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  • @jvercellino
    @jvercellino11 ай бұрын

    I own an Omega Seamaster service watch which my uncle was awarded at his retirement in 1961. When my uncle passed away, my father inherited it. When he passed away, I inherited it. I cherish wearing it every day and know that in the future, it will be my son’s turn to own the watch.

  • @MrBanegasgaleas
    @MrBanegasgaleas4 жыл бұрын

    I agree love 60’s small cases 34 to 38 best sizes

  • @nikkolomakaveli8295

    @nikkolomakaveli8295

    2 жыл бұрын

    Now that I’ve been looking into watches and vintage for a good 6 months I agree I can’t believe I used to rock 42mm watches

  • @JonathanHernandez-mq5zy

    @JonathanHernandez-mq5zy

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know ive never ever used big watches their clunky and ugly just not my size

  • @kingofpentacles3213

    @kingofpentacles3213

    Жыл бұрын

    Nope, too small. They look like a woman’s watch on my 7.5” wrist. 👎🏻

  • @ariesco7468

    @ariesco7468

    Жыл бұрын

    Jonathan it's mind programming little Case or big case just thought today's Lady watches Big cases

  • @pandabear1576

    @pandabear1576

    Ай бұрын

    @@kingofpentacles3213the point is to appear small. Most watches are dress watches so why would you want a big ass case on your wrist wearing dress clothes?

  • @MrRea112
    @MrRea1124 жыл бұрын

    That Omega Constellation Pie Pan is probably the best reason to buy vintage. It’s absolutely gorgeous yet looks like it was made yesterday. Well bought Teddy!

  • @olegariomartinez6807
    @olegariomartinez68076 жыл бұрын

    As a 61 year old man, I remember many of those watches when I was a kid and first got interested in mechanical watches. I love vintage watches and have bought a few in the past.

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    That is amazing! I’m glad to pump a little nostalgia into your day.

  • @ErnstWirklich

    @ErnstWirklich

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im 31 and I just started a few years ago to grow a fascination for men's accessories, also watches and signet rings and so on, it's just so fulfilling!

  • @davidcrandall4958

    @davidcrandall4958

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm 68,my first watch was a Breitlmg Navitimer Cosmanaute 24 hour Dial watch with AOPA logo circa1967 It was not a collectible,It was a Tool! I was 11 years old and wanted to be a pilot when I grew up!

  • @burkholdst.rudderberg3574
    @burkholdst.rudderberg35746 жыл бұрын

    My rules for buying vintage ( used ) watches: 1. NEVER buy a used watch online UNLESS you can clearly see the movement. ( If the seller is too lazy to open the watch case and photo the movement, they are too lazy to sell you a good watch. ) This goes double for watches from India! 2. ALWAYS do your research. You should have a current copy of the "Complete Price Guide to Watches ". The internet is replete with good information concerning watch brands. Do not believe everything you read. 3. DO NOT buy vintage unless you are willing to spend more money on servicing the watch; expect the vintage watch to need it! Buy the proper tools, oils, and take the time to learn how to PROPERLY disassemble, clean, demagnetize, lube, regulate, and reassemble your watch. You will find, like I did, that it is rewarding! ( If you do not have what it takes, you will need money to have someone else do it!) I recommend learning on fairly cheap pocket watches; as they are larger. If the seller claims the vintage watch has been serviced, ask where and by whom. 4. LEARN how a watch actually works; get to know the names of all the parts and what they do. Your watch ignorance will, most assuredly, cost you money! 5. KNOW what to expect from certain brands and certain models. A German made Helbros will most likely have a P.U.W. movement installed. ( If you find a FHF 96 movement, something is not right. ) A Rolex Daytona can have a Rolex or ZENITH movement! ( If you find an Adolph Schild chronograph, you have a problem! ) 6. NEVER trust Archie Luxury unless he's smiling!

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Thanks for this comment!

  • @tunchedet3634

    @tunchedet3634

    6 жыл бұрын

    Item 6. Fxck u .... 😂😂

  • @burkholdst.rudderberg3574

    @burkholdst.rudderberg3574

    6 жыл бұрын

    I did not mention the Valjoux 72; sorry about that.

  • @lkkjhtemmexv1838

    @lkkjhtemmexv1838

    5 жыл бұрын

    ohh yor gonna fix you watches, i guees thas why are so many poeple selling taht crap, they oil "fix" but at the end they cant have 2 seconds a day with stAability, but watch has its own will Go fuk yourself idioT!!!

  • @lkkjhtemmexv1838

    @lkkjhtemmexv1838

    5 жыл бұрын

    1ST RULE, SERVICE THE WATHC, DONT RUN A CAR WITH VERY OLD OIL.

