Vintage watches

Luxury watches stand the test of time without aging. Symbols of social success, these objects are genuine collector's items, unique, original and particularly durable over time. These technological jewels are attracting more and more people who want to assert their social status and refine their retro style.

Castafiore offers vintage watches from major brands, such as Chopard, Cartier , Rolex, Breitling and Jaeger LeCoultre , serviced and authenticated by our experts. Because we are convinced that these timepieces remain exceptional goods, we want to give them the second life they deserve.

Luxury vintage watches: a symbol of success that stands the test of time

The luxury watch is definitely one of the accessories that have fascinated humans since its appearance. Considered above all as social markers, these objects are, in reality, the result of exceptional know-how that is several centuries old and have an extraordinary capacity to stand the test of time without ever failing or going out of fashion. As a result, acquiring a vintage Cartier, Jaeger Le Cultre or Breitling watch is also a sustainable investment for an exceptional collector's item.

A luxury watch represents a symbol of social, personal and professional success, and prestige. Wearing this type of jewelry on your wrist remains synonymous with power and attests to a real taste for beautiful things. In fact, certain brands such as Rolex, Cartier or Jaeger Le Coultre constitute true references in luxury watchmaking and benefit from global recognition. Luxury timepieces also remain true technological jewels. Indeed, before becoming symbols of success, these watches were above all sophisticated instruments for measuring time much more precisely than clocks or sundials.

From pocket watches to quartz models, the captivating history of vintage watches

Watches as we know them today were invented in 1510 by a German watchmaker and locksmith, Peter Henlein. He was the first to develop a dial small enough to be worn around the neck on a chain. Little by little, pocket watches, stored in a pocket and suspended from a shorter chain, developed and, in 1904, Louis Cartier and Hans Wildorf developed the wristwatch . This was a real revolution that was very popular with women and sportsmen because of its practicality. However, it still required daily manual winding and it was not until 1926 that the first automatic watches appeared. The movement of the wrist alone activated the mechanism. This technology greatly simplified the lives of users, until the arrival of quartz watches a few years later, which were completely autonomous. Thus, the manufacturers currently known as luxury brands actually started out as simple watchmakers and their current fame is the result of years of thought, work and a spirit of innovation. These are the values ​​conveyed by wearing a luxury Cartier or Rolex watch, for example.

Exceptional timepieces at Castafiore

Castafiore has many luxury vintage watches , original and authenticated. As jewelers of life, we offer a variety of unique models, ranging from pocket watches to quartz watches, including automatic instruments. Chanel, Cartier, Bulgari, Hermès, Boucheron, Rolex and Breitling, our catalog includes several prestigious brands of luxury vintage watches. Some are mounted on dark-colored leather straps, ideal for highlighting a gold or silver dial. Others have a more daring and creative look: yellow gold bracelets, silver links, Tiffany&co cuff watches, the "ice cube" model from Chopard, everyone can find the timepiece that suits them, from the most discreet to the most eye-catching.

At Castafiore, we believe that a piece of jewelry like a luxury vintage watch continues to gain value over time. As a result, we are committed to giving these exceptional goods a second life. By collecting luxury products, we help their owners acquire new jewelry and watches and we allow those who do not yet own one to start their story with a luxury item . In this way, we promote the circular economy, by limiting waste and giving a new life to instruments that owners no longer want. You will therefore discover, in our catalog, a host of vintage watches from Cartier, Boucheron, Bulgari, Jaeger Le Coultre, Omega, Dior and Chanel, ready to accompany you on your adventures. All our models have been carefully analyzed by our expert founders: Anne and Charlotte. The first worked for 30 years in the world of auctioneers, notably at Drouot, while the second worked as director of fine jewelry for 20 years at Cartier. Their sharp eyes do not let any wonder pass them by and both carefully authenticate each product received.

Choosing your second-hand watch

To each person, their vintage watch! The Castafiore catalog presents many models of watches, classic, sports, retro, contemporary… These also take different forms, automatic and quartz instruments for the most active, pocket watches for the most original, leather or crocodile pattern bracelets for individuals wishing to refine their retro style . If the historical and emotional value of each of these products cannot be quantified, we are committed to offering exceptional goods to all budgets.

Maintaining your luxury vintage watch

A vintage watch requires certain precautions for use. Experts recommend cleaning it every day with a soft cloth, ideally a chamois, to maintain its shiny appearance. To limit the risk of scratches and oxidation, it is also better to dedicate a dedicated case or box to it and store it there every evening. Similarly, it is better to remove your jewelry and watch before swimming, in a pool or in the sea, because iodine, sand and salt can damage the metal it is made of.