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18 Karat Lady Vintage Handaufzug aus den 70 er Jahren Rarität 19 x 25 mm
Php368,748
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Breitling
Triple Calendar Moon Vintage Ref.: 1940 Limited Edition Venus 195 Gold 18k/750
Php644,802
+ Php5,839 for shipping
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Rolex Precision
1950 jewel dress watch Precision 18kt gold with star dial
Php1,137,162
+ Php5,471 for shipping
Rolex Submariner (No Date)
5513
Php1,044,391
Excl. shipping
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Rolex GMT-Master
1675
Php995,000
Excl. shipping
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Rolex GMT-Master
1675
Php600,000
Excl. shipping
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Rolex Lady-Datejust
26mm
Php229,999
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Rolex Precision
for Ladies
Php232,087
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Seiko
6105
Php102,000
Excl. shipping
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Cartier Tank
2413
Php89,500
Excl. shipping
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Marathon US Government GG-W-113 Military GG-W-113 Field Watch
Php75,000
Excl. shipping
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Seiko
6105-8110 Captain Willard Apocalypse Watch
Php75,000
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Universal Genève
Altesse
Php23,358
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Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
Apollo XI 20th anniversary - top condition
Php429,663
+ Php6,085 for shipping
Rolex GMT-Master
Jubilee • 1675 • Nipple Dial • 1978 • Box&Papers • Lc:Ö
Php1,044,345
+ Php122,936 for shipping
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Universal Genève Compax
Tri-Compax Vintage 881101 "Eric Clapton" Stahl/Leder Universal Geneve Service
Php1,383,035
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Patek Philippe Nautilus
Jumbo 3700/11J Blue Dial Yellow Gold B+P
Php16,903,762
+ Php15,367 for shipping
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Patek Philippe Nautilus
"Jumbo"
Php9,527,575
+ Php21,514 for shipping
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Rolex Oysterdate Precision
Vintage Oyster Date Precision 6694 Like New
Php301,194
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Audemars Piguet
Quantieme Perpetual SERVICED 2023
Php1,505,972
+ Php10,757 for shipping
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Zenith El Primero Chronograph
3019 PHC Chronograph "TV-Screen" Vintage , Stahl/Stahl
Php245,873
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Omega Speedmaster Mark IV
4.5 - REVISION - FULL SET - top condition
Php202,230
+ Php6,085 for shipping
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Omega
Spider Lugs Vintage Green Serviced 1954
Php85,994
+ Php1,859 for shipping
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Chopard Happy Diamonds
10 floating Happy Diamonds 18K white gold
Php150,597
Free shipping
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
vintage Royal Oak 15000ST Full Set
Php1,204,777
+ Php15,367 for shipping
Rolex Datejust 36
Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Php285,827
+ Php21,514 for shipping
Rolex Sea-Dweller
Full Set & Rolex Warranty Card 2022 Mark II Brown Dial
Php5,040,395
+ Php9,220 for shipping
Patek Philippe Nautilus
steel blue / black factory diamond box + extract | PATEK SERVICED
Php6,761,505
+ Php10,757 for shipping
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Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
Apollo XI 18kt Gelbgold Handaufzug Chronograph Armband 18kt Gelbgold Limitiert 42mm Ref.345.0802 Bj.1980 Box&Beschreibung Origina
Php1,469,091
+ Php30,734 for shipping
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Rolex Datejust 36
jubilee - 1979 - TOP CONDITION
Php294,433
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Vintage Serviced 1954
Php85,810
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18k solid gold vintage watch 1965 (wooden gift box) manual winding caliber 620
Php61,407
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Chronograph Vintage Rosegold 18k/750
Php122,936
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Zenith El Primero
A386 MKI 1969 First Production Year
Php1,223,218
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Rolex Oysterdate Precision
6694
Php233,518
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Rolex Daytona
Full Set Excellent Condition
Php4,825,256
+ Php9,220 for shipping
Rolex Sea-Dweller
40 steel great white - MK3 - matte - 61-serial - 1981 box + papers | NEW ROLE
Php1,472,164
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Patek Philippe Nautilus
Medium Stahl 18kt Gelbgold Automatik Armband Stahl 18kt Gelbgold 37mm Ref.3800/001JA Vintage Bj.1988 Box&Pap Full Set original unpoliert
Php2,639,569
+ Php30,734 for shipping
Rolex Daytona
6265
Php4,302,714
+ Php18,440 for shipping
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Omega
Sub Second Vintage Green Oversize Serviced 1950
Php85,379
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Omega Seamaster DeVille
De Ville (nos Omega buckle + Strap) steel cal 600 14915 SC-62
Php55,260
Free shipping
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IWC
3710 Triple Calendar Moon Valjoux 88 Gold 18k/750 Ultras Rare NOS
Php952,758
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Omega Seamaster DeVille
De Ville 321 Chronograph
Php331,928
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Rolex Air King
Oyster Perpetual Air-King
Php338,075
+ Php21,514 for shipping
Rolex Submariner (No Date)
Meters First New Service Excellent Condition Service Papers
Php1,100,281
+ Php9,220 for shipping
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse
white gold silver 1982 + extract
Php734,545
+ Php10,757 for shipping
Rolex Day-Date 36
18kt Gelbgold Diamanten Automatik Armband Präsident 36mm open 6/9 Ref.18038 Bj.1980 Box&Pap. LC 100 Full Set sehr gut Vintage
Php1,407,008
+ Php30,734 for shipping
Rolex GMT-Master
Cornino Swiss Dial
Php1,843,985
+ Php16,596 for shipping
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Omega
Cusual Central Second Manulal Vintage Green Oversize Serviced 1954
Php82,306
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IWC
vintage 1963 IWC watch 26 mm steel with wooden gift box manual winding cal 401
Php36,819
Free shipping
Rolex Day-Date 36
Referenz 18038 Pyramid Dial
Php1,351,686
+ Php60,854 for shipping
Omega Seamaster
XVI Melbourne Olympics 1956
Php276,607
+ Php6,147 for shipping
Rolex Lady-Datejust
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust
Php261,240
+ Php21,514 for shipping
Rolex Submariner Date
1680 Excellent Condition New Service
Php823,674
+ Php9,220 for shipping
Rolex Datejust 36
steel grey tapestry Jubilee 1981 + papers | NEW ROLEX SERVICE
Php445,645
+ Php10,757 for shipping
Rolex GMT-Master
Ref.16750 1988 Box&Beschreibung wie Neu Vintage
Php928,109
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Rolex Submariner Date
Pallettoni
Php878,934
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Omega
Vintage Green Oversize Serviced 1952
Php77,819
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Heuer
Carrera S Vintage Ungetragen 1158
Php1,392,255
+ Php4,856 for shipping
Rolex Submariner Date
1680
Php1,536,091
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date
15000
Php276,607
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Vintage Watches: A Piece of Watch History

