Where to Buy Vintage Watches (2018) | 10 Online Vintage Watch Shops
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T&H is quite a fun youtube channel you watch and Christian is very enthusiastic. However, i bought 1 watch from them and the watch was quite disappointing. Overpriced (over $3,000 for a blue Rolex 1500) the condition it arrived in was terrible. It was all scratched up, over polished uneven lugs, gaskets are all dead and flat. And it was running half a minute slow per day. All this pointing to him never check or service his watch before shipping.
I’ve heard too many bad things about the “curator.” Non responsive after the sale from what I read. Yelp reviews are horrible.
I got a vintage Bulova automatic that looks and runs great . 1946 . Paid $80 for it at a pawn shop . I love the history .
T&H has an amazing markup at the prices. Sometimes 2x the going market price... I would never recommend him. Sorry, Teddy.
Hey guys, be sure to leave comments about any experience you have had with any of these shops or with any others online. In addition, what is your favorite vintage watch that you own or you are looking to own in the future? Thanks again for watching!
-TB
Hey Teddy, the Second Time Around Co. is having a 200 dollar off sale, can I trust that website?
Hi
Favorite vintage watch that I own - a Rado Manhattan from the 70’s - white dial, silver case and bracelet - absolutely beautiful!
I think you bashed eBay too hard, lol have bought several watches and have never been scammed or anything, I have found incredible deals and have loved them, eBay has done well for the buyers money back guarantee so if you are scammed you are garenteed your money back because eBay almost always sides with the buyers now
The omega constellation is my grail. Yours was the first one I’ve ever seen and I fell in love immediately and now I need one. It’s perfect.
When it comes to vintage,..it’s all about Authentic,..you want your vintage to completely Authentic….no Frankenwatches..
My first goal is a 18k Omega Constellation. I'm not rich lol.
Hi Teddy, great video again. This is a great resource for those of us who want to start branching out into purchasing vintage watches and know where to go so we don't get taken advantage of. Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching, Chad. I am glad to hear that this video was helpful.
What about watchfinder and co.?
Teddy - thanks for the video - I have some feedback for Bob’s watches. As a seller - I agree with your opinion - I got an absolutely beautiful Rolex 1500 from them several years ago. As a buyer - I do NOT recommend them - I was inexperienced at the time, so I am partly to blame, but I sold them a vintage 6694 for what I realized was a ‘bargain basement’ price, and they sold it for nearly three times what they paid me for it. I understand that they need to make a profit, but geez!
Hi Teddy, awesome video! Also Mike Clum emailed me and I did reply to him but I think my responses are going to his junk mail. It would be great if you could let him know so he can check! Thanks and keep up the good work!
Hey man, thanks for letting me know. I will have mike get back in touch with you ASAP.
Rolex overrated, get a roatry swiss made 20 bucks ebay pop back off and watch your eyes light up
Rolex's are made by the tens of thousands per month. The R&D was done a long, long time ago. Now they are all about fashionable hockey puck sized reinturpitations of their older line.
Avoid plated base metal cases. This goes for chronographs too.
Look for STAINLESS STEEL cases and vintage manufacturers that made their own movements.
About "mid sized" watches : the men that wore them and depended on them won wars, built roads, trains, airplanes and cars. They pioneered open heart surgery and contributed to the arts and literature. They were reporters that burned a lot of shoe leather to bring an intelligent audience fair and balanced information. They pushed the speed of sound and left the Earths atomsphere. Not a single one of them stopped, looked at their wrist and uttered "I wish I had a wall clock stapled to my wrist".
So please do go buy a Rolex and a chronograph with complications you'll use twice a year and spend a fortune on maintaining.
Is there a recommendation for watch dealer selling sub $1k. But more closer to $500.
Yeah, inquiring minds would like to know: what do you do if you are on more of a Seiko 5 budget, and looking for something more middle of the road like a Waltham? A brief look at some of these sites would have you believe Rolex and Omega are the only brands worth while...
@@ryano.5149 Just buy a Seiko then.
@@ThePipeMonk Oh, don't worry, I have! My most recent addition is their exquisite PADI turtle! Took a bit of saving for that baby!
@@ryano.5149 cool.
@@ryano.5149 Yeah, go to Second Time Around and look at vintage Walthams (and other mid-market brands) for $1500.
