{"title":"Vintage Watches","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"swatch-upside-down-watch-with-original-box","title":"Swatch “Upside Down” Watch with Original Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe iconic Swatch \"Upside Down\" model from the brand's 1990's collections, known for its cheeky dial placement and clean minimalist styling. Complete with its original branded plastic case. A playful nod to 1990's design culture and the era of quartz creativity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*The watch is in great condition and the scratches on the plastic crystal can be buffed out.*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Gene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398398296202,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1247\/6810\/files\/Swatch_Upside_Down_with_Original_Box_2.jpg?v=1764299236"},{"product_id":"van-cleef-arpels-watch-c-1950s","title":"Van Cleef \u0026 Arpels \"Gondole\" Watch in Yellow Gold - c. 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eVan Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels is a renowned French luxury jewelry maison known for its exceptional craftsmanship, poetic designs, and signature techniques like the Mystery Set and the Alhambra motif. Founded in 1906 on Paris’s Place Vendôme, the house blends artistry with innovation, often drawing inspiration from nature, ballet, and fairytales. Each piece reflects a timeless elegance that has made Van Cleef a favorite among royalty, collectors, and connoisseurs worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular timepiece is reminiscent of a Cartier \"Gondole\" with oval case shape.  Though the dial carries the Van Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels name, the movement inside was produced by UTI Paris (Utinam), a respected French manufacturer, also founded in 1906. Known for its precision instruments, from railway timers to refined wristwatches, UTI was a trusted partner for maisons seeking mechanical excellence beneath elegant exteriors. Likely dating to the 70's, this piece reflects that postwar golden era when even decorative timepieces were built with intention. The French Eagle’s Head hallmark on the case confirms its 18k gold content and origin a subtle detail for the discerning eye. Surviving examples like this are rare, offering a quiet glimpse into a refined and often overlooked chapter of French horology one defined by balance, purpose, and timeless Parisian elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial: There are some small marks on the outer edges, particularly between the 7 and 8 o-clock markers but they are not distracting. Very nice preservation overall and presents nicely to the naked eye. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHands: Are matching. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase: Potentially unpolished with extremely crisp hallmarks. The unsigned crown appears correct. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBracelet: Is a generic brown two piece leather strap. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrystal: Clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Gene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47731429507210,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1247\/6810\/files\/Van_Cleef_Arpels_Gondole_Watch_in_Yellow_Gold_-_c._1950s_1.jpg?v=1772165945"},{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-heuer-32mm-chronograph-with-turquoise-sterling-bracelet","title":"Vintage 1940s Heuer 32mm Chronograph with Turquoise Sterling Bracelet","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn exceptionally characterful vintage Heuer chronograph dating to the 1940s, distinguished by its compact 32mm case, glossy black dial, and highly collectible early “squished” Heuer logo.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial has everything one wants from a period chronograph: crisp Arabic numerals, twin subsidiary registers, a finely graduated outer track, and slender hands set against a rich black surface. At just 32mm, the so-called “baby chronograph” proportions are particularly charming and unmistakably of the era—a far cry from the oversized chronographs that would follow decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this example especially compelling is the bracelet. Rather than a conventional leather strap, the watch has been fitted with a rare vintage sterling silver link bracelet decorated with stamped Aztec motifs and bezel-set turquoise cabochons. The silver has developed a natural patina that contrasts beautifully with the vivid turquoise and polished steel case. It gives the watch an unexpected Southwestern character while still feeling entirely appropriate to its vintage origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the combination transforms an already collectible early Heuer into something singular: part vintage chronograph, part jewelry, and very much an object with its own point of view.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Gene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50072348328074,"sku":null,"price":8250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1247\/6810\/files\/Vintage_1940s_Heuer_32mm_Chronograph_with_Turquoise_Sterling_Bracelet_1.jpg?v=1787353217"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-wing-dancer-watch-cuff-with-turquoise","title":"Sterling Silver Native American Wing Dancer Watch Cuff with Turquoise and Timex","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking piece of Southwestern silver, this watch cuff is built around a winged dancer figure on each side of the watch, the outstretched wings and feathered headdress raised against a deeply stamped, oxidized ground. Beneath each figure sits a row of three round turquoise cabochons in simple bezels, their clear sky blue color bright against the darkened silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detail continues toward the ends of the cuff, where two applied arrows point down past a stamped zigzag and finish at a radiating sun symbol. Scalloped borders and small stamped flowers fill the spaces between, giving the band a layered, hand worked surface that rewards a closer look. The silver carries an even, natural patina that sharpens the contrast between the raised figures and the recessed ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuff comes fitted with a Timex Quartz watch, with a cream dial, black script Arabic numerals, and a date window at three, held between two rolled silver end caps. The watch is a clean, understated pairing that keeps the attention on the silverwork, and the cuff is the real centerpiece here. It can be worn as is or refitted with a watch head of your choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to the mid to late 20th century, the piece reflects the long tradition of Southwestern silversmiths incorporating figural and dance motifs into wearable silver. Fitting approximately a 6 3\/4\" wrist, including a 1\" gap, and measuring 1 1\/8\" wide at its widest point, it has genuine presence without feeling oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold and well made piece for collectors of Southwestern jewelry or anyone drawn to watch cuffs with real sculptural character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50206276518026,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1247\/6810\/files\/Sterling_Silver_Native_American_Wing_Dancer_Watch_Cuff_with_Turquoise_5.jpg?v=1790720709"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-ref-3919-tiffany-co-signed","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 3919, Tiffany and Co Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis reference 3919 Calatrava is one of Patek Philippe's most enduring designs, a simple round yellow gold case with a hobnail engraved bezel that catches light in small, evenly spaced facets around the dial. The proportions are classic Calatrava: thin, restrained, and built around legibility rather than complication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white lacquer porcelain-style dial is double signed, carrying both Patek Philippe Geneve and Tiffany and Co, confirming the watch was originally retailed through Tiffany, a detail that meaningfully adds to its collectibility. Crisp black Roman numerals and a small seconds subdial at six o'clock keep the dial clean and easy to read, with blued steel style hands finishing the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is manually wound, in keeping with the Calatrava's traditional dress watch character, requiring the wearer to wind it rather than relying on an automatic rotor. At 33mm, the case sits at a genuinely classic size, smaller and more elegant than most contemporary watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Switzerland, this is a significant piece for a serious watch collector, combining Patek Philippe's manufacture with the added provenance and desirability of a Tiffany signed dial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch comes on a Patek Philippe strap and has a generic buckle. A correct buckle can be sourced separately if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Gene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50290114986122,"sku":null,"price":17980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1247\/6810\/files\/Patek_Philippe_Calatrava_Ref._3919_Tiffany_Co_Signed_1.jpg?v=1790351560"}],"url":"https:\/\/cameronsteiner.com\/collections\/vintage-watches.oembed","provider":"Cameron Steiner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}