So I have a small collection of nice watches, a couple of Tissots, TH Monaco to name a few and you may have seen my post earlier this week where I have obtained my first Omega. From the response to my post it has opened my eyes to the world of vintage watches and the love for them and as a result I intend to start collecting them. I appreciate this is a potential minefield and there is clearly a wealth of experience on here but can I ask the following questions to give me some guidance and for a bit of fun: How did you start collecting vintage watches? How much time do you spend on your hobby? What would be the top three bits of advice you could offer? What would be a good watch to start with? Interested in your replies
There's an almost identical thread just recently posted by thatOneWatchdude entitled '"when where what whose whom why which how whatever " in the Modern Omega Section. Inside readers have posted even more website links to other similiar threads.
First, grab you favorite beverage and a comfortable chair, and start with the sticky threads at the top of each forum. I recommend starting with these: https://omegaforums.net/threads/condition-condition-condition-and-other-pieces-of-advice.1716/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/for-the-new-members-read.23288/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/wruw-today.567/ Once you've digested the stickies, use the forum search function to find the answers to your questions (they've all been discussed many times before) and to drill down into the various watch models that interest you. Have fun. Take your time. Do your own research, and don't be afraid to ask questions. We're all here to learn.