vintage watch

Old collectible chronometer

A vintage watch is a timepiece from an earlier era, typically at least 20-30 years old, valued for its craftsmanship, design, or historical significance.

The term suggests collectibility and often implies mechanical rather than quartz movements: He inherited a vintage watch from his grandfather.

Vintage distinguishes genuinely old pieces from merely retro-styled new ones.

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patina · classic · retro · collectible · auction house · mechanical · winding · tick · ticking away · sweep hand · pocket · dial · hands · movement · wind up · restoration · horologist · bracelet

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Wearable wrist-worn computing device

digital watch · Apple Watch · fitness tracker · Fitbit · GPS watch

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Unauthorized copy of branded timepiece

counterfeit · knockoff

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G