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Affordable Vintage: 60's Vulcain Diver
There are many reasons to buy or collect vintage watches. Perhaps you are looking for an investment, an object that will appreciate in value over time. In that case, you are most likely looking for rare, expensive and well-kept examples from well-known brands, such as Rolex or Omega. Another reason might be purely aesthetic. The scratched up, faded patina of a well-worn watch has a distinct appeal, one that is certainly fashionable right now. Yet another reason might simply be options. As you look through watches from decades past you will find a gigantic pool of designs that might interest you much more than what is currently available. Furthermore, as I mentioned in my 40mm and under guide, the standard diameter of a watch used to be in the mid 30's, not low 40's, which can be much more appealing to certain people.For us at w&w, what makes vintage watches so appealing is the vast amount of options, and the fact that unless you are pursuing something well known and rare, you might

Gold filled Hamilton Masonic
Stumbled across this at the Heritage Auctions site.just wondering if Masonic symbols on watches are unusual or not? Anyone else have one?lf.jpgSorry, the pic is a bit small to be of any use (click on it for a slightly bigger pic), but full-size image is here:Two Gold Filled Wristwatches, Hamilton Masonic & Longines Mystery. Case: gold filled. Dial: silver, mystery disc and Masonic symbols. Movement: manual, both 17 jewels. Timepieces: WristwatchI actually think the Longines Mystery looks a bit better IMHO, but they're both interesting.

Vintage Hamilton for Tuesday, Sept. 16th - Grant
catalogued 1934named for Ulyssee S. Grant (there was a Lee model also that year)6,494 manufactured in 10K ygf ($45 new)647 manufactured in 14K ygf ($45 new)3,200 manufactured in sterling silver ($42.50 new)available in 10K & 14K yellow gold fill, & sterling silveravailable with either the 17-jewel 987 or 19-jewel 979 movementsavailable with applied gold number or luminous dials28mm wide exluding the crown35mm over the lugs16mm strap widthoriginal price equivalent to approx. $700 todayprone to wear on the four high points of the bezelfrom 1934 catalog

Considering trading a few Rolexes for one AP
Hello AP Forum. I'm considering (upon my return home in a few months) selling/trading the following pieces for a 15450 (37mm), preferably used still under warranty. This watch has mesmerized COMPLETELY.14060 (Sub 2 Line)16060 (Sub Date)Adding cash I was going to spend on a Rolex DJ 6-7kHave I completely lost my mind? I am open to someone speaking some common sense into me, PLEASE. I was originally going to purchase a DJ for my dress watch, but have been staring/drooling over the 15450 for the last 48 hours. I own an SD, so the Sub bug will still be satiated, and I also have a Pepsi and Explorer, so I will still have variety. However, I feel the AP would bring a completely different element to my watch family. Would you all recommend buying NIB from a trusted seller here, or LNIB with some warranty left so I can potentially get the third year warranty via AP, also from a trusted seller?Lastly, correct me if I'm wrong, but the 15450 only comes in a white dial right? That's okay if it doe

5167 price ... potential first PP incoming
Hi all!I¡¯ve had my name on wait lists for 5167 and 5711 and today my AD called and offerred me a 5167... i put a deposit down and plan on collecting the watch tomorrow ... but silly me I don¡¯t even know EXACTLY what MSRP is?! I¡¯ve tried searching forum and google with no avail ... it would be my first PP to add to my nice Rolex collection . Thanks for your help!JRSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro