Everything I Wish I Knew BEFORE Buying A Vintage Watch!

[@curtisaz]

Thank you Jory- this was solid and useful information. I learned some new things and have a much better perspective as a result. It would be good to talk about the lack of water resistance with vintage watches.

[@heraldhermes4127]

Found this video looking for tips to take care of first vintage watch. I got a vintage seiko 🤣 - but I did do my homework, I got King Seiko 5621-7000 without the date.

[@stevend.elliott1984]

Hey Jory, enjoy your page a lot. One thing I would add to your list of things that people should know is the cost of maintenance for vintages watches. Buying a $250-500 dollar watch might be a steal but often the cost of the watch maintenance can be an added $300+. With Rolex or omega this could mean $1000+. Keep up the great work!

[@finished6267]

$1000 to service a Rolex? What are you smoking my friend.

[@jerrymaushard3835]

What is normal cost to service a Rolex

[@adamh.8742]

Thanks Jory! Great video topic! Also, to everyone else out there, don't forget to factor in servicing costs when buying vintage. Yes, ideally you want to buy with a guarantee/confident service record (aka the Time Teller Shop!!), but I know for lots of people, myself included, that's not always the case. I've learned this, personally. Sometimes the added cost of servicing, which can easily be hundreds of dollars, will propel the watch into a price you're not gonna be happy with, especially if you're buy more affordable pieces. Just thought I'd throw that out there! Thanks again, Jory! Keep doin' what you're doin'!

[@justinlouismusic]

Bought my first vintage watch recently. A steel Longines 1960s, elegant and beautiful. Didn’t break the bank either.

[@broken1394]

Nice choice.

[@TheoSloat]

It's amazing how many vintage watches have the same model "sold out"

[@jgsheehan8810]

Vintage Enicar? I just bought one and am loving it. Wish i saw this video first though. Oh, i bought a 1972 Tissot Seastar day date (2571) (a little like that Omega you showed) and it has an issue on the day wheel like you mentioned. About to go into hospital for an assessment. My fingers are crossed.

[@finished6267]

Enicar for the win!

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

I own a vintage 70s Rotiv Super Automatic Swiss Made with date and day complication. It's market value is probably insignificant, but to me it's worth the whole world, because it used to belong to my late grandfather.

[@olegpetelevitch4443]

I wear the Seiko collectors diver 300m Auto ! And my Rolls royce Mudmaster GWG 2000 1AJ3 ! Green black mainly stays on my hand ! Have a few oldies ! Looking for Patek Philippe 18ct gold or Longines 18ct gold vintage ! Thank you ! Ps in top nick !

[@jakov2193]

Great and informative video! One more problem I find is when looking at rare vintage watches. I was lusting over a NOS Zenith surf for months but one day it was gone and I regretted not pulling the trigger ever since. Of course it is way safer to first do your homework and look at the seller's reputation, but sometimes I think to myself that you should still act quick enough regarding some watches

[@vertugallery7099]

Some watches are rare and will go quickly because of that. My advice is to act quickly if you are buying on a platform that gives you the right to return the watch. You can then receive it, check it out, and return it for a refund if necessary.

[@AguilaEmplumada]

Honesty earned you a subscription. Love this video.

[@thatwhitecat]

bought my first 6139 poogde about 2 years ago for a super good price from a watchmaker that I know and just got lucky with a aussie variant complete with box and papers it is just incredible sometimes u have luck and yes I did my research very well

[@allrightknight]

Ahhh 🤫 you’re giving away the Longines-Wittnauer secret! It’s alright I already got three of them 🤗 I guess that’s enough. Here’s another recommendation for anyone who actually reads my comments 😆 They became Officially one company for a period around the 1950s so having done this already if you see one that looks like it was designed in the 50s and the seller who thinks he’s just selling a Wittnauer hasn’t bothered to open up the case-back when you purchase and open it up there’s a chance it will say “Longines- along with Wittnauer”. Also tested the dial after purchase and sure it’s enamel with 10k gold markers done for under $50.

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

Love the humor you put in your vid's even when you're purpose is to educate 😎👍 Just rewatched this for the 3rd time.

[@chrishyunjun7725]

Great video! I'm just getting into vintage watches and sometimes shocked at how unresponsive or outright rude the sellers can be when you are inquiring about simple things like service history. I stay away from those kinds of sellers period.

