You see them more and more nowadays; vintage watches. I myself saw them for the first time on social media and slowly it grew on me. I notice that many people become interested in vintage watches and want to buy one as well. It is of course very special, a unique watch that is decades old.
When I started looking for vintage watches I found the whole market intimidating, it seemed like you had to have a lot of knowledge to not go wrong. Frankly, yes, you need some knowledge to not go wrong. That is why in this blog I will briefly tell you what you as a buyer should pay attention to when purchasing a vintage watch!
Fashion model
- Stands
- Seller
- Price
Fashion model
I assume you have already found some watches that you would like to wear. It is important first to know, what am I looking at? It is extremely helpful to know a few things; make, model, reference number, timepiece and possibly serial number. With those things you can do good research on the internet. Suppose you have a watch that only has ‘Omega Automatic' or ‘Omega Seamaster' on it, then it will be quite a search to find your model only with that. That's my first tip, find out what kind of watch it is, get as much information as you can and do some research (compare!). Also explore omega first copy watches online in India at lowest prices.
A reference number is the number that specifically describes your model, for example 6542 for a Rolex GMT-Master with a Bakelite bezel. A serial number is not very relevant, but it can sometimes tell you what period your watch comes from, those numbers differ per brand and can be found on the internet. A trick I always use is to look at the timepiece and then find it on ranfft.de , which often shows on the right in which period the timepiece was produced.
Stands
The watch you have in mind may be decades old, but that does n't mean it has to look like it's been treated worthless. With vintage watches you make a consideration, I pay less for a watch in worse condition, or I pay a little more for a watch in better condition (or even new condition NOS (=New Old Stock)). So important, what condition is the watch in?
I always look at the crown, is it still original? This is easy to see from the logo on the crown. It's definitely worth looking into, as many vintage watches have replaced crowns. In addition to the appearance of the watch, it is also relevant to ask about the inside. The timepiece should not lose minutes per day and should last at least twenty-four hours after full winding. So, both the outside and the inside, check it out!
Seller
Buy the seller, very important. A good seller will be transparent with you. It is important that a seller can provide you with clear photos of the watch and the timepiece. In addition, you must be well informed by the seller, what can you say about this watch? After purchasing the watch, it is of course also very nice to be provided with good aftercare, such as warranty or a period in which you can still return your watch. Almost every good seller also has a watch technician who can fix mechanism problems. So pay close attention when buying from sellers on forums and websites as a marketplace.
Price
With all the information you now have from your watch and your seller, you can start comparing with other pieces on the internet. What I want to tell you is, don't pay the top price for a watch with replaced parts or a watch in bad condition. It is common to pay a bit more for a watch in good condition and a seller who offers extra service with the sale.
I hope this has given you a bit of an idea of what to look for when purchasing a vintage watch, it can be a bit more difficult than purchasing a modern watch. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please don't hesitate to contact us! We are happy to help you!
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