Here’s another watch I was excited to inherit from my father in law. it’s a Piaget Polo Quartz from the 1980s and I want to get it back into working order for my wife. It’s pretty spectacular to hold in person. Model is 861 C 701.

Rather than try to open the case back, I’m also going to take it to a repair guy in Minneapolis. Hoping it just needs a new battery. Should I have him do anything else to get it in working order or should the message be that ‘less is more’?

Again, never taken a vintage watch to have it repaired or serviced so would love any advice! Thank you!

I was fortunate to inherit this watch from my father in law and just love it. Some basic research tells me it’s a Movado Calendograf / Triple Calendar from the late 1930s to 1950s. That’s about all I know about it so feel free to let me know if you see something else!

It’s not in great shape so I’m taking it to a watch repair guy here in Minneapolis to see what he can do. I’ve never done this before so any advice would be great on what I should have the repair guy do or not do (polish? replace anything? clean?).

I’m excited to see if we can get this working again!

I had this moonwatch for about 3 years now and I never wear it. It has nearly no scratches on it aswell. What is a realistic price to ask for ?

Curious to hear any insights into year-specific watch quests. Do you do this? Or do you simply focus on watches you’d love to own and the year doesn’t matter?

My focus has shifted from hunting the latest cool releases to securing year-specific watches to mark great moments. It’s one reason why I’m excited to join this group. I’ve enjoyed watching Fed’s content and know he comes across a ton of cool watches across many brands and years.

Goal is 5 watches:

1974 birth year. Hunting a 1675 Pepsi or a Patek but very open-minded on this one.

2004 wedding year. Hunting a specific watch I’ve wanted my entire adult life: Daytona 116520 white dial. Cliche yes, but I just have to have one. I’ve found several opportunities in the $25k range but have been advised that this watch can be found for $20k so the hunt continues!

2006 first born. Secured a 14060 Sub no date, 2-liner. Matches my son’s personality to the letter. My first Rolex and it's perfect, can’t get enough of this watch. Excited to pass it down someday.

2008 second born. Still searching the perfect watch to match his personality. Eyeing a Milgauss but not locked in. Would love to diversify beyond Rolex but still searching for the right watch.

2025 was a huge milestone year and will be something big but in no hurry.

These are all expensive and specific hunts so it does limit me a bit. I’ve been picking up some cool microbrand watches under $2k to help get my fix in the meantime (Farer, Kuoe, Zelos).

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to keep you guys updated. Fedex has been massively disrupted this week (weather). We have many dozens of watches stuck in Memphis that are destined for the marketplace. We will work as quickly as possible to get them up once they arrive.

Fed

I just discovered that for one year, Omega made their own version of the Reverso. To small for my wrist but pretty damn cool collectible peice:

https://www.chrono24.com/omega/omega-reverso-equinoxe--id44273641.htm

Hey guys - I know I'm way overdue on this but our first Livestream

will be this Sunday. To access just go to Livestream in the top menu

and go the the page and we'll see you there.

If you can't make it for any reason the replay will be posted in the

Knowledge Vault.

See you there!

Thank you for doing this Fed!! I have always wanted to ask you this question. I know the first rule of watch collecting is to buy what you like. But, what are some watches you tell people to dodge? Like if they break a lot or service cost does not match the value of a watch, ect. Thank you for your input.

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Has anyone purchased a watch of Grailzee? Curious what your experience was?

Hi Federico

happy new year. I've been offered a new in the box Singer Flytrack Cocktail Timer limited Edition - one of twelve for 11k. Would this be a smart buy? I believe Singers are typically much pricier but I just don't know enough about them. Thank you.

I've been going back and forth between these two for a long time and cannot for the life of my decide what to buy. The correct answer is of course buy both but I am trying to be 2% financially responsible. Both stack up so closely in every way - anyone own either model that wants to give me some flavor?

Hi everyone,

Just signed up and excited to join this community as a long time listener for FTW.

I would love thoughts on Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer 150th Anni Ltd Ed 18K White Gold 260-22 38mm with box and papers.

It’s my first UN and I just purchased it for $7275 and would love to get input. I already bought it and will keep it but would value any information from this community on whether I got a good deal or not.

Bonus points if you have any extra info to share besides the value - it’s my first UN.

So I'm looking to pick up a JLC Reverso Duoface specifcally Ref Q3848423, are there any discounts on these at ADs anymore? Should have picked one up before all the price increases in the last few years but it is what it is. Considering they don't seem to take much of a hit on the secondary market I doubt it but figured I would ask.

This watch is way out of my budget but thought I’d share with the group. Seems like a good deal for a high horology piece, especially since it appears the dealer might consider further negotiation. Hopefully the attached link works. Curious if this is actually a good deal?

What should I have to pay for them

Looking for new/used with box seiko ssc929. Around 300-340$ thanks

What are the instructions for sending Zelle payment for FTW collective purchases?

Thank you

Hi. Looking at trading in a watch only (serviced by Patek in 2021) Neptune 5085/1a. What would be the approximate value for that watch by dealers? Appreciate your help

supposedly unworn, box and papers from 2025. $30,500. Is that a good deal?

Hi Federico

I am trying to solve a Universal Geneve mystery. I have a Compur circa 1935-1940? (caliber 281(?)) but something about it is weird. After scouring the Internet I cannot find one where, on the dial face it says Compur above and Universal below, they all show the opposite. This is the only Compur I've been able to locate with this dial. Have you seen this before? Any idea on value? It's in great condition for its age. Thank you.