Thank you Jory- this was solid and useful information. I learned some new things and have a much better perspective as a result. It would be good to talk about the lack of water resistance with vintage watches.

Thanks Jory! Great video topic! Also, to everyone else out there, don't forget to factor in servicing costs when buying vintage. Yes, ideally you want to buy with a guarantee/confident service record (aka the Time Teller Shop!!), but I know for lots of people, myself included, that's not always the case. I've learned this, personally. Sometimes the added cost of servicing, which can easily be hundreds of dollars, will propel the watch into a price you're not gonna be happy with, especially if you're buy more affordable pieces. Just thought I'd throw that out there! Thanks again, Jory! Keep doin' what you're doin'!

It's amazing how many vintage watches have the same model "sold out"

Love the humor you put in your vid's even when you're purpose is to educate 😎👍 Just rewatched this for the 3rd time.

Hey Jory, enjoy your page a lot. One thing I would add to your list of things that people should know is the cost of maintenance for vintages watches. Buying a $250-500 dollar watch might be a steal but often the cost of the watch maintenance can be an added $300+. With Rolex or omega this could mean $1000+. Keep up the great work!

Jory, my man, great video today...love all of the info and support. Keep healthy, all the best to you, yours and your team.

Jory, terrific valuable information. Thanks!

Really like this video. And the selection on your shop looks beautiful.

Informative and fun, thanks Jory! Also I second the "ask questions" part, you learn a lot from just asking!

Thanks T3! As an avid vintage Seiko chronograph collector I concur with your assessment of Seiko. But there are a lot of materials out to learn about them. The forums for specific makes are great help too. But I would recommend vintage Hamilton as a great way to start. Important watch brand, outstanding history, solid movements, not Franken much, plentiful, strong collector community, and reasonably priced except for models with high gold content and the Calibre 11 movement chronographs.

Great video Jory and sound insight on some of the ins and outs of getting a vintage piece. I have been looking and researching myself and haven't pulled the trigger and rightly so because there is a lot to know and a lot to choose from. I have been keeping an eye out at TheTimeTeller shop and someday I will find the perfect piece or I might just figure out what I want and have you find it for me. Either way it is a win-win because I know that I will get a great watch from a trusted source. Thanks again Jory and stay safe my friend. Brian

That Dr. Frankenstein watch snob impersonation murdered me... 😂

Keep it up - your videos rock!

Good advice, Jory. Thanks.

So glad I found this channel! This was very helpful. I was super impressed by the innovation and elegance that Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo watches have. (Patek and APs are breathtaking too) Despite their pricing, I’m still interested in saving up for one. But in the mean time, do you have any suggestions for thin, affordable, automatic watches for kinda broke college students?

Honesty earned you a subscription. Love this video.

Great and informative video! One more problem I find is when looking at rare vintage watches. I was lusting over a NOS Zenith surf for months but one day it was gone and I regretted not pulling the trigger ever since. Of course it is way safer to first do your homework and look at the seller's reputation, but sometimes I think to myself that you should still act quick enough regarding some watches

*Jory in 2020:* "Watch collecting is a pretty damn good time :)" *Jory in 2021:* "DON'T START WATCH COLLECTING!"

Found this video looking for tips to take care of first vintage watch. I got a vintage seiko 🤣 - but I did do my homework, I got King Seiko 5621-7000 without the date.

Superb advice! 👍

"Everything I wish I knew before buying a watch winder", "Everything I wish I knew before working on my own watch" would be a couple of fun episode ideas. Keep em coming Jory! Loving this series.

Hi jory! I just picked up the vintage seamaster cal 1020 ( exact same one as yours) as my first vintage watch🥲 Can I ask if I use it only as a weekend watch, do I really have to keep it on a watch winder? An overhaul was done for mine in 2019. Thanks !

I wish I knew this before buying a vintage seiko from someone from India, eh well it's pretty even if it sounds like a toolbox dropped off the stairs

Few more videos like these...it might re kindle my love for vintage...I'm not encouraging you Jory..but still it's up to you.. :)

I'm sorry, but I was that tool who was thinking about giving the Frankenstein vs Frankenstein's Monster bit... I'll go ahead and see myself out.

You're a good info resource. I'll be askin'...

Ahhh 🤫 you’re giving away the Longines-Wittnauer secret! It’s alright I already got three of them 🤗 I guess that’s enough. Here’s another recommendation for anyone who actually reads my comments 😆 They became Officially one company for a period around the 1950s so having done this already if you see one that looks like it was designed in the 50s and the seller who thinks he’s just selling a Wittnauer hasn’t bothered to open up the case-back when you purchase and open it up there’s a chance it will say “Longines- along with Wittnauer”. Also tested the dial after purchase and sure it’s enamel with 10k gold markers done for under $50.

