r/VintageWatches is a subreddit with 121k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and money talk, and the community frequently discusses watch, vintage, vintage watches, seiko, and omega, and they frequently recommend/review watch band, tanks, and dress watch.
A community to discuss vintage watches around 25yrs old and older.
Popular Themes in r/VintageWatches
#1
Advice Requests
: "inherited these from my late grandfather. what are they, what are they worth and where could i get them refurbished? are they worth it?"
13 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "Bought this watch for 9€. Did I overpay? It runs but needs a service and is missing the case back. Worth the restoration?"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Help me choose, I want a dress watch that is worth it! Thank you"
1 post
#4
Pain & Anger
: "1970's Seven Seas SC still in the rotation. Runs well and never serviced. My advice is to hold on to the watches given to you by family members. This was my B-day present when I was 15 from my parents. Many years and watches later this is still a banger"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/VintageWatches
#1
Watch
: "I finally have my perfect three Watch collection"
109 posts
#2
Vintage
: "Vintage LeCoultre Cufflink Watch in 14K yellow gold i inherited :)"
105 posts
#3
Vintage Watches
: "Some Vintage Watches in my collection."
64 posts
#4
Seiko
: "Seiko Kakume Speedtimer 6138-0030"
47 posts
#5
Omega
: "Vintage Omega at a Flea Market"
41 posts
#6
Identification
: "My dad passed recently and left me an old pocketwatch. What if anything can you tell me about it?"
27 posts
#7
Value
: "[Universal GENEVE TRI COMPAX] any Value yall ????"
19 posts
#8
Identify
: "~1918 Elgin Father Time Railroad pocket watch help?"
13 posts
#9
Struggling
12 posts
#10
Rolex
: "[Rolex] Rare WW2 Rolex Bubbleback w/ Black Gilt Dial from My Great Uncle — Haven’t Found Another Like It"
11 posts
Products Discussed in r/VintageWatches
Watch Band
11 reviews
#1
Primria
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
HANDDN
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Hirsch
4.0★ from 1 review
Tanks
5 reviews
#1
Hamilton
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
Bulova
4.0★ from 1 review
Dress Watch
3 reviews
#1
Longines
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Seiko
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Omega
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/VintageWatches
#1
Showcase
: "A vintage timepiece with 70+ years of history!"
99 posts
#2
Feedback Wanted
: "Vintage LeCoultre Cufflink Watch in 14K yellow gold i inherited :)"
33 posts
#3
What's It Worth?
: "My son just bought this on an auction"
20 posts
#4
Identify This
: "Found at the thrift store"
19 posts
#5
Legit Check
: "Vintage Omega at a Flea Market"
13 posts
#6
Other
: "Kinda regret selling my old Seiko more than watches worth way more"
7 posts
#7
SOTC
: "I finally have my perfect three watch collection"
6 posts
#8
Giving Advice
: "1970's Seven Seas SC still in the rotation. Runs well and never serviced. My advice is to hold on to the watches given to you by family members. This was my B-day present when I was 15 from my parents. Many years and watches later this is still a banger"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/VintageWatches
Yearly
+44k members(57.1%)
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Last updated: June 4, 2026