Prices range from US$250 to US$900, depending on the state. I’ll leave that up to others but absolutely, Hamilton represents a great value. A watch is a great investment especially if the watch is a vintage classic. The brand’s flagship is the Kontiki, called after the famous Thor Heyerdahl expedition in 1947. Watch collecting is such an expansive topic, it’s quite easy to get in the weeds. You may find this watch for US$650-700. “Even if you have an old one you can still wear them and service them with IWC today.”, “We still have spare parts and we have a good team at Schaffhausen after sales service. The crystal was pretty scratched up, so I did have it replaced and got a new band. IWC watches are like Porsches, according to Seyffer, who says that vintage IWC watches should be enjoyed, not hidden away in a vault. Beyond that particular piece, Seyffer says look for vintage IWC pieces with unique dials. Buy it because you like it, and keep it running properly (which includes regular winding). I have a Hamilton Ventura. Another brand from the Swatch Group, Longines is considered an elegant brand, with an affordable price point. Get them while they’re still under the radar. And some may surprise you. At worst, you will take a small loss. He tells us that there are a lot of Mark XI pieces being sold as authentic Royal Australian Airforce variants so you must be vigilant if you’re going to hunt this one down. What Would Don Draper Do? Why do you own the watch? – Welcome to the Vintage Portfolio Watch Shop. Expect to pay US$ 450-500 for one. A vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional is yet another good investment. Instead, I would buy an affordable new dress watch which has a classic feel.

In the beginning we checked the archives for them because we do not want a famous auction house selling a fake or ‘frankenstein’ watch. A nice timepiece from the 1950s is the Triplex, a military-style watch with good design. One of my favorites is the Dynamic. Get exclusive content, special offers and latest news delivered to your inbox. Big wallets demand Big Pilots and Seyffer definitely points to the original one as an investment piece. Needless to say, they are a pretty safe long-term investment. I strongly recommend doing a fair amount of research before buying a timepiece like asking to owner for the serial no. Vintage watches are dis-proportioned for today’s standards. Another brand and line is the Seiko Enamel line, which you to buy for less then 1000 euros. A good place to start is with the Calibre 52 or 53. Moderns watches are constructed by more durable stainless steel and their metal bracelets are more secure and more comfortable.

People make personal connections with watches that few other products can match. Don’t forget Hamilton He sailed 5,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean in a hand-built raft, in an attempt to prove that the ancient peoples could have made long sea voyages, eventually spreading their civilizations to distant places.

It is unmistakable for its big dot at 12 o’clock, as a symbol of the noon sun. Not only is its story proof of its technical excellence, but … A Comet Automatic as the one shown has its case in yellow gold and automatic winding movement, with a date display on the dial, and would cost you less than US$1,000. Tissot produced interesting models and I would not hesitate in buying a pocket watch from this brand, such as this 1940s gold-plated model, selling for around US$800. © Copyright 2010 - 2019 - Gentleman's Gazette LLC, How to Iron a Suit Jacket Part IV – The Complete Guide to Ironing. 3.

I don’t know what folks are talking about with negotiation. A brilliant article! Vintage is the way to fly, not only for better pricing, but for classic styling. Vintage Portfolio is a family owned business based in Vienna, Austria, Europe. I’ve done rather well with Jaeger LeCoultre (60’s) Bulova (30’s) Gruen (50’s) and some others. Also known as the “Moonwatch,” it comes with the most inspiring and impressive story a watch could possibly ever have. Making a smart purchase means finding a great watch that will retain its value (should you decide to sell it one day), while also enjoying it for yourself for years to come.

This watch uses a 360 tuning fork instead of a balance wheel for running the watch more accurately (and thus its name, a mixture of “accurate” and “electronic”). A stainless steel model such as this, from the 1970s, will cost you around US$800-850, with automatic movement and date window. Now for the juicy stuff. A vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional is yet another good investment.