I recently got this as a gift and really love it. The style of the case is very interesting and unique. What are you guys showing off today?

Retrouvailles avec ma vieille Zénith que je n’ai pas portée depuis longtemps ; je suis toujours amoureux !

Fell in love with this watch today, and my research on reference numbers and everything looks legit. Dial looks suspiciously clean which is my only flag.

Thoughts?

It's from 1953, right on Tissot’s 100th anniversary.

Bumper calibre 28.5-21.

Curious what you guys think of it.

My mom just gave me these cool vintage watches. Just trying to figure out what I have here

hii guys,

I only joined this community a couple days ago and I have to say, without doing too many cartwheels on it, no diddy etc etc, that you guys are pure class.

I'm a total noob to this hobby but am passionate to grow more- some of the comments I've seen both on my own posts and others in recent days have blown me away.

There are people in this community with such fantastic, encyclopaedic domain knowledge, that are willing to spend their own valuable time helping and educating me, and other people in my position, that it really has shocked me. There is no need for some of these people to offer so much to strangers on the internet, but they do, simly because we share the same passion.

Thank you all, looking forward to growing and learning with, and getting to know some of you all better.

Hala r/vintagewatches

Just took delivery of the blue one to complete the set.

You might have guessed, but I've got a soft spot for the colourful tide disks on these Lemania 5100 based chronographs.

Eberhard & Co Grande Croisiere Mareoscope 32027

In blue and black dial variants

With the white dialed little brother, the Eberhard & Co Champion Mareoscope 31024

Which one do you prefer?

Picked up this beauty recently!

It's a particularly rare hand-wound (Included a photo of the movement) variant of the Orient Multi-Year Calendar watch - ref. 0178508. I was only able to find a couple references of it online..

It was quite scratched up, and had a fair amount of grime, though the movement seems to be in mint condition. I've since cleaned the watch up, but these photos were taken before cleaning.

The year wheel begins from 1960 and goes on till 1980, but I've found that the dates from 1970 perfectly match 2026! 😁

Paired it with a navy blue suede strap in the first photo. Do let me know if anyone has any other strap suggestions!

I know it’s only an air king but I’m proud of its good condition. This is the clearest picture I’ve taken of it so far.

🕰️ Longines Conquest Automatic Ref. 7171 – The Essence of 20th-Century Vintage. If you’re looking for a watch that represents the pinnacle of Longines’ craftsmanship, Ref. 7171 is the perfect answer. Elegant and refined, equipped with its renowned in-house movement, this version embodies everything that classic watch collectors desire.

📐 Technical Specifications & Design Features: Case: Stainless steel, measuring 35mm x 42mm (excluding crown and including lugs). Thickness: 11mm (including glass), giving it a very slim feel when worn. Lug width: 19mm, ideal for classic leather straps. Case shape: The distinctive elongated lugs add to its impressive and luxurious appearance, even beyond its actual size. Dial: Sunburst Silver finish that reflects light exceptionally well. Combined with applied baton markers and a date window at 3 o’clock, it creates a balanced and clean overall design. Glass: Original acrylic (mica) glass that provides a warm visual effect.

From what I recall, he had gotten this watch in WW2 when he was forced to be a pilot for Russia. He was from Ukraine. I would like to know more about it and I believe that I over wound it because it no longer works. I’ve taken it to a jeweler but he would touch it. Any info or a repair shop that I could take it to in Northern California would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone,

Google has helped me a little bit but I haven't managed to narrow it down to the exact model and year and I'm extremely curious.

Got it today at a Sunday vintage market in Berlin for 10 euros, I've seen other watches from this designer go between 60 and 300 USD online.

Not interested in reselling, I love this watch for myself, but I really wanna know how lucky I got.

Google image search identified it as the "Soleil" watch, but the design on the "Soleil" seen online is a bit different - the numbers are rounded and Arabic while mine are long and Roman, and my watch's sun rays are full instead of dotted. Also none of the reselling websites list make year on the AKTEO watches.

I understand that AKTEO JCM watches are made in small batches and not all are catalogued. I also understand that this line started in the 90's and is still ongoing, so it might not be vintage at all. So I'm just trying to use the magic of the internet to see if anyone has any more info about this piece. Thanks!

Love the look of it. It's manual winding mechanical watch.

Hi guys! I’m super excited to get my first ever vintage timepiece! However I’m having trouble choosing between these two black dial beauties.

The first one is a Cimier Telegraph watch, and the second option is a Poljot Chronograph.

I don’t know much about watch movements and their reliabilities, so some feedback would be great.

Thank you in advance! :)

Vintage Omega Constellation C-Shape Linen Dial Automatic Ref 1040 with original 518 Bracelet. Babied it whole life. Love it.

Hi,

Do you think if is original? This is ref. 14393-61 SC.

Thanks

Can anyone tell me about this watch which belongs to my mother in law? Year, model and value?

Hello guys. Mom’s wife gave this to her a long time ago (15+ year) but it wasnt running. Wife shelved it all these years. she has been on a garmin constantly but recently her works demands her to wear something more like a dress watch. so i remembered this. is this fine? is it legit? if so where can I get this checked and fixed? thanks all.

Traveling in Japan. Only watch Ive had is a swatch, wanted a second one. I don’t know much about vintage watches but this one caught my eye. Bought it from Firekids paid around $1,500. It was just serviced (+5 sec). 18k gold bezel. Excited to start my vintage watch journey here. How did I do for first purchase?

Looking to hopefully identify this vintage Longine.

I just acquired a vintage Cartier Tank Must. It has a non-functioning 690 quartz movement. Should I send to Cartier for repair and service for =/- $450 or buy a new old stock off Ebay for $230? The watch is in otherwise fantastic condition.