  • @danielolson6676
    @danielolson66765 жыл бұрын

    Vintage watches are my most favorite types ever because of their style.

  • @zbs8334
    @zbs8334 Жыл бұрын

    I bought a vintage omega de ville from the 1970s a week ago. I love it so much, I could never afford a new omega but vintage allowed me to make my dream of owning an omega a reality.

  • @garrettjanssen7683
    @garrettjanssen76835 жыл бұрын

    I got pulled into the market because of the sizing. The modern watch industry is finally offering small watches again but vintage watches provide such a better price point. Also the first watch I fell in love with was a vintage watch, a 60s JLC Memovox. But vintage watches aren't for everyone. Two topics not discussed are parts availability and build quality. I've taken off my vintage 60s diver and shoved in my pocket during a rainstorm. And for good reason.

  • @TheShaunsc
    @TheShaunsc6 жыл бұрын

    I’m looking for my first vintage watch. Kinda fallen in love with 50s to early 60s Omega Seamaster. Their is just something about them that sets them apart from watches today... Class.

  • @ZamboniBerlusconi

    @ZamboniBerlusconi

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's been two years. Did you find the right one?

  • @TheShaunsc

    @TheShaunsc

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lukas Rønnov I’m still looking... maybe one day.

  • @ZamboniBerlusconi

    @ZamboniBerlusconi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheShaunsc Have you tried going to auctions, there's often a couple of cool vintages for cheap money

  • @dhh488

    @dhh488

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omega Enthusiast has a website and KZread channel. He's very knowledgeable and has a lot of nice Omega's for sale. I'm with you on those Omegas, even the 30's and 40's.

  • @lebojay
    @lebojay4 жыл бұрын

    Ultra thin quartz watches from the 70s are great. Omega, Cartier and others offer some terrific bargains from that era. I have old and new watches but my two favourites are the oldest and cheapest: a thin squarish Seamaster quartz on a Jubilee bracelet, and a Seiko Bellmatic (a mechanical watch with a friggin alarm complication!).

  • @EllingOftedal
    @EllingOftedal6 жыл бұрын

    I do not have anything against vintage watches, but I like the idea that the new watch I wear will someday be the vintage watch of my grandchildren. That you are the one eventually making it a vintage watch.

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    I like that idea too. My thought, if my vintage piece form the 40s is still ticking, my vintage 60s and 70s pieces will be ticking in 30 years too. Also my collection is made up of half contemporary pieces too.

  • @DeusNyx
    @DeusNyx6 жыл бұрын

    My aunt and uncle both always wore a Omega geneve dynamic. It was gorgeous, I always admired it, I loved the unique shape of it. MANY years later, I seen a Omega geneve dynamic in a jewellers windows. It was a 1976 model, on bracelet, with (bruised)box, no manual, with only one service paper. I took the plunge and I have never looked back. I wear it with pride on days out with family knowing everyone else I pass is wearing a lump of soon to be obsolete plastic, whilst the watch on my wrist is 40+ years old and can easily go round for round with anyone I meet. That's the difference with vintage. The minute you find the one that makes you go, WOW! That's it.

  • @SoCalWatchReviews
    @SoCalWatchReviews6 жыл бұрын

    Love my 60’s Omega Seamaster. Definitely agree with you 100% about value for money and not being able to afford new luxury pieces!

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    60s omega was an amazing time for the company. You could make the argument it was their best.

  • @garattyfisher
    @garattyfisher5 жыл бұрын

    It's because of your videos that I've rediscovered my love for wrist watches. Thank you for that. I'm not well off enough for big dollar watches, but I do love what I have. Your videos are really educational and well edited. I'll be watching for as long as you make them.

  • @SoulKilla1000
    @SoulKilla10004 жыл бұрын

    I love my vintage 14k gold Omega mechanical watch.

  • @lightorchestrator

    @lightorchestrator

    25 күн бұрын

    I'm thinking of buying a 14K gold Constellation. I love how simple yet good looking it is. Plus it's lighter than modern watches.

  • @69Muscle
    @69Muscle2 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a 1960’s Waltham JB-131B dress watch. I absolutely love it. It’s an automatic with the cool “red arrow” sweep hand. So far, so good keeps great time. For $150, can’t go wrong.

  • @julielobato9766
    @julielobato97662 жыл бұрын

    I'm obsessed with vintage watches. I think all collectors have their brands. I personally collect Eterna Matic, Vulcain, Elgin, Gruen Curvex/ veri-thin, Hamilton and obscure short lived swiss brands in Automatic. Time only watches are now my favorite because I have found that when a watch face is uncomplicated, the number markers, movement and hands are the icing on the cake when they are well done.