World War Two Doxas for $3000!
Way above the market.
All of these dealers are focused on Rolex and Omega and figure they can charge high-end prices for mid-range watches they bought at estate sales..
You're better off buying your Waltham on eBay and budgeting $500 for repair and reconditioning, if necessary.
Bobs watches was pricey, but I bought my two toned OP from them and it was spectacular.
I think Omega Enthusiast might get some business from me. Their prices seem much more reasonable than their competition and I love their lifetime warranty. As long as you or the person the watch was purchased for own the watch they will service it for $100! That's awesome! Plus, I love vintage Omegas particularly their Seamaster DeVille line from the 60s.
You and I have very similar taste man. I am a lover of 60s omega seamasters, DeVilles and constellations. Glad you enjoy that shop as much as I do. Thanks for watching!
Always consider import tax if you buy at foreign shops... I would buy at T&H but paying in sum 20% to 25% (import and consume taxes) is just crazy.
Very, VERY good point. I tried to offer shops that were all over the world so people would have more options.
Hello Teddy,
I am following your channel since you had 50 or 100 subs, you are doing quite well. I enjoy watching your videos they are nicely edited and has some quality in them.
Why don't you start some new series like;
Some historical aspects of the horology eg. How Rolex became Rolex? Who invented minute repeater and when ? etc. I would like to learn these kinds of things and I am sure there would be many too. There are lots of interesting details in horology.
Keep up the good work!
Love these ideas! I plan on doing more history videos. They do require a good amount of research to be done right, but I think these are great ideas. Thank you for your continued support, my friend!
"personally i would pay a little bit more and buy it from a trusted dealer" lol there is not such thing as a "little bit more", its only a shitload more. Better save hundreds/thousands of dollars buying off of ebay with their great protection program than feed "trusted dealers" that overprice their stuff to shit and back.
some of these shops are using their reputable name to charge way over market, its disgusting. on the other hand prices in general have gotten exorbitant
TEDROS ADHANOM So far, I’ve had good luck with the few watches I bought on eBay But only one was secondhand. However, I got badly burned selling a watch on eBay and ended up not getting paid a dime. Admittedly, I made mistakes on my end that allowed a crook to take advantage, but he had a lot of help by eBay screwing me out of 500 bucks.
@@itsalgud1459 What happened?
TEDROS ADHANOM it’s a long story, but basically the guy claimed never have to receive the watch and eBay made me give him the money back without investigating his claim. I now take extra precautions when I saw the eBay, like getting a signature on delivery.
@@itsalgud1459 take pictures while packing and record it as well. If you had a tracking number, im not sure why you even refunded him.
Do any of these online shops offers international shipping and customs processing fee?
I have a all gold centery omega from italy 1960s do you know anthing about them or value
Catawiki and Ebay are my go to, if you are careful and you know about watches you can make great deals, but you always need to pay attention to the vendor's reputation and to the photos
Great video - thanks for putting this together - very, very helpful as I think about both my own collection and picking something up for my dad’s upcoming 80th birthday.
Happy to help and send the birthday wishes over to your father!
this is the best recommendation list ever - you should do another one Teddy
How about where to "sell" your vintage watches??
Good idea!
Can anyone tell me what the watch shown at 1:36 is??? It’s gorgeous!
Universal Genève Polerouter 119301
Or atleast thats is what Google Lens told me.
Love the video. Ive been to second time around in Beverly Hills. They are so enthusiastic, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I had a great experience. They really do their research and know what they're talking about there
Thanks for leaving your experience dealing with Second Time Around. They have a great selection of watches and have a great reputation based on the reviews I have seen. You aren't in business for 40 years by accident, so they must be doing something right.
Looking forth best deal? Nothing beats e-bay. You call it a risk? Risk is zero when buying through Paypal with buyers protection.
eBay is the best place. If you understand what your doing, you won't overpay. There are also trusted sellers on eBay to, just message them, see what type of person they are and read their feedback. Also New Bond Street in London, is amazing.
Agree. There are some excellent vintage traders on eBay with reasonable pricing. These 10 seem way overpriced.
From my experience at least, buying from T&H was HORRIBLE OMG. I waited weeks for them to ship the watch and when I got it, the crystal immediately fell off. And they don't give you a full refund if there's something wrong with the watch they send you. They have a "restocking" fee that makes up a stupidly high percentage of the cost of the original transaction
Some vendors don't know the value of regulars.
