Have you ever wanted to buy a vintage watch, but has it been postponed to a potential pitfall? Well, this Fratero Talks episode is for you. Today, Nacho, RJ and Thomas share advice on buying vintage watches. They’ve been doing it themselves for years. In Thomas’ case, he even had a history working as a dealer at Amsterdam Watch at today’s show, and they combine their expertise to distill advice on taking their first steps towards vintage watches. So, wander at the edge of your first vintage purchase or make sure you’re a fan of the field. And if you are one of the latter, we hope you will ring out your advice words in the comments section below. But now it’s time to check your wrists!
Wrist check
We start with Thomas, who has his VPC type 37HW back on his wrist and continues his old trick again. It’s an exciting time for the brand, as there are rumours that Thomas is in the process of designing a successor to his debut model!
After a short break, RJ made a spin on Sedona Gold’s Omega Constellation Glovemaster today. He had this watch for eight years, so Sedona’s golden rose tone faded somewhat, and the pink tint became less. This watch is a great example of Omega’s ability to incorporate design elements from the 1950s and provide a modern spin.
And Nacho chose a vintage watch to suit this topic. His choice today is his 1961 Omega Seamaster ref. 14762. This is one of many vintage watches in Nacho’s Armory. After all, he’s not a stranger to this topic as he cut his teeth (clockwise) with an affordable vintage piece.
Fratello Talks: How to Buy a Vintage Watch
In today’s episode, Thomas, RJ and Nacho give advice on how to buy a vintage watch. There’s nothing more special than the feeling of wearing a vintage watch. However, there are many factors to consider when looking for a decades-old watch, from the originality of the parts to whether the case is polished or the dial has been repaired. With the increasing popularity of vintage watches in recent years, a new eye will be reminded of the history of these fascinating watches. We are responsible for pointing you out in an interesting example of our second-hand spotlight series.
But something new to this topic may find it rather daunting. But we believe it is still worth digging into. So today we give you some important advice to get on the right track to buy a great vintage watch. We want to hear what you think. Especially if you are a veteran vintage collector, leave your advice in the comments section below. And of course, enjoy a new episode of Fratello Talks next week!
