With all of the modern technoligies available to companies in this modern age, I sometimes only so impressed with some of the watches being produced. From Aesthetics to mechanical ingenuity, computer do a lot of the work.

I really appreciate the simplicty of many vintage pieces.

Here is one of my favorites within my personal collection.

A late 1940's to early 1950's Wittnauer Triple Date Calendar.

I know, it is only a Wittnauer, but a very difficault one to find and at only 36mm I still feel comfortable throwing it on my 7.5" wrist.

What's your favorite?

Is it inappropriate to ask(with courtesy, of course) for discounts at Cartier boutiques? I’m potentially interested in a De Santos down the line; I’ve come across some conflicting information on this and wanted to make sure that I follow proper etiquette and not make an unnecessary bad impression if I can help it.

Does anyone have experience dealing with MT timepieces that advertise on Chrono Grabs? Are they a trusted reliable dealer? Gerry11

Are there any generally accepted conventions when negotiating with a dealer for a vintage watch? Is it always worth seeing the dealer will take less than asking price, or is that bad form if review of comps suggests the asking price is fair?

Is this a fair price for a Rolex Date Just 41 Wimbledon? The watch is two tone gold, oyster bracelet, fluted bezel, and the manufacturer's warranty runs to the end of December 2028, Thanks Gerry

I want to order a couple of nice watch straps, likely made from ostrich and lizard. I know of Aaron Bespoke, Delugs, etc. Are there any recommendations for or against those options or does the Collective have any other sources I should look at. Thank you!

Hi All,

Thank you so much for joining this community. I am SO happy to see so many people posting and answering each others questions. This is exactly what I was hoping for!

Just a quick update on photo functionality. When posting a new discussion you can post a photo but at the moment replies do not allow for photos to be posted. We are aware of this and are working on it. Just wanted to give everyone an update.

In the meantime if you all click in the top right hand corner and then click on profile you also have the ability to add your own custom Avatar to your profile. Perfect place to put a pic of your favorite watch ;)

Anyway, thank you so much for making this an awesome community. I am very excited for the future!

Fed

Good afternoon,

Interested in purchasing a Breitling Superocean Heritage on Chrono24. Watch is dated 2025, and is unworn/new condition. Do these watches generally fall under the Breitling warranty?

I have an opportunity to purchase a JLC Duometre (apprx year is 2012) for $16,800. The watch is 40.5mm diameter and ~13.4mm in height. The watch is naked (no box and no papers) but I trust the seller and have done prior business with him. I have tried on the watch and its a special timepiece, certainly one that you don't see every day. Given that the watch is naked, is $16,800 reasonable and given the uniqueness of this watch, should find an example that does come with papers?

Thanks,

Joel

i.e. You may have a vintage Rolex and you are unsure if it's even worth bringing into the market and trying to sell it or not.

what do you think of this deal?

Anyone have recommendations for good watch shops in Munich, Leipzig, Bamberg, or Berlin? Driving through Germany at the end of the year and looking for some places worth stopping to see great German and other watches. Thanks!

in a cruise and docked in Nassau today. Are there any good buying opportunities to be had here? Any recommendations? My wife has been eyeing the Cartier ballon bleu with pink dial. Any chance of scoring a Rolex at retail?

What do y’all think of this deal? What about the watch in general? I’ve never had a Louis Erard in the hand, but I hear good things. The design of this one is just too cool 😎

I can’t get the link to change font colour … it’s in white just before the ***.

https://ebay.us/m/v2XTW8 ***

Is it possible to have too many watches? Right now my collection is somewhere around 30. I would say I primarily rotate about 6 of them but can’t seem to pull the trigger on unloading any! How do you choose? Crazy to think some people struggle with food and shelter and some of us have to deal with REAL problems like this

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Can you please tell me how often new watches are uploaded to the marketplace and if there will be personal notifications, possibly in the profile preferences, based on brand or model of certain watches.

Also, can you please include bracelet lengths for used watches in the descriptions, so we know if the linkage is correct in the case of metal bands.

Thank you, G -

Hi Guys,

I have dozens of grail watches and my obsession changes almost daily. Kinda going nuts for this Moser Endeavour Tourbillon. Hopefully one comes through the door at delray and I get to try it on in the flesh!

Hi guys Fed here!

Let's see what everyone is wearing this week!

Turkey day is almost upon us and I decided to go with the Nomos Tangomat GMT with the airport codes. Weather in Miami is finally a little cool so I was craving wearing a strap watch!

What do you guys have on the wrist?