Where to Buy Vintage Watches (2018) | 10 Online Vintage Watch Shops
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I got a vintage Bulova automatic that looks and runs great . 1946 . Paid $80 for it at a pawn shop . I love the history .
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.
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.
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 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!
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!
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.
this is the best recommendation list ever - you should do another one Teddy
I wish the links were in the bio or something
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
This is the exact video I needed to see I’m looking for a tropical dial watch from the 60’s and I’m so attracted to the vintage aesthetic
Bobs watches was pricey, but I bought my two toned OP from them and it was spectacular.
I have a all gold centery omega from italy 1960s do you know anthing about them or value
What about watchfinder and co.?
Do any of these online shops offers international shipping and customs processing fee?
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!
I have a question…where would you suggest I look to find a original dial for a Rolex from the early seventies?
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.
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
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.
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.
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😬
Nice video editing! Love the easy to follow style and information filled content!
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!
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.
Your channel is very helpful.
Just want to know, do these vintage watches get serviced?
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.
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.
@Teddy Baldassarre Great video! Thank you for all the recommendations. Any tips on how to find a reputable place to authenticate and service/restore a vintage watch? I'm most worried about the watch internals being switched.
Only came across this video now. Do you perhaps have an updated list for 2022 since one or two of the links no longer seem to be active.
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.
Just found your channel and really enjoy it. I subscribed. Keep up the good work!
My first goal is a 18k Omega Constellation. I'm not rich lol.
I want something old and cool like a vostok or seiko but not sure where to go, eBay seems hit or miss
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.
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.
I have been looking at Catawiki a lot , its an auction site....
Next up will be a vintage Seiko
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.
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!
The Universal Geneve Tri-Compax is so perfect
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.
What about Watch Auction sites? Any recommendations?
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
I’m looking to buy my first vintage watch. My budget is 2,000, I know that’s not much. I’ve been looking at Omega. Do they hold their value well? What are some watch brands that will hold their value?
I think for a vintage Omega thats a pretty decent budget
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.
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 a armitron 40/6256 but I can't find it anywhere! What is the value of it?
I have a found a cadet automatic watch on eBay with a miyota movement. But the thing is that they are some pictures on the internet of this brand but I can't find it on any site selling watches. Is it a old mark that doesn't exist ? Or a troll from the seller ?
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.
Hello. Love your videos. Lots of valuable information. Keep it up ! Any recommendations on Vintage Seiko shopping thanks again
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.
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.
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.
Any recs for buying new vintage (i.e., 80-90s) Swiss watches?
We need an update, specially after what happened to Vintage Caliber
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!!😂😂
Do those sites sell watches that have been serviced and lubricated? Where do you send your watches for servicing and at what cost? I was wondering if in those photos some watches had a restored / repainted dial vs the original one/
Unfortunately, there really is no uniform answer for that since it depends on the watch and where you purchase it from. Most of the places that I mentioned have a service center offering in unison with their watches, however, at the very least, every respectable dealer will mention when their watches were last serviced or if the parts are original.
I had a 14k gold Movado watch I purchased for 4 or $500. I wish I still had it. Good upload!
Amsrerdam Vintage Watches. Mostly Rolex but they have more. Great knowledge and a beautiful store in the centre of Amsterdam.
Yes but where are the best places to buy microphones, Teddy!
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!
i cant imagine buying a vintage watch without seeing it live, trying it on my wrist.. feeling the texture... spending so much money on something i will have every day on my wrist..i have to assure myself i get the legit thing... i only buy things manually.. in real life, nothing online
How about where to "sell" your vintage watches??
Good idea!
Great video bro. Glad you did the interview with Theo and Harris. Just bought a vintage Hamilton from 1920s. I am not on any any social media, otherwise would have love for you to seen it. Cheers mate and I am glad you are growing. Good to connect with you on Linkedin as well.
I think ScreenVariety Tv is good place for you if you'd like to watch it in high quality...
Great video, I think HQ Milton out in SF is also a great vintage watch place, primarily focused on vintage Rolex as well. I've met them and they are very knowledgeable, funny funny dudes.
I am not too familiar. I will check them out. Thanks for watching and for the recommendation, my friend.
Omega Constellation and Seamaster 30, and the Timex Marlin is really good looking, also I have a Eterna Matic Kontiki, my father gave it to me, I have to restore it still.
I'd love to get my hands on an early 40's Gronefeld Remontoire
A very informative video. I have just started to get into the watches and have a lot to learn.