[@ModernRegimen]

That Dr. Frankenstein watch snob impersonation murdered me... 😂

[@tods.9947]

Thanks T3! As an avid vintage Seiko chronograph collector I concur with your assessment of Seiko. But there are a lot of materials out to learn about them. The forums for specific makes are great help too. But I would recommend vintage Hamilton as a great way to start. Important watch brand, outstanding history, solid movements, not Franken much, plentiful, strong collector community, and reasonably priced except for models with high gold content and the Calibre 11 movement chronographs.

[@briganfree3656]

Thanks for this video. I have not bought any vintage watches but I was starting to think about it. You have probably saved me a fair bit of money and a lot of disappointment. I will leave it till I know what I am doing. Or get advice from a reliable source.

[@discingaround]

"Everything I wish I knew before buying a watch winder", "Everything I wish I knew before working on my own watch" would be a couple of fun episode ideas. Keep em coming Jory! Loving this series.

[@thetimeteller]

Lol. But I don’t work on my own watches.

[@renemarquezrodriguez941]

I wish I knew this before buying a vintage seiko from someone from India, eh well it's pretty even if it sounds like a toolbox dropped off the stairs

[@davidstewart3868]

Jory, terrific valuable information. Thanks!

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

I'm not a fan of sub-40mm cases but, I love the Cartier Tank worn by Cary Grant in the movie North by Northwest. Given the opportunity and the right $$, I'd snag one up in a heartbeat.

[@f.kieranfinney457]

Tank watches wear very big. A 30mm case can wear like a 38 circular case. The trend is toward smaller cases too.

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

@@f.kieranfinney457 That's fine with me and my 8" wrist which measures 62mm across. ⌚😎🤙

[@jaym.1307]

I'm sorry, but I was that tool who was thinking about giving the Frankenstein vs Frankenstein's Monster bit... I'll go ahead and see myself out.

[@Mytube6138]

When I saw that bit I thought to myself there was no way someone would actually do that. I guess I haven't been around here long enough

[@jaym.1307]

@@Mytube6138 There's always that one person, it just happened to be me this time. Also, there is always an "invicta is the best watch eva" person as well. Now you are all caught up!

[@Avellania]

Technically they are both named Frankenstein. Since the monster names himself Adam and refers to Viktor as his father, you could argue that his name is Adam Frankenstein.

[@jaym.1307]

@@Avellania I love it! 2 months later and frankenstein is still going!!!

[@yuvalsheer]

Really like this video. And the selection on your shop looks beautiful.

[@drwindsurf]

Thank you Jory. I find vintage scary...but I am learning, this helps 😊👍

[@thetimeteller]

Thanks for being such a great supporter, Jeffrey! Always happy when I see your comments pop up!

[@drwindsurf]

@@thetimeteller Thank you Jory...I love the content!

[@morgan97475]

Good advice, Jory. Thanks.

[@galil_6863]

*Jory in 2020:* "Watch collecting is a pretty damn good time :)" *Jory in 2021:* "DON'T START WATCH COLLECTING!"

[@alessandro.felici]

Hey man, what is the ref and year of the thumbnail watch? I fell in love with it ❤

[@mellow-jello]

Turn green, and release your internal Hulk, Jory. That would bring in the views.

[@craig2100]

Jory, my man, great video today...love all of the info and support. Keep healthy, all the best to you, yours and your team.

[@benyang1549]

So glad I found this channel! This was very helpful. I was super impressed by the innovation and elegance that Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo watches have. (Patek and APs are breathtaking too) Despite their pricing, I’m still interested in saving up for one. But in the mean time, do you have any suggestions for thin, affordable, automatic watches for kinda broke college students?

[@fabiosilvestre5096]

I believe the best way to purchase a vintage is to study hard the model you are looking for ....you have to focus on a specific model ...

[@21elia59]

is a tudor prince oysterdate by rolex from 1970 a good choice?

[@papasharku]

Informative and fun, thanks Jory! Also I second the "ask questions" part, you learn a lot from just asking!

[@kdub9918]

What do you think about a vintage Omega Chronostop Flyback ref. 145.008 caliber #865 it’s a stainless steel case black dial looks early 70’s or late 60’s it runs good it could use a servicing at $2100 it’s cool but it nothing I couldn’t live without think I should offer $1300 or would that be insulting? He said to service it he would charge $900 to 1k? Your thoughts? Thanks in advance!

[@knownbarkert6153]

What's your opinion on Timex? Especially the vintage ones. Had a 66 Timex and swapped the face for a 77 Timex. Gave it to my dad. I rock a Timex indigo easy reader! Thanks!

