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Old 2 December 2021, 04:59 AM   #781
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This is very helpful. Thank you.
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Old 23 December 2021, 08:37 AM   #782
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A great vintage dealer is Bulang & Sons. I have made two purchase from them and their customer service is second to none. They have a limited selection, however, what they have is very nice.


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Old 20 January 2022, 09:36 AM   #783
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I know he’s be mentioned here before, but I just had an amazing experience with Andrew Shear from Sheartime. Fantastic experience in every single regard. Highly recommend him!
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Old 27 January 2022, 04:26 AM   #784
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Hi! Newbie here but found out about the forums from my brother who is a big Rolex guy. I just bought a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual from recaro18 (Ricky) and he was an absolute class act. Very communicative, sent me loads of pictures and information, and treated me as well as if I was buying a Daytona. Highly recommend!
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Old 10 February 2022, 09:31 AM   #785
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Have you guys dealth with https://www.vintagewatchesmiami.com/
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Old 23 February 2022, 07:23 PM   #786
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Hi,

Very disappointing experience with Oliver and Clarke.
Watch delivered with a caseback not sealed properly, completely wrong spring bars (one that would not even hold to the watch), and dial/movement assembly not holding properly to the case (dial moving when manipulating the crown).
On top of that, a crack in the tritium of the hour hand, not verbally disclosed. Seller states it was visible on pictures which was not the case…
Would not recommend this dealer.
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Old 2 March 2022, 10:48 PM   #787
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I have a Rolex that predates 1916 know anyone interested in purchasing it. Working other than missing second hand.
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Old 17 March 2022, 02:48 AM   #788
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Amazing resource, thanks!
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Old 29 April 2022, 12:49 PM   #789
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I’m going to try some of these out
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Old 5 May 2022, 08:16 AM   #790
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rolex oyster perpetual 8202 (gold 18k)

Any info on this? is this a vintage?
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Old 6 May 2022, 01:29 AM   #791
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What about some European dealers. Does anyone know any?
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Old 23 June 2022, 02:35 PM   #792
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Hi, anyone have dealt with teddy from timexchange before?
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Old 8 September 2022, 08:18 PM   #793
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Any recommended vintage dealers in Canada?


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Old 12 September 2022, 06:16 AM   #794
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Curtin and Menard Grey and Patina

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Old 20 September 2022, 07:46 AM   #795
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I love this thread. I am wanting to sell my vintage 1966 Rolex Oysterdate, so these references are perfect. Thank you!
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Old 20 September 2022, 10:09 PM   #796
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I sent pics to 3 different vintage watch dealers that were posted, and then I listed it on Chrono24 (it's waiting to be approved). Anybody have any luck posting their vintage watch on Chrono24? First time I'm using this site.
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Old 27 September 2022, 08:26 AM   #797
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UK or Munich vintage Rolex dealers?
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Old 2 November 2022, 10:11 AM   #798
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very good list thank you
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Old 3 November 2022, 09:20 AM   #799
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Nice list!
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Old 18 January 2023, 02:53 AM   #800
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Andrew. Shear. And, you are done.
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Old 25 January 2023, 05:09 AM   #801
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A great vintage dealer is Bulang & Sons. I have made two purchase from them and their customer service is second to none. They have a limited selection, however, what they have is very nice.


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Agreed! I have yet to purchase a piece from them but they have been extremely helpful in terms of responding to all my queries!
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Old 25 January 2023, 05:11 AM   #802
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Hi,

Very disappointing experience with Oliver and Clarke.
Watch delivered with a caseback not sealed properly, completely wrong spring bars (one that would not even hold to the watch), and dial/movement assembly not holding properly to the case (dial moving when manipulating the crown).
On top of that, a crack in the tritium of the hour hand, not verbally disclosed. Seller states it was visible on pictures which was not the case…
Would not recommend this dealer.
Wow, just wow. Sorry to hear about your experience!

Did they at least make things right?
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Old 8 February 2023, 05:57 AM   #803
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If you're in Columbus Ohio I've already had several good experiences with both modern Rolex and vintage Rolex at the shop called Alexander's Jewelry on North high Street. The name is misleading because he has a pretty vast selection of pre-owned Rolex, as well as longines, omega,ball, Tissot to name a few others. I'm not rich or well to do but bought a Rolex submariner 16610 from him that was a pristine original. The watches ran well and no trouble for 6 years now but I only wear it on very special occasions. Past year I wanted an everyday will let you wear and bought a 1955 reference 6284 bubbleback perpetual oyster. It was absolutely pressing the dial was flawless with just a little patina color toning that was nice and even. On pre-inspection when he sold me to watch he spotted a little imbalance in the second hand which traced back to problem with the Canon pinion and included a full service before I took delivery just to make sure to watch was 100%. He's an honest guy and goes out of his way to make sure you are happy.
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Old 16 February 2023, 06:18 AM   #804
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Hi,

Very disappointing experience with Oliver and Clarke.
Watch delivered with a caseback not sealed properly, completely wrong spring bars (one that would not even hold to the watch), and dial/movement assembly not holding properly to the case (dial moving when manipulating the crown).
On top of that, a crack in the tritium of the hour hand, not verbally disclosed. Seller states it was visible on pictures which was not the case…
Would not recommend this dealer.
Any more color on this one? I've been eyeing a watch they have for a few weeks now and was considering reaching out for more info and to setup a meet (since I'm local in LA). What sort of piece was it? What kind of disclosure did they give / what questions did you ask?
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Old 21 February 2023, 05:37 AM   #805
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Who has the best inventory for vintage Cartier’s? Interested in a santos carree
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Old 26 February 2023, 10:51 AM   #806
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hi guys/gals
any recommendation for chicagoland and south florida
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Old 28 February 2023, 03:42 PM   #807
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Old 3 March 2023, 02:45 AM   #808
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Where do these dealers get their watches? It seems no one is buying watches right now. Do they only do business with trade ins? Just curious because I've been told by several dealers they are not buying.
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Old 3 March 2023, 06:07 AM   #809
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Any recommendations on people/dealers that carry parts for vintage Rolex?
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Old 8 March 2023, 02:55 AM   #810
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Mike wood is an OG in the business
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