The most beautiful vintage watches

It’s all well and good purchasing a brand new watch, but sometimes they just lack charm. Buy a vintage watch though and you’ll get bags of it.

Just like a classic car, a vintage watch exudes individuality and style, and if you choose correctly they can also be a great investment. Sometimes though, they are just good to stare at, so we’ve compiled a list of the most beautiful vintage watches on the market.

CHRISTIE’S

PATEK PHILIPPE PERPETUAL CALENDAR, 1990s

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A classic beauty from Patek, this perpetual calendar will only gain in value.

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref. 3940J, £25,575 from Christie’s

TAG HEUER CARRERA, 1960s

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One of Tag Heuer’s most enduring designs, the Carrera is an all-time classic, especially when paired with a black leather racer strap such as this.

Tag Heuer Carrera Ref. 7753, £3,430 from Christie’s

OMEGA SEAMASTER CHRONOGRAPH, 1968

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A classic Seamaster with a difference, this Omega is the perfection addition to your collection.

Omega Seamaster Chronograph Ref. 145.016, £3,243 from Christie’s

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BREITLING NAVITIMER, 1966

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Usually boasting subtly faded dials and slightly smaller cases, vintage Navitimers are beginning to soar in price and you can see why.

Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806, £4,950 from One Fine Bid

ROLEX DAY-DATE, 1965

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As classic as they come, you just can’t go wrong with a yellow gold Day-Date. Purchase one on a dark leather strap for a slightly more subtle look.

Rolex Day-Date, £7,750 from One Fine Bid

OMEGA SEAMASTER CHRONOGRAPH, 1967

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In damn-near perfect condition, this Seamaster Chronograph is a stunning timepiece, featuring the same 321 calibre movement used in the famed pre-moon Speedmaster Professional watches.

Omega Seamaster Chronograph Ref. 145006.66, £4,950 from One Fine Bid

VINTAGE WATCH COMPANY

ROLEX DAYTONA, 1964

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With its rare white on black dial and early manual movement, this vintage Daytona is a highly sought after piece.

Rolex Daytona Ref: VWC/2859, £34,900 from The Vintage Watch Company

ROLEX OYSTER, 1931

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The original Oyster, this piece would go on to form Rolex’s most enduring family of watches.

Rolex Oyster Ref: VWC/3341, £10,900 from The Vintage Watch Company

ROLEX GMT MASTER, 1981

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This early GMT Master has the enviable black bezel, black dial and matching leather strap combination, giving it a stealthy look that has proven popular over time.

Rolex GMT Master Ref: VWC/2878, £11,200 from The Watch Company

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