Always pay through a credit card or PayPal. You get buyer protection against these idiots.
I used PayPal and got all of my money back from him after a similar experience
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And I'm going waayy off piste.
Don't write off a Mumbai Special.
There. I said it.
I'm ɴᴏᴛ saying ᴅᴏɴ’ᴛ ʙᴇ sᴄᴀʀᴇᴅ! But I am saying, categorically: ᴅᴏɴ’ᴛ ᴡʀɪᴛᴇ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴏғғ!
Let me explain. We're obviously not talking about high-end watches. But if, like me, you are reasonably heeled in the knowledge side of the hobby, but are yet to dive head first into the vintage side, there are, if you look carefully, long term sellers with 100% feedback.
ɪғ you know how to spot obvious frankens and ɪғ you know how to spot repainted dials & ill fitting mov'ts and ɪғ you know how to do basic research, you can find a very decent watch.
I've bought 2 vintage Ricoh pieces. Not an illustrious brand, but some very good design with surprising quality.
If you are able to find 2 watches from India that are very uncommon, in very original condition and and very reliable (I'm talking haven't skipped a beat in 3 & 1.5yrs respectively) for about $40 a pop, let's just say it helps one feel confident about purchasing a vintage piece from a ʀᴇʟɪᴀʙʟᴇ source! 🤷♂️
all this “trusted dealers” just buy from ebay and chrono24 and resell them.
Teddy, just came across your great video. Thanks for some dealer leads. My favorite watch and the one that I'm looking to obtain is a 1958 Omega Constellation 18K yellow gold, white face pie pan. Wish me luck, have been searching for over two years now. Great advice you shared, that's why my pursuit is taking so long.
Problem with eBay is a different animal completely. Not only do you have to worry about overpaying, but also authenticity. So many franken-watches. They seem to primarily come from India and China, keep on the lookout!
Yes, the franken-watches is a huge problem and is a big reason why I stay away from eBay It can be hard to identify if all the parts are original simply by pictures unless you REALLY do your homework.
That’s what I’ve heard. Found some nice Seiko watches on a site but they’re coming from india😬
I would love to get an Omega constellation like the one you own. My father (rest in peace) used to own a vintage 1964 Omega with micro links bracelet full 18K gold. It bought it in Spain but got stolen (That sucks!). Now I'm trying to find like the one he had but they are rare.
You linked NOTHING below. Where's all the websites?
i would really appreciate if somebody gave me some answers about some vintage watches recently i saw in Austria some vintage pieces from Zenith : Zenith Vintage Cal.2541 from 1960 , Zenith Movado Sporto 28800 Cal.2562 and ZENITH Respirator for around 200-300 Euros would they be a good purchase or not ?
ZENITH is the "big brother" of rolex, they are higher quality than rolex, and better than rolex, you can buy used , enjoy several years and resell for the same price....yes good to buy....buy only a watch you love to look at!!! your buying it to enjoy!! not to make money!! to make money buy a 10 unit apartment complex!!😂😂
Buying commonly available vintage watches aren't worth collecting for real watch enthusiasts.
Zero practicabilty, zero advice, product placement (retailer). This video is a lucrative demonstation of snobism.
I wish the links were in the bio or something
I believe you can buy a watch a vintage watch and antique wash anywhere in the world if you have somebody like a Watchmaker who can fix it it doesn’t really matter where you buy it !! because I have seen a lot of Watches on your side and a few other gentleman‘s the cell watches vintage and antique watches auto price they are not even funny I’d rather pay a little more yes but you Teddy you charging way too much money for antique or vintage watches if you want to prove me wrong most of the washes you got on your side I have in my house and guess what I found them I took them to my watchmaker and they work fine and guess what sometimes I pay $200 sometimes I pay two dollars for them and they work great but what you charge an all the media outlet charge for antique vintage watches is ridiculous I am not kidding Teddy you are wrong this time around I’m sorry my first time seeing this video about where to buy vintage watches but you absolutely roam while you are selling them what Dio and Harris are selling are good watches but you guys are overprice remember this world is not made for the rich people!!!
