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ahartfie
路路The black sheep in the Spee-ee-eee-eedmaster flockSimple: I can't afford new right now.
Why do you buy vintage?
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LawBrk
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Ahhhh, yes. Quite nice.
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Thomas P.
路I buy vintage for many reasons. The first being that a vintage watch is typically far cheaper than a new one; especially gold ones. I also buy vintage because I know they didn't have all the robotics assembly technology in years past and I like the idea of a human being doing most of the work on a watch. Finally I many times prefer the styling of the vintage watches.
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Holy moley
路I have suggested to Keith Boschetti (Boschett watches) that he try a remake of the Rolex Panda style with white dial in a 40 or 42 size. He seems to have good connections for quality cases and movements plus he said ETA may open their market to boutique watch makers. I purchased 2 of his watches which most are less then $800 and service is excellent.
If it looks good enough for Paul to wear, then its good enough for me :~)
If it looks good enough for Paul to wear, then its good enough for me :~)
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Barking mad
路路Prolific Speedmaster HoarderWhy wouldn't you and nothing beats that searching, finding and receiving a vintage piece
( some of my favourite box opening moments were these )
Plus each vintage is unique and unlike any other even if the same make and model.
Cheers
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STANDY
路路schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorAs @Barking mad said above the searching is the fun part.
So many times I have gone fishing and the actual trip to and from far out shine the catch ( sometimes nothing ) One of my favourite fishing pictures and not a fish to be seen
So many times I have gone fishing and the actual trip to and from far out shine the catch ( sometimes nothing ) One of my favourite fishing pictures and not a fish to be seen
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abrod520
路Nail on the head. Half the fun is the search, rather than walk into the shop and simply purchase.
Plus each vintage is unique and unlike any other even if the same make and model.
Cheers
Yes - to sinplify:
Any chump can waltz into a jeweler and buy a $45000 Patek. Finding a nice 105.012 requires educating oneself, refining one's hunting grounds, and striking at the right opportunity.
Two Rogers don't make a right.
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cvera
路The history of the development of somebody the earlier models intrigued me. So I bought a few.
I always buy them fully functional with the thought in the back of my mind that spare parts may run out in the future, so im going to wear and enjoy it as much as I can for as long as I can.
I always buy them fully functional with the thought in the back of my mind that spare parts may run out in the future, so im going to wear and enjoy it as much as I can for as long as I can.
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lillatroll
路Along with many others, it's the searching and learning that is the most enjoyable part for me. Then finding the right piece, sometimes when I get the watch it almost feels a little sad, that this particular journey is over. My students will sometimes ask me about a watch it am wearing and I get to tell them all about it wether they want to hear it or not. ( if they don't, they get detention 馃榾)
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Holy moley
路Yes - to sinplify:
Any chump can waltz into a jeweler and buy a $45000 Patek. Finding a nice 105.012 requires educating oneself, refining one's hunting grounds, and striking at the right opportunity.
Two Rogers don't make a right.
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ConElPueblo
路Why?
I am a masochist, but cannot fit in a suitable dungeon in my house. This hobby takes up much less space.
I am a masochist, but cannot fit in a suitable dungeon in my house. This hobby takes up much less space.
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hamster
路The older the piece, the more hand made and rare. You can purchase a old watch of extremely high quality, often in a solid gold case, for far less than a new watch. A mid 50s Omega Tresor is a classy clean design with a high quality movement. They're always in 18K cases of the highest quality but can be had for between one and two grand. A new Tresor is worth over 10 grand and doesn't have the class of the vintage model.
Taking it further back, a nice 30s American made wrist watch can be a gorgeous thing with no real modern equivalent. (and yes, I've got skinny arms so I can get away with this stuff)
Thens there's the real porn... the turn of the century stuff, beautiful movements, high accuracy, beautiful cases, multipiece enamel faces, each one is one of a kind and nothing like them is made now.
Any monkey can wear a new Submariner, DeVille or Speedmaster, but nobody else has that survivor you lucked into...
