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Wahlberg · 1 March 2019, 06:11 AM

If my title is a bit vague I'll explain.

I've been looking for ages at vintage (Rolex) watches and it amazes me every time how the US market is so so so much more interesting in price, availability and the state of the watches. Seems like Europe has the leftovers. I get the exact same feeling with vintage guitars which are more prevalent in the US.

I know the US is much bigger, different culture/mindset, certain events where people needed and bought submariners and GMTs so the market is much more interesting.

Am I correct or am I missing something?

Filipão · 1 March 2019, 11:28 AM

You are correct. Damn!

cajuntiger · 1 March 2019, 11:51 AM

all the good stuff is in Italy :)

TimeToGo · 1 March 2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cajuntiger

all the good stuff is in Italy :)

Yeap, they are still producing them there..

Gaijin · 1 March 2019, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cajuntiger

all the good stuff is in Italy :)

and Japan. They are super serious about their vintage here.

ravenhome777 · 1 March 2019, 12:39 PM

That's what the Chinese will be saying in 10 years. How come all the good stuff is in China?

All kidding aside. I've had that same thought about the Antiques Roadshow. The US Roadshow has way better antiques than the UK version. Seems strange, because their culture is so much older. Maybe all the royalty sucked up all the good stuff.

cajuntiger · 1 March 2019, 01:44 PM

Texas is bigger than the UK

1665fan · 1 March 2019, 04:32 PM

That’s partly true but as far as good 16520, most of the ones I see are Italy and overseas

colpol · 1 March 2019, 07:50 PM

That’s the reason I bought my 1680 & 1665 from US

Maybe Rolex was a bigger deal in the US in 60/ 70’s

Wiener48 · 1 March 2019, 08:14 PM

Italy is still very big in Vintage Rolex.

Haywood_Milton · 1 March 2019, 08:56 PM

If only I lived in the USA, I might be able to compile a more interesting signature.

Mike Wood must wish he lived over there, too!

Insta : haywood_milton_rolex

Wahlberg · 2 March 2019, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

If only I lived in the USA, I might be able to compile a more interesting signature.

Mike Wood must wish he lived over there, too!

Insta : haywood_milton_rolex

All your watches are sourced mostly from Europe? Or mostly from USA and Asia (Japan + Hong Kong)?

I'm really not a fan of European prices for new and vintage watches.

Haywood_Milton · 3 March 2019, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

All your watches are sourced mostly from Europe? Or mostly from USA and Asia (Japan + Hong Kong)?

I'm really not a fan of European prices for new and vintage watches.

I’m based in North West England, rarely ever travel to buy a watch and, when I have, the furthest I have gone is a couple of hours by train.

I have never bought a vintage watch that was not within Great Britain, nor do I expect to.

Old Expat Beast · 1 March 2019, 09:25 PM

... and Hong Kong.

waspy1 · 3 March 2019, 02:50 AM

In the few decades post ww2, Europe had no money and the USA had lots. This may help explain some of it. Plus population size.

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1 March 2019, 06:11 AM	#1
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,579	More interesting vintage market - Europe vs USA? If my title is a bit vague I'll explain. I've been looking for ages at vintage (Rolex) watches and it amazes me every time how the US market is so so so much more interesting in price, availability and the state of the watches. Seems like Europe has the leftovers. I get the exact same feeling with vintage guitars which are more prevalent in the US. I know the US is much bigger, different culture/mindset, certain events where people needed and bought submariners and GMTs so the market is much more interesting. Am I correct or am I missing something?

1 March 2019, 11:51 AM	#3
cajuntiger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,149	all the good stuff is in Italy :) __________________ @heuerautavia

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Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	If only I lived in the USA, I might be able to compile a more interesting signature. Mike Wood must wish he lived over there, too! Insta : haywood_milton_rolex __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

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1 March 2019, 11:28 AM	#2
Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	You are correct. Damn!

1 March 2019, 12:39 PM	#6
ravenhome777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: toledo Posts: 392	That's what the Chinese will be saying in 10 years. How come all the good stuff is in China? All kidding aside. I've had that same thought about the Antiques Roadshow. The US Roadshow has way better antiques than the UK version. Seems strange, because their culture is so much older. Maybe all the royalty sucked up all the good stuff.

1 March 2019, 04:32 PM	#8
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,659	That’s partly true but as far as good 16520, most of the ones I see are Italy and overseas

1 March 2019, 07:50 PM	#9
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,894	That’s the reason I bought my 1680 & 1665 from US Maybe Rolex was a bigger deal in the US in 60/ 70’s

1 March 2019, 08:14 PM	#10
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	Italy is still very big in Vintage Rolex.

3 March 2019, 02:50 AM	#15
waspy1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Home! Posts: 1,259	In the few decades post ww2, Europe had no money and the USA had lots. This may help explain some of it. Plus population size. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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