How to buy a vintage watch like an EXPERT!

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Top tips on how to buy a vintage luxury watch: eBay, Chrono24, watch dealers.

[alwayspooh]

This is what a watch discussion should be: educational, informative, honest, nuanced, and three guys giving opinions based on experience! Great work you three.

[watcheswithabdullah]

Regarding Andrew's wind up rant... it's so interesting that I've been to several watch meet ups here in Malaysia but hardly ever seen a Rolex. Collectors will bring their Breguets, GP, Omegas, vintage Seikos, independents, micros... but you'll just see maybe 1 or 2 Rolexes out of 30 watches. It's incredibly refreshing! 😆

[stuartmiles]

George's best episode by far. Sometimes it''s difficult to forget that GB is in a different watch buying league to the rest of us, but in this episode his passion for all watches and enjoyment of attainable pieces really shone through. More please.

[thevalet]

Dear AET,

I've been eagerly awaiting the discussion of this topic for an absolute age. My journey into watches commenced with vintage timepiece collecting, kickstarted by stumbling upon a simple Longines Le Grande Classique at an antiques market in Hong Kong for a mere US$15. That find set me on a path to building a substantial collection on a budget. While the so-called grails in the vintage realm are a tad out of my financial league, I manage to snag worthwhile purchases by diligently researching instead of succumbing to current trends. Oh, and do ensure to scrutinize the dealer and gather knowledge from seasoned collectors, scholars, and even watchmakers who'll dispense fair and sound advice on whether to proceed or not. Cheers!

[itsKibbleTalksWatches]

Truly appreciate the shout-out, guys. Far too kind. I'm a collector who has been fortunate enough to turn this into my career.

Would be honoured to have you guys in the office for a coffee and get some quirky watches out!

[BumblebumBear]

I totally agree…James Kibble, owner of Kibble Watches is the best dealer I know and have bought from and consigned with complete confidence.
He’s a real professional and a great guy.

[yojimbo]

This episode is a perfect example of why I gravitate to this channel (and why I’ve subscribed to the podcast). Honesty, generosity and passion. The knowledge is incredible without arrogance and pretence. Thank you.

[desi.viking]

Absolutely loved this episode. Saved it for my flight back from London!

George’s approach to vintage watches is just perfect!! Such a connoisseur Mr BadForm!!

Thank you for another great video!

[_adamlock]

You always know George is about to make a serious point when he starts with “what I would say to you is….”

Love it!

Great episode, as always.

[VMIyanks]

My vintage watch was gifted to me last year on my 40th birthday by my mom, my late grandfather’s Longines that was given to him by my grandmother on the occasion of their engagement, Christmas 1952, engraved with her name, their song, and the date. I got the movement serviced, but kept the dial untouched because it still has ink on it from when he worked in a printing factory for Columbia Records in NJ. I wear it every Sunday to Mass and think of them.

[irawolf]

Happy to hear Adrian call BS on “dot over 9” and “cracked dials” in terms of false value! Same with Andrew on vintage box and papers. Impressed to see George present attainable vintage watches, especially Zenith. Of course, they just went up in price. :-) Interesting fact on dial, bezel, and hands aging differently. All in all a practical, informative episode. I think you guys just expanded the vintage watch market. Oh yeah, loved you guys in Teddy’s compilation episode. Happy Holidays!!

[KnifeWatch]

Make the vintage discussions a permanent rotation. Absolutely spectacular, naturally valuable conversation.

[alicantaselmas]

Do you guys realize that you have a soothing tone of voice? Watch content is great, but the calming effect of your videos is greater :D

[REALHARSH]

I’ve just brought an Omega GMT worldtimer and my other half isn’t too pleased as it’s the 4th watch I’ve brought since finding you guys a few months back.
I’ve kinda blamed you guys as I’m weak.

On a lighter note…. Have an awesome Christmas and look forward to seeing what you guys bring next year… Also Mr Bamford I am buying one of your watches next…

[williamsmith]

One of my favourite episodes so far. Thanks George with your bloody enthusiasm; just made me pull the trigger on a new old stock Herma from 1970. $95, 00. Can't go wrong really. Great show guys.

[m.charron]

This was a really good episode. I don't understand why they pulled the plug on the channel. I like Andrew and Adrian well enough on their own, but the 3 together are an excellent team.

[thenotoriuosbg]

I love watching Adrain re arranging the props so they look good on the camera even when its not in frame, just so it looks good at the next cut.

[withRUfUS]

What a great episode this was, I learned more from this episode than in the last 30 years of being a watch guy. This was Awesome, please do an episode 2 to this. Thanks guys.

[wallyng]

Having bought my first vintage, King Seiko High Beat 1973, last week I'm watching anxiously that I haven't made a huge mistake 😂. Love the content, keep it up!

[emmanuell.]

I actually started to develop a passion for military watches, the range goes from new ones (I have a Christopher Ward that I actually had on my wrist at the AET Meeet) to a WW2 ATP Moeris. I agree that you have to have different expectations based on the age of the watch, a 80 year old watch that has been on a battlefield will never be without dents (quite the opposite usually) or be without defects. But everytime I see it running (quite accurately) there is a satisfaction that I am not getting with the more modern watches. For me, this is what vintage is all about, the history of the watch, its design but mostly, as George always says, it makes you smile