  • @boydsargeant7496
    @boydsargeant74962 жыл бұрын

    Totally in to vintage, own about 20, wouldn’t be able to afford to have this many if they weren’t vintage, thanks Teddy!

  • @johnnyhernandez7561
    @johnnyhernandez75614 жыл бұрын

    I love my vintage watches and I've been recently adding to my collection of vintage watches , and yes before I make a purchase I Always look at the movement and look for the serial number , than I take the particular brand of watch and search for a decoder to make 100% sure that the watch is authentic , these days you can never be too careful there is a bunch of fakes out there you have to be smart and not afraid to ask questions especially if you are going to spend a lot of money , do your research I stick with the brands that I know and trust , Omegas , Longines , Le Coultre, Mido, are my favorites vintage brands they are well respected in the watch industry Best regards and God bless

  • @JonathanHernandez-mq5zy

    @JonathanHernandez-mq5zy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Johnny Hernandez im Jonathan Hernandez looks like we both love vintage watches hahahaha

  • @Rog5446
    @Rog54463 жыл бұрын

    Watches 46mm and above are too large (he says) No! Watches 41mm and above are too large.

  • @Badastro59
    @Badastro596 жыл бұрын

    Very well done Teddy, Very professional, I myself have several vintage Watches including a Seiko 6139 I have owned for Forty Years,

  • @BISWAJITMUKHERJEE-p7j
    @BISWAJITMUKHERJEE-p7jКүн бұрын

    I have inherited my dad's Omega Deville Seamaster 1967. It was in a state of disuse for over a decade, and it was only last month that I decided to get it repaired. Well, I have got it back last week, and it's been on my wrist ever since. And the crazy thing is I keep looking at it quite often, it's cloudburst beauty, simplicity and elegance are what keeps me fascinated.

  • @maxlindeman6809
    @maxlindeman68096 жыл бұрын

    Christian from Theo & Harris mentioned sizing and Mohammed Ali with the same picture. I love that you also support Christian achieve his dream Teddy! Also, I love the 30-32mm size for my small wrists and vintage watches have a lot of great options in that size.

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    I wasn’t aware he mentioned that. Christian is a good dude who loves watches! Having him on the channel was a real treat.

  • @santfournier
    @santfournier5 жыл бұрын

    It’s a calculated risk! I love vintage, Ive cried both for joy and in regret, but I still love them.

  • @MikeLike8
    @MikeLike86 жыл бұрын

    Vintage watches are fantastic to add to a watch collection consisting of newer watches. I have two favorites of great sentimental value, a 1965 Tudor Submariner 7928 and my father’s 60’s Omega 565 caliber Deville. A vintage watch I’m restoring currently is a 1967 Girard Perregaux 32a caliber 39 jewel Gyromatic Chronometer which only 667 were made in Chronometer version. An example of an excellent way to afford an excellent timepiece is this watch as they can be found at low cost, serviced and on your wrist for a few hundred dollars for a movement that is as good as any made in the 60’s. New modern watches are beautiful and with great technology, although not everyone can afford them. Great video Teddy!

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    Oh man... you have my favorite vintage Tudor in that 7928. GP is also great for scoring deals in vintage. Very overlooked brand.

  • @larrydouglas3235
    @larrydouglas32355 жыл бұрын

    Love vintage watches and regret having sold or traded in several over the years...

  • @coachanderson2704
    @coachanderson27044 жыл бұрын

    Franken vintage watches are pretty cool; I have two of them and they work just fine, had them for many years.

  • @nikielhanna7401
    @nikielhanna74014 жыл бұрын

    I love vintage watches. I just purchased a 14Kt Gold Men's Hamilton Model 637 to add to my collection.

  • @audioinjection2642
    @audioinjection26426 жыл бұрын

    I bought my first vintage watch recently, a King Seiko and love everything about it. The look, the size (I have a pretty small wrist), the story behind. It's also pretty accurate at -3sec/day. I'm already hunting for the next one. Really can't see me buying some recent watches with so less value.

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    I am looking at king seikos right now as well. I love them!

  • @audioinjection2642

    @audioinjection2642

    6 жыл бұрын

    Good hunt! The hunting part is also a lot of fun!

  • @wallihaley5194
    @wallihaley51943 жыл бұрын

    I bought a vintage ‘60s Patek on EBay and paid to have it authenticated and appraised. Totally worth it.

