Help Finding my first Vintage.

rahbarin · Apr 19, 2023

Hello everyone still learning my way around the forums and where to post things. Im looking for my first vintage piece something to wear and enjoy nothing to expensive just a nice to have thing. I was looking at a few on ebay ranging from 400 to 2000 and im not sure why the prices are so different. I was looking at these below they were around the 600-800 range which is ok just dont want to get fake or junk that will break. Any advice or links to a listing would be appreciated. I dont know what to look for im still learning.

Dan S · Apr 19, 2023

You are going to need to post better photos if you want feedback. Prices can vary for many reasons. Some watches will have non-original parts (like repainted dials), some references are more or less desirable. As you spend more time looking, you will better understand the distinctions.

In general, you probably shouldn't expect people to do your hunting for you, but there are a couple of threads where people generously post links to recommended eBay listings. In general, as a newcomer, you may do better with sales listings on the forum.

rahbarin · Apr 19, 2023

Dan S
You are going to need to post better photos if you want feedback. Prices can vary for many reasons. Some watches will have non-original parts (like repainted dials), some references are more or less desirable. As you spend more time looking, you will better understand the distinctions.

In general, you probably shouldn't expect people to do your hunting for you, but there are a couple of threads where people generously post links to recommended eBay listings. In general, as a newcomer, you may do better with sales listings on the forum.

ok ill check there . Thank you

bikerfox · Apr 20, 2023

there's a lot to read (assume you enjoy reading) about vintage watches on this forum and other places.
reading will educate you on what to buy, not to buy, seller deceptions, and so on. here's one i site i
found helpful: https://www.omegaenthusiastltd.com/online-omega-database

RoadRunner73 · Apr 20, 2023

Welcome ! Youtube is also full of interesting videos teaching and explaining "dos and dont" in the vintage watch hunt ; can be a nice complement to written infos.

Help Finding my first Vintage.

rahbarin

Dan S

rahbarin

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RoadRunner73

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