2nd hand classic/vintage watch for around £150?

[rich85uk]

Afternoon all

Firstly I should say I'm VERY new to watches and its only been the last month that I have taken interest in them. I'm getting a Tissot prc 200 for Christmas as a daily but quite fancy something more classic looking, ideally with a leather strap that I can wear on occasions like dinner, weddings etc.

I know £150 in watch money really isn't a lot hence the 2nd hand route but at the same time I also fancy a watch that has a reasonable age/ vintage to it. Not bothered in getting something to make money on etc but its a bonus if its going to hold its value reasonably well

What are people's thoughts on the below? I'm not after a particular brand just a nice simple leather strap watch. Am I going down the right route or should I just buy a 2nd hand tissot, Christopher ward etc that is just classic looking?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=3...

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=2...

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=2...

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=2...

[chrisispringles]

What about this? Looks good for the money and is almost certain to have pretty decent story behind it. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted by one myself.

[Hoofy]

Would be reluctant to buy anything from ebay without checking the seller (haven't looked at your links in detail). There are a lot of frankenwatches on ebay which is fine if you just want the look and not the authenticity.

[Cooky]

Hi, I also am a bit of a 'fanboi' when it comes to classic/vintage. I find there is fantastic 'value' and a feeling of being slightly 'different' (for want of a better word) when wearing something of this ilk. I seem to have a bit of a problem in constantly adding to my already 'overbloated' collection (can a bloke actually have too many watches)

I seem to be attracted to 50's to 70's Longines. They are very well made and easily repared and seem to hold a decent resale value. If you are able to up your budget to another £100 then a whole new world of wonders become available in the sub £300 bracket of pre owned classics.

Here are a few i have picked out that i would gladly add to my own stash.

The Force is strong with all of these, and I would appreciate any help from the usual suspects to advise any reason(s) as to not jumping in and nailing all of these


Classic Longines with striking timeless looks, bulletproof auto movement a should sell for £250-300
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Longines-Automatic-Date-...

Simply stunning, a classy combination of stainless steel and a black face perfect for a casual or understated dress watch. This watch screams quality and is just sublime. Plus i can vouch for the seller as I have purchased several watches from this guy. Offer him £200 and he'll likely let it go for £225
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970S-LONGINES-BLACK-DIA...


This is a little different, yet still a great piece, someting to wear when you are not sure which watch to wear, the band isn't everyones cuppa but I love it. Definitley a 'feel good' watch and something to cherish. The blue face and contrasting batons do make this a lovely watch. Offer £240 and you won't catch a cold.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970s-Longines-Automatic...


Sorry if my picks are slightly over your inital budget but a weekend off the ale is a small price to pay for something that will be with you for a long time.

Good Luck

[daveenty]

chrisispringles said:

What about this? Looks good for the money and is almost certain to have pretty decent story behind it. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted by one myself.

That looks remarkably like a copy of a replica (Or vice-versa)

Barge poles spring to mind on this "LACO"

[rich85uk]

chrisispringles said:

What about this? Looks good for the money and is almost certain to have pretty decent story behind it. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted by one myself.

Wow that's pretty tempting! Only thing is I'm not very clued up on fakes etc and it seems from there username they deal in a lot of watches and it doesn't say where they are just the ship worldwide. Are you more likely to get stitched up this way? Compared to say someone who has been handed down/ found a watch like this and just wants to stick it on eBay rather than keep it?

[rich85uk]

Cooky said:

Hi, I also am a bit of a 'fanboi' when it comes to classic/vintage. I find there is fantastic 'value' and a feeling of being slightly 'different' (for want of a better word) when wearing something of this ilk. I seem to have a bit of a problem in constantly adding to my already 'overbloated' collection (can a bloke actually have too many watches)

I seem to be attracted to 50's to 70's Longines. They are very well made and easily repared and seem to hold a decent resale value. If you are able to up your budget to another £100 then a whole new world of wonders become available in the sub £300 bracket of pre owned classics.

Here are a few i have picked out that i would gladly add to my own stash.

The Force is strong with all of these, and I would appreciate any help from the usual suspects to advise any reason(s) as to not jumping in and nailing all of these


Classic Longines with striking timeless looks, bulletproof auto movement a should sell for £250-300
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Longines-Automatic-Date-...

Simply stunning, a classy combination of stainless steel and a black face perfect for a casual or understated dress watch. This watch screams quality and is just sublime. Plus i can vouch for the seller as I have purchased several watches from this guy. Offer him £200 and he'll likely let it go for £225
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970S-LONGINES-BLACK-DIA...


This is a little different, yet still a great piece, someting to wear when you are not sure which watch to wear, the band isn't everyones cuppa but I love it. Definitley a 'feel good' watch and something to cherish. The blue face and contrasting batons do make this a lovely watch. Offer £240 and you won't catch a cold.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970s-Longines-Automatic...


Sorry if my picks are slightly over your inital budget but a weekend off the ale is a small price to pay for something that will be with you for a long time.

Good Luck

Thanks for the heads up, quick browse on eBay has shown some lovely watches by them. Budget can be increased for the right watch,just didn't want to go overboard when im very new to watches

[GC8]

Id be looking for a 1960s Omega.

[eccles]

GC8 said:

Id be looking for a 1960s Omega.

You won't get much for £150 !

[DKL]

Should be a few 60s/70s seamasters for that sort of money. Certainly at £200 there is and in the current market there's bound to be a few.

[rich85uk]

thanks for the heads up on omega, i assumed anything omega would be well out of my price range!!what do you guys think of these? too good to be true?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1950s-VINTAGE-OMEGA-SEAM...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-gents-Omega-auto...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINTY-VINTAGE-OMEGA-SEAM...

[Hoofy]

I love the styles but who knows about authenticity. It's from another country, too.

Try austinkaye.co.uk and poshtime.co.uk. Back in a while.

[DKL]

I'd avoid anything from outside the uk - you'll get charged vat and import duty too.
Stuff from the far east can be very over polished bitsa - they might be all Omega or they might not!
The middle one looks ok - what I had in mind certainly.
I have a black faced seamaster and its great. Cost about your budget too.

[trickywoo]

70's Seiko Chronograph?

[GC8]

eccles said:

You won't get much for £150 !

I bought two good watches when I started, bith for well under £150 each. I also bought a beautiful ble dialed Omega quartz off TZ-UK last year, with more jewels than many mechanical actions, for £150.

[GC8]

...Id expect to be able to get a reasonable Omega Dynamic for £150 too; and thats a watch which can be worn everyday and still looks relatively contemporary.

[rich85uk]

trickywoo said:

70's Seiko Chronograph?

thanks for the input, but im getting a tissot prc 200 as a daily so was after something more formal and not so sporty