[@f.kieranfinney457]

Wish there was an online database we could reference to see exactly how a model left the factory. So many Frankenstein watches that are impossible to spot without a visual reference.

[@damianosavraammisaelidis9727]

That beard King Leonidas. No, seriously that was very insightful and guidance oriented. Keep it up Leonidas...

[@truper232424]

Hello there. I'm a new fan. Just found your channel and I'm already in love. Sorry to bother you but would you mind sharing a thought or two about an OMEGA De Ville Quartz Cal.1342? One of these babies just arrived home and I'm having a hard time finding any valuable info about it. Thank you for your time and effort you put on these wonderful videos!

[@millionaire4519]

Glad to have found your channel.... great content

[@thetimeteller]

Thanks so much, Million! Welcome to the channel. 🤘

[@void1984]

There are inexpensive Certinas, simple 3 handers. Chronographs and divers are expensive, like with Seiko.

[@CtFshd1812]

DId you get a new camera? the video quality seems to have gone up a significant bit

[@DCMetroGecko]

Keep it up - your videos rock!

[@eminemmarshall7689]

I'm also seiko fan...All time Hit...

[@bigshrek6364]

What do you think about more expensive vintage watches, are they worth the $1000 - $4500 price tags they have and can you wear them without feeling like youll break them,watches like the sherpa 350 and watches of the like

[@finished6267]

Sherpas are tanks.

[@robertberthiaume7301]

Good comment , thanks

[@candide1772]

Thanks for the information. I am at the point in my collecting where I am beginning to explore the vintage market, and it can seem a bit overwhelming. Videos like this one are a great resource for beginners in the vintage market.

[@briancarpenter7687]

Great video Jory and sound insight on some of the ins and outs of getting a vintage piece. I have been looking and researching myself and haven't pulled the trigger and rightly so because there is a lot to know and a lot to choose from. I have been keeping an eye out at TheTimeTeller shop and someday I will find the perfect piece or I might just figure out what I want and have you find it for me. Either way it is a win-win because I know that I will get a great watch from a trusted source. Thanks again Jory and stay safe my friend. Brian

[@michaelcollins3132]

Totally disagree re vintage Omega. I think ‘stay away from cheap vintage Omegas’ would be more appropriate. Especially the 5 and 6 series movement watches are widely available serviced from dealers with warranty, and can be cross referenced against the Omega website for originality. Could be a mishmash of ten different watches of the same reference but if the parts are all period and reference correct does it matter considering the price?

[@SamPlaysBass49]

I tend to agree. “Stay away from vintage omegas from questionable sellers” is fair, but the fearmongering is a little overkill.

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

Question, Jory - At about the 2:40 mark, you showed a Rolex with the 10 through 2 in Roman numerals and 4 through 8 standard numerals. Was there a purpose for this or just something to start a conversation? Until this video, I'd only noticed this numbering format on a couple Glycine models a year or two ago. Regardless of who made them; I feel like I've had too much to drink when looking at them 🥺

[@finished6267]

It's called a California dial. If you google California dial /watch dial, you'll get a wealth of info. Cheers!

[@davesandler448]

I went to your website, and in the 12 pages of watches there, there were only 2 watches that didn't say "Sold Out". Is this normal?

[@joshuayon]

Hi jory! I just picked up the vintage seamaster cal 1020 ( exact same one as yours) as my first vintage watch🥲 Can I ask if I use it only as a weekend watch, do I really have to keep it on a watch winder? An overhaul was done for mine in 2019. Thanks !

[@harisreekm2138]

I have seiko 5 automatic 6349-501A watch with muscat oman emplem in it. is it worthy????

[@finished6267]

No. It's fake. Send it to me I will destroy for you.

[@harisreekm2138]

@@finished6267 [e-mail] send ur contact details

[@scottstewart1267]

I like 60s-70s Timex. They take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. And they're hundreds less than the others mentioned..

[@jakekaywell5972]

Except most Timex pieces can't actually be serviced on account of their jewel-less movements. Therefore, if I wanted to buy a working vintage watch for $50-$100, I'd look no further than the Soviet Union. Lots of choices there such marques as Poljot, Raketa, Luch, Slava, Vostok, and ZIM among others.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Just got a working 1967 timex marlin for less than 30 bucks off Ebay

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@fubarmodelyard1392 Good for you. Really, that's a solid deal. However, my original point still stands.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

@@jakekaywell5972 the riveted movements don't help either.

[@jedimasterham2]

Nice Montblanc.

[@johnr1350]

I love my vintage Wittnauer’s.

