Hi there,
I also consider myself a newbie, so just sharing my recent experiences, I joined here a while ago, read all the threads on how to fish, redials, overhalls, terminology (which was valuable), some threads I have read a few times as there is loads to remember. Then I got brave and reached out to the vintage forum for advise on Seamasters I had found and thought to look ok and well - that is where this forum and the experts come into their own. Their advice is hugely valuable, detailed and they don't make you feel foolish, they guide you and help you with your education and in turn help you from over paying for the wrong watch (I was looking for a genuine vintage to wear on special occassions).
I got lucky and an existing user contacted me and was willing to give up a Seamaster from his collection to get me started
he also got me to reach out ot the experts for their optinion on both watch and price and after masses of reassurance from the forum I took the plunge and my beautiful Seamaster arrived earlier this week and I can't stop wearing it!
So my advice is have patience, learn through here and ask for advice (be as detailed as you can and include good pic's) and you will get there for sure! Hope this helps to give you encouragement. I am also UK based so you'll find your right watch.
Cheers,
Dave
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