Vintage watches appeal to a wide audience. They offer the chance to buy high-quality, pre-owned watches at attractive prices. Both watch enthusiasts who love particular designs and collectors of expensive, rare pieces will get their money's worth.


5 Reasons to Buy a Vintage Watch

  • Rare and coveted models make good investments
  • Many older watches are much more affordable than new watches
  • The perfect accessory for fans of styles from bygone decades
  • Watches with character: Each watch comes with its own history
  • Vintage watches come with a sense of nostalgia

Not New, Not Retro, but Old and Charming

Whether it's furniture, cars, or watches, vintage products are in vogue. The community of fans has flourished in recent years, especially in the watch sector. Many vintage watches have long been out of production, making them particularly rare today. They often feature exotic designs from times long ago. Lovers of particular decades will find the perfect accessory in a vintage watch.

Furthermore, every dent, scratch, and mark on older timepieces comes with its own unique story. Some models are even the stuff of legends, having been owned by actors, politicians, or famous athletes. Of course, such vintage watches aren't exactly a bargain. Take Paul Newman's personal Daytona, for example – it is the most expensive wristwatch of all time.

Mass-produced vintage watches, such as the Junghans Trilastic, sit at the other end of the spectrum. This model is available at very affordable prices today. You can even get some examples for less than 100 USD. A popular vintage model is the Omega Speedmaster Professional with the reference number 145.022, which was produced from 1968 to the early 1980s. At around 5,800 USD, it is one of the more affordable vintage Speedmasters.


When does a watch become vintage?

Vintage watches have enjoyed widespread popularity for a while now. Watch fans around the world are on the hunt for rare, decades-old timepieces. But when is a watch considered vintage? No one can say for sure.

Time is an important factor. Watch expert Robert-Jan Broer from the site FratelloWatches considers watches from 1990 or earlier to be vintage. However, Broer also says that everyone can decide for themselves if they consider an older watch vintage or not.

However, once a watch is around 30 years old, it's safe to say it is vintage.


How much do vintage watches cost?

