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17 August 2011, 10:06 AM | #1 |
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List of questions to ask before you buy vintage watches(esp for newbies)
Hi guys, just thought would list some questions I found especially useful to ask when buying a vintage watch with inputs from you wonderful guys here, hopefully helps some newbie collectors like myself get the watch they looking for. Is esp for those seeking originality and collector grade pieces or those willing to compromise on some parts so that we can become informed buyers rather than end up finding we purchased an unoriginal watch in good faith "assuming" it was all original. Important in cases where not enough information was provided or because the seller had a "Ask and I'll tell" policy rather than an upfront one. Offcourse again, please ask the knowledgeable guys here and send them pictures before you buy a watch. Also sometimes, if a deal is too good to be true, it probably is ,so please do conduct your own due diligence before buying.
Please help me fill in the missing bits. General question to ask Watch is original and has no replacements including service replacements Individual part questions Case: Is it Polished/never polished/unpolished (since these definitions can mean different things to different people)/Original to the watch/Service replacement Bracelet: Is it period correct/Original to the watch/Service replacement/Polished/Refurbished Hands Are they original to the watch/replacement hands/service replacements/relumed/ tritium matches the plots on the dial/ tritium doesn't match the plots on the dial Dial Is it original to the watch/ a replacement/service replacement/refinished/relumed/tritium matches the one on the hands/ tritium doesn't match the hands/ % perfect (eg 100% perfect dial) Insert Is it original to the watch/ a replacement/service replacement Movement (doesn't impact collectability much unless a different movement is used) Original/Service replacement/a different movement Crown Original/Service replacement Crystal Original/Original service replacement/service replacement Box and Papers Original to the watch/Period correct but not original to the watch/none/Chronometer certificate (punched/double punched/written) Service A recent service/RSC service/no service Cheers
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