Alan Bedwell of vintage and design company Foundwell lays out five tips to help you start your journey into vintage-watch collecting.
Buying anything vintage becomes a quest for authenticity and condition. With watches, those two key elements are not easy to establish, and there are myriad pitfalls into which even the most experienced collector will fall from time to time. Evenat auction for millions, so it’s good to keep in mind that mistakes are likely.
Despite some inevitable discoloration, the dial on this rare Patek 1518 is all original and would be considered “an honest dial.”For hands, crowns and even the markers on the dial, compare to reference images of a clean example. Make sure hands are not too long, too short or simply wrong. And examine the luminous material for retouching, excessive damage, caking, cracking and other signs of disintegration. If the crown is not original, start asking questions.
This 1981 Rolex 16800 is not especially rare or even valuable , but the condition is exceptional, with only mild case polishing. It also has all original hands, dial, crown and bracelet.4. Remember, You’re Buying the Seller When inquiring about service, ask for time-grapher results to back up the seller’s claims , but keep in mind that many sellers will claim that they don’t know the service record . Finally, ask the seller if they offer any warranties with the sale. A year is common, two years is better. And, importantly, ask what the seller is willing to do if you have issues with the mechanical performance of the watch within the warranty period.
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