Model Price Features
Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Starting at 234,000 USD Chronograph, Paul Newman dial
Rolex Submariner "Red Sub," Ref. 1680 Starting at 15,200 USD Diving watch
Rolex Explorer II, Ref. 1655 About 20,800 USD 12 and 24-hour displays
Heuer Autavia, Ref. 2446C Starting at 11,700 USD Chronograph
Omega Speedmaster Professional, Ref. 145.022 About 5,800 USD Chronograph, first watch on the Moon
Breitling Navitimer, Ref. 806 About 5,600 USD Chronograph, slide rule bezel

Coveted Vintage Omega Watch: The Speedmaster

The Speedmaster Professional is one of the most coveted Omega models. Even though the Biel-based manufacturer still produces an almost unaltered version of this wristwatch, vintage versions of the so-called "Moonwatch" are extremely popular. This is especially true of those with the reference numbers 105.012 and 145.012 , the original Speedmaster Professional models and also the ones that flew to the Moon with Apollo 11. Buzz Aldrin was wearing his ref. 105.012 as he became the second person ever to step on the lunar surface. If you're interested in this watch, be prepared to spend around 13,200 USD. You can purchase the ref. 145.012 for as little as 9,200 USD.

Omega released the first Speedmaster in conjunction with the Seamaster 300 and the Railmaster back in 1957. The original Speedmaster bears the reference number CK2915, but is not a Moonwatch. The Speedmaster ref. CK2915 is so rare today that its prices have risen astronomically. One of the earliest examples from 1958 sold at auction for a record 275,508 USD, making it the most expensive Speedmaster of all time. The ref. CK2998 succeeded the CK2915 and has a design more similar to that of the Moonwatch. Prices for this timepiece come in at around 29,200 USD.


Heuer Autavia – a Vintage Chronograph in High Demand

Collections no longer in production usually yield high prices in the vintage watch market as well. The Autavia chronograph from Heuer, for example, was beloved by race car drivers in the early 1970s. However, the manufacturer is now called TAG Heuer, and the Autavia was only reintroduced in 2017. Pre-owned, it typically costs more than a significant number of new watches from this Swiss brand. A well-maintained Autavia can cost upwards of 12,800 USD. However, whether someone would choose to part with such an old treasure is a different question altogether. The new Autavia with an automatic in-house caliber demands around 4,100 USD.


Breitling Navitimer – an Icon Among Pilot's Watches

The Breitling Navitimer is one of the world's most famous pilot's watches. A slide rule bezel is the most characteristic feature of this chronograph. The wearer can use it to make various mathematical calculations, such as rates of climb and descent, speed, and fuel consumption. Early Navitimers from the 1950s have the reference number 806. Manual calibers like the Venus 178 and Valjoux 72 are still ticking away inside these timepieces. Those with a Valjoux movement are particularly rare. If you're looking to purchase a Navitimer ref. 806, be sure to have between 3,500 and 11,700 USD on hand.

The first automatic versions of the Navitimer are also interesting collector's items. One of the world's first automatic chronograph movements powers these timepieces: the caliber 11. The Breitling Navitimer Chrono-Matic is characterized by both its left-hand crown and its "fried egg" shaped case. You can purchase examples from the 1970s for as little as 2,300 USD. Well-maintained pieces and gold models can cost as much as 11,700 USD.


Often Much More Affordable

Purchasing a vintage watch has many advantages, including the price. One good example is the Omega Seamaster, a prestigious collection that has been in production since 1948. A new Seamaster with a mechanical movement costs between 3,500 and 5,800 USD. However, you can find automatic and manual versions from past decades for between 580 and 1,200 USD in good or very good condition. If you're a fan of vintage watches, you can get a famous watch from one of the top Swiss manufacturers for relatively little money. A 50-year-old Omega, Rolex, or Breitling displays your status as a watch lover just as well as a new timepiece. That being said, not all vintage watches are less expensive than their modern counterparts.


Vintage Watches as an Investment

Many vintage watches are so rare and highly sought-after that their current market prices have reached enormous heights. The most famous example is probably the Paul Newman Daytona from Rolex. When this chronograph first came to market in the 1960s, it had a slow start. This led Rolex to produce few examples of this timepiece, meaning there aren't many early examples that still exist today. Moreover, the Paul Newman Daytona is one of the most popular vintage watches in the world. Paul Newman's personal timepiece sold at auction for a record-smashing 17.8 million USD in 2017, making it the world's most expensive wristwatch. If you can settle for a Paul Newman Daytona that wasn't previously owned by the actor and race car driver, you'll need at least 117,000 USD.