Thx Teddy. It helps as there are lots of ‘bogus’ sites nowadays. Appreciate it dude
Glycine Airman watches still available?
Great video Teddy, appreciate all the links in the description
Happy to help, Peter. Thanks for watching and happy hunting haha
Haven’t heard of many of these places. Could get some great deals in the future! Again great vid Teddy.
Awesome man, so glad to hear it. Thanks so much for your continued support. You were one of the first to believe in this channel and I appreciate it.
Those deals are gone once they go public on youtube
Thanks Teddy, didn’t know about a few of these. Of course you have add Mathew Bain.
Thanks for watching Patrick. I will check out Matthew Bain since I am not familiar. Do you have experience buying from them?
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.
That Omega Constellation looks sooooo nice
Thank you man. It’s in for service right now so I am itching to get it back!
Anyone know where I can buy vintage invictas. In my opinion they are beautiful.
Swiss watch expo? Crown and caliber?
Great. Vintage watch.
I think watchfinder is a good page maybe not a vintage per se but a good range of pre owned watches by different years
Been looking for a Omega Seamaster De Ville gold in good condition but I have no idea where to start. Ebay has it but im hesitant to pull the trigger since its Ebay and I dont have much knowledge about vintage watches. Can anyone give suggestions as to where to buy and how much should they go for?
BG G Try Darlor Watch located in Canada. Omega & Rolex are Darryl’s specialty. 👍
Great selection, I would add HQ Milton. Realistically, I'd love to find a vintage Doxa Sub Sharkhunter.
Ahh yes, great addition. Great tastes, my friend! Also, I am a big fan of your content! Thanks for checking out my channel.
You linked NOTHING below. Where's all the websites?
NEW LIST!
West & watch co. for sell?
I need to sale that watch where did I sell?
Hey can you tell me something about impex russian watches made in 1970's.. thank you
What about Ebay's authenticity verified? How safe is it to buy a vintage watch with that blue checkmark that ebay has?
Hi Teddy - Good experience with Bobs Watches (Rolex Exchange) scored a beautiful 16013 near mint, well under $4k. One of the entities you mentioned (hip dudes) which apparently you like, is just way too overpriced in my opinion. I like your Constellation. Best Regards, JP (in LA).
Hi JP, thanks for leaving your experience with Bobs and you sure did score with that watch, beautiful! I am a bit bias to Christian because I love the experience of the video content and how he takes the time to answer questions. That said, there are other great options to explore here. Thanks for the love on the constellation, I adore it.
Martyn Stimpson Watches in Weybridge Surrey here in the UK 🇬🇧.
What was the watch on the thumbnail?
Hello! I am a watch enthusiast and I wanted to buy a vintage Omega Deville Quartz around 180$ is it ok for the price?
Hi Christian, thanks for watching. I am not as up to date with the exchange rate for Quartz movement Devilles. My questions for you would be:
Where are you buying it from?
What is the reference?
What is the condition of the quartz?
Was it ever serviced and does it have original parts?
If you are able to find the reference number, you can go on Chrono24 to see what other watches of that type are going for.
Thanks for watching, Christian!
Teddy Baldassarre thanks for the quick response.
From a auction on eBay. The reputation from the seller is good but I don’t know if the price is good for an Omega Deville.
Thanks :)
No problem! The prices can fluctuate based on the factors I mentioned above. I would take a look at chrono24 and other sellers to see if you can get the going rate for the specific watch you are looking at. Best of luck!
Great Video and very informative! Could you film a room tour or something like that in the future? Your background looks very intriguing :)
Hey Paul, thanks for watching! That is an interesting idea. I suppose I could do a desk tour and could show my mini little studio (where I shoot now) in a future video. Thanks for the suggestion.
This is a wonderful video - thank you! Just throwing this out to the watch community....any vintage watch shops in NJ? Still trying to get a read on how small of a watch I can pull off. I tried on a beautiful 34mm Omega at Central Watches but it looked tiny on my wrist.
Thank you for watching, my friend!
T&H has an amazing markup at the prices. Sometimes 2x the going market price... I would never recommend him. Sorry, Teddy.
Woud you buy Seiko H558-5010
wonderful tips, thanks.
When it comes to vintage,..it’s all about Authentic,..you want your vintage to completely Authentic….no Frankenwatches..
Thanks Teddy for tipping off watch geeks to some great sources for vintage watches.
I am happy to help, Vince. I hope it helps spread this awesome hobby to others.
absolutely terrible suggestions, go read some reviews online.