Great video! I'm just getting into vintage watches and sometimes shocked at how unresponsive or outright rude the sellers can be when you are inquiring about simple things like service history. I stay away from those kinds of sellers period.

Vintage Enicar? I just bought one and am loving it. Wish i saw this video first though. Oh, i bought a 1972 Tissot Seastar day date (2571) (a little like that Omega you showed) and it has an issue on the day wheel like you mentioned. About to go into hospital for an assessment. My fingers are crossed.

I own a vintage 70s Rotiv Super Automatic Swiss Made with date and day complication. It's market value is probably insignificant, but to me it's worth the whole world, because it used to belong to my late grandfather.

Thanks for the information. I am at the point in my collecting where I am beginning to explore the vintage market, and it can seem a bit overwhelming. Videos like this one are a great resource for beginners in the vintage market.

That beard King Leonidas. No, seriously that was very insightful and guidance oriented. Keep it up Leonidas...

Glad to have found your channel.... great content

Thank you Jory. I find vintage scary...but I am learning, this helps 😊👍

Thanks for this video. I have not bought any vintage watches but I was starting to think about it. You have probably saved me a fair bit of money and a lot of disappointment. I will leave it till I know what I am doing. Or get advice from a reliable source.

What's your opinion on Timex? Especially the vintage ones. Had a 66 Timex and swapped the face for a 77 Timex. Gave it to my dad. I rock a Timex indigo easy reader! Thanks!

Hi, looking for a Tag carerra caliber 5 day/date blue dial. It's 2700 on the tag site. Where would you recommend to purchase from? TY

I'm not a fan of sub-40mm cases but, I love the Cartier Tank worn by Cary Grant in the movie North by Northwest. Given the opportunity and the right $$, I'd snag one up in a heartbeat.

Jory were did you purchase the vintage omega Im trying to find the exact one but cant find it

I’m looking to start my vintage collection with old Waltham’s. They were made in Waltham MA. I grew up next door in Belmont. That means a lot to me.

Great video :)

What do you think about more expensive vintage watches, are they worth the $1000 - $4500 price tags they have and can you wear them without feeling like youll break them,watches like the sherpa 350 and watches of the like

Hey man, what is the ref and year of the thumbnail watch? I fell in love with it ❤

Bought my first vintage watch recently. A steel Longines 1960s, elegant and beautiful. Didn’t break the bank either.

bought my first 6139 poogde about 2 years ago for a super good price from a watchmaker that I know and just got lucky with a aussie variant complete with box and papers it is just incredible sometimes u have luck and yes I did my research very well

I went to your website, and in the 12 pages of watches there, there were only 2 watches that didn't say "Sold Out". Is this normal?

DId you get a new camera? the video quality seems to have gone up a significant bit

Useful and funny video Jory, thank you. If you leave watches environment you can start stand up business 😉 Cheers.

I love my vintage Wittnauer’s.

Hey, did you get a new camera or lighting? The picture quality is super high

Wish there was an online database we could reference to see exactly how a model left the factory. So many Frankenstein watches that are impossible to spot without a visual reference.

Question, Jory - At about the 2:40 mark, you showed a Rolex with the 10 through 2 in Roman numerals and 4 through 8 standard numerals. Was there a purpose for this or just something to start a conversation? Until this video, I'd only noticed this numbering format on a couple Glycine models a year or two ago. Regardless of who made them; I feel like I've had too much to drink when looking at them 🥺

What do you think about a vintage Omega Chronostop Flyback ref. 145.008 caliber #865 it’s a stainless steel case black dial looks early 70’s or late 60’s it runs good it could use a servicing at $2100 it’s cool but it nothing I couldn’t live without think I should offer $1300 or would that be insulting? He said to service it he would charge $900 to 1k? Your thoughts? Thanks in advance!

I like 60s-70s Timex. They take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. And they're hundreds less than the others mentioned..

That mythological mutalisk tho 😂 @17:04

is a tudor prince oysterdate by rolex from 1970 a good choice?

Hello there. I'm a new fan. Just found your channel and I'm already in love. Sorry to bother you but would you mind sharing a thought or two about an OMEGA De Ville Quartz Cal.1342? One of these babies just arrived home and I'm having a hard time finding any valuable info about it. Thank you for your time and effort you put on these wonderful videos!

I have seiko 5 automatic 6349-501A watch with muscat oman emplem in it. is it worthy????

I have a nice sub $1000 manual wind vintage dress watch and it wear it like any other watch and don't feel like it's any different besides the crystal

Turn green, and release your internal Hulk, Jory. That would bring in the views.

Are you saying that my 18k yellow gold Rolex submariner with an engraved caseback which I bought for 600$ is fake?

I believe the best way to purchase a vintage is to study hard the model you are looking for ....you have to focus on a specific model ...

Good comment , thanks

I'm also seiko fan...All time Hit...