Vintage Rolex Submariners are also popular collector's items. Models from the 1950s are well known for their record-setting prices: Expect to pay around 93,500 USD for the ref. 6204 and 46,700 USD for the ref. 6205. The so-called "Red Sub" is somewhat younger but just as coveted. Plan to spend at least 15,200 USD on this timepiece. However, examples in very good condition can cost over 35,100 USD. All in all, vintage Rolexes usually make fantastic investments.


Small Mistakes Lead to Vintage Treasures

There are many similarities between buying a vintage watch and purchasing a classic car. That being said, some fans of older watches are more like stamp collectors. They look for rare printing errors and are willing to pay major sums when they find one.

Once again, we turn to Rolex for the perfect example: the Explorer II. Pieces from the 1970s included an additional, reddish-orange hour hand with a 24-hour scale. This colorful hand had a problem with sunlight and would fade over time due to exposure to UV rays. Despite this shortcoming, examples with the reference number 1655 and a faded 24-hour hand demand five-figure prices today. This is much more expensive than a brand new Explorer II. Actor Steve McQueen is also said to have worn this timepiece, which only adds to its appeal. Connections to a celebrity are often a significant selling point. This just goes to show that vintage watches are a sound investment and much more than just an easy bargain.

A vintage watch kept in good condition is likely to retain its value. Sometimes prices increase for reasons not directly related to the watch itself. Anyone who bought a solid gold pre-owned watch 20 years ago surely is not regretting that purchase today, as gold prices have more than tripled since then. When reselling this watch, it is sure to get a high price thanks to its material worth alone. Likewise, a pre-owned pilot's watch from the 1940s will be well received because it survived WWII.


What should I consider when purchasing a vintage watch?

Searching for information and comparing prices from a large selection of watches is part of the watch buying experience. This also includes checking the price. To avoid purchasing a fake, the following rule applies: If the price is unrealistically low, then you should proceed with caution. You can easily find the amount that a particular pre-owned model usually sells for on Chrono24. There should always be a clear reason given if a watch is either much more or much less expensive than comparable models. Thus, an Omega Seamaster for three figures shouldn't raise any suspicion. A Rolex Submariner at that price, however, should raise alarm, as Submariners are usually much more expensive.

Knowing whether a watch is being offered at a fair price requires experience and expertise. Watch magazines and websites can provide you with a lot of helpful information. You can also ask questions on watch forums and receive competent, informed answers from experts.

The price structure of the vintage watch market can be a bit tricky to understand for the average person. For example, a somewhat damaged-looking watch can be much more valuable than a similar watch in almost perfect condition. This is because the original condition of the watch is what matters most. It's not a big deal if there are signs of wear and tear; what matters is if the watch has its original parts. Not even good looks can save a watch if many of its components have been replaced, such as the dial, hands, and crown.

Prices also increase when a watch is sold with its box and papers. The original packaging and documents from the manufacturer and dealer are all part of the original purchase. They serve as important proof that the offered timepiece really is the correct one. However, watches without their box and papers cannot be avoided. There is usually a simple and understandable reason for the lack of box and other accompanying materials: They couldn't be found and were likely thrown out at some point by the original owner.

If you don't have the time or you're simply not interested in immersing yourself deeply in the subject, then you're much better off depending on a serious dealer. A dealer can offer you a watch that they have inspected at a fair price and in some cases, even offer a warranty.

Watches without previous inspection are also offered, mostly by private sellers. In these cases, it's a good idea to have a bit of money on hand for any necessary maintenance. Even a simple inspection or repair can cost around 200 USD. When you buy a vintage diving watch, you should have its water resistance checked and exchange the gaskets if you want to wear the watch underwater.


Nostalgia and Vintage Watches

There is yet another benefit to purchasing a vintage watch: Rather than being limited to current models, there is a much larger selection of timepieces to choose from. You may even find a watch you like better among the earlier versions than one from that manufacturer's current catalog.

What's more, vintage watches are authentic. They were really there back in the 1960s or 70s. This detail is what makes them truly special and what sets them apart from retro watches. While a retro watch will look like a watch from a certain time period, it is still a new timepiece. They are just made to look the part of something historic. A true vintage watch offers real nostalgia.

Vintage models are sometimes the only way to acquire watches with specific qualities. Take the Rolex Explorer, for example. Since 2010, Rolex has offered it with a larger, 39-mm case. If you want a smaller size, then you need to look for an older Explorer model. The last 36-mm Explorer had the reference number 114270. You could also take a look at reference numbers 6610, 1016, and 14270.

This example demonstrates the importance of being familiar with reference numbers when buying a vintage watch. Reference numbers help you identify and find watches from a certain time period or with other special characteristics faster and more easily.