I think some of it is that a certain age range are seeing certain things that give them a vibe of their teen years. Just look at the clamour for Oasis tickets recently. Also as you say you can get a lot more bang for your buck buying used
I inherited an early to mid 1970s seiko 5 actus from my father recently. After having it serviced and a new bracelet fitted I'm wearing it regularly and I love it. This is what got me interested in watch collecting.
In my opinion,the price of the cheapest Seiko etc, are not good value for what you get, compared to some of the recently deleted models. The old Seiko 5 range, which seems to be vast, carried some fantastic watches, in a size that is currently back in vogue.
The old snsx models will continue to go up due to the new ones different looks and price hikes for those current models. They may not enter sarb or skx territory, but it will happen. The overall vintage market is down, but I don’t expect that to last forever and some items continue to rise in price, but everything is item to item.
@@perfectwrist23 and dependent on supply. When Jomashop no longer has prices near 100 usd and starts selling them for 150 etc and then they are gone, boom then we will see them worth more.
I think there are a number of dress watches from the 1960s and 70s look frankly cheap even after you’ve had them professionally serviced and good value because the movements are fairly available and very solid. Even more importantly, some of the Tag Heuer and Breitling watches from the 90s and 2000s are too cheap.
Hi guy! I have a curiosity about you. Do you only appreciate good watches or do you also do small repairs? My hobby is watching videos to learn more about horology and when I can I buy good watches. Hugs!
Not sure. Perhaps Retail is the bubble and people are turning away, .finding that value pre owned now, in the knowledge that watches can last a long time
@@perfectwrist23 I disagree. I've broken so many watches... Especially EcoDrive watches deteriorate over time. And don't get me started on mechanical movements... The so called work horses and super reliable, super renowned movements... Not as robust as people believe. It's not a good investment.
Mmmmm....I think we will have to agree to disagree. I wouldn't know where to start with exo drive as I had one last 12 years then die. But on the other hand I have half a dozen 40 yr old mechanicals- Seiko, Universal Geneve , Omega that seem fine. I'm sure if they break they can be fixed
I think some of it is that a certain age range are seeing certain things that give them a vibe of their teen years. Just look at the clamour for Oasis tickets recently. Also as you say you can get a lot more bang for your buck buying used
That's an interesting point. Cheers
I inherited an early to mid 1970s seiko 5 actus from my father recently. After having it serviced and a new bracelet fitted I'm wearing it regularly and I love it. This is what got me interested in watch collecting.
This is what it's all about! A special watch or two, with meaning, that can be kept going and appreciated.
I agree that there is a recogizable trend here. Feel the same way.
Yes...thanks for that
In my opinion,the price of the cheapest Seiko etc, are not good value for what you get, compared to some of the recently deleted models. The old Seiko 5 range, which seems to be vast, carried some fantastic watches, in a size that is currently back in vogue.
Absolutely. They were undervalued perhaps, for what they were and offered. Maybe the new offerings are simply in line with market prices
The old snsx models will continue to go up due to the new ones different looks and price hikes for those current models. They may not enter sarb or skx territory, but it will happen.
The overall vintage market is down, but I don’t expect that to last forever and some items continue to rise in price, but everything is item to item.
Mmmm...Good feedback. It is model dependent
@@perfectwrist23 and dependent on supply. When Jomashop no longer has prices near 100 usd and starts selling them for 150 etc and then they are gone, boom then we will see them worth more.
The dollar is being devalued and buying any Seiko or Citizen will probably see appreciation in upcoming years.
Good point...anything priced in dollars
I think there are a number of dress watches from the 1960s and 70s look frankly cheap even after you’ve had them professionally serviced and good value because the movements are fairly available and very solid. Even more importantly, some of the Tag Heuer and Breitling watches from the 90s and 2000s are too cheap.
Absolutely. Keep watching, there's some vintage Omega (50s and 90s) to come. Exceptional offerings all considered
Hi guy! I have a curiosity about you. Do you only appreciate good watches or do you also do small repairs? My hobby is watching videos to learn more about horology and when I can I buy good watches. Hugs!
I'm getting into repairs. More practice needed and I will be producing videos.
It’s just a bubble. And when it bursts the cheap unserviceable shitters will depreciate first…
Not sure. Perhaps Retail is the bubble and people are turning away, .finding that value pre owned now, in the knowledge that watches can last a long time
@@perfectwrist23 I disagree. I've broken so many watches... Especially EcoDrive watches deteriorate over time. And don't get me started on mechanical movements... The so called work horses and super reliable, super renowned movements... Not as robust as people believe. It's not a good investment.
Mmmmm....I think we will have to agree to disagree. I wouldn't know where to start with exo drive as I had one last 12 years then die. But on the other hand I have half a dozen 40 yr old mechanicals- Seiko, Universal Geneve , Omega that seem fine. I'm sure if they break they can be fixed