  • @ehsandarian2301
    @ehsandarian23014 жыл бұрын

    Vintage rolex bubble backs are awesome.and of course that omega constellation that yoh have.good for you for having it

  • @watchesbylp3808
    @watchesbylp38083 жыл бұрын

    Great video Teddy! Vintage watches is full of charm and we Love to offer them to our customers

  • @juanluishuertavivar1113
    @juanluishuertavivar11133 жыл бұрын

    I have the orient from late 70s early 80 still runs have it service and of course like every piece of jewelry needs maintenance once in a while still runs fine .

  • @StinkyTits
    @StinkyTits Жыл бұрын

    When I was 16 I decided to buy a vintage Wittnaur in a tank style. Got lucky and bought a beautiful fully original wittnaur movement l, dial, and case. Bought it not running the watch maker said he only had to replace a few parts and got it regulated to +4 sec a day. I’m 22 years old now and I got lucky to be able to afford “high end” watches I still love my wittnnaur the most. I find myself wearing my vintage watch more than 2016 Rolex or Patek

  • @SkysaxonDragonslayer
    @SkysaxonDragonslayer6 жыл бұрын

    Vintage needs knowledge! You have to research about the brands history - their movements and styles. This is for me the most interesting part in this hobby. I discovered for me a forgotten but very important German brand - Bifora. The first German inhouse movement 1928 - the first German automatic movement 1951 a Chronometer certified watch in the 1960 = 120Unima. So lots of things to discover for still very affordable prices...

  • @guinnessharvey4476
    @guinnessharvey44762 жыл бұрын

    I love them. Everything about them. Apart from the servicing costs. That’s the only thing that puts me off buying a lovely vintage timepiece. Kind of like vintage cars I suppose. Great content btw!:)

  • @duanephillips2343
    @duanephillips23433 жыл бұрын

    I like your videos. I have several vintage watches - as usual, my father was the pathfinder and collector and I followed enthusiastically - although for watches, I really did not get interested until a few years ago (at 91 he is still excited about them). In fact, I did not realize that the LeJour panda chronometer/7733 he gave me when I was commissioned as an Army officer in 1982 had anything special about it until I was dumb enough to break it a couple of years ago (I have a feeling fixing it will cost me). I have two Universal Geneve hand winds he gave me; one was a gift to him from his mother in 1943 - apparently an expensive watch for the day. I also have a Lord Elgin gold-filled tank from the 30s, a small art deco Waltham (a lady's watch I think); and an Elgin Deluxe sport watch from around 1950. The older ones are small by today's standards but those UG's at about 30mm are what our troops wore in WWII. The high cost of service and repair has always been the deterrent for me - I was lucky to find an older gentleman who had a watch repair business near me but he finally grew very old and had to retire; sadly he recently passed.

  • @TheThinkerBodyMindSpirit
    @TheThinkerBodyMindSpirit2 жыл бұрын

    Im planning to buy vintage 1974 rolex oyster perpetual date 1550 34mm is that a good watch to collect?

  • @albertdickson271
    @albertdickson2713 жыл бұрын

    Huge fan of vintage watches. I currently collect early Seamasters, Bumpers, and others. Taotl vintage Omega Junkie.

  • @markhansen8078
    @markhansen80783 жыл бұрын

    I own only 1 vintage watch. It is an Omega Automatic gold plated that was presented to my Dad in 1973 for 25 years of service. I have the original box and documentation. This watch sat in the box for decades. I recently took it out and it still works. 48 years old and it still functions. I wore it for 2 days and it kept perfect time. Next step is to have it serviced. Not certain where to take it or send it if need be.

  • @vncntskl
    @vncntskl6 жыл бұрын

    Getting into vintages has been great for me. Even those that are not of famous brands but I do enjoy how they age like bourbons and whiskeys. Although at the same time my friends around me don't really support the idea or not fond of them, I do love them myself still.

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    Time for some new friends 😏 jk mine don’t care either but that’s fine.

  • @davidcrandall4958

    @davidcrandall4958

    Жыл бұрын

    We don't collect watches for others approval!

  • @turkey0165
    @turkey01652 жыл бұрын

    Lotta of beautiful old watches with small case and dials out there! Like the video!

  • @Anitropius
    @Anitropius6 жыл бұрын

    I agree with all your points. Some other cons is that you of course shouldn't take vintage watches into water, that if you're a lume freak you can't expect vintage watches to glow and that if you're gonna do some hard work it's best to leave a vintage piece off the wrist - but these may not necessarily be cons as long as you know what you're getting yourself into. Radium dials can of course be a major hassle - I'm personally very vary of those and that would be a dealbreaker for me. I love vintage watches and their sense of history and character is intoxicating - some vintage grails of mine would be a Doxa Sub, 116710 Coke GMT Master, and some kind of Heuer Autavia... there's too many to choose from and dream about!

