List of vintage watch dealers

[beachboy17]

Alessandro Ciani........i actually purchased a Tudor 7021 Snowflake and Rolex Sub 16800. Very knowledgeable and he gets some beautiful pieces.

[ebc992299]

Originally Posted by beachboy17

Alessandro Ciani........i actually purchased a Tudor 7021 Snowflake and Rolex Sub 16800. Very knowledgeable and he gets some beautiful pieces.

Much appreciated


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[gazar]

Looking for 5 digit GMT, must be unpolished piece.

Please PM me if there is any.

Thanks in advanced.

[gentb]

Please what is the updated list?

[Kyle Reed]

Hello,
Looking for dealers and watchmakers in la, ca.
Thank you

[Phat4]

Originally Posted by vittoriotolo

Any shops in London, UK?

I am looking to buy an Exlorer I (114270).

Thanks!!

Hey mate. Hope you’re well. Just seen the post.

• as a sports model, that would be snapped up in a minute if, let’s say I saw one.
• that would now be old stock as the new 214270 has been selling since 2012 so extremely difficult to find new
• Ebay, Chrono24 are your best chances but you may have already be doing that but that’s going to be it.
• research research research is how things get done and less chance of you getting done.

[1watch]

In LA you could look to Alex Ciani, Stephane Medam, Curtis Chen, Cam Barr for starters. to the north in SF, Jacek and Sector Dial. On the East coast, Shear in NY and Wind in FL. There are others in Miami area that have mixed reputations.

[carwashchris]

I have inquired about a watch 3 times in the last 3 weeks with no response ?

Is his site not the best way to reach him ?

Thanks Chris

[carwashchris]

I reached him through IG

[Wahlberg]

Are there any new players or additions to the list? I've only been looking at 2 or 3 people in regards to vintage watches.

Where else can or should I look with a frequent amount of new watches? I barely see 4 digit datejusts anymore like 2-3 years ago.

[Tjp730]

Originally Posted by hkbufga

MQ Milton

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Plus one this, but it's HQ Milton. You can follow them on instagram to see all of their new listings. Great people.

[Tjp730]

[QUOTE=ryansoulsit;10480757]Jacek Kozubek, his new website looked gorgeous. Tropical Watch!

Also can personally vouch. Great website and seller.

[b.wayne]

Originally Posted by 1watch

In LA you could look to Alex Ciani, Stephane Medam, Curtis Chen, Cam Barr for starters. to the north in SF, Jacek and Sector Dial. On the East coast, Shear in NY and Wind in FL. There are others in Miami area that have mixed reputations.

Thanks!

-Curtis

[Stan Cooper]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

(Am updating this by finally removing NBTimes. That site has been down for years)

Jeff Barnard: http://www.bernardwatch.com/ in Texas

Andy, I'm a newbie here, but have purchased two GMTs (a 1978 1675 purchased in 1997 and a 2000 16710 purchased this year) from Jeff Bernard (note the spelling of his last name) and can't say enough good things about his operation. Both of these watches were in like new condition and the 16710 came with box and papers.

[WACHMIK]

no update about this thread

[anirudh.412]

Any dealers in Mexico? How is the vintage market there?

[Fellini]

Not wanting to cause undue alarm, but one of the gentlemen mentioned herein purveyed me with a superbly fake piece some time ago, which was wrongly and worryingly deemed original on the basis of a photo by another fine establishment on this list. So I guess one should always bring a loupe indeed.

Some others here are positively mint, though.

Originally Posted by jaisonline

Fixed some links and removed a duplicate. I will fix more later, after work. We probably should also go back to the previous format for consistency (e.g. @cruvon : https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...&postcount=634. )

Note: I noticed that John Springer's name is missing...


