oil Painting on Board by John Alford

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H 34.45 in W 43.31 in L 34.45 in

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 Blue Ceramic Bezel Steel Automatic Watch Box 44mm

By Rolex

Located in Dayton, OH

calibre which has a programmable countdown and a 72-hour power reserve. Comes with Box, Papers and watch

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 Blue Ceramic Bezel Steel Automatic Watch Box 44mm

H 1.875 in W 0.75 in D 7 in

The Cyclists

Located in London, GB

, usually those with colourful competitions such as horse racing, sailing regattas, cycling races, etc. In

Category

1960s Expressionist Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pierre Gaillardot
The Cyclists, circa 1960s

H 27.96 in W 33.47 in

Henley Royal Regatta by Charles Cundall

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Henley, Royal Regatta by Charles Cundall. River Pageant. A large colourful rowing picture of

Category

1960s English Sporting Art Regatta Watch Vintage

Henley Royal Regatta by Charles Cundall

H 26.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in

Deauville Racecourse

By Maurice EMPI

Located in London, GB

their colourful jockeys. It's a blue and blustery day as the well-healed spectators watch from the fence

Category

1960s Modern Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Maurice EMPI
Deauville Racecourse, Circa 1960s

H 19.69 in W 26.38 in

Heuer Stainless Steel Skipper Regatta Chronograph Wristwatch

By Heuer

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Heuer Skipper Ref. 1163 Rare regatta chronograph wristwatch Case Stainless steel, screwed

Category

1970s Swiss Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Heuer Stainless Steel Skipper Regatta Chronograph Wristwatch

Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

1957, intending it to be used both as a recreational dive watch and as a regatta timer. In 1969

Category

1970s Swiss Regatta Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch

W 1.82 in

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Questions About Regatta Watch Vintage

What is a vintage watch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
Is there gold in vintage watches?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a watch is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
The easiest way to determine if a watch is vintage is to look for a date on the back. If the date is more than 20 years old, the timepiece would be considered vintage. If a watch lacks a date, a certified appraiser has the knowledge and experience needed to determine its age. Find a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
How do I identify my vintage Omega watch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
To identify your vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. Those made before 1944 have seven-digit numbers; from 1944 on, the numbers have eight digits. On vintage models, the serial number is engraved on the inside of the case back.You can cross-reference this number online to find out what model your watch is. Explore a wide variety of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
How do I wind a vintage Omega watch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do you identify a vintage Omega watch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
To identify a vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. On most vintage timepieces, this number appears on the inside of the caseback. By cross-referencing the number with the information provided by trusted online resources, you can learn what model your watch is and discover other details like its ownership history. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Omega watches.
How can I tell if my Seiko watch is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Seiko watches include a few different identifying marks. Before 1970, serial numbers were seven digits, and limited-edition models had a piece number. Modern Seiko watches have a six-digit serial number, which includes the manufacturing date. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Seiko watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if my vintage Omega watch is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You can check if your vintage Omega watch is the real deal by cross-referencing the serial number stamped on the watch. The serial number is seven to eight digits long, and if it doesn’t match the company’s database, this is a serious red flag that can indicate that the piece is fake. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a vintage Gucci watch is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
To tell if a vintage Gucci watch is real, look for a serial number on the back of the case and/or on the original box if you have it. Then, contact Gucci customer service by phone for assistance with authentication. If you are unable to find a serial number, the best approach is likely to take the timepiece to a knowledgeable appraiser who can authenticate the item. Find a range of Gucci watches on 1stDibs.
What is the best vintage Omega watch to buy?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The best vintage Omega timepiece to buy is largely a matter of personal preference. The Seamaster and Speedmaster are two timeless options available in a variety of finishes and styles. No matter which watch you choose, only buy from a reputable dealer or online platform to ensure you receive an authentic timepiece. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Omega watches on 1stDibs.
How do I take the back off a vintage Omega watch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Unless you have training in jewelry repair, you should not take the back off a vintage Omega watch on your own. Opening the timepieces requires a specially designed tool available only to jewelers authorized to service Omega watches. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a vintage Cartier watch is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To authenticate a vintage Cartier watch, remove the case back and you’ll see the brand name inscribed. “CARTIER” is located at the seven o’clock or ten o’clock markers and “SWISS MADE” under the six o’clock marker on genuine watches. Counterfeiters often omit these details or even spell the brand name wrong. Cartier watches have a substantial weight due to the high quality materials used to craft the timepiece, and a lightweight watch could be an indication that your piece is a fake. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Cartier timepieces from some of the world’s top sellers.