  • @mpinto79
    @mpinto792 жыл бұрын

    I love the sizing as well , 34 to 38 and the dials , I have a Gübelin IPSO MATIC, and was hoping you could share some light on the watches they made

  • @frank.medgyesi
    @frank.medgyesi9 күн бұрын

    I just bought myself the Hamilton Khaki 38 mm, and I love it. A week later I walked by the shop it came from and there was the same Murph in the window display. I still love the watch because of the movie and overall how good it looks, but most of the time owning a vintage watch is a one of a kind experience. You can't find those rolling out from the factories like modern pieces do. It spent decades to find itself on your wrist and be appriciated for it's damages, and history.

  • @MacKaiwer
    @MacKaiwer6 жыл бұрын

    Nice video again Teddy, I like your style, common sense combined with passion of watches, keep up cool ways! I have four vintage watches: manual winding Citizen Parawater, quartz Omega Constellation, Rado Electrosonic and Seiko 7005-2000A. They are all really special to me and really something else compared to new watches. They have that unique heart and soul!

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rado! That’s a brand I need to do some more mentioning of. I am so glad you’re enjoying the content, my friend. The support means a lot.

  • @vorticwatchcompany
    @vorticwatchcompany6 жыл бұрын

    What do you think about vintage watches or time pieces reworked into a 3D printed case?

  • @user-ds6nu1pi9b
    @user-ds6nu1pi9b3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for a great video... vintage watches is a really interesting hobby due to the new aged i-watches and stuff like this... i really beleive that owning a vintage watch makes you a better person :P

  • @brunogolsen2302
    @brunogolsen23026 жыл бұрын

    I do love vintage watches and have a few in my collection. Of course, as a Tissot fan, I have a couple of those, a Seastar Seven from the 60's and a Seastar quartz from the 70's. But also more obscure pieces like an Exita Sport from the 50's and a Vobis from the 40's. Even if I don't know the story of that particular piece I know it's there, and that in itself is cool to me

  • @jakekaywell5972

    @jakekaywell5972

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not bad choices. My two brands that I totally fanboy over are Hamilton (pre-Swiss, meaning before 1969) and Poljot. Both very well made, underrated, historically important, and unique.

  • @blumobean
    @blumobean3 жыл бұрын

    I just gave my wife a 1927 Bulova (solid 14k) USA made watch. Put it on a genuine croc blue deployant strap. Dial is in great shape (original). Had the watch serviced, keeping great time. For a dress watch, I wear an Omega 14k Constellation pie pan 1954. Bought both of these a yard sales for super cheap as part of a lot of supposed junk watches.

  • @dlealchicago
    @dlealchicago3 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get that red strap for the omega in the start of video?! Beautiful!

  • @edwarddehaven7976
    @edwarddehaven79765 жыл бұрын

    Where did you see that railmaster halfway through the video? Is it yours? I love those

  • @erico6247
    @erico62472 жыл бұрын

    I see the 60s as the most popular decade when it comes to vintage also it's my favorite the way they look!

  • @lunam7249
    @lunam72493 жыл бұрын

    vintage is awesome...just thinking about all the hopes and dreams and meetings a 80 year old watch has is badass

  • @tjerkheringa937
    @tjerkheringa9373 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree and understand. I love my Longines from World War 2. So simple, stylish and time-less

  • @atlasdelmar
    @atlasdelmar Жыл бұрын

    I'm a proud owner of a 1920's dual signature Tudor by Rolex Cal. 59 and a 30's Omega T17. Both are unique and owning an 80- & 90-year-old watch is amazing.

  • @tiborkiss9186
    @tiborkiss91862 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a doxa jumbo - timeless design, the classic dress watch. swiss made - for peanuts. I also bought a few 70s tv dial watches - for less than usd 100. Crazy prices for really stylish watches.

  • @carlomarzot9654
    @carlomarzot96546 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Timeless vintage watches represent both future and past. Love them.

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    You put it beautifully, Carlo. I agree completely.

  • @karimakiki6424
    @karimakiki64246 жыл бұрын

    Still waiting for that detailed review of your Maxbill Teddy! Keep the great videos coming!!

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tomorrow 😉

  • @mystic48209
    @mystic482092 жыл бұрын

    Love vintage watches. Inherited a Longines and a Wittenaur. Recently bought a 1950s Kirovskie crab watch from Russia. Also bought a Stirmanakie Poljot watch from the 1950s. These Russian watches are so Robust they are still running decades later. But I also bought a retro Sturmanskie Raketa military watch.

