Thread: Watches

Is anybody collecting antique wrist watches? I think I am intersted in this hobby. I am looking for any tips, advise on how to get started. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Hacker7

Is anybody collecting antique wrist watches? I think I am intersted in this hobby. I am looking for any tips, advise on how to get started. Thanks in advance.

Join the NAWCC,go to the local and regeonal marts,Never pay retail prices.

Learn about watch movements and how they work. Learn how to examine one and spot obvious issues. Also plan on doing your own routine service work unless you have a lot of money to burn.

Unless you buy really top end and highly collectible watches you won't make money collecting watches. Personally, I think if you are interested in collecting antique watches pocketwatches are the better way to go. Of course I'm biased because I collect them.

I used to be into classic wrist watches. I've had Seikos, Omegas etc. until I found my one and only wrist watch and was cured.
If you like old wrist watches, read a lot, and buy a few top of the line watches, rather than a bunch of decent ones. And remember: if the price is too good to be true, it's probably a copy.

Originally Posted by Otto

I used to be into classic wrist watches. I've had Seikos, Omegas etc. until I found my one and only wrist watch and was cured.
If you like old wrist watches, read a lot, and buy a few top of the line watches, rather than a bunch of decent ones. And remember: if the price is too good to be true, it's probably a copy.

Thats a great watch. I have been reading a bit. Watches are very expensive. I agree with buying quality. Beside Rolex what other watches would you look at. Don't think I will be able to afford a case of WAD. I bought a few lower end pieces. A 67 Bulova Caravelle it was a watch I remember my father had. I remember wearing it as a kid although it was way to big on me. Lol. Thanks for the advise.

There are probably as many watch brands as vintage razor brands. Once you go over 2 grand or so watches are luxury items and it's strictly what the market will bear. There is no magic in a watch, just a bunch of mass produced gears and other parts. For less than a grand you can get a quality piece that will last the rest of your life.

Want the top names? Be prepared to spend big.

Tell us what you want to spend and the types of watches you like (sport, dress,casual, case material, size) and we'll give you recommendations.

Originally Posted by Hacker7

Thats a great watch. I have been reading a bit. Watches are very expensive. I agree with buying quality. Beside Rolex what other watches would you look at. [Cut]

Thanks. Yes, I love the Sea-Dweller. it is still my only watch. I've even shark dived with it. I haven't really looked at other watches since I bought it, but there are a lot of other good brands out there.
The ones I like especially well are: Tudor Pelagos, Panerai, Blancpain "Fifty Fathoms", Omega Seamaster, and Patek Philippe Nautilus.

I have really been enjoying this watch. Any Bulova fans out there?

Probably Citizen taking them over was the best thing to happen to them. This way they can innovate new things.

Originally Posted by Lynn

I have really been enjoying this watch. Any Bulova fans out there?

Fantastic watches, The Precisionist quartz movement is top-notch for incredible accuracy. I agree with "the big spender", Citizen acquiring Bulova was a nice corporate acquisition for Bulova.

Go to Ebay or Amazon and search for Bulova Precisionist, UHF, Lobster, or Accutron ll.
These new models also use the Precisionist three prong Crystals oscillating at 262KH.

http://www.bulova.com/en-US/cat/uhfBulova Accutron II Alpha Watch Hands-On Review |

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/bulova-a...-watch-review/

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