Excellent advice. I've bought and traded numerous watches with Joshua Thanos over the years. Never had a problem. He and your company have always been prompt, fair and ethical. Buy the seller!
Great tips for a new watch collector like myself. After watching allot of UA-cam videos, don’t just focus on the cheapest deal, but factor in the service they provide.
I bought my Monaco Calibre 11 from you guys about a month ago. 50% of what they go for new and when I received it, it looked completely new and unworn. Super happy with my purchase.
I'll work on this. It's though because auctions tend to limit the info and firsthand access a buyer can receive. I'd say that much of what's relevant here applies, but also Google the serial number if available to see if it's been offered before at auction. If there's a public exhibition event associated with the auction, definitely attend that if you can. And find out what a service will cost before bidding. Almost all auction houses note "service recommended," and it's often the only reliable info listed in the auction house's description! Best, Tim
Thanks having hunted 1960s pieces for over 10 years, I prepare my custom checklist for each acquisition, and I never buy on an impulse. And yes, sometimes one can escape, you may miss that rare piece, some other collector may have been quicker.
Shop the seller…period! Edit: I have been surprised how some Rolex ADs don’t know what they are talking about…they have said some outlandish things or you can tell they have little experience…lol…
I used to peruse the website of one of your former coworkers. And that's the first time I'd seen it worded as a "No buyers remorse" policy. That's not even a polite way to say eff you, too bad you're not happy. Can't imagine buying any merchandise under those circumstances.
Hi Tim… Great content as usual. I would like to share my collection of watches with you. Please let me know how I can communicate with the channel. Thank you.
Excellent advice. I've bought and traded numerous watches with Joshua Thanos over the years. Never had a problem. He and your company have always been prompt, fair and ethical. Buy the seller!
Great video. I love how this is genuinely geared towards the betterment of the collecting community.
I tried not to be too self-serving with this. It's valid no matter where you buy your watches.
Best,
Tim
Great tips for a new watch collector like myself. After watching allot of UA-cam videos, don’t just focus on the cheapest deal, but factor in the service they provide.
Great content Tim love the videos and your daily watch reviews always showing cool unique pieces
Great points Tim. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
I bought my Monaco Calibre 11 from you guys about a month ago. 50% of what they go for new and when I received it, it looked completely new and unworn. Super happy with my purchase.
Love to see you wearing your SMP, Tim!
I wanted to get back to my roots with this one 🙂
Best,
Tim
Great advice, very important ... Appreciate your time putting this video out there !!!
Great info Tim.
Thank you! I hope it's helpful regardless of where people shop for their watches.
Best,
Tim
Great stuff Tim
Illuminating
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How-To Buy a Watch: don't buy from watchbox as their margins are insane and when you go to sell back to them get fucked
How many actual storefronts are part of the 1916 company?
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A guide on buying from auction would be nice aswell
I'll work on this. It's though because auctions tend to limit the info and firsthand access a buyer can receive. I'd say that much of what's relevant here applies, but also Google the serial number if available to see if it's been offered before at auction. If there's a public exhibition event associated with the auction, definitely attend that if you can. And find out what a service will cost before bidding. Almost all auction houses note "service recommended," and it's often the only reliable info listed in the auction house's description!
Best,
Tim
Thanks having hunted 1960s pieces for over 10 years, I prepare my custom checklist for each acquisition, and I never buy on an impulse. And yes, sometimes one can escape, you may miss that rare piece, some other collector may have been quicker.
Step 1: Use The 1916 Company.
Seriously, I’ve always had great experiences with the company.
Shop the seller…period! Edit: I have been surprised how some Rolex ADs don’t know what they are talking about…they have said some outlandish things or you can tell they have little experience…lol…
I used to peruse the website of one of your former coworkers. And that's the first time I'd seen it worded as a "No buyers remorse" policy. That's not even a polite way to say eff you, too bad you're not happy. Can't imagine buying any merchandise under those circumstances.
Hi Tim… Great content as usual. I would like to share my collection of watches with you. Please let me know how I can communicate with the channel. Thank you.