  • @MrJSTroy
    @MrJSTroy5 жыл бұрын

    I have three vintage pocket watches from Elgin ones from 1898,1922,1926 and I love them

  • @lkkjhtemmexv1838

    @lkkjhtemmexv1838

    5 жыл бұрын

    i love a dionis pocket watch is amazing, ALTHOUGHT ITS NOT USEFULL FOR ANYTHING, JUTS KEEP THEM I SAVED IT FROM GOING TO TRASH.

  • @maxrobinson9553
    @maxrobinson95534 жыл бұрын

    I've got my grandfather's 1950s/60s gold dial dress omega (not sure that it has a specific model name) but the sentimental value is priceless to me. I'm however after a vintage cartier or vintage omega under the £2000 mark so I'm remaining optimistic

  • @cmpillred277

    @cmpillred277

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have my late fathers treasured gold JLC which was presented to him in 1970 by an Arab sheik for work he carried out for him in Saudi Arabia, you are right you can't put a price on the personal attachment that the watch gives you to them when you wear it, it's worth a lot of money but like you I would never sell it.

  • @grindhouse53
    @grindhouse53 Жыл бұрын

    Most of my watches are vintage, and antique. There is a watch for every occasion, and I love the history

  • @NoSoup4U2
    @NoSoup4U23 жыл бұрын

    I 150% love vintage watches. My watch collection is currently just over 200. I love vintage Rado watches. Not the most expensive brand out there, but they are Swiss made, with Swiss parts, not cheap imported parts, and there is so many models to collect. That's what I love about Rado's. I currently have 39 Rado's, almost a dozen his & hers Omega's and 5 Tudors too. You are right, to buy them at retail, there is no way I could afford them. And my prize watch, is a Hublot Big Bang. It was not working when I bought it, the person selling it was a son selling off his dads old collectibles, including several watches. He did not know anything about it. But the price was reasonable, so I took the chance. It wasn't a huge amount of money, but enough that, if I sent it for repair to Hublot, and it turned out to be a fake, I'd not get it back. Luckily it was authentic & for a couple hundred more, the watch was sent back looking brand new!!! Vintage watches are definitely an excellent investment! Great video too Teddy!!! CHEERS!

  • @jmfa57
    @jmfa574 жыл бұрын

    I have a dozen Omegas, all but the Speedmaster Professional from the 1950s or 1960s. One of them is a Seamaster that my grandfather got in 1952, complete with original box and receipt. I absolutely love them and wear them the majority of the time. I completely agree with you about the size of modern watches. The vintage 34-38mm size range is far more comfortable on my 7 1/4 inch wrist.

  • @retiredafce3373
    @retiredafce33732 жыл бұрын

    I love them. The style on most are very clean.

  • @gmshadowtraders
    @gmshadowtraders6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent delivery and interesting points you raise. I prefer vintage to new, in a 50 odd piece collection only 4 or 5 are bought straight out the window. I would only add, even dealers can screw you around, that's really no guarantee. It's happened to me recently in a franken Omega and the owner refused to take it back only a significant discount to what I paid. Probably didn't even know it's movement didn't match the case back detail, which I verified from the Omega people direct, so I was lucky to get anything back at all for it. That aside, the coolness, gent size not freakish stupidity size, and historical provenance just make for a killer collection if you have the patience, but you have to have the style to pull it off as well. I'm preaching to the choir, I know :) Fuck man, those all can't be your watches haha. Great stuff.

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha not all of them. Many of these shots were from my trip to NYC. Most of those watches were above my pay grade 😂 great points though my friend.

  • @savariaxa
    @savariaxa4 жыл бұрын

    The holy grail decades in watches are the 50’s and 60’s my favourites are Zenith’s, Cyma’s and Certina’s 😉

  • @jakekaywell5972

    @jakekaywell5972

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not bad choices. My two brands that I totally fanboy over are Hamilton (pre-Swiss, meaning before 1969) and Poljot. Both very well made, underrated, historically important, and unique.

  • @fernandotrinidad9665
    @fernandotrinidad96653 жыл бұрын

    I have vintage watches from obscure to the more known brands

  • @joshuatan7628
    @joshuatan76283 жыл бұрын

    Considering most of my tiny motley collection is made of vintage, heirloom watches, I’m inclined to agree. Just don’t get to wear them enough unfortunately…

  • @miacrowley119
    @miacrowley119 Жыл бұрын

    No 1 piece of advise. Agreed. Unless you are an expert buy from a watchmaker/dealer. I learned this lesson after my first 3 frankenwatches on eBay. Second thing that hasn't been mentioned. Vintage watches need care all the time. They will probably not be waterproof so thinking what you'll put on, what you'll be doing and what the weather will be like before you go out is a good idea. That was the prime reason I bought a new watch, a Duckworth. Looks a little vintage but you can do anything with it.

