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  1. MidnightWarlock

    MidnightWarlock Apr 3, 2013

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    In my ongoing quest of educating myself in the art of vintage watches, I believe I've hit a rut. While I'm trying to learn movements and cases and refinishes and how they can diminish value, I like to see examples of these kinds of things selling in the real world. Right now I'm currently on two sites - eBay and watchrecon, and neither is updating as quickly as I'd like them to. Forgive me if this topic has been done to death, but a quick search showed nothing relevant. I feel as though I'm missing out on a few very good sites to peruse. Any help?
     
  2. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 4, 2013

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    watchrecon doesn't do much vintage, chrono24 is worth a look but its mainly dealers at dealer prices. Looking at the FS forum here and eBay is your best bet, or if you know EXACTLY what you want, post a WTB ad here, someone might have something in your range.
     
  3. MidnightWarlock

    MidnightWarlock Apr 4, 2013

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    Yeah I've been noticing all that in my attempts at finding another site. A WTB is a great idea, I'll post one now. Thanks dsio!
     
  4. Gavin

    Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Apr 4, 2013

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    If you think Omega listings on eBay are slow, you have not looked at the other brands.:D
     
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  5. MidnightWarlock

    MidnightWarlock Apr 4, 2013

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    I can only imagine. Good thing it's the only brand I'm interested in purchasing vintage, I suppose.
     
  6. CanberraOmega

    CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Apr 4, 2013

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    Prob a silly question, but on eBay he you checked you are searching worldwide and not just your home country?
     
  7. StringFellowHawk

    StringFellowHawk Apr 4, 2013

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    Hello
    I am new to this Forum, would ask for some hint where to post a request to buy specific model. Many thanks
     
  8. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 4, 2013

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    Are you wanting to buy a used example of a specific watch model? Might be worth placing a WTB ad in the sales forum section here:

    http://omegaforums.net/forums/wanted-to-buy/

    Use common sense and care when dealing with anyone that responds, ESPECIALLY anyone that wants to immediately conduct business via email.
     
  9. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 4, 2013

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    I would add also, ESPECIALLY anyone responding that is not a registered member here.
     
  10. MidnightWarlock

    MidnightWarlock Apr 4, 2013

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    Yes, I'm looking worldwide.