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Jed aka Jedly1 (http://www.thetimetraveler.co/)[*]
Erik Ku (http://10pastten.com/)[*]
Jacek Kozubek - jacek.kozubek@gmail.com - S.F., CA http://www.hqmilton.com[*]
Andrew Shear: andrew@sheartime.com http://sheartime.com/[*]
Ralle aka rallepeng www.vintage-watches-international.com[*]
Ian Blowers UK http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/[*] [Refer Footnote 2]
Jason Graham aka 964RS http://www.SweepingHand.co.uk, http://www.facebook.com/SweepingHand.co.uk[*]
Derek Dier- http://www.watchestobuy.com/ for Tudors[*]
Nick Gogas aka Greekbum- nasgogas@earthlink.net - 727-804-NICK (USA)[*]
Mike Wood (Www.theoldwatchshop.com )
David Kim(frogman4me on Rolexforums) Watches With Patina LLC
Michael Morgan http://iconicwatchcompany.com *
Paul Seregin- http://www.seregins.com
http://www.coolvintagewatches.com
Zaf Basha- http://www.finertimes.com
Ken Jacobs (http://www.wannabuyawatch.com )
Joshua Bonifas: http://www.Fourtane.com
Eric Iskin- Oldetown@sonic.net- Santa Rosa, CA- Olde Towne Jewelers
Jeff Barnard: http://www.bernardwatch.com/ in Texas
Jerome Fellous http://www.watchmywatch.fr/ in France
Henrik http://www.subgmt.com info@subgmt.com Telephone: +31 610 376 53 in the Netherlands
Philippe Capurro of http://www.exoticwatches.net
http://www.uhrenfreund.com
http://www.thewatchcollectors.com
http://www.watchworksPDX.com, in Portland, ask for Alex
http://www.tempvsfvgit.com, Tempvus Fvgit, ask for George
www.alltiques.com, ask for John at 70 bowery NYC
Tuscaneyrose watch and Jewelry New York, ask for John Buckley
Worldly Watches, ask for Stephane Medam
http://duvarney.com/index.html, Steve Duvarney
www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-1.html
http://www.europeanwatch.com European Watch Co.
www.olivine-prestige.com
European Watch Co (Boston) [/url]
Art of Time (Miami) www.artoftime.com/
(Wingates) (Texas) tic-tock.com
Tik Tik Vintage in London (Mark Gonzales)
Paul Duggan - http://pduggan.com/
THE VINTAGE WATCH COMPANY, 24 Burlington Arcade, London www.vintagewatchcompany.com/
Fabrice Losfeld from www.thewatchcollectors.com
Matthew Bain. Miami https://www.matthewbaininc.com/
Philippe Capurro of http://www.exoticwatches.net
Club Patina

A green (*) against a dealers name indicates that atleast 2 forumers have purchased vintage watches from a dealer here, have received them and are happy. So if atleast 2 of you have purchased a vintage watch from any of the dealers in the list, have received it and are happy with the purchase please say so here so can update the dealers name with a green (*).Also note that a single forumer purchasing 2 or more watches from a seller will be considered as one reference and not two.



Purchase Reference list: Besides the green star rating, for added green star rating accuracy, refer to this "Purchase Reference list" to get a feel of the quality of watches forumers here have purchased from their respective sellers. Forumers have kindly made recommendations here for sellers so that it helps newcomers here, thanks guys for that! Also this list can help confirm are genuine known forumers/buyers making buyer recommendations and you can do that by having a look at their historic posts here, feel free to use the search function to look up their historic threads for posted watch pictures. Though not 100%, the purpose of this purchase reference list is also to hopefully discourage proxy buyers who make fake recommendations on a dealers behalf so that they think twice before making a recommendation here since to prospective buyers, their thread history is only a simple thread search away. Finally, do make inquiries on the forum.


Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188,alanski,Vincent65,Mark020,Fro gman4me)
Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II, Vincent65,Frogman4me)
Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie,inspires,lasavoldi,vkych oo,Frogman4me)
Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020,shairan,psv,inspires , RLX-lvr, Beef,droptopman)
Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan,Skyedog,Buffy,inspires,Frogman4me , Mark020,qadhi)
Ralle (florianw,Burswood)
Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak,Monobike)
Jason Graham (learningtofly,alanski,badastronaut)
Derek Dier (ezinternetr,Blassy,sryukon,CdnWatchDoc)
Nick Gogas (77T,Jason71,watchcrank,motoikkyu,bluemartinifan)
Mike Wood (Ross Povey,The Laird)




Beginner reading guide threads (Please feel free to suggest some more here)

1) Forum members here have helped create this extremely helpful vintage watch terms list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=list
2) A forumer feedback generated vintage references list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180464 (Ignore the pricing info since the prices are just a range and might not be uptodate in all cases, are highly market condition dependent but gives a good understanding of the various Rolex references available, please feel free to sugest updates in this thread)
3) A vintage watch repairer list by country created with forumer input. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers. Please reverify with forumers here before sending your watches to repairers on the list to make sure you get the latest update on them.
4) Most importantly, look up historic threads on this vintage forum, a wealth of knowledge there.

NB: While this list serves to collate all vintage watch dealers forumers have possibly dealt with (from fellow forumers comments above) in one place, it in no way is a measure of the quality/originality of the watches that are on sale with them. Please conduct your own due diligence before you make any purchases by asking questions on the forum, posting pictures, getting references, etc. Also please notify us of any concerns and if the forumers agree I can take them off this list.




VERY IMPORTANT: As always refer to the footnotes and do your due diligence when buying any vintage watch, even from sellers listed as having a green star, since past recommendations are not necessarily a ticket for positive experiences in the future. So ask questions and verify watches through the forum "before" you buy any vintage watch. This is a forumer purchase experience list aimed at helping newbies find a vintage from known sources and is not an official recommendation list or a substitute for doing proper research on watches and sellers before you buy.

Hacked Accounts: There have been some instances when sellers accounts (websites and emails) have been hacked into and used by criminals to dupe buyers. Please try atleast making a phone call to the dealer besides the usual email communication before sending funds out to reduce the risk of being duped and ensure you are dealing with the right person.


Footnote 2: Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality since this dealer might not have the specific expertise catering specifically to collectors as some of the sellers here, has a 7 days no questions asked return policy.
Alex Ciani www.alexciani.com

[jennie hunt]

Good thought it is

[MarcelGuinchard]

I strongly recommend Riccardo Cappagli in IT (available on Chrono24)

[MarcelGuinchard]

Also had good transaction with Robert Bargello in Austria

[MarcelGuinchard]

Good dealer in France #1: Le Spécialiste Vintage

[MarcelGuinchard]

Good dealer in France #2: Greg Blumenfeld from Le Guide Des Montres

[Fellini]

Just got a Kermit Bertolli from a dealer I hadn't known before, but who has proven highly knowledgeable, professional and with perfect service, so I thought I'd drop a note here recommending Daniel, owner of Ro-Times in Linz. As you probably know fishing for Kermits is a high risk operation, I walked away from several almost done deals for various reasons before this, Daniel provided me with a perfect piece in a 100% enjoyable operation, with immaculate papers.

[edward146]

Good info to have in your pocket thank you.


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[Cantab]

I just noticed that Zaf Basha has an incorrect affiliation listed. He is at: classicwatch.com and a great resource often overlooked.

[HendersonClaire]

Mark Lerman is really good in this field.

[RFC]

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Jacek Kozubek (jacek.kozubek@gmail.com)- hqmilton.com

I though Jacek left for Tropical Watch.

[Cantab]

That is correct about Jacek, and I notice that corrections to list are not made.
See Zaf Basha above. He is at classic watch.com, not where he is listed.

[996marty]

Originally Posted by gazar

Looking for 5 digit GMT, must be unpolished piece.

Please PM me if there is any.

Thanks in advanced.

Surely Singapore is as good as anywhere to find one? Although finding one unpolished might make the search interesting

[dardeca]

Any good vintage dealers to visit in Vegas? I'm going there Dec. 9-13.