Antique wristwatches
First antique wristwatches date from the early 20th century and continue to be worn today. Most women do not like to wind watches and so automatic movements will bring a premium. Early manual watches, even those by the best makers, remain highly affordable and those Omega, who have made their parts widely available, deserve their reputation for quality and service. Look out for government issue watches as a collection theme, but remember wristwatches are generally newer than pocket watches and condition is even more critical. The most common collectible wristwatches are: Longines, Omega, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Girard-Perregaux.