Vintage Covered Watch Bracelets

Styles

Art Deco

There are many styles of vintage covered watch bracelets available for every taste. A favorite style comes from the art deco period of the 1940s. Made of 14K gold, the watch is set inside two rows of chained links. This model comes with the cover mentioned above, which turns the watch into a bracelet.

"Lady Bug" Watch Bracelets

Another popular style of vintage covered watch bracelet would be the one that resembles a lady bug. The wings spread open to reveal a watch on the inside. This stylish design was very popular in the past and in fact is still popular, with many replicas available today. This watch is now offered with standard crystal quartz mechanics. Lucky is one brand that reproduces this style in a gold tone. The lady bug pendant replicas are also available in silver or red enamel. The red enamel lady bug watch is very cute and perfect as a gift for a young girl. Lady bug watches can run as little as $20.00, so there is no need to worry over a costly lost timepiece. Push the antennae and the wings open to reveal the watch. Xhilaration offers another style of red ladybug watch with a similar design.

Swiss LUVA

If you're looking for a really unique, art deco vintage covered watch bracelet, keep an eye out for the handmade Swiss LUVA watch. A small jeweled spray that resembles a fan rests on top of the dial. Pull the spray back to reveal the watch and time. Unless you know the trick of pulling back the spray, the bracelet looks like any ordinary 14K gold bracelet. Small diamonds and rubies rest at the tops of the fans. The dial is made of mother of pearl. This watch can often be found on Ebay or through local antique dealers.

Pros and Cons

One drawback to vintage watches can be the heaviness of the bracelet. Older watches were often made from heavy metal and had thick, wide bands. Because modern styles tend to be sleeker and lighter weight, many people do not care for the heavier, antique pieces. One solution to this problem is to purchase reproductions instead of antique pieces. The reproductions tend to be lighter. Watch wearers should also consider the purpose for the watch. Day-to-day wear can be deadly to any watch. An antique piece can run several hundred dollars and be a bit more fragile than a newer model because of the age. For every day wear, it might be best to invest in a replica and save the antique for special occasions.

Where to Find Vintage Covered Watch Bracelets

These unique covered watch bracelets can be difficult to find. There are a few dealers who specialize in vintage watches, such as Trebor's Vintage Watches. The company has been in business for more than 21 years and they have built an impressive Internet clientele list during the past nine years, offering clear pictures and descriptions of their products. Trebor's completely revamps any watch that comes into their store before reselling it. The watches are given a three month warranty on mechanics and the customer can broaden the warranty to a year. Many pieces from estate sales are offered.

If you're looking for a unique look, then estate sales are a definite source for vintage time pieces. Some other companies that offer vintage jewelry that you can include in your search are:

• Darlor Vintage Watches
• Carignan Watch Restoration
• Cool Vintage Watches
• Gisbert Joseph Watches Lots of great articles at this site!
• Watch Blvd. Links to multiple vintage watch dealers
• List of Vintage Watch Dealers