Vintage Watches
Vintage watches can be defined as mechanical watches made prior to the
1970's quartz revolution. Because of the popularity of mass produced
quartz watches, most watch companies that produced vintage mechanical
watches have since gone out of business. Several other companies that
were once bold leaders in the watchmaking industry have consolidated
and been absorbed into a few large watch houses that share mass
produced parts. Unfortunately, they now bear little resemblance to the
proud pioneering companies that originally bore their name. With very few
exceptions, they just don't make them like they used to.
If you'd like to learn more about vintage wrist watches and antique wrist
watches, this website will give you a glimpse of what the watchmaking
industry offered before craftsmanship and skilled watchmaking gave way to
mass production and plastic disposable watches.
Vintage watches can be defined as mechanical watches made prior to the
1970's quartz revolution. Because of the popularity of mass produced
quartz watches, most watch companies that produced vintage mechanical
watches have since gone out of business. Several other companies that
were once bold leaders in the watchmaking industry have consolidated
and been absorbed into a few large watch houses that share mass
produced parts. Unfortunately, they now bear little resemblance to the
proud pioneering companies that originally bore their name. With very few
exceptions, they just don't make them like they used to.
If you'd like to learn more about vintage wrist watches and antique wrist
watches, this website will give you a glimpse of what the watchmaking
industry offered before craftsmanship and skilled watchmaking gave way to
mass production and plastic disposable watches.
| Breitling AOPA Military Dial |
Why Buy Vintage Watches?
Some are fortunate enough to have antique watches handed down to them
as family heirlooms from father to son or mother to daughter. Others seek
them out for their vintage appearance and nostalgic charm. Some are
drawn to their intricate mechanical workings that control complicated
chronograph, calendar, alarm, moonphase or tidal data. Some buy them
as quality investments or for their fancy solid gold case design.
Vintage watches afford us the opportunity to wear or collect something
truly rare and unique and yet at the same time, magically familiar. Vintage
watches are for those who seek quality, craftsmanship and style as a
reflection of a lost era, a lost art.
For all these reasons, antique watches are becoming more, and more
popular today as people look to the past for something that they cannot
buy new at the mega-mall or department store.
Some are fortunate enough to have antique watches handed down to them
as family heirlooms from father to son or mother to daughter. Others seek
them out for their vintage appearance and nostalgic charm. Some are
drawn to their intricate mechanical workings that control complicated
chronograph, calendar, alarm, moonphase or tidal data. Some buy them
as quality investments or for their fancy solid gold case design.
Vintage watches afford us the opportunity to wear or collect something
truly rare and unique and yet at the same time, magically familiar. Vintage
watches are for those who seek quality, craftsmanship and style as a
reflection of a lost era, a lost art.
For all these reasons, antique watches are becoming more, and more
popular today as people look to the past for something that they cannot
buy new at the mega-mall or department store.
| Longines 14K Enamel Inlay |
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Vintage Watches and Antique Watch Repair
We are often asked about our vintage watch repair services by those who
have treasured family heirlooms in need of restoration. We service all the
watches we sell on our vintage watch website and we can also service your
antique watches. Our expert watchmakers are experienced in all aspects
of antique watch repair. They combine old world craftsmanship with the
most modern equipment available to clean, regulate and repair your
valued vintage timepiece. We can service all vintage watch brands from
Timex to Rolex watch repair and everything in between. We can even
perform vintage chronograph watch repair service for your complicated
wristwatch. Click to learn more about our Vintage Watch Repair Services.
We are often asked about our vintage watch repair services by those who
have treasured family heirlooms in need of restoration. We service all the
watches we sell on our vintage watch website and we can also service your
antique watches. Our expert watchmakers are experienced in all aspects
of antique watch repair. They combine old world craftsmanship with the
most modern equipment available to clean, regulate and repair your
valued vintage timepiece. We can service all vintage watch brands from
Timex to Rolex watch repair and everything in between. We can even
perform vintage chronograph watch repair service for your complicated
wristwatch. Click to learn more about our Vintage Watch Repair Services.
| Heuer Autavia Chronograph |
| Experienced Vintage Watch Repair Service |
| Rolex Zephyr Chronometer |
About Farfo's Vintage Watches
At Farfo's Vintage Watches, we specialize in the sale and restoration of
rare, unusual and collectible vintage wrist watches from Switzerland and
the U.S.A. Our business began as - and remains today - a true passion
for antique wrist watches. A passion not only for their design and
craftsmanship but for what they represent - a piece of history, a slice of
time.
Whether you are looking for a vintage solid gold dress watch or a vintage
World War II military pilot's chronograph, chances are you will find it here in
our vintage watch showroom. You will find collectible watches from many
vintage watch houses, including Angelus, Benrus, Wakmann, Breitling,
Bulova, Gruen, TAG Heuer, Gallet, IWC, Movado, Minerva, Longines,
Jaeger-LeCoultre, Gübelin, Girard-Perregaux, Lemania, Mido, Zenith,
Omega, Universal Geneve, Rolex, Vacheron & Constantin, Wittnauer,
Zodiac and many, many more.
We also have a full line of quality watch bands for your vintage wristwatch
in genuine leather, lizard, shark, or crocodile skins.
We service all the watches we sell, and each one comes with a mechanical
warranty against failure. We also offer a no questions asked 3 day review
and return period on all watches.
At Farfo's Vintage Watches, we specialize in the sale and restoration of
rare, unusual and collectible vintage wrist watches from Switzerland and
the U.S.A. Our business began as - and remains today - a true passion
for antique wrist watches. A passion not only for their design and
craftsmanship but for what they represent - a piece of history, a slice of
time.
Whether you are looking for a vintage solid gold dress watch or a vintage
World War II military pilot's chronograph, chances are you will find it here in
our vintage watch showroom. You will find collectible watches from many
vintage watch houses, including Angelus, Benrus, Wakmann, Breitling,
Bulova, Gruen, TAG Heuer, Gallet, IWC, Movado, Minerva, Longines,
Jaeger-LeCoultre, Gübelin, Girard-Perregaux, Lemania, Mido, Zenith,
Omega, Universal Geneve, Rolex, Vacheron & Constantin, Wittnauer,
Zodiac and many, many more.
We also have a full line of quality watch bands for your vintage wristwatch
in genuine leather, lizard, shark, or crocodile skins.
We service all the watches we sell, and each one comes with a mechanical
warranty against failure. We also offer a no questions asked 3 day review
and return period on all watches.
| Minerva Rose Gold Chronograph |
| Vacheron & Constantin 18K |
| Abercromie & Fitch Seafarer Lunar |
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| Last Update: June 26, 2008 |
| Omega 14K |
