Chronograph Vintage Watches For Sale

Explore our curated collection of chronograph vintage watches for sale, featuring hand-wound and automatic classics from the 1950s–1980s by Omega, Zenith, Longines, Seiko, Tissot, and more. Discover iconic movements and references—Valjoux 72/7733/7734, Lemania 861/1873, Zenith El Primero, Seiko 6138/6139, and Landeron calibers—paired with functional tachymeter, telemeter, and pulsations scales. From panda and reverse-panda dials to racing bezels and compressor cases, each chronograph is selected for originality, condition, and historical significance. Listings include clear model references, movement calibers, estimated production years, and high-resolution photos of the dial, caseback, and movement so you can verify authenticity. Many pieces are professionally serviced and regulated, backed by a 1-year warranty, with insured worldwide shipping and secure checkout. Whether you’re seeking a reliable daily driver or a collectible reference with proven value, our vintage chronograph watches deliver Swiss and Japanese craftsmanship, precise timing functionality, and timeless motorsport-inspired design—ready to wear today.

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Diving, Dress & Affordable Vintage Watches

Discover our curated selection of diving, dress, and affordable vintage watches from leading Swiss and Japanese brands (1960s–1980s). Shop classic divers with rotating bezels and screw-down case backs (Omega Seamaster, Seiko 6105/6309, Doxa Sub), refined dress pieces with slim profiles and minimalist dials (Longines Flagship, Omega De Ville, Tissot Visodate), and budget-friendly options ideal for first-time collectors. Choose hand-wound, automatic, or early quartz movements in steel or gold-plated cases, with detailed references, calibers, dimensions, and wrist-fit guidance. Each watch is inspected for authenticity—many fully serviced, regulated, and ready to wear—backed by secure checkout, insured worldwide shipping, and a 1-year warranty on select models.

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Affordable Vintage Watches For Sale (Under €200)

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Seiko, Omega & Zenith Vintage Watches

Discover our curated selection of Seiko, Omega, and Zenith vintage watches from the 1960s–1980s. Shop Seiko 5, 6138/6139 chronographs, and classic divers; Omega Seamaster, Genève, and De Ville; and Zenith El Primero and refined dress references. Choose hand-wound, automatic, or early quartz movements in steel or gold-plated cases with period-correct dials and versatile sizes. Each timepiece is inspected for authenticity—many fully serviced, regulated, and ready to wear—with clear model references, calibers, dimensions, and wrist-fit guidance. Enjoy secure checkout, insured worldwide shipping, and a 1-year warranty on select models.

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Chronograph Vintage Watches (1950s–1980s): Movements, Dials & Case Styles

Shop our chronograph vintage watches for sale selected for originality, condition, and historical value. Explore hand-wound and automatic chronographs powered by Valjoux 72/7733/7734, Lemania 861/1873, Landeron, Zenith El Primero, and Seiko 6138/6139 calibers. Find panda and reverse-panda dials, tachymeter and telemeter scales, racing bezels, and compressor or tonneau cases from the 1950s–1980s. Each listing includes clear model references, movement details, estimated production years, dimensions, and wrist-fit guidance. Many pieces are professionally serviced, regulated, and ready to wear with secure checkout, insured worldwide shipping, and a 1-year warranty.

How to Choose a Vintage Chronograph: Fit, Functions & Crystal Options

How to choose the right vintage chronograph: start with movement type (hand-wound for tactile charm, automatic for convenience), then pick a case size and lug-to-lug that suits your wrist. Consider functionality you’ll use—tachymeter for speed calculations, telemeter for distance, pulsations for medical timing—and decide between acrylic crystals for warm vintage character or mineral/sapphire for extra durability. Our high-resolution photos show dial printing, lume, sub-dial symmetry, crown/pusher profiles, caseback engravings, and movement condition so you can verify authenticity and buy with confidence.

Why Buy Our Vintage Chronographs: Serviced, Authentic & Collector-Friendly

Why buy here? We prioritize originality over heavy refinishing and fully disclose service work and parts replaced. Each chronograph is tested for accuracy, amplitude, power reserve, pusher feel, and reset alignment; gaskets, crystals, and straps are replaced where needed. You’ll find transparent descriptions, expert support, and collector-friendly policies alongside rare references and great daily-wear options. Whether you’re after a motorsport-inspired racing chrono, a military-issued tool watch, or a refined dress chronograph, our vintage chronograph watches deliver proven craftsmanship, reliable performance, and long-term collectability.

Seiko Ref. 6139-6012, Cal. 6139, Men’s Chronograph Vintage Watch, 1971 – front view

Iconic 1970s Automatic Chronograph with Black Dial

Seiko 6139-6012 Chronograph – Vintage Men’s Automatic (Black Dial) from Our Chronograph Vintage Watches for Sale Collection

BWC Vintage Chronograph Cal. Landeron 187 – back case

Classic Swiss Hand-Wound Chronograph (Landeron 187)

BWC Vintage Chronograph Cal. Landeron 187 – Men’s Hand-Wound from Our Chronograph Vintage Watches for Sale Collection

Dugena Chronograph Cal. 7733 – movement close-up

Swiss Hand-Wound Racing Chronograph (Valjoux 7733)

Dugena Chronograph Cal. 7733 – Vintage Men’s Hand-Wound from Our Chronograph Vintage Watches for Sale Collection

Chronograph Vintage Watches – Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wear a vintage chronograph every day—and what about water and using the pushers?

A well-serviced vintage chronograph can be a dependable daily watch, but keep it dry. “Waterproof” is no longer used in watchmaking; aging gaskets and tolerances mean even formerly water-resistant pieces shouldn’t be worn for swimming or showers. Never press chronograph pushers in or near water, and have seals checked periodically by a watchmaker.

How often should a vintage chronograph be serviced, and what’s unique about servicing chronos?

As a rule of thumb, plan a full service about every 5–8 years depending on use. Chronographs are more complex than time-only watches, so service typically includes the chronograph module (clutch/column wheel or cam system), replacement of crown/pusher gaskets, regulation, and pressure testing where prudent. Documented servicing improves reliability and value.

Which vintage chronograph movements are historically important (and why does that matter)?

Collectors prize the 1969 “first automatic chronograph” cohort: Zenith El Primero (high-beat 5 Hz), Seiko 6139 (among the earliest to market and first automatic chronograph in space on Skylab 4), and the Swiss Calibre 11 consortium effort. Their innovation, provenance, and parts ecosystems support long-term desirability.

How do I verify authenticity/originality before buying a vintage chronograph online?

Match the reference and serial to the correct production period, confirm the movement caliber is correct for that reference, and scrutinize dial printing, sub-dial layout, hands, crown/pusher signatures, and case engravings. Review clear movement and case-back photos and compare against trusted archives or brand guides; reputable sellers should provide this documentation.