Best Value Vintage Watches: August 2018 | Armand The Watch Guy

In today's video, I would like to discuss several fascinating vintage pieces from a GMT watch from Zodiac, to the pinnacle of Longines' in-house automatic movements of the 1970s in addition to a Breitling which perfectly celebrates the jet-set era. These watches make tremendously good value propositions for those who want excellent quality and historical designs.
Featured Watches:
- Hamilton / Benrus GG-W-113
- Zodiac Aerospace
- Longines 890 & 990
- Breitling Transocean
- Omega Seamaster Chronostop
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[@davidinghram2494]

Thanks for showing the Zodiac. I had forgotten how beautiful it looked when it was new. Mine is still in very nice condition and I bought it new on May 1st, 1969. It came from the ships store on the USS Wright CC-2. I have many nice things now, but the old Zodiac is still my most prized possession.

[@Anitropius]

I was at a bus station the other day and I saw a man wearing a Chronostop just like the one in the first picture of the segment. I complimented him on his watch and he told me that it was his father's. His father was a diplomat of the Iranian government before the revolution and he recieved it as a gift in New York from an American diplomat. After the revolution the man's father took his family to the west and the Chronostop was one of the few possesions that his father was able to take with him. This led to an interesting conversation about life in Iran pre-revolution which is a topic I've been curious about. I got to try on the watch and it was wonderful on the wrist. You never know where your watch obsession takes you!

[@yaaxarr8977]

I have one of the Omega chronostop showed it was my Father´s beloved watch. The Omega still running, great piece.

[@H0kram]

Curiosity leads to great encounters.

[@seanbrendan8271]

i realize it's pretty off topic but do anyone know of a good site to stream newly released series online ?

[@abdullahryan8816]

@Sean Brendan i watch on flixzone. Just google for it =)

[@jamisonderek1607]

@Abdullah Ryan definitely, been watching on Flixzone for months myself :)

[@drwindsurf]

Thank you for another excellently researched and presented video Armand :)

[@Luka-lv7to]

I bought my first vintage watch yesterday on ebay so I was excited to watch this video, but when I saw prices of this watches 😵😵Could you do budget vintage watches list ?

[@winstonamaral1443]

Excellent!! Hamilton and Zodiac are very rare in Australia. Twenty years ago there was a watch dealer in Darling Harbour Sydney that had a few Zodiac models for a while. Absolutely right about Longines. In terms of value some new models offer column wheel movement at a reasonable price. Thanks.

[@grahamlawton6250]

I really enjoy these videos. Great choices...every single one. The Zodiac is one I’ve almost bought a few times. For the Chronostop, I have the earlier version but the Driver model; it’s still very accessible from a $$ standpoint, is 35+mm, and looks great on the original Milanese bracelet or other straps. Hugely collectible.

[@roygardiner2229]

I really enjoyed this video, Armand. Your videos are very informative for a new watch enthusiast, like me. The Longines Transocean somehow gets my vote here: it just seemed so classically attractive. But I wouldn't disparage any of the watches you reviewed here!

[@oskarhugobalderramaanibarr1057]

Excelent video, I've learned more about my Longines Ultra Chron...thank you!

[@patrickmainwaring5911]

Fantastic video as usual. Loving the Longines (a brand I have no particular affinity for for the reasons you describe afterwards), Zodiac and Omega!

[@myplane2906]

Excellent videos. I want to try buy an antique watch on a Budget. Could you please consider make a video for antique watches on a budget and please include where to buy them ? . I am live in the USA. Many 5hanks again .

[@steveperry1344]

i still have a zodiac aerospace gmt that i bought new in 1968 and dispite it's age it still looks and runs great but i never wear it.

[@ryanw645]

Great video as ever Armand! Have you had much experience with Smiths watches? They have some interesting vintage military and dress and diver pieces and are great value on the second-hand market.

[@JIMPONYD]

Beautiful review. Thanks

[@milesjenkins1405]

Thank you. Keep up the great work!

[@jamesluciani3284]

Love your content! Always very informative. Consider making your intro music more upbeat. Your current intro is very somber. IMHO!! Thanks

[@jimsy5530]

Sorry, but the info on the Zodiac is incorrect: only one of the Aerospace GMT iterations came with the bakelite bezel, and in colours other than black and blue or red and black. Dials were also available in white. Indices varied between two types, depending on whether your bakelite model is aa 934 or 934B.

[@raduarisanu6421]

Hey, pls have a look at YES Equilibrium Watches. They are really unique.

[@WatchDisplay]

Awesome video!

[@rubenpavon8229]

Que maravillas!

[@markplayford5836]

Not for me but very interesting just the same. I'm in my fifties but much prefer modern watches mainly as I inherited a 35mm Omega and a 30mm Rolex (lucky me you could say) but in reality just too small so unwearable. It's an area of watch collecting which holds little appeal and I would be more inclined to support SOME micro brands. Educational as always though Armand, many thanks

[@Tomasz0216]

I really need to find where you get your price ranges from. Maybe I can find something for me one day XD

[@tomfaranda]

The military models

[@light1531]

Amand. I cannot believe the prices for these vintage watches in all your fantastic commentaries. I know you adore them. BUT there are no parts for these watches and the cases if too polished are irreplaceable, so why would anyone pay more than 1500 pounds for any of them, given that the modern luxury watch starts at that price and is simply better engineered product with real backup? I could NEVER risk spending 1500 pounds on a 1960s watch without massive belief in the originality and the chances of using the watch in normal life?! All the pictures are with non-original straps, because that has to be because they will have perished, but doesn't that demonstrate these are fun to look at, but can't be used. The modern leather straps are tons better than anything from the 1960s or 1970s.