[@trevbarlow9719]

Those were really cool.

[@ewhyte8059]

Jory’s not really the watch guy I like to listen to out of the six or seven that I do but this video adjusted my perspective of him as the watch aficionado/wiseguy. Hes‘ sort of slight cheesy but funny millennial self-styled character who makes a lot of sense. He reviews some crappy watches, (I might have a couple myself) and some decent horological pieces. One thing I’ve come to realise is ,there are high quality everyday Timepieces you don’t have to worry about if they get damaged. These are not entry level luxury watches. They look good ,they are well designed constructions with solid workhorse ETA, Selita movements that can be eye-catching as well.The entry-level luxury watches upwards have superlative finishing, such as polished bevelled edges(anglage). Finely grained perlage ,Cote de Geneve , The dials or watch faces are also next level in materials and finishing,Higher quality metals as well as precious metals et cetera. These watches for the everyday person have to be worn and exposed to the outside world with caution and genuine risk assessment as the cost of repair or replacement can be extremely prohibitive and even psychologically damaging. Better to have bought a fake Rolex for a few hundred bucks than to have eventually purchased the real thing and substantially damaged it accidentally only to find out the cost of repair is the cost of a decent watch and not the one you’ve damaged not to mention you’re not a high earner. That’s why it’s important to build an everyday high quality Watch collection first. Then aim for a luxury watch when you’ve learnt how to maintain at a level that you can relatively easily afford to do so. Own a Armand Nicolet first before you go on to acquire your first Breguet .Two cents and out.🧐

[@thetimeteller]

My name is Jory.

[@Foxtrot-jr5qu]

Are you saying that my 18k yellow gold Rolex submariner with an engraved caseback which I bought for 600$ is fake?

[@thefreakingrickdaton3273]

Watching your video before pulling the trigger on a vintage Certina

[@henrywest7217]

You're a good info resource. I'll be askin'...

[@boredonlineshopper9530]

Few more videos like these...it might re kindle my love for vintage...I'm not encouraging you Jory..but still it's up to you.. :)

[@raychapman6810]

At 7:25 I think the word you were searching for is 'provenance."

[@henrikokalari8326]

Jory were did you purchase the vintage omega Im trying to find the exact one but cant find it

[@daverooni7763]

Hey, did you get a new camera or lighting? The picture quality is super high

[@darkphotographer]

the other buy i buy a vintage seiko 5 but i think is fake , well is quartz and has the knob at 3 , but is well made and looks good and works , look like was made in 70is ,and i pay 15euro , so win win ,

[@BobGolob]

Henry or Victor Frankenstein ? (movie or book?)

[@joshw122]

“Look at me.... We don’t care” -Jory 2020 My feelings for the rest of the year

[@yetivanmarshall1473]

Hi, looking for a Tag carerra caliber 5 day/date blue dial. It's 2700 on the tag site. Where would you recommend to purchase from? TY

[@CapitanoA320]

Hopefully I inherited a couple of vintage pieces, that helps to scratch the itch

[@mungojerry5257]

Another vintage watch that is a nightmare is Gruen, I probably missed the bus an a couple of great deals. However, as the saying go. If it's too good to be true, it probably fake and you're going to get burnt.

[@b_altmann]

Yes people don't ask questions and don't make offers because they're scared. Yes, the offer may be declined. That's how it works. A bit of back and forth is normal. Like in any marketplace where negotiation is a thing.

[@bodiemartyak691]

Do a Watch collection!

[@Watch-Crazy]

Superb advice! 👍

[@nothingtobeconcernedabout7477]

I started with JLC and IWC vintage watches because I liked the look of them. And true, a real and serious dealer will be happy to answer your question. If you are asking questions, you show that you are genuinely interested in buying, but you are not sure yet. Answering questions truthfully and are able to give answers to the buyers questions, generally it helps you make a sale. Also real dealers generally do not care to take a few minutes to answer questions because it potentially seals a deal

[@funkpunked666]

That mythological mutalisk tho 😂 @17:04

[@DeanooG89]

What is the point of your online shop? All but 2 of the 70 advertised watches have been sold out for weeks

[@thetimeteller]

Nope. We’ve restocked literally every week, and we sell out 80% inventory every restock. So you’re just missing out. Snooze ya lose, bucko.

[@DeanooG89]

@@thetimeteller Which day every week do you restock so I know when to check back?

[@dannyt6160]

17:06 Is that a Mutalisk?

[@KeljaSamiNation]

Im seiko fangirl! Woot!