Jory’s not really the watch guy I like to listen to out of the six or seven that I do but this video adjusted my perspective of him as the watch aficionado/wiseguy. Hes‘ sort of slight cheesy but funny millennial self-styled character who makes a lot of sense. He reviews some crappy watches, (I might have a couple myself) and some decent horological pieces. One thing I’ve come to realise is ,there are high quality everyday Timepieces you don’t have to worry about if they get damaged. These are not entry level luxury watches. They look good ,they are well designed constructions with solid workhorse ETA, Selita movements that can be eye-catching as well.The entry-level luxury watches upwards have superlative finishing, such as polished bevelled edges(anglage). Finely grained perlage ,Cote de Geneve , The dials or watch faces are also next level in materials and finishing,Higher quality metals as well as precious metals et cetera. These watches for the everyday person have to be worn and exposed to the outside world with caution and genuine risk assessment as the cost of repair or replacement can be extremely prohibitive and even psychologically damaging. Better to have bought a fake Rolex for a few hundred bucks than to have eventually purchased the real thing and substantially damaged it accidentally only to find out the cost of repair is the cost of a decent watch and not the one you’ve damaged not to mention you’re not a high earner. That’s why it’s important to build an everyday high quality Watch collection first. Then aim for a luxury watch when you’ve learnt how to maintain at a level that you can relatively easily afford to do so. Own a Armand Nicolet first before you go on to acquire your first Breguet .Two cents and out.🧐

Im seiko fangirl! Woot!

Jory, When will you do a Brazilian JiuJitsu video on time away?

👍🏼👍🏼🤪😥Thank you my friend Jory.....

Hi. I'm looking for a watch that's minimalistic, white face, no date and preferred to have it automatic. Any one with any suggestions?

Hopefully I inherited a couple of vintage pieces, that helps to scratch the itch

Do a Watch collection!

“Look at me.... We don’t care” -Jory 2020 My feelings for the rest of the year

I started with JLC and IWC vintage watches because I liked the look of them. And true, a real and serious dealer will be happy to answer your question. If you are asking questions, you show that you are genuinely interested in buying, but you are not sure yet. Answering questions truthfully and are able to give answers to the buyers questions, generally it helps you make a sale. Also real dealers generally do not care to take a few minutes to answer questions because it potentially seals a deal

When you put the image in b & w and said look at me I remembered Joe Pesci saying: Do you want a piece of me?

Totally disagree re vintage Omega. I think ‘stay away from cheap vintage Omegas’ would be more appropriate. Especially the 5 and 6 series movement watches are widely available serviced from dealers with warranty, and can be cross referenced against the Omega website for originality. Could be a mishmash of ten different watches of the same reference but if the parts are all period and reference correct does it matter considering the price?

@10:08 hahaha 😂 that’s funny

Watching your video before pulling the trigger on a vintage Certina

At 7:25 I think the word you were searching for is 'provenance."

17:06 Is that a Mutalisk?

Wow, I didn't know you were the owner of Seiko AND Omega, undercover Boss:)

You get a thumbs up for the Frankenstein comment! Lol!

There are inexpensive Certinas, simple 3 handers. Chronographs and divers are expensive, like with Seiko.

Another vintage watch that is a nightmare is Gruen, I probably missed the bus an a couple of great deals. However, as the saying go. If it's too good to be true, it probably fake and you're going to get burnt.

Nice Montblanc.

Henry or Victor Frankenstein ? (movie or book?)

Yes people don't ask questions and don't make offers because they're scared. Yes, the offer may be declined. That's how it works. A bit of back and forth is normal. Like in any marketplace where negotiation is a thing.

Wizard:🎩😤

the other buy i buy a vintage seiko 5 but i think is fake , well is quartz and has the knob at 3 , but is well made and looks good and works , look like was made in 70is ,and i pay 15euro , so win win ,

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Lol..."it's pronounced....Frankonshtien". One of my ALL TIME favorite films!!!

What is the point of your online shop? All but 2 of the 70 advertised watches have been sold out for weeks

How did so many vintage watches wind up in India?

Thanks, Jory, This reminded me of a vintage Gucci watch that I bought a long time ago. Box, but no papers. I have no idea about the specifications. However, I do know that its quartz. Would you or anyone reccomend taking it to Gucci in NYC to be looked at? Thanks, ☆ Jonathane

In the gun trade, we call guns built out of random parts “parts guns” and they’re particularly prevalent with SKS’s and AK’s.

"Watch collecting is a damn good time". Is that a pun?

im a successful property investor..but not a good watch investor..this is where Jory comes in...🙏🏻🙂☺️👍🏻

bro you should buy some vintage scissors for that moustache

Don't get something in too bad condition guys. Even T3 bought a VC that is in a questionable state.

different lighting in this video.

1) DO YOUR FREAKING HOMEWORK! 2) Do your homework. 3) Read the sellers feedback. Years selling too.