WTB - Old Watches

[boxandpapers]

Hi there,

I am a private watch collector with an interest in purchasing old/vintage men's wristwatches. I especially value watches that come from the original owner or their family. I also write about people's experience owning watches. Check out my website: watchpatina.com

Feel free to email me: [email protected]

Thanks for reading!

Nick

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[Mook]

If this isnt a spam attempt, linking this to a buddy.

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

He sounds formal but likes to party, can't tell if spam though

 

[bluzohh6]

Are you for real Clark? I have a few vintage watches

 

[boxandpapers]

If this isnt a spam attempt, linking this to a buddy.

Hi Mook, not spam. As I mentioned in my WTB - I have a website with over 70 articles I've written about people's watches (all from interviews I do with them).

Also, I wrote an article about a local family auto business that sells vintage cars
- you should check it out. Here's the link: Family Business On Cruise Control

If you know someone who might be interested in selling their watch or wants to do an interview/story about their watch - I'd appreciate you passing my info along!

Thanks so much,
Nick

 

[bluzohh6]

Look above Nick. I have some vintage watches. But I just want to sell them and not talk about them.

 

[boxandpapers]

He sounds formal but likes to party, can't tell if spam though

Bruce -- see my reply to Mook ??

 

[boxandpapers]

Look above Nick. I have some vintage watches. But I just want to sell them and not talk about them.

Can you send me an email with info/pictures. Thanks for response ?? - Nick

[email protected]

 

[bluzohh6]

Talking costs extra. Not to be a jerk but here's why. Selling the watch is 1 thing. It's quick and it's easy; money changes hands it's done. Back stories and interviews have value which you'll recoup from your site in one way or another. I wouldn't recoup any costs for the time it takes me to sit and answer questions and tell a story. Time is the most valuable commodity we have.

 

[bluzohh6]

Let's start with the types of watches you're looking for before I send out my email to be spamd by a stranger

 

[boxandpapers]

Talking costs extra. Not to be a jerk but here's why. Selling the watch is 1 thing. It's quick and it's easy; money changes hands it's done. Back stories and interviews have value which you'll recoup from your site in one way or another. I wouldn't recoup any costs for the time it takes me to sit and answer questions and tell a story. Time is the most valuable commodity we have.

I'm certainly interested in buying old watches you have -- just let me know what you've got... email me when you have chance. Thanks and Happy Holidays! - Nck

 

[boxandpapers]

Let's start with the types of watches you're looking for before I send out my email to be spamd by a stranger

Watches from 1950s - 1980s (mostly Swiss made mechanical - no quartz). Stainless steel tool watches: diving watches, chronographs, Timezone watches. Anything with an interesting function. Honestly, my interest is broad. I am well known in the watch community. Please see my website and Instagram @watchpatina to get more of a sense for my watch taste and reputation.

Appreciate your time discussing this wig me ??

- Nick

 

[bluzohh6]

1940's Tissot Antimagnetique, 1930s/1940s Alpina, 1950s Omega Seamaster cal 351 Bumper, 1960 Wittnauer Super Compressor dual Crown, 1960s Rolex Tudor Oyster Royal. And some seiko divers

 

[bluzohh6]

Some are hand winding but all are autos. I don't collect quartz

 

[boxandpapers]

1940's Tissot Antimagnetique, 1930s/1940s Alpina, 1950s Omega Seamaster cal 351 Bumper, 1960 Wittnauer Super Compressor dual Crown, 1960s Rolex Tudor Oyster Royal. And some seiko divers

Those are all up my alley - I'll need to see pictures to move forward. I'll look forward to your email! - Nick

 

[bluzohh6]

I just sent you an email with some pictures Nick.

 

[bluzohh6]

I also have a Citizen ny2300-09lb which is pretty rare. Might be an '88 or '89, but it's most likely a little newer. I think it's a 1995 really.

 

[bluzohh6]

Did the email make it to you

 

[Primalzer]

Hi Mook, not spam. As I mentioned in my WTB - I have a website with over 70 articles I've written about people's watches (all from interviews I do with them).

Also, I wrote an article about a local family auto business that sells vintage cars
- you should check it out. Here's the link: Family Business On Cruise Control

If you know someone who might be interested in selling their watch or wants to do an interview/story about their watch - I'd appreciate you passing my info along!

Thanks so much,
Nick

Have an original Heuer Jarama passed down to me, from my father...not looking to sell, but if you wanted to do an interview, PM me

 

[skeezer]

lol

 

[daturbosix]

im looking to purchase a casio digital calculator watch if anyone has one.

 

[Primalzer]

https://watchpatina.com/2017/01/21/heuer-heirloom-jons-jarama-chrono/

Nick is a great guy, really knowledgeable. We met up for almost two hours chatting about watches, life, and everything in between. He wrote up this great article on my watch. Highly recommend if you're looking to offload watches or anything else.

 

[boxandpapers]

https://watchpatina.com/2017/01/21/heuer-heirloom-jons-jarama-chrono/

Nick is a great guy, really knowledgeable. We met up for almost two hours chatting about watches, life, and everything in between. He wrote up this great article on my watch. Highly recommend if you're looking to offload watches or anything else.

Thanks Jon!! Really enjoyed our morning coffee and talking watches!
Appreciate you doing this: sharing your special watch and its story.

If anyone has an old watch they might want to sell (or not sell, but share the ownership history) please reach out to me. Email [email protected]

Again, if you're curious about the article I wrote on fellow Chicago Garage Member Primalzer, click this link to read "Heuer Heirloom: Jon's Jarama Chrono"

Thanks all!