  • @AnindaCBR1k
    @AnindaCBR1k6 жыл бұрын

    Vintage watches can be very rewarding if you know what Ur doing. Craftsmanship and prestige of luxury watches at a relatively lower price

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree Chrome.

  • @edman1366
    @edman13662 жыл бұрын

    Hi Teddy, I'm in to watch collection since the pandemic and I'm really glad you introduced me to Omega and Junghans automatic watches. My question is do you ship watches bought online on your website to the Philippines

  • @davidcoleman2463
    @davidcoleman24635 жыл бұрын

    I have a Bulova automatic from 1946 . It runs and looks great . I wear it all the time . Classic .

  • @lkkjhtemmexv1838

    @lkkjhtemmexv1838

    4 жыл бұрын

    i use a lot my Bovet.

  • @silverghost4206

    @silverghost4206

    4 жыл бұрын

    You use your hand alot ??.. Im sure you do..

  • @neilpiper9889
    @neilpiper98894 жыл бұрын

    I collect vintage Chinese mechanical watches and vintage Soviet mechanical watches. Maximum price paid is £30 unless its rare like my Kirovskie watch made in 1939 at the 1st Moscow watch factory. I paid £70 for that. The toughest and most reliable are Sea-gull 1980s watches with the beautifully decorated St5 movements. The same applies to the 1980s Raketa/Seconda watches with the tough and accurate 2609ha movements. I have a watchmender who is impressed by the 2609ha and the St5 movements and as I have lots we always have spare parts. I just bought a Junghans handwinder military for £30 and had it fixed for £20. It's only 33mm in size like my Omega 1954 gold watch that I inherited. Too small. The Sea-gulls and the Raketas are mostly 36mm and 37mm which is perfect for me. I love researching and passing my knowledge on to others. These vintage videos are the most interesting ones you make.

  • @zachhall7131
    @zachhall71314 жыл бұрын

    I’m looking at a 1970’s seamaster from Chrono24 should I only buy watches that have boxes and papers?

  • @bettygreene6642
    @bettygreene66424 жыл бұрын

    I found an Omega Ladymatic Seamaster in a thrift shop for less than $5. And it works, but is running fast, so I might get it serviced. It came on a stretch band that I didn't like. My question is should I spend the money on a vintage Omega band that I think was originally paired with this watch; I think it would be a 6019. I found a couple of these bands on eBay for $125. Should I put the money toward getting the watch serviced or get the band and just reset the watch when it gets too far ahead.

  • @willmartinez3842
    @willmartinez38425 жыл бұрын

    whats the name/ reference # of that omega geneve in the beginning with the orange seconds hand

  • @freesneaky
    @freesneaky6 жыл бұрын

    I bought some vintage watches in the past... returned most, sold back the remaining few... but I am receiving another vintage watch tomorrow evening haha. vintage watches are amazing and filled with rich history.

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha I didn’t think that was going to be your point based on that first sentence.

  • @freesneaky

    @freesneaky

    6 жыл бұрын

    Learning from trial and error I guess haha. It is difficult to find a good vintage piece (at least for me) but as you said in this video, they have their own charm. I'm sure many collectors have at least one in their collection.

  • @jamessherrell904
    @jamessherrell9044 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you on the size. I am a 6'2" giant and build like a football player and I still think those mammoth watches look rediculous on people. My watches are all either dress or vintage for that reason.

  • @julianfisher8190
    @julianfisher8190 Жыл бұрын

    Fairly well on in my life I've discovered vintage watches; it's been an adventure. On (semi) retirement I decided a nice watch would be a pleasant way to celebrate. I looked, I disliked - and for one of the reasons you gave, size. I realised very quickly that my old cheap watches, my father's watch, my grandfather's, and so on, were all 'vintage' sized and knew I wanted a good example like that one too. And so I plunged into a new and confusing world. After a little under a year I have unearthed a lovely little dome dial, egg shell finish Constellation and from the year before my birth year. Alongside arcane discussion on various forums, you played your part in piquant my curiosity. So, thank you so much, Ted!

  • @davesmietanski512
    @davesmietanski5126 жыл бұрын

    You should primarily focus on making these watch videos. They’re your best content

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    I think that’s what I’m going to do. I will release style content on another channel, but I want to focus on watches now.

  • @EllingOftedal

    @EllingOftedal

    6 жыл бұрын

    Teddy Baldassarre I think one other main thing about your channel that makes it great other than the quality of the content, is the transparency. Keep up the good work

  • @paulstark678
    @paulstark6786 жыл бұрын

    My wrist is on the large side for most vintage, but to your Ali comment, with the right outfit and the right occasion I think a smaller watch can be classic and classy. My current two favorites with lots of wrist time are my Fortis True Line and Longines Cosmo. Cheers Teddy, always great content!