And you want to sell watches the cuss hundreds of dollars for thousands of dollars in my book and God eyes you are wrong😢😢😢
Hi hello my I'm Hunter vintage watches from Philippines I like video
I've already subbed previously, as I found your way of conveying information really well structured, and your vids were just fun to watch. However, this one wasn't just cool to listen to, it had a ton of info I didn't know - well done sir.
Fantastic to hear it, man. When I saw the "however" I thought it was going to be followed by something along the lines of, "But this video was not any good." Glad I was wrong and thanks so much for your support.
OMEGA.
Just found your channel and really enjoy it. I subscribed. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Ted, very very helpful indeed. Not like other watch focused channel who pretends to be giving away all but keeping these sites on their own.
You all forget something. Mechanical watch needs maintance!
Vintage Caliber is dead. RIP.
From a purely "Vintage" the only watches I have that fit in this category are pocket watches.....my favorite being a sterling silver Omega. All of my wrist watches are comparatively "New" although I do have quite a number that are strictly mechanical (I prefer mechanical workings) My favorite wrist watch is a Seiko chronograph that has a rotating slide rule bezel. What would be my all time favorite vintage watch that I would buy (If I had the greenbacks!) easy! A 1953 Rolex oyster perpetual!
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You can check our website - Buzzufy for vintage watches and parts
Swiss watch expo? Crown and caliber?
I'm from india ...i sell my vintage Gold pocket Alarm ...
Contact me
I don't think enough people are picking up on what a awesome quality watch Gallet offered back in the day . I love the Gallet for vintage watches
Vintage Calibre is out of business...at least the website domain name is for sale
Great video- long time lurker, first time poster! Would love to get your thoughts on Crown and Caliber. I've purchased two watches from them and been extremely happy each time. Was wondering if you had any opinions on how they compare to the other sites you have reviewed here. Thanks for your time putting out great content!
Hi William, happy to see you finally comment! I will say, if there is one company I forgot to mention here it would be them. Granted, I have not purchased from them, but they certainly have a great reputation in the space.
1:50 - Doesn't every seller on ebay have a positive reputation these days!?
for you to include Bob's Watches in the list, you just lost credibility for me
Yih-Yoon Lee Totally agree!
I have favre leuba king how wanted to buy any one.....
I can recommend Omega Enthusiast as I wear the Seamaster DeVille I purchased from Sao every day. I also bought a Suverän and a 1938 Omega with the cal. 26.5. There’s a piece of mind knowing that he loves vintage Omega and services them.
Glycine Airman watches still available?
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Hello. Love your videos. Lots of valuable information. Keep it up ! Any recommendations on Vintage Seiko shopping thanks again
Nice video editing! Love the easy to follow style and information filled content!
Do not buy watches from Van Rijk. In Toronto …. All watches are sold “as is”, meaning that some are little more than costume jewelry. They also do not professionally stand behind their warranty and authenticity claims. June 2023.
I absolutely love watches, the high end watch brands are out of my budget but the MAMACOO has literally an almost duplicate of every single watch on the market . Always a great but no matter your budget.
West & watch co. for sell?
I need to sale that watch where did I sell?
How about Pawn shops and yard sales? I found a Seiko 6309 (1978) in excellent condition in a small out of the way pawn/jewerly shop in my local Chinatown. Paid $150.
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My collection of over a hundred vintage watches mostly comes from Flea Markets and EBay, at half their value or less.
I bought a white gold ladies Rolex for twenty dollars, my best buy!
Hey bud, hope all is well! I’m looking for this watch under $500. If you find it low 4s I’ll give $100 for finding it.
OMEGA Men's 14k Gold Seamaster DeVille Automatic w/Date, c.1967
Anyone know a Australian based store??
Hodinke T&H? way way overpriced. Sorry I stopped the video there. eBay n chrono as long as you spend enough time researching both the watch AND the seller.
Great video, Teddy! My bread and butter would be vintage omegas. Seamasters, constellations, de ville, you name it. It's just something about these vintage omegas that just gets me so intrigued.
Nerfe, I totally agree with you on this. The moment I started learning more about Omega Constellations, Omega Seamasters, and Devilles I was hooked. I love my constellation and imagine buying another vintage Omega in the future. Anything specific you have your eye on or what you are looking to own in the future?
Hello to both of you. I have a vintage Omega watch, I am looking to sell.