1955 Tresor
1938 Waltham & 1908 Hamilton
1894 Waltham
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Collectionist
路To me vintage watches just feel alive. Each one has its own personality and story to tell, and you can feel that when you hold it in your hand or strap it on your wrist. Every time I strap on a modern watch, regardless of how pretty it is, I just feel... nothing.
History of company and watch, expensive King Quartz presented in 1981 for faithful service. Then never worn but well maintained NOS. Love it.
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Bienne2998
路for a lot of reasons:
- they feel alive (as others mentioned) not "sterile" like new watches
- the history every pieces carries (and you know that most of the history will always be kept in the mist.... but like a wonder - it found it's way from a secret past to you - it must be destiny ....馃榾
- the hunt
- the pleasure when you find what you were searching for (sometimes for years)
- the agony when you missed your grail by just a minute
- they are the real thing! Back then, these pieces were the latest achievements of technical innovation. Today mechanical watches are obsolete - you have a watch on your smartphone - and it's much more accurate than every mechanical watch
- because chronographs back then were real tool watches meant to be worn and used - unlike new chronographs (come on - what for do you use a mechanical chronograph nowadays - to time eggs...)
- they are storable items - unlike classic cars or art
- they are very effective machines - heck, they still work without problems after 50 years (if you service them)... will work on for decades to come
- there are still craftsmen who can service them today
- they are all "limited editions" (there will never be more A386 or 2998 than the number that was produced back then)
- the fact that you can collect and still wear them every day (you can't do that with classic cars)
- the pleasure of wearing such a cool piece while no one around you realises what you wear.... but it doesn't care, because YOU know
- this forum... because at least you have one place where there are people who can understand you with your odd passion (because don't expect your kinship or friends to understand...
and so on, and so on...
and because every thread (and most posts) need pictures...
- they feel alive (as others mentioned) not "sterile" like new watches
- the history every pieces carries (and you know that most of the history will always be kept in the mist.... but like a wonder - it found it's way from a secret past to you - it must be destiny ....馃榾
- the hunt
- the pleasure when you find what you were searching for (sometimes for years)
- the agony when you missed your grail by just a minute
- they are the real thing! Back then, these pieces were the latest achievements of technical innovation. Today mechanical watches are obsolete - you have a watch on your smartphone - and it's much more accurate than every mechanical watch
- because chronographs back then were real tool watches meant to be worn and used - unlike new chronographs (come on - what for do you use a mechanical chronograph nowadays - to time eggs...)
- they are storable items - unlike classic cars or art
- they are very effective machines - heck, they still work without problems after 50 years (if you service them)... will work on for decades to come
- there are still craftsmen who can service them today
- they are all "limited editions" (there will never be more A386 or 2998 than the number that was produced back then)
- the fact that you can collect and still wear them every day (you can't do that with classic cars)
- the pleasure of wearing such a cool piece while no one around you realises what you wear.... but it doesn't care, because YOU know
- this forum... because at least you have one place where there are people who can understand you with your odd passion (because don't expect your kinship or friends to understand...
and so on, and so on...
and because every thread (and most posts) need pictures...
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Dash1
路History, Design and ....Patina!
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Syrte
路General answer: There is no "why". It's a hobby, so not necessary or warranted except for those who take it as an investment.
My interest in vintage watches is definitely based on history.
My interest in modern watches is simply zero, except to understand the watch industry as a general element of the world economy...
But that's just me. Each of us has their own unique experience.
My interest in vintage watches is definitely based on history.
My interest in modern watches is simply zero, except to understand the watch industry as a general element of the world economy...
But that's just me. Each of us has their own unique experience.
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Speedmasterfan88
路1.the hunt
2.the style
3.the quality
....
and (albeit not so important)
4. appreciation in value
Cheers,
Max
2.the style
3.the quality
....
and (albeit not so important)
4. appreciation in value
Cheers,
Max
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BartH
路Because: I can't afford new watches.
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Archer
路路Omega Qualified WatchmakerI guess we all have our own reasons...I see history, size, affordability, and any number of others listed so far.
For me I buy any watch (vintage or not) for one reason only - because I like it. For me it's not any more complicated than that.
For me I buy any watch (vintage or not) for one reason only - because I like it. For me it's not any more complicated than that.
