Where are you? No time like the present.
Also, lots of people mail their watches to experts. I sent my Seamaster Professional to Nesbit's in Seattle (I am in the Milwaukee area) because my luck with Omega service has not been good, Nesbit's are authorized service, and they have a good reputation.
Oh wow, didn't know that about Omega's service. Good to know! I will definitely add Nesbit to the list. I'm in Miami, FL.
Oh wow, didn't know that about Omega's service. Good to know! I will definitely add Nesbit to the list. I'm in Miami, FL.
Buying vintage intimidates me a tad because I'm not entirely sure what to look for and unfortunately, do not know any local watchmakers. I suppose I could ask around/research.
That's a wise move, vintage is less rife w fakes than contemporary pieces, but has other concerns you need to look out for. Redials, mixed and matched parts, genuine movements slapped inside fully recreated cases, pocket watches turned into big ugly wristwatches, sourcing potentially rare or discontinued parts, more fragile movements than newer. Now that I have said all that, I do recommend that once you're ready to dip a toe in the vintage world that you maybe buy from trusted sellers here or on other forums you may frequent, and also maybe pick one model you really like and learn everything there is to know about it, variations of dials cases and hands, what's legit and what's not, and broaden your knowledge base from there.
I started with vintage and still buy and own them when I can. The advantage to modern "vintage style" is durability, water & shock resistance, and a warranty!
Many members here in FL. When you get interested in going down the vintage rabbit hole, make a new post in the general discussion forum for watchmakers in Florida and you’l surely get a few recommendations. Any good watchmaker can work on most any vintage watch, but some brands require parts accounts (like Rolex or Omega) so that narrows the field (although some watchmakers can be resourceful even without a parts account). Many here have a couple watchmakers- one for general service on many brands and an other (or two) for specialty brands.
You guys are really awesome, in case ya already didn't know that. 😁 I will definitely follow your advice. I think for now in the near future, I'll hold out for the Snoopy and may go for the Longines Heritage watch mentioned earlier perhaps for next year. For now, I'm a hustling nurse haha.
FYI- with concern to vintage, if you are in the medical field and plan to wear your watch at work (always washing your hands) be attentive to the fact that unless a vintage watch (or any watch) has fresh gaskets, and has been pressure tested- it may no longer be waterproof. We constantly see someone find grandpa’s Submariner in a sock drawer and takes a dip in the pool. 🤦
Another concern may be magnetic fields from equipment (particularly radiology) which may affect some watches.
This was the ultimate (in my mind) vintage watch meant for your environment.
And a current version of the same model.
Gorgeous pair of Milgauss! As a nurse, I definitely don't wear any of my watches other than my loyal Casio baby G lol. However, I plan on pursuing nurse practitioner school in the near future and if I worked in that capacity, I would definitely consider wearing a watch like that. 😎 I love the way you think... the Milgauss would be great choice for someone in the medical field!
This was the ultimate (in my mind) vintage watch meant for your environment.
So many watches, so little budget. 😉
Only one thing to say regarding the little budget😗
So true... This latest Nomos has me dying but I'm waiting for the Omega Snoopy announcement. Decisions, decisions. Nomos Ludwig 175 years edition in 35mm.