Have a vintage Omega acier constelation steel 1944, my grandfather had it on during the war. Brazil send a few ships to fight in Italy, have all original and will send pictures . Also two Breitling one was a special low edition in memory for Eric Tabarly a sailor hero from france, was entire rebuild on 2010 at their factory, Got as a gift in 88 and have all documents to give it. The other is a Colt from 96 on top shape, both are quartz and the battery works for five years.
I'm not sure how helpful this is for "beginners." One of these places has a special section for "watches under $2000."
Where would you go if you wanted a clean example of one of the many brands that were in competition with Rolex and Omega in the 50s-60s-70s, but have now died or been absorbed? Eterna, Certa, Certina, Betina, Elgin, Enicar, Gruen, Lemania, Smiths, Wittnauer. There are dozens, all entirely comparable to Omega or Rolex when they were made, but dealers aren't interested because they sell for well under $1000.
If money was no object a mint Rolex Submariner 6538 or a Tudor Submariner would be on my shopping list.
Best place to buy Soviet made vintage watches, which are low risk ($14 to $200), is Ebay.
Martyn Stimpson Watches in Weybridge Surrey here in the UK 🇬🇧.
If you can afford to service a vintage watch frequently, then buy. Also they are more fragile and need to be extra careful . I wouldn’t recommend them for those reasons.
I have seiko 5 automatic 6349-501A watch with muscat oman emplem in it. is it worthy??
Any chance you could specify the exact model of that black dial Heuer you bought at Theo and Harris?
I have been looking at Catawiki a lot , its an auction site....
Next up will be a vintage Seiko
I bought a lot of vintage watch on eBay 😁
Hi Teddy. What were the names of the owners of the shop based out of Hong Kong? I met a couple of guys in Rome last week and they showed some stunning vintage time pieces. One mentioned he was based in Hong Kong but they are originally from Italy. Mauricio was one guys name. I forget the other.
Hey man..nice content! I am a fan. But can I email you directly for some advice? I got a watch from my uncle who I think was purchased in the 60's cannot find any reference on the web for it. If you can help me. Id appreciate it! Thank you! byw, I dont have IG and Twitter nor FB.
We need an update, specially after what happened to Vintage Caliber
While Love and appreciate the value and beauty of watches like Rolex and the like, and even the very high stratashare of watches, you know the ones that cost 35,000.
But in my wold Its a 35, dollar Timex Ironman that I've had for more yrs then I can remember, and a smartwatch that 3 yrs old, and lately doesn't like to charge the way it should.
The idea of getting a vintage watch as Old as I am, 1961, and several other nicer looking dress watches is something I'd like to afford sometime.
But there is NO WAY in this world that I will ever be in a position to put down the kinds of money that the watches on these site list for.
So for me at least it was an exercise in daydreaming and wasting time to look up these sites.
So I'd like to suggest you do something on finding vintage watches that are a more affordable price, in 50-100, dollar range, and what to look for in brands that are overlooked and still good quality.
Amsrerdam Vintage Watches. Mostly Rolex but they have more. Great knowledge and a beautiful store in the centre of Amsterdam.
The Universal Geneve Tri-Compax is so perfect
either take a chance on saving money buying from an "unknown" dealer or pay a whole load more buying from a "trusted" dealer. Either way, you are screwed. It's a matter of who you wanna be screwed by.
What are your thoughts on Tourneau? I'm looking to buy a vintage Rolex. I was thinking they would be a good option since they are an authorized Rolex dealer, they inspect each piece and replace any faulty parts with parts from the manufacturer, plus they offer a 2-year warranty on their pre-owned watches. They are expensive but all of these things make me feel okay with spending the extra money.
I think ScreenVariety Tv is good place for you if you'd like to watch it in high quality...
I wouldn’t buy anything international right now. Custom is a pain right now due to the pandemic.
Thank us for watching this Video…..no no … thank you for making this 😊
I see you didn’t discuss Crown & Caliber, and I’m wondering if that was simply an omission because you haven’t bought anything from them? Or do you have reasons/recommendations to not buy from them?
Hi man! Yeah that was just a bad omission on my part. If I could redo this video I would certainly include them. They are one the shops I follow consistently on social media.
Catawiki? They have experts. How come you don't know this?
I have a question…where would you suggest I look to find a original dial for a Rolex from the early seventies?