If you thought buying a new watch was intimidating, try buying a vintage one. There are endless options from dead and surviving brands, and, making matters worse, there is a plethora of poorly maintained, damaged, unoriginal and straight-up fake watches out there. Finding a decent watch is hard enough, and knowing the right amount to pay is even harder. But the trouble is often worth it, and if the recent growth of the vintage watch market is any indicator, we’re not the only ones who feel that way. If you’re feeling the itch, we recommend reading up on our various guides on vintage watch buying and ownership.
Debunking the Myths of Vintage Watch Care
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J. W. Sotak, Chief Operating Officer of Analog/Shift, a vintage watch purveyor based out of NYC, shares tips and tricks for vintage watches.
