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cgalny
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Apr 15, 2018
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I also collect pocket watches...actually vintage silver pocket watches (~40). This one looks kind of interesting, but for approximately the same money, I think I'd rather buy a nice vintage silver pocket watch from eBay. Also, I hate gold plated watches. Gold filled is usually OK, but gold plating usually wears off after a while.
YabosMcGee
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Apr 19, 2018
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cgalnyCan you share some good brands to look for on ebay? There are a ton of vintage pocket watches on ebay.
cgalny
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Apr 19, 2018
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YabosMcGeeYeah, there certainly are a ton of pocket watches on eBay. When I look for pocket watches, the only ones that interest me are vintage silver, and occasionally stainless steel, specimens. I won't buy a gold-plated watch.
I don't always (see next paragraph) pay as much attention to brands as I do to whether or not the watch is preferably sterling silver, whether or not it keeps time, and physical condition, particularly the dial. For some reason I just like silver.
Given a choice I'd go with a vintage Hamilton, especially their 992B movement, Ball, and Omega. There's nothing quite like a nice Hamilton 992B for the price. Nice ones come up (at least this was the case the last time I checked) on eBay for reasonable prices.
I don't always (see next paragraph) pay as much attention to brands as I do to whether or not the watch is preferably sterling silver, whether or not it keeps time, and physical condition, particularly the dial. For some reason I just like silver.
Given a choice I'd go with a vintage Hamilton, especially their 992B movement, Ball, and Omega. There's nothing quite like a nice Hamilton 992B for the price. Nice ones come up (at least this was the case the last time I checked) on eBay for reasonable prices.
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