Vintage references (pre-1990)

Vintage watches are graded by a different set of rules than modern production: original dial, original hands, honest patina, and complete box-and-papers matter more than absolute condition. The factor tables reflect that — vintage top-luxury watch-only takes a deeper hit, but vintage unworn-NOS carries a steeper premium.

• Omega Speedmaster Professional Pre-Moon (caliber 321) — 145.022

  luxury32142mm1968–1988~$16,019editorial
  Open
• Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Zenith-era) — 16520

  luxuryRolex 4030 (base Zenith El Primero)40mm1988–2000~$40,076editorial
  Open
• Rolex Datejust — 16234

  luxury313536mm1988–2006~$4,677editorial
  Open
• Omega Speedmaster Reduced — 3510.50

  luxury322039mm1988–2009~$2,102editorial
  Open
• Rolex GMT-Master II (pre-ceramic, aluminium bezel) — 16710

  luxury318540mm1989–2007~$13,125editorial
  Open
• Rolex Explorer II (Polar) — 16570

  luxury318540mm1989–2011~$9,463editorial
  Open
• Heuer Carrera (first generation) — 2447

  enthusiastValjoux 7236mm1963–1969~$12,608editorial
  Open
• Zenith El Primero (first generation, A386) — A386

  luxuryZenith 3019 PHC38mm1969–1971~$23,438editorial
  Open
• Omega Speedmaster Professional (transitional caliber 321) — 145.012

  luxury32142mm1967–1968~$21,552
  Open
• Rolex Explorer (vintage, "the 1016") — 1016

  luxury157036mm1963–1989~$15,867
  Open
• Patek Philippe Nautilus (first generation) — 3700/1A

  top-luxury28-255 C42mm1976–1990~$132,000editorial
  Open
• Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (manual-wind, pre-Zenith) — 6263

  luxuryValjoux 72737mm1971–1988~$74,076editorial
  Open
• Omega Constellation "Pie-Pan" — 168.005

  luxury56134mm1966–1969~$1,694editorial
  Open

Other eras: neo-vintagemodern