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    Very good point. It also depends on the watch. I suppose I think dress pieces should all be between 34-40mm regardless of the size of your wrist since it fits the occasion. Thanks for watching as always, Paul.

  • @SkysaxonDragonslayer

    @SkysaxonDragonslayer

    6 жыл бұрын

    Oh - I got an 8" wrist but wear down to 30mm and think my sweet spot is between 34 and 38mm

  • @Jaccayumitty

    @Jaccayumitty

    Жыл бұрын

    I keep hearing people say "my wrist is too big for vintage." Question: what do you think people with big wrists wore in the sixties?

  • @deea3723
    @deea37232 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Teddy. Question? I have a Seiko Pogue Reference #6139-6000 with a yellow dial. I have a spare dial, handset and crystal which I was going to replace. Should I just leave it as is or spend the money and replace the parts? I would love to know your thoughts. Thanks!

  • @Bitbythewatchbug
    @Bitbythewatchbug6 жыл бұрын

    Great video Teddy! happy Independence day to you!

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Andrew. Same to you!

  • @gladlawson61
    @gladlawson612 жыл бұрын

    After watching a video about all the b.s with vintage watches. I didnt want any watch. Now I'm back liking them again.

  • @stephendemille5424
    @stephendemille5424 Жыл бұрын

    I love vintage watches.. I do hope one day I could own one of these

  • @praveenkumarnagarajan9716
    @praveenkumarnagarajan97164 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how is Pobeda watch ? Any suggestions

  • @nb2481
    @nb24814 жыл бұрын

    I bought an old patek pocket watch that needs fixing. Any recommendations for where I should send it.?

  • @wyatthazlett3733
    @wyatthazlett37334 жыл бұрын

    Love the vintage - how about a video about the obscure vintage - I really like choices you selected here, but what about the everyman watch - Hamilton, Benrus, Helbros, Cyma, Orient, Girard-Perregaux, Rado, Bulova (sea king), Vulcain and Landron chronographs- I think I've found my sweet spot in vintage with these brands. so many interesting movements, interesting dials and like you say the timelessness - their smaller sizes. Let's not forget HMT and Kupobekue - brands we never see here in the states. -

  • @jakekaywell5972

    @jakekaywell5972

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not bad choices and I totally agree about your sentiments. My two brands that I totally fanboy over are Hamilton (pre-Swiss, meaning before 1969) and Poljot. Both very well made, underrated, historically important, and unique.

  • @SANDMANN517
    @SANDMANN5173 жыл бұрын

    It’s hard to find dealers that deal with vintage luxury watches plus most I see need service. Where do you typically shop for vintage watches?

  • @ec-hi1br
    @ec-hi1br5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Teddy, What year is your watch on this video?

  • @solidus1995
    @solidus19954 жыл бұрын

    I try to keep 12 watches, 6 of which are vintage. I have a beautiful longines and seamaster but the omega is a bit of a frankenwatch because the dial doesnt fit the case so it slants down on the left side slightly but I cant find this seamaster dial anywhere and it's in fantastic condition so I dont really mind.

  • @letsgoballistic
    @letsgoballistic2 жыл бұрын

    I think 1960's omega seamaster deville is my favourite old watch. And I'd still like to own one one day.

  • @marioaquilina248
    @marioaquilina2483 жыл бұрын

    Vintage watches are a big gamble which often goes expensively wrong.

  • @SomeGuy77956
    @SomeGuy779563 жыл бұрын

    I wish I found this video sooner. I want to know what the name of that black Omega is at 3:32.

  • @Olav3D
    @Olav3D4 жыл бұрын

    How much will it cost and I often do I need to service an Omega watch from 1949?

  • @lkkjhtemmexv1838

    @lkkjhtemmexv1838

    4 жыл бұрын

    if its old and neglegected it will cost you a small firtune, after that, 90 , it depends if its is hand winding, automatic, etc...cronograph... these last onee , cost a lot

  • @alfredgarcia6608
    @alfredgarcia66083 жыл бұрын

    Really like vintage watches. Know what your buying and from whom. Looking for a vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre military style from the 1940s.

  • @ph69jbl
    @ph69jbl6 жыл бұрын

    Great vid! What model is the omega with the white dial, arabic numerals and orange seconds hand please?

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    6 жыл бұрын

    That is an omega admiralty.

  • @fredycamelo
    @fredycamelo3 жыл бұрын

    I love them. And you’re right. They’re not for everyone

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