Wow, thank you so much for this help! I would have missed the first had it not been shared commented on. I just thought, import taxes… yikes!
The second, gorgeous and interesting, but maybe too far into characterful patina.
Am I incorrect in thinking Geneve are worth less than Seamaster? Or is it just personal preference??
Ah, gutted. Someone else nabbed it. Sad times.
Ah, gutted. Someone else nabbed it. Sad times.
Really sorry to hear, but you should tell yourself you did everything right and it was not meant to be.
You still don’t know what size it is, what if it weren’t what you thought?
The risk of overspending on a lemon as a newbie buyer is very high, doing your homework and being cautious is the only way to go about it— and you have now learned several valuable lessons for the next opportunity.
I spent two months of extensive research on my first vintage watch, 8 months for the second— some people like to gamble but that’s not a sport for people who are serious about budget control.
What’s your timeline?
Silly question, but how would you feel taking those £ 700-750 and using them on a Tissot PRX Powermatic? It’s a super classy watch, which is a great and improved reedition of a 1970s model, and it’s amazing bang for the buck in my opinion.
If I had any funds to spend on a watch right now that is the most tempting option for me.
Below a picture of two 35mm models I tried on my tiny (female) wrist.
You could even go shopping for it with your husband and he would have a chance to try on the one he prefers.
You avoid the pitfalls of vintage and get a great daily wearer which is also great design and good quality Swiss horology from the same group which now makes Omega.
