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boraxman
·Some great old watches!
Collecting watches under $1000
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S.H.
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Swissmister
·As a kid growing up with very little of anything, owning a watch worth more than 15 dollars was a stretch. I'm sure many of you came from similar circumstances. How far you've come to discuss sub 1000 usd watches as if they "ain't no big deal." I'd say the members here are a very fortunate lot, myself included. I'm enjoying your forum and off to find the "Watches Worn by Cool Hand Luke" sub forum.
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Benbradstock
·Bravo; one of the most interesting collections I’ve seen in a while.
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Matty01
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pippy
·Another Geneve. This one is 37mm containing the Venus 188 for $500. I am finding the movements are becoming more important. As long as the case and dial are nice.
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64Wing
·In light of the fast rising prices of vintage watches across multiple brands and models, I thought this thread would be a timely reminder to newcomers in this hobby/passion/obsession of ours to seek and enjoy lovely vintage pieces that don't break the bank.
Like some of you, I started collecting vintage watches not so long ago and quickly found that many of the desirable pieces were above a price point that I considered reasonable. If you are like me and don't have a particular fascination with any single brand, the opportunities to collect interesting pieces are endless. And while $1000 is certainly not an insignificant sum for a single purchase, I have chosen that ceiling as I find many newcomers gravitate to this maximum as they learn the ropes, either due to financial constraints or caution when buying with limited knowledge.
Now with all that said, here are some examples I have been able to pick up over the past 24 months within this price range. Some cost less than $500, while others cost less than $1000. I'm not including any "steals" because those require luck, and my sole intent here is to showcase examples that can be found with some patience, learning and quick action.
Lastly, there are many other vintage collectors with more experience than I who often pick up nice pieces in this price range. If that is you, I'd encourage you to post a few as well.
Examples from popular brands
Examples from lesser known brands
I'm glad that from time-to-time someone comes along to remind us that there are beautiful watches all across the spectrum of affordability.
The vintage itch is getting stronger with this one...
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