[@thetimeteller]

Good taste!

[@KeljaSamiNation]

I’m 5”2 and wear a seiko sto turtle from 2018. 24/7 hahaha it fits on me large but good

[@thetimeteller]

Keli enjoy! That’s a great watch!

[@Tahmid05]

@@KeljaSamiNation nice i have a Seiko SBBN031 Tuna coincidentally the same one as Jory here but i got mine last november on my 14th birthday. As if the price tag wasn't enough, i had to pay £50 shipping to Birmingham England

[@adampawlicki6993]

Lol..."it's pronounced....Frankonshtien". One of my ALL TIME favorite films!!!

[@DascooleKeks]

Thats definitely not how its pronounced.

[@adampawlicki6993]

No kidding. It's a line from the movie young Frankenstein, which u obviously have not seen from the 70's

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Fronkensteen

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

How did so many vintage watches wind up in India?

[@finished6267]

Wind up? I see what you did there.

[@reezevlog]

im a successful property investor..but not a good watch investor..this is where Jory comes in...🙏🏻🙂☺️👍🏻

[@vertugallery7099]

If you are a successful property investor you have the basic brainpower to learn enough about watches; it is a step-by-step process. The only way to truly be safe investing is to have the knowledge yourself - knowledge = power.

[@didiermarchant2807]

Useful and funny video Jory, thank you. If you leave watches environment you can start stand up business 😉 Cheers.

[@Evan-gz3cf]

Love the Frankenstein riff. Need more of that guy popping in !

[@oskarolsson7336]

Hi. I'm looking for a watch that's minimalistic, white face, no date and preferred to have it automatic. Any one with any suggestions?

[@finished6267]

Omega genevé automatic with 565 movement.

[@finished6267]

Sorry that has date.

[@rbruce63]

When you put the image in b & w and said look at me I remembered Joe Pesci saying: Do you want a piece of me?

[@benburgess9428]

In the gun trade, we call guns built out of random parts “parts guns” and they’re particularly prevalent with SKS’s and AK’s.

[@ryanpeck3377]

Many old AK’s were built off “parts kits” as there wasnt much if any factory semi autos made and old com-bloc military rifles were taken apart and imported without recievers. So companies and individuals would make rifles with american made recievers. Thats changed in recent years as parts kits availability dried up. American companies started to make whole rifles and also some foreign companies started producing civilian legal semi autos. Nowadays there are lots of “parts guns” AR’s made by people. If you look on sites like gunbroker youll see all kinds of ARs made with cheap parts from numerous companies (even non-branded chinese parts like handguards bought at gunshows etc)

[@benburgess9428]

@@ryanpeck3377 Sir, with all due respect, I’m well aware of everything you just said. I’ve even pinned together quite a few parts Gun AR-15’s. Honestly, Parts Gun can sound a bit demeaning, hence the popularity of “Shooter’s Grade” particularly with sellers of US made surplus arms.

[@Ace2021]

Jory, When will you do a Brazilian JiuJitsu video on time away?

[@thetimeteller]

Not for a long while. All gyms and training areas are closed in LA due to current circumstances.

[@slgaray]

You get a thumbs up for the Frankenstein comment! Lol!

[@Bob.martens]

Wow, I didn't know you were the owner of Seiko AND Omega, undercover Boss:)

[@thetimeteller]

You’re going to flip when you find out about my other watches: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaTMaYmppLqLgdk

[@christianzale505]

@10:08 hahaha 😂 that’s funny

[@ricardochaveste7367]

👍🏼👍🏼🤪😥Thank you my friend Jory.....

[@dudemann6154]

1) DO YOUR FREAKING HOMEWORK! 2) Do your homework. 3) Read the sellers feedback. Years selling too.

[@buzzufy]

Great video :)

[@n00dyl69]

different lighting in this video.

[@69Muscle]

I’m looking to start my vintage collection with old Waltham’s. They were made in Waltham MA. I grew up next door in Belmont. That means a lot to me.

[@jamespalsson746]

Don't get something in too bad condition guys. Even T3 bought a VC that is in a questionable state.

[@thetimeteller]

* *jealousy detected* *

[@jrodscluster]

STILL ALL SOLD OUT

[@macoyupadoodle]

Wizard:🎩😤

[@Michel-7.7.7]

Since youtube never tells creators the reason why, it could also be the "Tank" that led to demonetization🤔

[@atiqkhn0]

Try to display picture of the watch you are talking about for the viewers as people starting the hobby are not familiar with them in the first place.