Yes, that makes sense. I have bought a bunch of NOS and I don't know. Some have the blue seal or sticker on the back. Some came with boxes and docs, while others had replacement bracelets/straps. On one Russian Zarya, the seller said it was a store display. I still bought it and it had some scratches, but did have the box and doc. Most have cases that are pristine. Saw the Cadets on eBay and wasn't sure if they were reproductions.
Good point, I got burned on a Zenith NOS. It didn't have box or hang tags no wrapping either, it did have the original bracelet, in good shape it wasn't scratched so I paid a little too much, it's a keeper for me. I'll look harder next time for the box and other clues.
I Have an interesting conundrum for you, this occurs especially with older divers watches or non-luxury watches. i've bought NOS watches, but since they weren't from a desirable brand they were kind of thrown in the back room of a jewelry store. There are scratches from being stored improperly, but the original store hangtags are on the watches, and they were never worn. NOS can mean a wide variety of things, as long as the watch wasn't sold, I say a watch is NOS. I know the scratches came from storage because i bought 5 of the same watches, it's not somebody who bought the things and then saved the hangtags, they were never sold. This isn't the case now a days with display models, the watches being sold would often be inside of the display cabinet. The italian term i've seen used for NOS is more accurate, fondo di maggazino, or back of the storeroom, for these watches.
N.O.S. = New Old Stock. May or may not be in a box but rather a display watch or a watch that was overlooked/misplaced. I would argue that the prospective buyer would be the first owner of the of the watch's initial public sale to validate the N.O.S. title. N.I.B. = New In Box. Age of watch and collectability are subjective to the prospective buyer. Nice Movado Acvatic in your thumbnail! I have several in a various sizes and dials.
I don't agree that you necessarily need the box and papers to be NOS. The watch could have been stored otherwise but still new and unworn. It helps if you have original tags but not a deal-breaker either.
Yup! For a REAL NOS watch it’s actually a good sign that it needs a service. It just confirms that it has been sitting in it’s box and has not been used. NOS watches are very rare, actually...
Yup, a time machine. Agree completely.
Yes, that makes sense. I have bought a bunch of NOS and I don't know. Some have the blue seal or sticker on the back. Some came with boxes and docs, while others had replacement bracelets/straps. On one Russian Zarya, the seller said it was a store display. I still bought it and it had some scratches, but did have the box and doc. Most have cases that are pristine. Saw the Cadets on eBay and wasn't sure if they were reproductions.
Good point, I got burned on a Zenith NOS. It didn't have box or hang tags no wrapping either, it did have the original bracelet, in good shape it wasn't scratched so I paid a little too much, it's a keeper for me. I'll look harder next time for the box and other clues.
I Have an interesting conundrum for you, this occurs especially with older divers watches or non-luxury watches. i've bought NOS watches, but since they weren't from a desirable brand they were kind of thrown in the back room of a jewelry store. There are scratches from being stored improperly, but the original store hangtags are on the watches, and they were never worn. NOS can mean a wide variety of things, as long as the watch wasn't sold, I say a watch is NOS. I know the scratches came from storage because i bought 5 of the same watches, it's not somebody who bought the things and then saved the hangtags, they were never sold. This isn't the case now a days with display models, the watches being sold would often be inside of the display cabinet. The italian term i've seen used for NOS is more accurate, fondo di maggazino, or back of the storeroom, for these watches.
Great advice, I don't know a lot about vintage, but have been watching your channel to learn. Vintage is a whole other rabbit hole in collecting.
Thank you for watching 🙋♂️
"N" for "NEW", not "only worn a few times and in very good condition", as Fernando says! True N.O.S. watches must be like hens' teeth.
N.O.S. = New Old Stock. May or may not be in a box but rather a display watch or a watch that was overlooked/misplaced. I would argue that the prospective buyer would be the first owner of the of the watch's initial public sale to validate the N.O.S. title.
N.I.B. = New In Box. Age of watch and collectability are subjective to the prospective buyer.
Nice Movado Acvatic in your thumbnail! I have several in a various sizes and dials.
Thank you
That NOS watch you showed looks pretty cool, man. Reminds me of a Parmigiani.
It's an old dollar watch, it's cool little piece
Collecting Vintage Watches Sure ticks wonderfully
Good reminder of an important concept that we have to look out for when nos is being advertised to us.
Thank you for watching
Is it NOS if the watches are touched after opening?
Good to see you back. Good video. Thanks man!
Thank you
I don't agree that you necessarily need the box and papers to be NOS. The watch could have been stored otherwise but still new and unworn. It helps if you have original tags but not a deal-breaker either.
How bout battery changes
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glad for the info also glad to see the vid
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Yup! For a REAL NOS watch it’s actually a good sign that it needs a service. It just confirms that it has been sitting in it’s box and has not been used.
NOS watches are very rare, actually...
It looked the title was......uh, never mind.
Hahahaha... thanks for that 🤣🌼